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Golden Circle Day Tour

7 hours South IcelandSouthcoast AdventureFree cancellation on most tours

Visit the amazing Gullfoss, Geysir, and Þingvellir on this The Golden Circle Day Tour On this classic tour, we‘ll drive to The Golden Circle and take in all its awe and beauty! We‘ll visit Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, and the well-known Gullfoss – the queen of all Icelandic waterfalls. Then we’ll walk the beautiful Þingvellir National Park and UNESCO Heritage site. The scenery is amazing no matter the weather! We get a closer look at how the tectonic plates drifted apart and where the first settlers of Iceland founded the world´s oldest parliament Althingi (Alþingi) in the year 930. After that, we continue to the geysers area with the famous Geysir which all other geysers are named after. Here we’ll see the lively geyser Strokkur erupt roughly every 5-10 minutes and reach a height of up to 25 meters along with observing the other geothermal features of the area. From there we’ll head up to Gullfoss waterfall, which many Icelanders call the Queen of Waterfalls! Gullfoss is a 32-meter waterfall and, as the name says, it is the Golden Waterfall. The Golden Circle tour is without a doubt one of Iceland’s most famous highlights and is rich in great stories and tales. The Golden Circle Tour Highlights • Þingvellir national park • Geysir • Gullfoss waterfall and more…

Golden Circle Day Tour is a 7 hours experience run by Southcoast Adventure in South Iceland, from 39.990 ISK per person. Visit the amazing Gullfoss, Geysir, and Þingvellir on this The Golden Circle Day Tour On this classic tour, we‘ll drive to The Golden Circle and take in all its awe and beauty!

39.990 ISKfrom, per person
Duration
7 hours
Season
All year
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum age
6 years
Pickup
Available
Region
South Iceland
Travel by
Mini Bus / Car
Operator
Southcoast Adventure

About this tour

Visit the amazing Gullfoss, Geysir, and Þingvellir on this The Golden Circle Day Tour

On this classic tour, we‘ll drive to The Golden Circle and take in all its awe and beauty!

We‘ll visit Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, and the well-known Gullfoss – the queen of all Icelandic waterfalls. Then we’ll walk the beautiful Þingvellir National Park and UNESCO Heritage site. The scenery is amazing no matter the weather! We get a closer look at how the tectonic plates drifted apart and where the first settlers of Iceland founded the world´s oldest parliament Althingi (Alþingi) in the year 930.

After that, we continue to the geysers area with the famous Geysir which all other geysers are named after. Here we’ll see the lively geyser Strokkur erupt roughly every 5-10 minutes and reach a height of up to 25 meters along with observing the other geothermal features of the area.

From there we’ll head up to Gullfoss waterfall, which many Icelanders call the Queen of Waterfalls! Gullfoss is a 32-meter waterfall and, as the name says, it is the Golden Waterfall.

The Golden Circle tour is without a doubt one of Iceland’s most famous highlights and is rich in great stories and tales.

The Golden Circle Tour Highlights

• Þingvellir national park

• Geysir

• Gullfoss waterfall and more…

What’s included

  • English speaking guide

What to bring

  • Warm outdoor clothing
  • waterproofed jacket and pants
  • head-wear
  • gloves
  • appropriate hiking boots/shoes
  • some snacks

Good to know

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps

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Where it starts

Hvolsvöllur

Meeting point: Brú Base Camp, Brú Base Camp, road 249, Hvolsvöllur

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Frequently
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questions

How long is Golden Circle Day Tour?
The tour runs about 7 hours , plus pickup time if you choose hotel pickup.
When does Golden Circle Day Tour operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 39.990 ISK per person — the operator's price in the Tourdesk catalogue, updated weekly.
What is the cancellation policy?
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — participants must be at least 6 years old.