Iceland: Golden Circle Private Full-Day Tour From Reykjavik
5.0
(62)
🕑 8 hours
Free cancellation
Iceland’s Golden Circle route combines several of the country’s classic attractions, with tours like this the only way to see its sights from Reykjavik if you don’t have a car. On this full-day tour see the impressive landscape of Thingvellir National Park, the frequent eruptions of the Geysir geothermal area, and the raging power of Gullfoss Waterfall, plus smaller spots along the way.
Languages:
Italian
📍Skúlagata 8, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
🏢Operated by Elysia Tours
Highlights
- ✓See and learn about Iceland’s geography and culture on this full-day tour
- ✓Visit a couple of spots that most Golden Circle tours don’t go
- ✓You set the pace of the trip, and each stop on this private tour
- ✓Travel around comfortably in a minivan just for your group
What you'll see & do
- ✓The first scheduled stop is right next to the tectonic plates that frame the Þingvellir National Park. Included in the UNESCO World Heritage, this site has a significant historical, geological and cultural significance. It was right here, in fact, that in 930 AD the Alþing: the first democratic parliament in the history of humanity took place. The tectonic fault that crosses the entire national park is also located right on the shores of the lake. Þingvallavatn which is also the largest lake in the nation. The time frame includes transportation.
- ✓The second stop on our journey will be in the Geysir geothermal area, located in the Haukardalur valley about an hour drive from Þingvellir. This area of fumaroles was formed about 10,000 years ago as a result of seismic events and tectonic movements, forming these eruptive cones from boiling water. Geysir is the name of the main cone of this area from which the generic name of geysers from all over the world derives. Although Geysir is currently dormant, in the same area, the geyser ”Strokkur“ erupts every 5-10 minutes on average. In this area, in addition to the Strokkur eruptions, you can sense the smell and see the colors of the crystallized minerals that mark the intense geothermal activity characteristic of the island.
- ✓The last main stop on our tour is the famous Gullfoss waterfall (golden waterfall). Located along the course of the Hvitá River whose source originates from Langjökull (second largest glacier in Iceland), Gullfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls on the island with its 32-meter jump. Another story about this waterfall occurred at the beginning of the last century, when investors expressed their desire to build a hydroelectric power plant, thus going to “close” the waterfall. It was precisely thanks to the environmental protest of Sigriður Tómasdóttir (daughter of the owner of the land where the waterfall is located) that this project was never carried out, still giving us the opportunity to visit this enchanting place nowadays.
- ✓Still untouched by mass tourism, the canyon of Brúarhlöð, stands out on the banks of the Ölfusá river, which originates right from the Gullfoss waterfall. This slightly less touristy canyon is a perfect destination to stop and eat our packed lunch.
- ✓Iceland is rich in natural hot springs. In order to offer you a unique experience full of emotions, we at Elysia Tours will take you to a natural pool, outside the most touristic itineraries.
What's included
- ✓Private transportation
- ✓GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Surcharges on fuel
- ✓Parking fees
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Snacks
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our vehicle is a Mercedes Vito Tourer with the company logo printed on the sides.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 1,503.00
Iceland: Golden Circle Private Full-Day Tour From Reykjavik
5.0
(62)
🕑 8 hours
Free cancellation
Iceland’s Golden Circle route combines several of the country’s classic attractions, with tours like this the only way to see its sights from Reykjavik if you don’t have a car. On this full-day tour see the impressive landscape of Thingvellir National Park, the frequent eruptions of the Geysir geothermal area, and the raging power of Gullfoss Waterfall, plus smaller spots along the way.
Languages:
Italian
📍Skúlagata 8, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
🏢Operated by Elysia Tours
Highlights
- ✓See and learn about Iceland’s geography and culture on this full-day tour
- ✓Visit a couple of spots that most Golden Circle tours don’t go
- ✓You set the pace of the trip, and each stop on this private tour
- ✓Travel around comfortably in a minivan just for your group
What you'll see & do
- ✓The first scheduled stop is right next to the tectonic plates that frame the Þingvellir National Park. Included in the UNESCO World Heritage, this site has a significant historical, geological and cultural significance. It was right here, in fact, that in 930 AD the Alþing: the first democratic parliament in the history of humanity took place. The tectonic fault that crosses the entire national park is also located right on the shores of the lake. Þingvallavatn which is also the largest lake in the nation. The time frame includes transportation.
- ✓The second stop on our journey will be in the Geysir geothermal area, located in the Haukardalur valley about an hour drive from Þingvellir. This area of fumaroles was formed about 10,000 years ago as a result of seismic events and tectonic movements, forming these eruptive cones from boiling water. Geysir is the name of the main cone of this area from which the generic name of geysers from all over the world derives. Although Geysir is currently dormant, in the same area, the geyser ”Strokkur“ erupts every 5-10 minutes on average. In this area, in addition to the Strokkur eruptions, you can sense the smell and see the colors of the crystallized minerals that mark the intense geothermal activity characteristic of the island.
- ✓The last main stop on our tour is the famous Gullfoss waterfall (golden waterfall). Located along the course of the Hvitá River whose source originates from Langjökull (second largest glacier in Iceland), Gullfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls on the island with its 32-meter jump. Another story about this waterfall occurred at the beginning of the last century, when investors expressed their desire to build a hydroelectric power plant, thus going to “close” the waterfall. It was precisely thanks to the environmental protest of Sigriður Tómasdóttir (daughter of the owner of the land where the waterfall is located) that this project was never carried out, still giving us the opportunity to visit this enchanting place nowadays.
- ✓Still untouched by mass tourism, the canyon of Brúarhlöð, stands out on the banks of the Ölfusá river, which originates right from the Gullfoss waterfall. This slightly less touristy canyon is a perfect destination to stop and eat our packed lunch.
- ✓Iceland is rich in natural hot springs. In order to offer you a unique experience full of emotions, we at Elysia Tours will take you to a natural pool, outside the most touristic itineraries.
What's included
- ✓Private transportation
- ✓GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Surcharges on fuel
- ✓Parking fees
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Snacks
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our vehicle is a Mercedes Vito Tourer with the company logo printed on the sides.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 1,503.00