Highlights
About Tour
Embark on the iconic Golden Circle Classic Excursion, a legendary journey through Iceland’s renowned route. This immersive adventure unveils the country’s beauty, featuring geysers, hot springs, waterfalls, and lava canyons. Embrace the old-fashioned charm of group travel, fostering connections with fellow explorers, all while enjoying modern comforts aboard the fully-equipped transportation. Brace yourself for an experience that etches a lasting mark on your travel itinerary.
Departing from Reykjavik Terminal at Skógarhlíð 10, the bus boasts an automated guide in 10 languages, providing insights into the scenic landscapes. Customized accommodation pick-ups are available for added convenience.
Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, marks the first stop, offering breathtaking natural wonders and historical significance as the world’s oldest parliament birthplace.
Next, marvel at the awe-inspiring Geyser Hot Spring, a surreal collection of over a hundred hot springs. Witness the earth tremble and boiling water shoot skyward, with Strokkur’s rhythmic eruptions every 5 minutes.
Itinerary
- Þingvellir National Park: A UNESCO gem, this site holds geographical, natural, and historical significance. Home to the world’s oldest standing parliament, it rests on the rift between North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, a captivating location amid increasing geological activity. With ancient stone remnants and lush greenery, it’s a top-tier attraction.
- Geysir Geothermal Area: A surreal landscape unfolds with 100 hot springs, featuring the iconic Strokkur geyser shooting water 40 meters high every 5 minutes. Though Geysir rests dormant, the spectacle here defies ordinary expectations, offering an otherworldly experience.
- Gullfoss Waterfall: Among Iceland’s most visited, Gullfoss presents a wide, two-tiered cascade. Standing in the viewing area, witness the unique sight of crashing waters descending into the abyss, a contrasting beauty that defies traditional waterfall landscapes.
Included
- In bus audio guide with a choice of 10 languages
- Professional Local Guide
- Sightseeing
- Admission to the sights
- WiFi & UB charger for every seat
What to bring
- Warm & Waterproof clothes.
- Comfortable pants
- Good shoes
- Gloves
Good to know
- This tour has in bus audio guide with a choice of 10 languages – English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Finnish.
- This tour is operated in a coach that holds approximately 40-65 people. The coach is very spacious and comfortable. It is featured with lavatory facilities as standard. The bus offers free Wi-Fi and USB charging ports.
- Lunch is not included in the tour. There are stops in Geysir & Gullfoss where you can buy food and drinks.
- This tour is only available with a pick up from Reykjavik.
- You can bring snacks and beverages on the tour if you like.
Gallery
Interesting locations in the area
Self Driving Activities
Restaurants & hotels
- Geysir Hotel
- Friðheimar Tomato Farm
- Efstidalur Farm
Map
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
For tours that state that they pick up from Reykjavík, we ask all our customers to send their pick up location at least 24 hours prior to the departure of their tour. We cannot be responsible if you do not provide your pick up location, we won’t be responsible if you miss your tour.
Please be at your chosen pickup location 30 minutes before the departure of the tour. Look for the Green Smartbus™ which will be outside your accommodation at within the 30 minutes of pickup.
Due to regulations of Reykjavik City, tour companies are allowed to stop at certain designated bus stop locations in the city centre to pick up passengers. It is stated on your voucher whether we will pick you up directly from your accommodation or from the bus stop.
Find the closest designated pick up location using the map below:
Please show up at Reykjavik Terminal – Skógarhlíð 10, 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
The tours stops a minimum 45 minutes at Geysir Hot Springs, Gullfoss Waterfall and Þingvellir National Park.
You will receive a full refund if the tour gets cancelled due to weather.
There are stops in Geysir & Gullfoss where you can buy food and drinks.
Yes, you can bring your own food and drinks on the tour.
