About this experience
The Golden Circle is one of the most popular routes in Iceland which brings you to experience not only Iceland’s nature, but also geology and history. This tour also comes with an additional adventure to the Langjokull Glacier on a 4x4 Super Jeep. Visit Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park where Viking settlers stood centuries ago to edict national laws, Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss, the spectacular golden waterfall, and Langjokull, the second largest glacier in Iceland where you will have the option to take a snowmobile ride as well.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring warm clothes and your camera
What is included
- Hotel (Reykjavik) pickup and drop-off
- Private guide
- Super Jeep
Not included
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities
- Snowmobile (optional extra) - Price per person for a 1 hour snowmobile ride is (22,200 ISK for double rider; 28,200 ISK for solo rider) payed at the location
Itinerary and highlights
Our first stop takes us to Thingvellir National Park where the oldest parliament was founded in the world over 1000 years ago. Many crucial events in Icelandic history took part here and it is also on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Here you will also see how the earth is ever so slowly pulling apart along the North-America and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Next, we will visit the Geysir geothermal area in Haukadalur where you can see geysers, hot springs, steam vents and eerie blue algae. Although the Great Geysir is relatively dormant, Strokkur, also being one of the largest and most powerful geysers and erupts almost every 5 minutes.
We then proceed to Gullfoss waterfall, which many consider to be the queen of Icelandic waterfalls, as it is both high and mighty and stumbles in a deep gorge. Gullfoss is in fact 2 separate waterfalls, the upper one has a 11m drop and the lower one with 21m beautifully angled creating a dramatic cascade. Here we will have a lunch break at Gullfoss Café, before trying out our Super Jeep vehicles off road to the second largest glacier in Iceland, the Long Glacier, Langjokull.
The ride will take you across glaciers and highlands, splashing through rivers and the rough terrain. You will enjoy the landscape from your super Jeep while occasionally stopping to incredible sights.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pickup available from all accommodation in the greater Reykjavík area. Let us know if you are staying on the south coast, we will review pick up options.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Arctic Advanced ehf.
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In Iceland, all itineraries are designed to be flexible taking weather conditions into account
- Subject to weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Bring warm clothes and your camera
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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