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* Complimentary pick-up and drop-off at hotels, guesthouses and bus stops starts 30 minutes before the departure of the tour. Please note that for hotels in the city center, you might have to go to a nearby bus stop for the pick-up due to traffic restrictions.
Please inform us your hotel address when booking.
* This Golden Circle Classic tour is by default guided in English on all departures. More languages are
also available as follows:
• German: Saturdays at 8:30
• French: Mondays at 8:30
• Scandinavian: Fridays at 8:30
• Spanish: Wednesdays at 8:30
• Japanese: Sundays at 8:30
• Mandarin: Saturdays and Tuesdays at 10:30
If you need service in languages above, please inform us when booking.
Day 1: Þingvellir National Park - Gullfoss waterfall - Geysir Hot Spring
Þingvellir National Park
Þingvellir is a national park in the municipality of Bláskógabyggð in southwestern Iceland, about 40 km northeast of Iceland's capital, Reykjavík. Þingvellir is a site of historical, cultural, and geological significance, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland. The park lies in a rift valley that marks the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and the boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. To its south lies Þingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in Iceland.
Gullfoss waterfall
Gullfoss is a waterfall located in the canyon of the Hvítá river in southwest Iceland.
Reykjavik
Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói bay. Its latitude is 64°08' N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state.With a population of around 128,793 (and 228,231 in the Capital Region), it is the center of Iceland's cultural,economic and governmental activity, and is a popular tourist destination.
Reykjavík is believed to be the location of the first permanent settlement in Iceland, which, according to Landnámabók, was established by Ingólfr Arnarson in AD 874. Until the 19th century, there was no urban development in the city location. The city was founded in 1785 as an official trading town and grew steadily over the following decades, as it transformed into a regional and later national centre of commerce, population, and governmental activities. It is among the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world.
The Golden Circle Tour takes you on a wondrous circular journey through the heart of Iceland’s Southern Region, stopping at some of Iceland’s most iconic sites. You will visit historical places of Iceland, same as incredible Icelandic nature, everything in one day. The Þingvellir National Park, Geysir Geothermal area and Gullfoss Waterfall have their own stories to tell. Choose the Golden Circle tour time that suits you best and have a day full of memories you won't forget.
Rich History & Colliding Continents at Þingvellir National Park
The first stop during the Golden Circle tour is at Þingvellir National Park. Þingvellir is an attraction of great historical, geological, and cultural significance. Thingvellir is located in a rift valley where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet. The UNESCO designated world heritage site is also the birthplace of the Althing—Iceland’s parliament founded in 930 AD—where the nation’s most powerful leaders would meet to decide on legislation and carry out brutal Viking-age justice. Thingvellir became Iceland’s first national park in 1930. It is also home to Iceland’s largest natural lake, Thingvallavatn.
Majestic Gullfoss Falls
Another stop during Iceland Golden Circle is Gullfoss (Golden Falls). Gullfoss waterfall gets its name from the golden color of its water as it churns up silt and sediment. The magnificent waterfalls lie in the Hvitá river and are fed by Langjökull, Iceland’s second-largest glacier. In total, Gullfoss is 32 meters high, falling two tiers that are 11 and 21 meters high, respectively. Gullfoss is also at the center of one of Iceland’s most famous acts of environmental activism. Back in the early 20th century, developers wanted to damn the mighty waterfall to generate electricity, but through the will and determination of Sigriður Tómasdóttir, Gullfoss was saved. Extra time is allotted at this location for a lunch break at Gullfoss Café.
Bubbling with Excitement at Geysir Geothermal Area
The last stop on the Golden Circle Iceland is at Geysir geothermal area is located in the Haukadalur valley and is the scenic home of the infamous Geysir hot spring. To visit is to pay your respects to the progenitor of all geysers as Geysir is the geyser for which all others are named. Geysir doesn’t erupt often but is surrounded by bubbling cauldrons of superheated mud, steaming pools, and Strokkur, a geyser that erupts every 6-10 minutes. The smells, colors, and eruptions at this popular destination are a window into all the geothermal activity happening across (and beneath) Iceland, making all those hot tubs, swimming pools, greenhouses, and geothermal energy possible.
Memories That Last a Lifetime
While any of these Golden Circle tour stops makes incredible fodder for your Instagram feed, they also all have rich histories and fascinating tales, each told with their own nuances by our knowledgeable guides. It’s not just facts and figures that bring these places to life, but the compelling stories our guides have collected over time.
Duration: 6-7 hours
Adult price is for 16+
Child price is for 12-15
Free for under 11
-Round Trip Transport
-Professional Tour Guide
-Free WiFi on the Bus
-Comfortable Coaches
-Golden Circle Tour
10% Discount at Gullfoss Café and Glima Restaurant (Geysir Hot Spring)*
*Automatic 10% discount after showing the booking confirmation (received when booking this tour), valid only when buying refreshments, not at the gift shops
Meals
All personal expenses
Pick up and drop off
Pick up from hotels, guesthouses and designated bus stops starts 30 minutes before the tour departure time stated on your voucher.
Please infrom us your hotel address when booking.
Pick up and drop off services:
* Pick up starts 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
* Please be infront of your hotel at the designated pick up time and visible from the street.Drivers are not always able to go into the hotel lobby.
* Pick up locations may change due to road works, street closures and other events out of our control. Under those circumstances we will try to infrom you or your hotel about the alternate pick up location.
* Passengers missing their pick up must arrive at the GLI bus terminal in good time to check in for their tour or transfer.
* If you miss your pick up or do not show on that day, no refund will be made.
Baggage:
* Baggage allowance for shared transfers is restricted to 2 suitecases per person and each suitcase can not weigh more than 30 kg (66lbs) each.
* Baggage allowance for private transfers is restricted to 1 suitcase and i item of carry-on baggage per person.
* Baggage allowance for tours and activities can not be guaranteed in advance.
* We welcome foldable wheelchaiers free of charge.
* We reserve the right to alter routes, intineraries or timetables should the necessity arise, including irregularities due to adverse weather or road conditions. No responsibility is taken for losses or expenses due to delay or changes of flights, injury, damages, negligence, weather, war or other unforeseeable causes.
* The estimated duration of tours and transfers as indicated in tour descriptions are standard times and can vary according to road or weather conditions.
Day tours and transfers are non-refundable if cancelled less than 24 hours prior to tour depature.
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Where is the Golden Circle?
2022-01-12 12:01The Golden Circle is situated in southwest Iceland from the Reykjavik. The first closest stop during the Golden Circle is Þingvellir National Park situated 48 kilometers from Reykjavik, then it is Geysir Geothermal area, and last from Reykjavik is Gullfoss waterfall which is approximately 125 kilometers away. If you are looking for a day trip full of history and nature, the Golden Circle is a perfect solution.
How long does the Golden Circle take?
2022-02-14 12:01Together with traveling and visiting all Golden Circle stops, this tour is 7 hours.
What does the Golden Circle tour include?
2022-03-11 12:01The tour includes bus transport, professional tour guide, tour in English, free WiFi onboard, super comfortable coaches, visit of the Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Geothermal area, Gullfoss Waterfall and unforgettable memories!
How long is the Golden Circle?
2022-03-17 12:01To go there and back is together around 250 kilometers.
Can you traverse the Golden Circle if the weather is bad?
2022-04-04 12:01It depends on what you classify as bad. Good weather in Iceland could be classified as bad weather in some other parts of the world. In most cases, you need to be appropriately dressed for the weather (always expect sideways rain in Iceland), and in winter, it is good to have yaktrax (walker traction) for your shoes (waterproof hiking boots are best).
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