Private Golden Circle & South Coast Day Tour from Reykjavik

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About this activity

See Iceland's two most famous routes in one long private day from Reykjavik. Ideal for travelers short on time who want the Golden Circle and the South Coast without joining a bus tour.

After an early pickup, walk the rift valley at Þingvellir, watch Strokkur erupt at Geysir and view Gullfoss. Then drive to the South Coast for Seljalandsfoss, where you can walk behind the falls when the path is open, the 60-meter Skógafoss, and the black sand and basalt columns of Reynisfjara.

Your driver-guide plans the timing around daylight, weather and road conditions. It is a long day, with about seven hours of driving between stops. Meals are paid locally.

Private tour: sedan or SUV for up to 4, van for up to 8
Reykjavik pickup and drop-off
6 major sights in one day
Parking fees and onboard WiFi included

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: IceTransfer

What is included

Included

Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Golden Circle Route

Passing by

After an early pickup in Reykjavik, travel with your private driver-guide to the Golden Circle, then east along the South Coast before returning to Reykjavik in the evening. This is a long day with about seven hours of driving. Stop order and times may change with weather, daylight, road conditions and your interests. Meals are paid locally.
Thingvellir National Park

45 min

Walk through the Almannagjá gorge, where the North American and Eurasian plates are pulling apart, and see where Iceland's parliament first met in 930. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Paths are well maintained, with some slopes.
Geysir

40 min

Walk the Haukadalur geothermal area and watch the Strokkur geyser, which erupts every few minutes. Stay on marked paths; the water and ground nearby are very hot.
Gullfoss Falls

40 min

View Gullfoss from the upper and lower viewpoints as the Hvítá river drops in two stages into a deep canyon. Spray can be heavy, so a waterproof jacket is useful.
Seljalandsfoss waterfall

45 min

See the 60-meter Seljalandsfoss and, when the path is open, walk behind the falls. The path can be wet and slippery and is often closed in winter. Waterproof clothing is recommended.
Skogafoss

40 min

Stand at the base of Skógafoss, a 60-meter waterfall where rainbows often form on sunny days. A steep staircase beside the falls leads to a viewpoint at the top for those who want the climb.
Reynisfjara Beach

45 min

Walk the black sand beach near Vík, with basalt columns and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks offshore. Sneaker waves are dangerous here: stay well back from the water and follow your guide's instructions. Then return to Reykjavik.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Center Hotels Skjaldbreid
Local 101
Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik
Hotel Hilda
Hotel Reykjavik Saga
Foss Hotel Baron
Fosshotel Rauoara
Hotel Gigur by Keahotels
Tower Suites Reykjavik
Iceland Parliament Hotel Curio Collection by Hilton
Alva Hotel - Brautarholt
Hotel Eyja

and 54 more pickup points

Pickup is from your Reykjavik hotel, guesthouse or the nearest bus stop, starting 30 minutes before the tour start time. We will contact you after booking to confirm your exact pickup point and time.