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This is a 8 hour private guided tour visiting the highlights of the famous Golden Circle route including Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area, Fridheimar Greenhouse, Kerid Crater & you might even get to pet some icelandic horses.
The Golden Circle is one of Iceland’s most popular day tours allowing you to experience some of Iceland’s most stunning sights including the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area and the historical and geological wonders at Thingvellir national park where the North-American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart as well as being home to the site of the world’s oldest parliament Althing.
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Your day starts with pickup at your accommodation or other location of your choice. First a brief introduction with your driver guide who learns about your preference and assists you making the choice between interesting museums or attractions on the way if any. You will be exploring the Golden Circle by car and by foot at select stops.
During the tour your guide will tell you stories and facts about Iceland’s culture, history and way of life throughout the centuries since the viking settlement in 874. Get answers to the questions you would have never known to ask.
You will be driving through the beautiful countryside of Iceland while en route to some of Iceland’s most stunning sights. Visit Thingvellir national park with views of the vast Thingvellir lake on the way. Feel the power of the earth as it spews a powerful geyser some 30 meters (98 ft) into the air. See Gullfoss waterfall tumble deep down into a crevice below and stop by the 3,000 year old volcanic crater Kerid. Stop by for lunch at Fridheimar greenhouse where they grow delicious tomatoes all year round or alternatively have your lunch at Efstidalur, a local farm here in Iceland with a wide variety of selections straight from the farm.
Þingvellir national park is home to history and geological wonders. It’s a site where the North-American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart. At Thingvellir you can visit the world’s oldest parliament site, Alþingi, which was founded in the year 930 AD. Þingvellir has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list ever since.
Gullfoss waterfall tumbles and plunges into a crevice some 32 meter (105 ft.) deep. The waterfall derives from the river Hvítá and offers exceptional scenery and views showing the true beauty of Iceland’s nature.
The Geysir geothermal area is home to the geyser Strokkur which shoots a column of water up to 30 meters (98 ft.) into the air every 4-8 minutes in a thrilling display of nature’s forces.
Fridheimar greenhouse grow delicious tomatoes year round using artificial lighting in their greenhouses. Visitors are welcomed to see these greenhouses first hand and even enjoy a taste of the crops. Fridheimar also breed icelandic horses and offer you a chance to see and pet these magnificent creatures.
Kerid crater is a volcanic crater lake located in the Grímsnes area in the southern part of Iceland. Kerið crater is approximately 3,000 years old which is roughly half the age of most volcanic calderas in Iceland. It is possible to take a path right up to the lake and walk around it to take in the true beauty of this crystal clear lake.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.