Golden Circle Superior - Small Group Tour
Icelandic Hot spring, waterfalls, Friðheimar Greenhouse, horses, Kerið crater & more
Visit all the highlights of the famous Golden Circle route including Friðheimar greenhouse, Kerið crater & even pet some Icelandic horses
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This is the optimal Golden Circle tour – Thingvellir national park, Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot spring area in a small group setting with some added flair. This is the perfect way to spend a day in Iceland as your will be exploring some of the most beautiful sites the country has to offer. We will also stop at some more “off the beaten track” spots, for example, Friðheimar Tomato Farm, the crater Kerið and we’ll even stop and say hi to some horses on the way!
Be amazed by gushing geysers, powerful waterfalls, and historical sites. Visit a World UNESCO Heritage site where the tectonic plates meet and explore the best Iceland has to offer.
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Availability
All year
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Duration
8 hours
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Duration Overwrite
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Level
Easy
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Pickup
Yes
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Meet on location
No
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Min. Age
6 years
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Ratio
1:19
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Departs from
Reykjavik
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Departs from Overwrite
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Price from
12.490 ISK
- Tour highlights
- Small Group Experience
- The Golden Circle Sightseeing
- Þingvellir National Park (Thingvellir)
- Friðheimar Greenhouse
- Geysir Hot Spring Area
- Gullfoss Waterfall
- Kerið Volcanic Crater
- Icelandic Horses
- Included
- Transfer to/from Reykjavik
- A Guided Tour of the Golden Circle
- A Certified Guide
- Entrance Fee to Kerið Crater
- Free WiFi on the Bus
- Friðheimar Exhibition
- Taste Local Tomatoes
- Icelandic Horse Petting
From Reykjavik, you will drive towards Iceland’s three most famous attractions that make up the popular Golden Circle; Thingvellir National Park, Geysir hot spring area and Gullfoss Waterfall.
The Golden Circle is one of the most popular routes visitors take in Iceland. The circle consists of three major attractions; Thingvellir National Park, Geysir hot spring area and Gullfoss waterfall. We make sure that you get enough time to take in the magnificent landscape and the rich history that is found at every footstep.
Þingvellir e. Thingvellir national park is strongly rooted in Icelandic history and is famous for numerous reasons. It’s a UNESCO heritage site, it’s where Iceland’s first Althing (e. parliament) was founded in the year 930 and it’s where the tectonic plates drift apart. It’s the home to the magical Silfra and this place is simply stunning. The waters, pond, and fissures are extraordinarily clear and the history of the place is endless.
This UNESCO world heritage site is a place that should not be missed.
Geysir hot spring area is located in Haukadalur valley. It’s where the Geysir which all other geysers are named after is located and the area is filled with steam and magical geothermal phenomena. This most active geyser at the moment is Strokkur, it goes off every 4-10 minutes and treats us to a show that gives you that tingly feeling in your stomach.
Gullfoss or the Golden Falls are next up on the itinerary. It’s one of the most powerful waterfalls in Iceland. It drops little over 30 meters and has two drops. It has been a local’s favorite since the Viking times and now it’s your time to explore it.
The extra stops will be at:
Friðheimar Greenhouse is next up, where you will get the chance to try out some famous locally grown tomatoes, with a short but informative talk about the process from one of the experts.
Kerið will be the first stop that will be made on this tour. Kerið is a volcanic crater lake. Craters are usually formed by volcanic explosions but researched has shown that this might not have been the case for Kerið. It formed when a cone volcano erupted and emptied its magma reserve. The cone has since then collapsed into its magma chamber and by that created a crater. Due to the formation, the colors are very different and unique.
Brú’s Horse Petting will be your final stop. Petting the Icelandic Horse is the perfect end of the adventure before we head back to Reykjavík.
Pick-up Information
Pick-up: Your Golden Circle small-group sightseeing tour starts with pick up from your selected location in Reykjavik. Please note, that the pick up can take up to 30 min.
Available pick-up points: Arctic Adventures’s pick-up list.
Practical Information
Remember to bring: Warm and waterproof outdoor clothing, headwear, gloves, and sturdy shoes.
What if I don’t own all of these clothing necessaries?
Don’t worry, you can always rent the necessary clothing in the booking process.
Please note
As of June 1st 2019, the stops at Hellisheidarvirkjun Power Plant, Faxi waterfall and Skálholt Historical Site will not be operated. Instead, a new stop at Friðheimar's tomato greenhouses will be added to the itinerary
How is it best to be ready for a pick-up for a tour with Arctic Adventures?
This is a great question. We ask all participants to be ready from the start of the pickup time indicated. This is because you may well be the first pick up of the day. Please be at your assigned location at the start time that you chose when booking the tour.
Here you should wait for your guide.
Have your email and phone number listed with us so we can contact you if we run into any trouble finding you.
View our pick-up locations in Reykjavík.
Can I drink alcohol before or during Arctic Adventures tours?
Before and during activities on the multi-day tours consumption of alcohol is prohibited. If we suspect that a participant is intoxicated, we will prohibit them from joining the activity.
After the activities of the day are finished, you are welcome to have a drink and relax.
Do you offer any family friendly tours, for younger children?
Yes, we do. Langjökull Ice Cave is a magical experience, the tour has no minimum age and is a wonderful option for the whole family. Whale Watching with our partner company Elding has been a favourite with families traveling with young children, these guys have a great success rate in seeing whales (upwards of 98% in the summertime).
Another option would be the Landmannalaugar Safari on this tour you get to explore parts of the Icelandic highlands and bathe in natural hot springs. Most of our jeep tours are also suitable for children over the age of 6 years old. If you would like a nice and relaxing experience we would also recommend the Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon tour.
Can the itinerary for the tour change?
Your safety is our number one priority! Keeping this in mind, Arctic Adventures reserves the right to adjust the itinerary and/or take different routes depending on conditions. Please read more information in our cancellation policy.
Is there a guide on each Arctic Adventures tour?
Yes, there is a specially trained and certified guide on each of our tours. The only exception to this is for our self-drive tours.
All of our tours are guided in English.
Can the guide advise if I am eligible for rescheduling the tour and/or a refund?
No, for all your questions and concerns you would need to contact our customer service.
What type of power outlets are used in Iceland? Do I need to bring an adapter?
The standard in Iceland is 230V and 50Hz and we use F-type power sockets and plugs, so you might have to bring an adaptor if you are visiting from UK, USA, Canada or other countries using a different voltage, Hz or plugs.
How are the tours rated in terms of difficulty?
Our tours are split into four different categories that help participants to understand what to expect from the tour. The categories are Easy, Moderate, Challenging and Demanding. Each tour is rated making it easier to find tours that suit you.
For further information about the difficulty ratings and descriptions.
How does carbon offsetting work?
We’ve partnered with the Kolviður Fund in a new carbon offsetting program, which passengers can select to participate in at the time of booking.
The Kolviður Fund is the oldest, most respected carbon offsetting program in Iceland. With your support, one tree will be planted in special Kolviður forests in Iceland to carbon offset your tour with us.
Kolviður forests are strategically planted to absorb the maximum amount of CO2 and the forests are protected for a minimum of 60 years. During their lifetime the trees absorb carbon and store it in their root system, trunk, and branches. Trees also prevent soil erosion and maintain storage of carbon in the soil.
Do you offer a tour that is solely the Golden Circle?
Yes, we offer the tour Golden Circle small group tour which is basically the Golden Circle with some extra stops. This tour is focusing on sightseeing and the history of Iceland. Our stops are Gullfoss waterfall, Þingvellir national park (home to one of the first parliaments of the world), Geysir hot spring area and the historic Skálholt cathedral. View Golden Circle Tours.
I want to book the Golden Circle in combination to another tour, what are my options?
We offer numerous options to spice up your Golden Circle tour and to make the most of your day. Here is a list of all of some great tours.
All year around options:
Golden Circle, Super Truck and Snowmobiling
Golden Circle Small group tour
Golden Circle and Snorkeling
Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon
Golden Circle and Super Jeep tour
Golden Circle and Caving
Summer season:
What sights will I see on the Golden Circle?
The tour is based around the three most popular attractions in Iceland Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall and The Great Geysir. We offer several Golden Circle trips that combine sightseeing with some of our adventure tours.
"Great tour guide!"
Our tour was all the more interesting and fun because of the tour guide we had. Gilly really made our trip fun and interesting telling us all sorts of interesting facts and tidbits and had a great sense of humor. He was well organized and very efficient. The stops along the Golden Circle was so beautiful and simply amazing. It’s a must do!
"Best experience in Iceland"
My husband and I booked the Golden Circle tour with Arctic Adventures and it was the best experience! Our tour guide Jónas was amazing, so friendly, welcoming, informative, and just all-around phenomenal. We love small group tours because of how personalized the guides are, and it really made our first experience and impression of Iceland one that we will never forget! I would book all my tours through this company the next time I visit Iceland. Highly recommend it- you won’t regret it!!!
"Small Group Golden Circle Tour - First class experience!"
We used Artic Adventures to complete a small group tour of the Golden Circle in Iceland, and the experience we had was first class. The driver was knowledgeable and friendly, and her English was far better than our Icelandic! The tour takes in the highlights of the famous Golden Circle, taking in sights such as Gullfoss, Geysir, the Thingvellir National Park and much much more. Definitely recommend and would use again.
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