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Activity Reykjavik, Iceland

Golden Circle & South Coast in 1 Day - PRIVATE TOUR

5.0 (3 reviews) 12 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Golden Circle & South Coast in 1 Day - PRIVATE TOUR

About this activity

Enjoy the highlights of both the Golden Circle and the South Coast in a day. Walk through the beautiful Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the birthplace of the oldest existing parliament. Geysir Hot Spring area is a rare natural phenomenon where boiling water erupts 30 meters, every 5 minutes. Experience the magnificent and powerful Gullfoss Waterfall, a set of glacial river cascades falling 32 meters into a narrow canyon. Travel to the South coast, to see the natural highlights. Along the South Coast of Iceland stop at the two beautiful waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Visit the outlet glacier Sólheimajökull and see the effect of climate change on glaciers. Stop at the Reynisfjara Black Beach to look at some amazing volcanic formations, column basalt and basalt sea stacks, Reynisdrangar. Reynisfjara Black Beach was, in 1991, ranked as one of the ten most beautiful non-tropical beaches in the world.

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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
1–15
Guide
German, Portuguese, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Danish, Spanish
Operated by
Travelling Iceland

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Guided Tour

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Thingvellir National Park

    one hour

    Thingvellir is characterized by tectonic rift valley and marks the rifting of the Eurasian and North American plates from each other. In 930 the Icelandic Parliament, the first democracy in the world, was established at Thingvellir. Thingvellir became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.

  2. Strokkur

    one hour

    Did you know that the english name “geyser”, derives from the one and only in the Haukadalur area in Iceland? The geyser Geysir itself erupts boiling water up to 70 meters, but is almost inactive now. Strokkur, only few meters apart from Geyser, erupts on average every 5 minutes.

  3. Gullfoss Falls

    one hour

    Near Geysir is the Gullfoss Waterfall, which probably tops the list of being the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland. Enjoy the view from above and walk down the path to get close to the powerful waterfall.

  4. Seljalandsfoss waterfall

    one hour

    Seljalandsfoss is a 60 m high waterfall, beautifully located and exceptional because you can enjoy it from behind. A path takes you around the waterfall and standing behind it is a rare and unique experience. However, on very cold days the path can be closed because of ice, but then you have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful icy landscape.

  5. Stop 5

    one hour

    Skógafoss is one of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland. It is also 60 m high and about 25 m wide. Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss are both in glacier rivers, meltwater from Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull. Eyjafjallajökull is now famous for it’s 2010 volcanic eruption that disrupted air traffic in Europe.

  6. Solheimajokull Glacier

    15 min

    Sólheimajökull is an outlet glacier, flowing out of the ice cap Mýrdalsjökull. Underneath Mýrdalsjökull is the famous volcano Katla. Glaciers are retreating and disappearing around us on an unprecedented rate. It is predicted that in a few decades the glaciers in Iceland will all be gone.

  7. Reynisdrangar

    one hour

    Iceland is a volcanic island, made up mainly of basaltic material that is black in colour. Hence, the “Black Beaches”. The black beach was, in 1991, ranked as one of the ten most beautiful non-tropical beaches in the world. On the beach, there are remarkable basalt columns. Reynisdrangar is a sea stack, a geological formation made by wave erosion of surrounding material.

  8. Volcano Eyjafjallajokull

    15 min

    Hopefully the weather allows a view of Eyjafjallajökull volcano, which is famous for it´s eruption in 2010.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Please meet us at bus stop number 8, at the car park on the right hand side of the church when facing the church.

End point

  • Please meet us at bus stop number 8, at the car park on the right hand side of the church when facing the church.

Pickup points

  • Old Harbour, Miðbakki
  • Port of Reykjavík, Skarfabakki
  • Fosshotel Lind
  • Atlantic Apartments & Rooms
  • Hotel Smari
  • 201 Hotel
  • Arctic Comfort Hotel
  • Storm Hotel by Keahotels
  • Fosshotel Raudara
  • Fosshotel Baron
  • Hotel Reykjavik Grand
  • Black Pearl Luxury Apartments

and 8 more pickup points

If your hotel is not listed here, please let us know where you are staying so that we can arrange a pick up!

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

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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