Take a full-day tour that brings you close to some of Iceland's most beautiful natural sites. Travel by bus to Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir and Strokkur, with commentary from a knowledgeable guide.
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 6.5 - 7 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Please select one of the following meeting point addresses and arrive there 30 minutes before the tour starts: 1. Bus Stop #5 (Harpan) 2. Bus Stop #13 Rauðarárstígur, Laugavegur 120, 101 Reykjavík 3. Gray Line Bus Terminal, Klettagardar 4, 104 Reykjavík
Experience
Itinerary
2.5 - 3 hours
Reykjavik
- 1.5 hours
Thingvellir
- 1 hour
Gullfoss Waterfall
Geysir
Strokkur, Haukadalsvegur
- 1.5 hours
Reykjavik
Pickup included
Main stop
Highlights
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Þingvellir (Thingvellir)
- See the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall, which figures in local myth
- Admire Geysir and Strokkur, two geothermal geysers
Full description
Take yourself on the Golden Circle Classic, a full-day tour that brings you close to some of Iceland's most beautiful natural sites. This popular excursion introduces you to some of the best known historical sites and natural phenomena in Iceland, all with the commentary of a knowledgeable guide.
Begin with a visit to Þingvellir National Park, where the Icelandic parliament Alþingi was founded in the year 930 AD. Þingvellir is geologically remarkable and the tectonic plate boundaries form a breathtaking scenery.
Then head to the beautiful waterfall Gullfoss and walk toward the edge to feel the mist of the glacial water on your face. From there, journey toward the geothermal area around the incredible spouting hot springs of Geysir and Strokkur, before traveling back to Reykjavik.
Includes
- Transportation by 1st class bus
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- English-speaking guide
- Food and drinks (there will be stops for you to purchase lunch)
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
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Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Windbreaker
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Know before you go
- Pickup starts 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please wait at the designated pickup point for the pickup bus. Please provide your hotel details in advance if you have selected a tour option that includes pickup
- Please note that the discount for children and youths is a family discount, and applies to maximum 2 children/youths per each full paying adult
- Please note that it can get very cold and windy during the tour
