Iceland · Geological Wonders

8-Hour Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavík with Seasonal Bathing

8 Hours Round trip from Reykjavík Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Thingvellir, Iceland's first national park and a historic site dating back to 930 AD
02 Marvel at Gullfoss, one of Iceland's most magnificent waterfalls, in the Hvítá River Canyon
03 Watch Strokkur erupt every 4-5 minutes in the Geysir geothermal area of Haukadalur Valley
04 Choose a seasonal bathing experience with a winter outdoor pool or a summer warm river

Explore some of Iceland's most remarkable natural sites on this guided tour. Visit Thingvellir, the country's first national park and one of its most important historical landmarks, see the geothermal activity of Geysir and Strokkur in Haukadalur Valley, and marvel at the Gullfoss waterfall in the Hvítá River Canyon. Depending on the season, you may also end the day relaxing in a warm outdoor swimming pool or bathing in a natural warm river.

Visit the Geysir geothermal area in Haukadalur Valley, where you will see hot springs spouting from the ground.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Reykjavik, Keflavik, Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Thingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir Golden Circle Journey

Travel to Thingvellir National Park, one of Iceland's most significant historical sites and the place where Iceland's first parliament was founded in the year 930 AD.
From Thingvellir, head along mountain tracks toward the Gullfoss waterfall, a sight you will never forget and one considered by many to be the most magnificent waterfall in Iceland.
Visit the Geysir geothermal area in Haukadalur Valley, where you will see hot springs spouting from the ground. Strokkur (Butter Churn) is a very active hot spring here. It may be smaller than the 70 to 80-metre-high plume of steam that Great Geysir used to produce, but its 25 to 35-metre-high eruption of steam is an amazing sight at intervals of only 4-5 minutes.
Optional in wintertime: on the way back, end the day by relaxing in a warm outdoor swimming pool.
Optional in the summertime: from May 1 to October 1, bathe in a natural warm river. The hike takes about 2.5 to 3 hours, including time for bathing in the river.