Golden Circle Express. Private Tour from Reykjavik
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
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 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, follow a trail along a field of small hot springs, and experience the energy of Icelandic nature.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private tour for your group
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik
- Driver-guide services during the trip
What's not
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Thingvellir National Park is known for both historical and geological matters. On the one hand, this is the place where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates split. On the other, it is a symbolically important place in the history of the formation of the Icelandic nation, the place of national assembly since the time of the first settlers of the Viking Age.
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).
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Top Iceland Tours
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Reykjavik
- Its from-price is 16% above the median of the 1582 experiences we list in Reykjavik.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 564 of 1582.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the northernmost capital of any nation, a colourful, compact city of art and music that opens onto Iceland's volcanic landscapes.
The landmark Hallgrímskirkja church, its tower inspired by basalt columns, rises above streets of brightly painted houses. Down by the harbour, the glass-fronted Harpa concert hall shimmers on the water, and the Sun Voyager sculpture faces the sea toward Mount Esja. Laugavegur, the main shopping street, is lined with design shops, cafés and bars.
Top-ranked sights in Reykjavik: Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, Harpa.
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