Golden Circle Express. Private Day Tour from Reykjavik
Reykjavik, Iceland
The Golden Circle Express Tour is ideal for those on a business trip or other limited time but still want to visit some of Iceland’s most popular attractions. The express tour includes the main attractions of the famous Golden Circle route such as Thingvellir National Park, the site where the Icelandic parliament of Althinga was founded in 930, and the split between American and Eurasian tectonic plates. We shall visit the Gullfoss waterfall to enjoy the sound of falling water and the waterfall’s power. We then stop at the Valley of Geysers to see the eruption of Strokkur and follow a trail along a field full of small hot springs and experience the energy of Icelandic nature.
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Thingvellir National Park, Thingvellir Iceland
Thingvellir National Park is known both historically and geologically. On the one hand, this is the place where the tectonic plates of America and Europe break, and on the other, it is a symbolically important place in the history of the formation of the Icelandic nation, the place of the formation of a national assembly since the time of the first settlers of the Viking Age.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Haukadalur, Haukadalur, South Region
During this stop, we will take a walk through the small geothermal valley of Haukadalur, famous for its Geysir and Strokkur hot springs. Although Geysir is inactive today, Strokkur, the largest active geyser in the country, erupts every 5-10 minutes at an altitude of 20-35 meters (60-100 feet).
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Gullfoss Waterfall, Blaskogabyggd Iceland
Gullfoss is one of the most famous and beloved waterfalls in Iceland, it consists of two steps. The first cascade is 11 meters (33 feet) and the second drop is 21 meters (65 feet). The walls of the canyon into which the waterfall flows reach heights of up to 70 meters (230 feet). Geologists believe that the canyon was formed by glacial outbursts at the end of the last ice age.
Duration: 40 minutes
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik
- Private tour for your party
- Driver-guide services
- Tour transportation
- Entry/Admission - Thingvellir National Park
Exclusions
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- We follow official requirements from the Icelandic Directorate of Health. Detailed information can be found at the website: https://www.covid.is/english
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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