See erupting geysers, visit hot springs and experience the majesty of the Gullfoss Waterfall. Follow in the footsteps of Vikings on a walk down the lava canyon in Þingvellir National Park, where the American and Eurasian continents have pulled apart.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 7.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Audio guide
- Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean
- Pickup optional
- Pickup starts 30 minutes prior to departure time. Please be ready and on the lookout for a green Smartbus. As each driver usually has a few stops, it can take up to 30 minutes to finish the pickup, so there is no need to worry if the bus is not there exactly on time. Pickup is available from most hotels, hostels, and guesthouses. Please note that in the city center, some areas are restricted for buses and the bus can only stop at certain bus stops. If you need directions to the nearest bus stop, please visit the city's web guide (www.busstop.is). Please note: pickup is not available from Airbnbs or private residences. In these cases, it is recommended that you select the nearest hotel address or bus stop and request pickup from there.
Experience
Highlights
- See the hot springs erupt from the famous Strokkur Geyser
- View the majestic Gullfoss Waterfall, cascading down 32 meters
- Learn about the history of the Vikings and visit UNESCO-listed Þingvellir National Park
Full description
This full-day tour begins with a stop at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and birthplace of the oldest existing parliament in the world. This is also the site where the tectonic plates of America and Eurasia have pulled apart, creating a rift valley on the shores of Iceland’s largest lake.
Visit the Geysir Hot Springs, home to the original geyser and Iceland’s most iconic natural attraction. Here, the ground trembles and steaming hot water spouts spectacularly skyward from the famous Strokkur Geyser every few minutes.
Take a leisurely walk down to Gullfoss Waterfall, an awesome sight to behold. A powerful glacial river cascades down 2 levels for 32 meters with a thunderous roar into a narrow canyon.
Board a new bus equipped with WiFi and connected computer tablets at each seat. On the tablet, you’ll be able to use the GPS-sensitive audio guide (available in several languages) to get to know about Iceland and the places you visit on the tour.
There will be a host on board, happy to answer any questions you might have about the country. Each seat is equipped with a USB charger.
Includes
- Admission to the sights
- Free WiFi and USB charger at each seat
- Audio guide on the bus with choice of languages
- Blue Lagoon admission (if option selected)
- Lunch
- Pick-up from your accommodation (unless you have chosen tour option with hotel pick-up)
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
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Meeting point
This tour option does not include hotel pick-up. Your tour starts from Reykjavík Terminal, centrally located at Skógarhlíð 10, 105 Reykjavík. Please be at the terminal 15 minutes before your departure time.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Outdoor clothing
Know before you go
- Available year round, depending on the weather
- Teens 12-15 years old receive a 50 per cent discount
- Children up to 11 years of age join for free
- There is no minimum number of participants
- There are no age limits
- Dress according to the weather. In Iceland, it is always wise to dress in warm, waterproof clothing. Weather changes can be sudden so expect the unexpected. Bring a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good outdoor shoes are recommended
- Bring your own headphones for the audio guide available on the bus, simply because they will fit you best. If you don’t have your headphones with you or forget to bring them, earphones will be sold on board
- The duration of the tour is approximately 8 hours, including a minimum 30-minute stop at Geysir Hot Springs, Gullfoss Waterfall and Þingvellir National Park. At Geysir and Gullfoss, there will be shops where you can buy food and drinks
- The distance covered on the tour is 290 kilometers
