About this experience
Enjoy a more premium experience of the Golden Circle: This tour provides a more intimate experience, more flexibility and more free time to see the things you want to see. When it comes to enjoying unique historical and local cultures, traveling in a small group is the best way to experience them. Our local guides are experts on the region and local customs and will share not only the must see sites with you but their local knowledge as well. This tour includes free wifi and pickup/drop off at selected locations in Reykjavik.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels and official bus stops in central Reykjavik)
- Friðheimar Greenhouse visit and taste tomatoes
- Horse Show at the Farm
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Golden Circle is one of the most popular destinations from Reykjavik. It boasts picturesque landscapes and includes three Iceland's famous attractions: Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir national park.
Kerið is an iconic volcanic crater of 55 meters depth.
At this farm will you learn about and see the icelandic horses. You can also purchase food there in case you are hungry.
Gullfoss is a waterfall of the White River Hvítá. It has two steps of 11 and 21 meters and there are pulling more 100 m3 water through it at a second.
The Thingvellir are both historically and geologically a important location. Here was the first icelandic parliament founded in the late 900s and this is also the a visible division between the eurasian and the north american continental plates.
Strokkur is the little brother or the famous Geysir which not active anymore. Strokkur though is still very active blowing water up into the air every 7 to 10 minutes.
At this stop can you also purchase food.
Meeting and pickup information
- Our pickup can take up to 30 minutes so please wait at your pickup location from the time written on your ticket.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- BusTravel Iceland
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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