Private Golden Circle Tour Iceland
About this activity
Highlights
- 100% Private Luxury Tour
- Thingvellir Rift Valley Walk
- Strokkur Geyser Eruptions
- Gullfoss Waterfall Views
- Fridheimar Greenhouse Tour
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Kerid Crater Admission
- Parking Fees and Toll Charges
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off in Reykjavik: Door-to-door service from your accommodation
- Professional Local Driver-Guide: Knowledgeable and friendly English-speaking guide
- Luxury Private Vehicle with WiFi and Bottled Water: Mercedes Benz V-Class or Tesla Model Y
- Lunch (flexible stops provided)
- Tastings at Fridheimar and Efstidalur
Itinerary
Þingvellir National Park
Explore this UNESCO site’s stunning geology and views
Geysir Geothermal Area
Watch Strokkur’s eruptions and bubbling hot springs
Important information
Know before you book
- Important Information Before BookingPhysical Difficulty Level:🟢 Easy – This tour involves light walking and is suitable for most fitness levels.
- Accessibility:♿ Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain at some locations.🚶 Moderate walking is involved at stops like Þingvellir National Park and Kerið Crater.
- Pick-up Location: Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included in Reykjavík.
- Duration: This is a full-day tour (8–9 hours).
- Optional Extras: Entrance to the Secret Lagoon and meals at Friðheimar Tomato Farm are not included but can be purchased during the tour.
Know before you go
- Warm layers and waterproof jacket recommended for Iceland's unpredictable weather
- Bring a camera and sturdy walking shoes for the Golden Circle sights
- Sunscreen recommended despite Iceland's cool climate
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
Very disappointing experience with this company. We booked this tour specifically because it was advertised as a 9 hour tour. However, the tour actually lasted only around 6 hours and 30 minutes, approximately 2.5 hours less than advertised. This was a major issue for us, as the duration was one of the main reasons we chose this tour and planned our day around it. The stops were rushed and we did not even have enough time for lunch. What makes the experience even worse is the COMPLETE LACK OF CUSTOMER SERCIVE afterwards. We have been trying to contact the company for more than a month, both by email and by phone, and have received absolutely no response to any of our emails or calls. Mistakes can happen, but ignoring a customer who is repeatedly trying to resolve a legitimate issue is simply UNACCEPTABLE. Based on our experience, I would definitely not recommend this company.
We had a terrific time with Eduard (Eddie). In addition to the three main sites, he worked hard to add some interesting additional stops. He was excellent at keeping everyone on the tour happy, and determined to show off the best of Iceland.
This is a story of above and beyond—my husband torqued one of his knees and ended up stranded down the hill above Gullfoss Falls unable to walk. I went back up the hill and found our driver, Leifur, and explained our predicament. He jumped into action, and we headed back down the hill where he got under one of John’s shoulders and half carried him back up the hill! He managed to get him back on the tour bus and off we went! Leifur was not yet done with his guardian angel roll. He got (I don’t have a clue how) a wheelchair from the store that was there at the Guyser Park which we had pulled into, placed my very grateful husband in it and got us both situated in the cafeteria while our fellow bus riders went to see the Guyser. Leifur then made arrangements with whom we didn’t know, to have another bus pick us up at BSI and take us back to our bus stop. A long day that could so easily been so much worse. Your company is very lucky to have Leifur on your staff.