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Visit Iceland´s most popular natural attractions including Geysir Hot Springs, Gullfoss Waterfall, Þingvellir National Park, expertly guided in 10 different languages!
Highlights
Þingvellir: the rift valley and the site of the oldest modern parliament.
Geysir: hot spring & geothermal area and home to Strokkur, the erupting geyser.
Gullfoss Waterfall: the powerful glacial waterfall known as the 'Golden Waterfall' in English.
Description
Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings as you walk down into the rift valley where the American and Eurasian continental plates are pulling apart at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of the oldest existing parliament. Leaving Reykjavik, drive eastwards to explore a volcanic and glacial wonderland. Witness the steaming geothermal springs as the ground trembles, and hot water spouts spectacularly skywards from the famous Strokkur Geyser, home of the one-and-only original geyser and Iceland's most iconic natural attraction. Experience the magnificence and power of Gullfoss Waterfall, a set of glacial river cascades falling 32 meters into a narrow canyon with a thunderous roar. The best part, this is all done within 8 hours!
Simply put, if you only do one tour in Iceland, then this should be the one!
Itinerary
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Depart from Reykjavík Terminalexpand_more
Tours depart from the Reykjavik Terminal located at Skógarhlíð 10. Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure along with a printed or digital copy of your ticket/voucher.
If you have booked a hotel pick up with Smartbus™, please be at your chosen pickup location 30 minutes before the departure of the tour. Look for the Green Smartbus™ which will be outside your accommodation at within the 30 minutes of pickup.
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Explore Þingvellir National Parkexpand_more
Located on the northern shores of Þingvallavatn (Iceland's largest lake), Þingvellir (anglicized as 'Thingvellir') 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. For this reason, Þingvellir has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is, therefore, a protected national park due to its unique geology and natural features. From the viewing area, the Almannagjá canyon between two tectonic plates can be seen, a visual representation of continental drift.
As the first stop along the tour, you will have an opportunity to walk through the park and use the restroom if needed.
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Watch the Geysir Hot Springsexpand_more
One of the favourite stops along the Golden Circle is the highly active Geysir Hot Spring Area with boiling mud pits and the lively Strokkur which spouts water 30 meters (100 ft) into the air every few minutes. The area became active more than 1000 years ago and now comprises of more than a dozen hot spring holes. Although one can only see steam emerging from the surface of Geysir these days, its name was adopted to represent spouting hot springs all over the world.
Along the tour, the newly opened Geysir Center offers guests and travellers a chance to use the restroom and to catch some refreshments as well as lunch.
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Admire the Gullfoss Waterfallexpand_more
As one of the most popular attractions in all of Iceland, Gullfoss is a waterfall located in the canyon of Hvítá river in the southwest of the country. The beautiful Hvítá river rushes southward in three steps into a narrow canyon with a breathtaking roar and grandeur. Furthermore, on clear days the magnificent Langjökull glacier, Iceland's second-largest glacier, can be seen in the distance.
Guests and travellers may use the restroom and purchase food and refreshments at this location as well.
What's Included
In-bus audio guide with a choice of 10 languages (English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Finnish)
Knowledgeable local tour guide in Iceland
Admission to the sights
Free Wi-Fi and USB-charger for each seat
What's Excluded
Lunch is not included. There are stops in Geysir & Gullfoss where you can buy food and drinks.
What to bring
For the In-Bus-Audio-Guide: Bring your own headphones. They are also available for purchase on every bus.
For your comfort: Dress according to the weather. In Iceland, it is always wise to dress in warm waterproof clothes. Weather changes can be sudden so be prepared for all weather conditions. Waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves, and warm socks/waterproof shoes are recommended.
Know before you go
Please show up at our Reykjavik Terminal (located at Skógarhlíð 10) 15 minutes before the departure time. We kindly ask you to be ready at your pick up point with your voucher, either in digital or printed form.
If you have booked a hotel pick up with Smartbus™, please be at your chosen pickup location 30 minutes before the departure of the tour. Look for the Green Smartbus™ which will be outside your accommodation at within the 30 minutes of pickup.
You will be travelling in a coach that holds approximately 40-65 people but is very spacious and comfortable. It is featured with lavatory facilities as standard. The bus offers free wifi and USB charging ports.
The tour is available all year round (depending on weather conditions)
Prices: Teenagers 12-15 years 50% discount & children 0-11 years old free.
Min: No minimum number of participants.
Age limit: No age limit.
The tour is Approx. 7.5 hours including a minimum 45 minute stop at Geysir Hot Springs, Gullfoss Waterfall and Þingvellir National Park.
Total distance covered during the tour: 290 km.
You can rent a warm and waterproof jacket and/or winter boots in the online check out if you did not come prepared for Icelandic winter.
Accessible for those with limited mobility.
Infant seats available
Meeting Point
10 Skógarhlíð
Language
English
Activity Level
Easy
Cancellation Policy
- Fully refundable in case of any cancellation upto 2 days before the tour.