Private Golden Circle Classic day tour

Private Golden Circle Classic day tour

Golden Circle is Iceland's most popular day tour route giving you the opportunity to enjoy the nature and rich culture that Iceland has to offer. Step into the ancient viking parliament Althing before visiting erupting geysers and magnificent waterfalls. We recommend a lunch stop at Efstidalur farm restaurant, where all the produce is made on the farm, or Fridheimar greenhouse, with home made tomato soup. Your private guide will make sure you have a memorable experience.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station, South, Iceland, Iceland

We will pass through Nesjavellir where Iceland's second largest geothermal station is located. This is the supply of hot water for the capital region used for central heating and electricity generation. On our way to Nesjavellir we drive alongside the hot water pipe which runs from the power plant to the city. (This route is only passable during summer time).

Stop At: Thingvellir National Park, Thingvellir Iceland

Thingvellir national park is a UNESCO World Heritage attraction where nature meets history. This is the setting of Althing, the worlds oldest parliament founded in 930AD by the viking settlers in Iceland. You can enjoy an easy hike down Almannagja gorge where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates are pulling apart.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Efstidalur II - Kaffihús/ísbúð, South, Iceland

This is an optional lunch stop. Efstidalur farm restaurant and café offers a full menu made from the produce of the farm. Enjoy a freshly caught trout from a nearby lake, a leg of lamb, beef steak or even original beef burgers. Downstairs you can enjoy home made dairy ice cream. From the farm you have a window view into the barn and by the entrance you can pet the friendly calves and collie dogs.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gullfoss, White River, Blaskogabyggd 801 Iceland

Gullfoss waterfall tumbles and plunges into a crevice some 32 meter (105 ft.) deep. The waterfall falls from the river Hvítá and offers exceptional scenery and views showing the true beauty of Iceland’s nature.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kerid Crater, Route 35, Selfoss Iceland

Kerid is a crater with red gravel and a pond in the bottom. This is a very scenic spectacle offering photo opportunities. The crater is 55 meters deep and the pond is 7-14 meters deep.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Geysir, Haukadalur Iceland

The Geysir geothermal area contains multiple hot springs and geysers. Strokkur is the biggest one shooting a column of water 15-30 meters (up to 98 ft.) into the air every 8-10 minutes. Next to the geopark you can find a visitor centre with restaurants, a shop and a multimedia exhibition.

Duration: 1 hour