Golden circle afternoon bus tour
Activities

Golden circle afternoon bus tour

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$97.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: All-year
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 6 hours
Do this because
  • Visit all the classic Golden Circle sites
  • Travel in the comfort of a minibus
  • Certified and professional guide the whole tour
What to expect

You travel through beautiful scenery to Þingvellir National Park (Thingvellir). This is one of the most incredible geological wonders of the world and also the place where Icelandic history was made. The Icelandic Parliament, Alþingi, was founded here in the year 930, making it the oldest continuously existing parliament in the world. The Eurasian and North American tectonic plates have been slowly edging apart creating a stunning rift valley that runs right through Þingvellir. The rugged cliff of this valley forms a dramatic and atmospheric backdrop to the place where the Law Speaker, the supreme Icelandic Chieftain would stand to proclaim the law. A flag marks the law rock (lögberg) where the greatest decisions in the history of the Icelandic people were declared. What an incredible photo opportunity!

Next on the agenda is the Geysir geothermally active area. Great Geysir, the spouting hot spring whose fame gave us the English word ‘geyser´ to describe this activity, is inactive nowadays. You will see Strokkur, a nearby erupting hot spring that erupts huge volumes of superheated water every 8 to 10 minutes. These boiling water spouts often soar to 25 m but sometimes the scalding jets will be propelled 40 m skywards. Watching a geyser erupt is always a stunning and incredible moment.

The final highlight is the most popular waterfall in Iceland, the magnificent Gullfoss (the “Golden Falls). The river flowing through Gullfoss is the mighty Hvítá (the White River), this river originates at Langjökull glacier, the 2nd largest glacier in Iceland. Feel the spray in the air as the thundering torrent is forced through the canyon, dropping 32 m in two stages, pivoting as it does so. You will see plenty of golden hued spray around Gullfoss, the Golden Falls!

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What's included
  • check Pick-up and drop-off from Reykjavik
  • check Minibus transport
  • check English speaking tour guide
  • check Golden Circle tour
  • check Certified guide
  • check Free WiFi on the bus
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Personal expenses
Where
Meeting point:
IMPORTANT: Please confirm the pick-up time (and place) directly with the local operator at least 48 hours before the event. You will find the contact information in the voucher after booking.
What to remember
  • Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk
  • The minimum age for participation is 6 years
  • Tour difficulty: 2/5; easy
  • Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended.
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Provider
Arctic Adventures
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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