Itinerary for the Golden Circle
Classic

A short drive from Reykjavik is Nesjavellir and Hengill volcano where you visit a geothermal power plant, and learn about how it provides Reykjavik with hot water and electricity without polluting.

Next stop is Thingvellir national park, where the Icelandic parliament was founded in 930 AD.  This is where the Eurasian and North-American tectonic plates meet, having formed a crevice while slowly drifting apart.

After crossing Lyngdalsheidi you get to Gullfoss waterfalls.  The name translates to “Golden Waterfall”, and the “gold” is the rainbow that forms on sunny days over the waterfall as it cascades down the Hvita River in two steps.

After enjoying lunch you head to Geysir hot spring area.  There you find Geysir, from where the English word “geyser” gets its meaning, and the geyser Strokkur which spouts boiling water 25-30 meters into the air every 5-10 minutes.

On the way back to Reykjavik you have the option to stop at Kerid Crater Lake (Entry fee not included). Because of minerals in the water it’s an opaque and aquamarine color.  Once back in Reykjavik your driver guide will drop you off at your hotel or a restaurant of your choice.

Tectonic Plates

Thingvellir National Park

Geysir

Gullfoss waterfall

FAQ for Iceland

Q: Is it possible to change the tour‘s duration?
A: Yes, we can arrange shorter or longer tour. It would be also possible to include such places as for example: Fontana SPA, Fludir Secret Lagoon and Fridheimar tomato Farm.

Do you have questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact us: info@IcelandPrivateTours.is