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Private Full-Day Golden Circle Tour

Reykjavik, Iceland
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5 to 7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

Comprehensive tour that covers all the major attractions of southwest Iceland, beginning with a drive to the national park and former parliament site at Thingvellir and continuing to lake Laugarvatn. Next stop is Geysir, the world’s most famous hot spring, and Strokkur, its smaller neighbour, which erupts in a spectacular of blue water every few minutes. The trip then continues to Gullfoss, the Queen of Icelandic waterfalls, returning to Reykjavík the garden village of Hveragerði.

The car is a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer 4x4, up to 7 passenger's with luggage, wifi, USB charcing points, all seats reclining, A/C, 4 wheel drive, doors on both sides.

What's Included

  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Kerid Crater Entrance fee of 600 ISK per person
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Pickup/dropoff outside Reykjavik (Keflavik, Grindavik, Blue Lagoon, Bogarnes) will be charged by the standard rate for transfer and paid in car on the day.

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Thingvellir National Park

The historical and geological wonder that is Þingvellir national park is home to the site of where the North-American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart. Þingvellir is also home to the site of the world’s oldest parliament Alþingi which was founded in the year 930 AD. Þingvellir has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list ever since.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Geysir

Geo-thermal area, explore the area and see Strokkur a hot spring, shooting vast jets of boiling water from 20m (65 feet) up to 40m (130 feet) high every 7-10 min.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gullfoss Waterfall

Gullfoss waterfall tumbles and plunges into a crevice some 32 meter (105 ft.) deep. The waterfall derives from the river Hvítá and offers exceptional scenery and views showing the true beauty of Iceland’s nature. The average amount of water running down the waterfall is 141 cubic metres (5,000 cu ft) per second in the summer and 80 cubic metres (2,800 cu ft) per second in the winter.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss) Waterfall

Faxi is a wide, serene waterfall in South Iceland
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kerid Crater

Kerið is a volcanic crater lake in the Grímsnes area of South Iceland.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hveragerdi (pass by)

Hveragerði is a town and municipality in the south of Iceland, 45 km east of Reykjavík on Iceland's main ringroad, Route 1. The river Varmá runs through the town.
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Full-Day Golden Circle Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
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The following is included:
  • WiFi on board.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
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  • Kerid Crater Entrance fee of 600 ISK per person.
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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