Golden Circle Tour

Spontaneously erupting hot springs at Geysir, the Gullfoss Waterfall, Thingvellir National Park... Discover the incredible natural landscapes of Iceland on this complete tour of the famous Golden Circle. 

Golden Circle Tour Itinerary

On the day of your tour, meet your guide at the central meeting point in Reykjavik, ready to begin your tour of the Golden Circle, a region of southern Iceland famous for its numerous spectacular natural sights.

You'll head east in the direction of Geysir. As the name suggests, this area is home to extensive geothermal activity and a number of geysers. Amongst steaming hot springs, you'll discover Strokkur, one of the most famous geysers in Iceland, which launches a 15 to 20 metre-tall (49 to 66 foot) column of boiling water into the air every 10 minutes... don't get too close!

Continue on your route around the Golden Circle to Gullfoss Waterfall, a large cascade that plunges to a depth of more than 30 metres (over 100 feet). Strolling alongside the waterfall, you'll feel the cool breeze rising off the water as you admire one of Iceland's most stunning scenes. After exploring Gullfoss, you'll take a break for lunch (not included).

With recharged batteries, you'll head to your next stop, Thingvellir National Park, which has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. As well as being an incredible natural space, Thingvellir was the location of the Icelandic parliament between 930 and 1798. You'll see Thingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in Iceland, at the location where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates join.

After enjoying free time to discover this impressive volcanic landscape at your own pace, you'll make the return journey to Reykjavik.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

You will meet your guide at the specified central location in Reykjavik to commence your Golden Circle tour.

The itinerary includes visits to Geysir, Gullfoss Waterfall, and Thingvellir National Park. Lunch is not included and may occur after the Gullfoss stop; however, it may also take place near Geysir on certain occasions.

INCLUDED

• Guided tour in English (Spanish-speaking guide on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:30 am).
• Transport during the tour.

NOT INCLUDED

• Lunch.
• Pickup from hotels not listed in the meeting points.

MEETING POINTS

During the booking process, you will receive a list of meeting points including most hotels in Reykjavik. If your hotel is not on the list, you will be required to reach the closest applicable meeting point. As many of the central streets are not bus accessible, identifier numbers for nearby bus stops will be provided.

TOUR WITHOUT PICKUP

If opting for the tour without pickup, you will need to go directly to the BSÍ Bus Terminal in the city centre.

TOUR ACCESSIBILITY

The bus is equipped to accommodate foldable wheelchairs. However, please note that the natural sites visited may not always be accessible to those with reduced mobility.