The Golden Circle Classic

General information

Destination	Category
Reykjavik, Iceland	Sightseeing Tours

Program details

Discover some of Iceland’s best known historical sites and natural phenomena on this popular excursion to see Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall and the incredible Geysir.

HIGHLIGHTS:


* Be astounded by the remarkable tectonic plate boundaries in Þingvellir National Park

* Feel the mist from glacial water at Gullfoss waterfall

* Witness the spouting hot springs of Geysir and Strokkur



The day starts by visiting Nesjavellir, a high temperature geothermal area situated amongst the scenic landscape of Lake Þingvallavatn. From there we go to the Þingvellir National Park, where the Icelandic parliament Alþingi was founded in the year 930 AD. The area is geologically remarkable and the tectonic plate boundaries form a breathtaking scenery.


We continue to the beautiful waterfall Gullfoss, where we can walk so close to the edge that we might feel the fresh mist of the glacial water on our faces. Our lunchbreak is usually at the Gullfoss Café, but sometimes we also stop for lunch at the Information Center located at the geothermal area around Geysir.


We journey towards the geothermal area around the incredible spouting hot springs of Geysir and Strokkur. We proceed to Skálholt church, the ancient seat of the Icelandic bishops, towards Hveragerði, a small and charming horticultural village.


Meeting/ Pick up point: Bus terminal. Customers must be at the meeting point 30 min before the departure of the tour.
Duration: 8 hours.
Others: If customers want to be picked up at the hotel (in Reykjavik only) they must call 24 hours before in order to reconfirm pick up time. Friday departures are guided in English and Scandinavian all year round. Due to weather and road conditions we cannot guarantee visits to Nesjavellir in the winter season.