Overview
Join in an unforgettable expedition with a small group to explore the famous golden circle, including the Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area and much more.
Highlights
- Visit a traditional, local farm and taste the home-made icecream
- Learn about Icelandic geological history
- Perfect experience for the whole family
Your adventure begins when your experienced guide picks you up in a comfortable minibus in the morning to explore the famous Golden Circle.
You'll start at the Geysir geothermal area which hosts hundreds of colorful hot springs and two geysers (erupting hot springs). One is called “Geysir” which has given its name for all the geysers in the world. Today, however, it erupts very seldom. The other geyser is called “Strokkur” and erupts every 5 minutes up to 40 meters.
Move forward to Gullfoss Waterfall, the melting water from Iceland´s second biggest glacier, Langjökull, falls into a deep canyon forming the majestic “Golden Falls”. On a sunny day, you can see the glacier Langjökull in the distance and enjoy a rainbow in the mist of the waterfall, an Instagram blockbuster waiting to happen!
You will visit Efstidalur farm owned by the same family since 1850. This Icelandic family-run business sticks to traditional Icelandic farming culture and focuses on cows and cattle breeding. You will be able to enjoy their tasty farm-to-table dairy products, see the stunning mountain view and see the friendly animals.
Finish the tour by visiting the place where the two tectonic plates, the North American and the Eurasian plate, are moving away from each other. Few places in the world offer a better and clearer view of this massive geographic activity. The biggest natural lake in Iceland is also located at Thingvellir National Park and hosts a great variety of fish and birdlife. Thingvellir is also an important place for Icelandic national history. At Thingvellir Icelanders founded their parliament in 930 a.d. where the chieftains had their annual meeting every summer. The name “Thingvellir” translates to “Parliament Plains”.
What's included
- English speaking guide
- Small group (max 21 persons)
- Wi-Fi and Icelandic music on board the bus
- Icelandic ice cream
- Warm clothes
- Waterproof clothing
- Hiking boots
- Snacks
Meeting & pickup
Hotel / designated pickup available
- • -I will Email my pick up location at least 48 hours before tour starts-
- • 100 Iceland Hotel - Pick up at Bus stop 9 - Snorrabraut
- • 101 Guesthouse - Pick up at Bus Stop 9 - Snorrabraut
- • 101 Hótel - Pick up Bus Stop 6 - The Culture House
- • 1912 Guesthouse - Pick up at Bus Stop 1 - City Hall
- • 201 Hotel Kopavogur
- • 22 Hill Hotel - Brautarholt 22-24
- • 27 Soley - Pick up at BSI Bus Terminal
Additional info
- No minimum age for this tour, all are welcome!
- The tour operator may have to adjust the timings due to the short daylight and to avoid big crowds
- It is recommended you bring hiking boots with slip-resistant soles if you are visiting in the Winter
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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