Iceland · Geological Wonders

Private VIP Golden Circle Day tour 8h tour: optional extra activities on an extended 12h day tour

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Reykjavík. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private VIP Golden Circle experience from Reykjavík
  • 02 Visit Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO-listed historic and geological site
  • 03 See Strokkur erupt in the Geysir Geothermal Area
  • 04 Admire Gullfoss Waterfall fed by Langjökull glacier meltwater
  • 05 Enjoy Icelandic ice cream at a traditional dairy farm
  • 06 Travel in a comfortable minibus with an experienced guide
  • 07 Avoid the big-bus crowds on a more personal day tour
  • 08 Optional add-ons include Silfra snorkeling, snowmobiling, horseback riding, and more

Discover Iceland’s famous Golden Circle on a private VIP day tour from Reykjavík, with visits to Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir Geothermal Area, and Gullfoss Waterfall. Travel in a comfortable minibus with an experienced guide and enjoy a more personal experience away from the big-bus crowds.

Along the way, take in erupting geysers, dramatic waterfalls, and the remarkable landscape where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. The tour also includes a stop for Icelandic ice cream at a traditional dairy farm, adding a local touch to this classic route.

If you want to extend the adventure, optional add-ons may include snorkeling in Silfra, snowmobiling, horseback riding, a tomato farm visit, or the Blue Lagoon on a longer day tour.

Along the way, take in erupting geysers, dramatic waterfalls, and the remarkable landscape where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Reykjavik, Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Thingvellir National Park

Bruarfoss Waterfall

Geysir Geothermal Area

Gullfoss Waterfall

Optional Snorkeling in Silfra

Optional The Blue Lagoon

Optional Tomato Farm Visit

Optional Horse Back Riding

Optional Snowmobile

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Reykjavík. 4 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • ✓ English speaking guide
  • ✓ Wi-Fi and Icelandic music on board
  • ✓ Icelandic ice cream

What's Not Included

  • Activities and extras
  • Lunch

Know before you go

  • We have to adjust timings to the short daylight and we always try to avoid big crowds.
  • Pick up is from designated locations in Reykjavík
  • You will see the designated pick up locations in Reykjavík on a drop-down menu at the time of booking.
  • You can bring some favorite snacks and beverages if you like.
  • We recommend you bring hiking boots with slip-resistant soles if you are visiting in the winter. Hiking boots are available at the time of booking.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Reykjavík.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Reykjavík.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Reykjavík..

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