10 Hours Private Luxury Tour of Golden Circle

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About this activity

The Golden Circle Classic is our bestselling day tour! See the world famous erupting geyser & hot springs, experience the magnificent Gullfoss Waterfall and follow in the footsteps of the Vikings, as you walk down the lava canyon where the American and Eurasian continents are literally pulling apart in Þingvellir.

You will also see one of Iceland's most iconic natural attraction - Geysir Hot Spring where ground trembles and steaming hot water spouts spectacularly skywarsd from the famous Strokkur Geyser.

Now for a leisurely walk down to Gullfoss Waterfall, which is an awesome sight to behold. Here a powerful glacial river cascades down 32 meters on two levels and into a narrow canyon with a thunderous roar.

The last stop is the volcanic crater Kerið, formed when a large magma chamber collapsed. The piercing blue colour of the water surrounded by the red lava rocks is a breathtaking contrast of nature.

Simply put, if you only do one tour in Iceland, then this should be the one!

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: ICELIMO LUXURY TRAVEL

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide in English and other languages upon request
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Bottled water
Included: Private tour

Not included

Not included: Please note Lunch is not covered in a price for the vehicle

Itinerary

Thingvellir National Park

one hour Admission included

The tour starts with a stop in Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site listing and the birthplace of the oldest existing parliament in the world. This is also where the gigantic tectonic plates of America and Eurasia have pulled apart and the resulting rift valley is right there before your eyes on the shores of Iceland’s biggest lake.
Stop 2

30 min Admission included

In Efstidalur you will get a unique and different experience. Right in the middle of the Golden Circle, you get a glance of the farm life in Iceland. This family farm has opened up for tourists and offers a variety of products straight from the farm, such as the famous ice cream, skyr and feta cheese. The restaurant also offers beef from the farm and other local food.
Site de Geysir

one hour Admission included

The next stop is at Geysir Hot Springs, the home of the one-and-only original geyser and Iceland’s most iconic natural attraction. Here the ground trembles and steaming hot water spouts spectacularly skywards from the famous Strokkur Geyser every few minutes.
Stop 4

30 min

Now for a leisurely walk down to Gullfoss Waterfall, which is an awesome sight to behold. Here a powerful glacial river cascades down 32 meters on two levels and into a narrow canyon with a thunderous roar. The picture perfect waterfall of Gullfoss , is also known to have rainbows and some say at the end of the rainbow there is gold.
Fridheimar

one hour Admission included

Greenhouse that makes tomates for the domestic market, wonderful experience meeting locals and possible experiencing the Icelandic horse .
Laugarvatn

30 min

Laugarvatn is a shallow lake, about 2 km2 in size. Under its floor, there are hot springs heating the lake so it is warm and suitable for bathing all year round. On its bank rests a village of over 300 inhabitants, also named Laugarvatn.
Kerid Crater

30 min Admission not included

The last stop on our Golden Circle tour is the volcanic crater Kerið, formed when a large magma chamber collapsed. The piercing blue colour of the water surrounded by the red lava rocks is a breathtaking contrast of nature.
Stop 8

Passing by

We visit the Hengill Volcano grounds ,
Iceland

5 hours

Our Tours are tailor made, which means we do not strictly stick to the plan. Some of the stops can be shortened or prelongated if this is your wish. Upper itinerary is just a few basic stops we take, and our driver guide will take you to some hidden gems during this route.

Driving times vary between stops. The total duration of driving in the Golden Circle is around 5 hours.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Muli
Center Hotels Skjaldbreid
Local 101
Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik
Hotel Hilda
Hotel Reykjavik Saga
Tower Suites Reykjavik
Iceland Parliament Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton
Alva Hotel - Brautarholt
Arctic Comfort Hotel
Hotel Eyja
Fosshotel Baron

and 59 more pickup points

We will pick you up from your chosen accommodation. Please put the information about your Hotel address when booking this trip. Your private guide will present a greeting card with your name.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Options

Luxury MPV / SUV 5 PAX

Luxury MPV 5 PAX: Luxury Mercedes V class 4x4 L

Pickup included
Luxury Sprinter 19 PAX

Luxury Sprinter 19 PAX

Pickup included