Join us on this Golden Circle tour in a luxury vehicle!
The Golden Circle features some of Iceland’s most iconic sights, known for their stunning beauty, fascinating geology, and historical significance. It’s not just the proximity to Reykjavik, but the unique allure of these natural wonders that draws visitors.
The traditional Golden Circle includes Þingvellir National Park, Geysir Geothermal Area, and Gullfoss Waterfall.
A highlight of this tour is the Laugarvatn Fontana, offering a tranquil geothermal spa experience by Lake Laugarvatn. Relax in outdoor mineral baths of varying temperatures, enjoy the natural steam rooms heated by underground springs, or take a refreshing dip in the lake.
Þingvellir National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Iceland’s most historic and scenic locations. It sits in a rift valley where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, creating dramatic landscapes with deep fissures and lava fields. The park is also the site of Iceland’s first parliament, Alþingi, founded in 930 AD. Visitors can explore its hiking trails, admire the Öxarárfoss waterfall, and even snorkel or dive in the crystal-clear waters of Silfra fissure.
Gullfoss, or the “Golden Falls,” is one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls, located on the Hvítá River. It cascades in two dramatic tiers, plunging a total of 32 meters into a rugged canyon. On sunny days, mist from the falls creates stunning rainbows, adding to its breathtaking beauty. Gullfoss is a key stop on the Golden Circle and is known for its raw power and scenic surroundings.
Geysir Geothermal Park, located in the Haukadalur Valley, is home to bubbling hot springs, steaming vents, and erupting geysers. The most famous, Strokkur, erupts every 5–10 minutes, shooting boiling water up to 30 meters high. Though the Great Geysir, which gave all geysers their name, is mostly dormant, the area’s geothermal activity remains a stunning natural spectacle. Visitors can explore colorful mineral deposits and feel the Earth’s intense heat beneath their feet.
Kerið Crater is a part of the larger Western Volcanic Zone – it was formed around 3,000 years ago during a volcanic eruption, leaving behind a massive caldera with a depth of about 55 meters (180 feet) and a diameter of approximately 270 meters (890 feet).
What makes Kerið so unique and captivating is the vivid colors of the rocks and surrounding vegetation. The slopes of the crater display vibrant shades of red, russet, and deep browns, creating a picturesque contrast against the azure blue water that has collected at the bottom. The changing colors of the surrounding vegetation throughout the seasons further accentuate the ever-evolving nature of this unique geological site.
Kerið is also home to a rich ecosystem, with various plant species finding a niche within its volcanic walls. Mosses, lichens, and hardy grasses cling to the rocks, creating a burst of green amidst the barren, rocky landscape.
Visitors to Kerið can walk around the crater’s perimeter, marveling at the picturesque scenery from various viewpoints.
Laugarvatn Fontana offers you a relaxing geothermal spa experience by Lake Laugarvatn. The outdoor mineral baths, with their varying depths, sizes, and temperatures, provide both recreation and relaxation. Locals have enjoyed these natural steam baths since 1929.
Choose between soaking in the connected outdoor pools, feeling the natural heat of the steam rooms, or taking a refreshing dip in the lake itself. Each steam room draws heat directly from the geothermal spring below, creating an authentic Icelandic wellness experience.
Guests are invited to experience the geothermal bakery first hand and take part in baking a bread in the ground. It takes 24 hours for the earth to bake the bread, the slow cooking makes the dark rye bread very tasty and rememberable for everyone sampling it. After the informative walk and entertaining demonstration, everyone is invited to sample the freshly baked bread. Ideal in combination with the geothermal bathing.
Your Friend in Reykjavik will be more than happy to help you arrange your lodging in the heart of Reykjavik, within walking distance of all restaurants, shops, and the city’s attractions.
The approximate price of a double room in a high-quality hotel is 200-300 USD per night, but we will suggest and book the accommodation according to your needs.
Contact us for special requests or larger group inquiries: [email protected].
Our Golden Circle & Fontana Spa Experience guarantees a memorable Icelandic adventure, with all the usual spots on the famous Golden Circle and a rejuvinating stay at the Fontana Spa.
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