Spend the Afternoon Around the Golden Circle
Visit Iceland´s most popular natural attractions including Geysir Hot Springs, Gullfoss Waterfall, Kerið Volcanic Crater and Þingvellir National Park, expertly guided in 10 different languages!
Description
See the world-famous erupting geyser & hot springs, experience the magnificent Gullfoss Waterfall and follow in the footsteps of the Vikings of old as you walk down the lava canyon where the American and Eurasian continents are pulling apart in Þingvellir. And all this in only eight hours!
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.
Visit the 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. Now for a leisurely walk down to Gullfoss Waterfall, which is an incredible sight to behold. Here a mighty glacial river cascades down 32 meters on two levels and into a narrow canyon with a thunderous roar.
Step on board one of our new buses, equipped with WiFi connected computer tablets in each seat. On the tablets, you can use our GPS Sensitive In Bus Audio Guide, available with a choice of 10 languages. Aboard will also be a local host, that will happily answer any questions you might have about our peculiar country. In each seat, you will also find a USB Charger.
Simply put, if you only do one tour in Iceland, then this should be the one!
Itinerary
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Departure from Reykjavík Terminalexpand_more
Start the tour after departing from Reykjavik Terminal.
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Visit to Þingvellir National Parkexpand_more
Head to Þingvellir National Park. Located on the northern shores of lake Þingvallavatn, Þingvellir is the national pride of Iceland and our first National Park. It is, for one, a key location in Icelandic history as the oldest existing parliament in the world first assembled there in 930 AD. Þingvellir has, for this reason, been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Besides being a location of historical significance, Þingvellir is also protected as a national park due to its unique geology and natural features. Almannagjá is a canyon formed between two tectonic plates, a visual representation of continental drift. -
Visit to Laugarvatnexpand_more
Proceed to Laugarvatn, a small town, and a lake.
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Visit to Geysir Hot Springsexpand_more
A favourite stop along the Golden Circle is the highly active Geysir Hot Spring Area with boiling mud pits, exploding geysers and the lively Strokkur which spouts water 30 meters (100 ft) into the air every few minutes. The newly opened Geysir Center offers exhibits and informative presentations year-round.
The area became active more than 1000 years ago and comprised of more than a dozen hot water blowholes. Although Geysir is less active these days, it did lend its name to hot springs all over the world. -
Gullfoss Waterfallexpand_more
Finally, visit the Gullfoss Waterfall, located in the canyon of Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. Gullfoss is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland. The wide Hvítá rushes southward in three steps into a narrow canyon with a breathtaking roar and grandeur.
What's Included
In bus audio guide with a choice of 10 languages (English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Finnish)
Free tour pick up from your accommodation in Reykjavík
Knowledgeable local guide
Admission to the sights
Free Wi-fi and USB charger for each seat
What to bring
For the use of our In-Bus-Audio-Guide: Bring your own headphones. We sell earphones on the bus too.
Dress according to the weather. In Iceland, it is always wise to dress in warm, waterproof clothes. Weather changes can sudden, so expect the unexpected. Bring a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good outdoor shoes are recommended.
Know before you go
Þingvellir: located on the northern shores of lake Þingvallavatn, Þingvellir is the national pride of Iceland and our first National Park. It is, for one, a key location in Icelandic history as the oldest existing parliament in the world first assembled there in 930 AD. Þingvellir has, for this reason, been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Besides being a location of historical significance, Þingvellir is also protected as a national park due to its unique geology and natural features. Almannagjá is a canyon formed between two tectonic plates, a visual representation of continental drift.
Gullfoss Waterfall is a powerful and inspiring place. There the glacier water thunders down 32 meters in three steps and into a narrow canyon.
Meeting Point
Skógarhlíð 10, Reykjavík, Iceland
Language
English
Activity Level
Easy
Cancellation Policy
- Fully refundable in case of any cancellation upto 2 days before the tour.