Exclusive Golden Circle Iceland Adventure: Private Tour

8–9 hours
Reykjavík hotel pickup
Minimum age 3
Maximum 19 guests
All year
Operated by Golden Circle Day Tours

A person in a red jacket raises both arms on a mossy ledge above Gullfoss.

Strokkur geyser shoots a tall white column of water into a deep blue sky, sun flaring.

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Guests dining at an Icelandic greenhouse farm

Steps descending to Kerið volcanic crater lake

A geyser blasting a tall white column of water into a deep blue sky, sunlight flaring, onlookers at the far edge

Overview

See Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Friðheimar and Kerið at your own pace on a customizable private Golden Circle day tour from Reykjavík.

The private itinerary can be adjusted to interests and conditions. Optional activities require advance arrangement and extra payment. The minimum age is 3.

Itinerary

The shape of your day

7 stops

The guide may change the order, timing or accessibility of stops when weather, roads, glacier conditions or local closures require it.

Start
Reykjavík pickup
Meet the guide at the selected Reykjavík pickup point and begin the day’s route.
Þingvellir National Park
Walk through the historic rift valley where Iceland’s early parliament met and the North American and Eurasian plates separate.
Geysir geothermal area
See steaming ground and Strokkur, which regularly sends hot water into the air.
Gullfoss
View the two-tier Gullfoss waterfall as the Hvítá river drops into its rugged canyon.
Friðheimar tomato farm
Visit the geothermal greenhouse at Friðheimar; food is available separately.
Kerið volcanic crater
Stop at the red-walled Kerið crater and its lake, with admission included.
End
Optional Secret Lagoon and return
An optional Secret Lagoon visit can be arranged for an extra charge before the private return to Reykjavík.

Route5 stops on the map

What's included

Private vehicle with Wi-Fi
Professional English-speaking guide
Reykjavík hotel pickup and drop-off
Þingvellir fee, parking and toll charges
Kerið admission and Friðheimar visit
Bottled water
Flexible private itinerary

Know before you go

Reykjavík hotel pickup.
Duration: 8–9 hours.
Minimum age: 3. Activity level: Easy.
Maximum group size: 19 guests.
Operating season: All year.
Bring warm layers, waterproof outerwear and comfortable walking shoes. Add swimwear and a towel only if arranging the optional geothermal bath.
The private itinerary can be adjusted to interests and conditions. Optional activities require advance arrangement and extra payment.
Not included: Food and drinks.
Not included: Secret Lagoon admission.
Not included: Personal expenses, gratuities and travel insurance.
Not included: Special clothing or hiking equipment.
Free cancellation is available until 24 hours before departure; cancellations made later are non-refundable.

Frequently asked

Where does the tour start?

Reykjavík hotel pickup. Follow the meeting or pickup instructions on the booking voucher and be ready before the stated time.

What is the minimum age and activity level?

The minimum age is 3. The activity level is easy; guests must be comfortable with the terrain described on this page.

What should I bring?

Bring warm layers, waterproof outerwear and comfortable walking shoes. Add swimwear and a towel only if arranging the optional geothermal bath.

Can the itinerary change?

The private itinerary can be adjusted to interests and conditions. Optional activities require advance arrangement and extra payment.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation is available until 24 hours before departure; cancellations made later are non-refundable.

Golden Circle Day Tours

The Golden Circle Classic tour takes you to see three of the must see attractions in South Iceland - Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area and Thingvellir National Park. We build our tours upon this classic tour as well as we have added more activities like snorkelling, snowmobiling, horse riding and many more to the Golden Circle Tour! Be sure to look into these tours, they are all made to create great memories!

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