Itinerary
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Pass By: Golden Circle Route, Iceland
Get into the history of Iceland at Thingvellir National Park, witness the powerful beauty of a multi-tiered waterfall at Gullfoss and walk among bubbling geothermal pools at Geysir Geothermal Area.
Stop At: Thingvellir National Park, Thingvellir Iceland
Learn about some of the thrilling and somewhat gruesome history of Iceland at Thingvellir National Park. It’s significance is so great that it is a designated UNESCO world heritage site. You’ll walk the grounds where Icelandic democracy began and visit sites where Viking-era justice was carried out including the Drowning Pool and the Gallows Rock. Thingvellir is also the place where two tectonic plates are gradually separating creating a gorgeous landscape of steep cliffs and broad fields featuring Thingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in Iceland.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Geysir, Haukadalur Iceland
The Great Geysir, the first of its name, resides in Haukadalur in the Geysir Geothermal Area. The entire area is bubbling with geothermal activity from steam vents to boiling mud pits and the real stars of the geothermal show, the geysers. All other geysers, the world over, are named for Geysir.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Strokkur, Selfoss 806 Iceland
While the Great Geysir erupts only occasionally these days, the last time being in 2016, nearby geyser Strokkur erupts regularly delighting onlookers by shooting hot water high into the air every few minutes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gullfoss Waterfall, Blaskogabyggd Iceland
The most popular waterfall in Iceland is, without a doubt, Gullfoss (the golden falls). And that is saying quite a lot in a country that is home to thousands of waterfalls. Gullfoss is also considered by many to be one of the most beautiful in Iceland and it is certainly one of the largest. Hearing the roar of the Hvita River as it plunges 32 meters over two tiers into the gorge below is exhilarating. On sunny days, rainbows are abundant in the mist rising from the falls and there are several paths available around the waterfall including one leading down to its bottom so come equipped with your raincoat and have your camera at the ready.
Duration: 1 hour
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1: Bus stop #1 - Ráðhúsið - City Hall, Vonarstræti 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
2: Bus Stop #2 Tjörnin The Pond, 43W6+7JR, Lækjargata, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
3: Bus Stop #3 Lækjargata, Lækjargata 4, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
4: Bus stop #4 Miðbakki, 5325+4PG, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
5: Bus stop #5 Harpa, Sculpture & Shore Walk 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
6: Bus Stop #6 - Safnahúsið The Culture House, Ingólfsstræti 1, 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
7: Reykjavik Terminal, Skógarhlíð 10, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
8: Hallgrimskirkja, Hallgrímstorg 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
9: Bus Stop #9 Snorrabraut, Snorrabraut 24, 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
10: BSÍ, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
11: Bus Stop #12 Höfðatorg, Þórunnartún 6, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
12: Bus Stop #13 Rauðarárstígur, Laugavegur 120, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
13: Bus Stop #14 - Skúlagata, Klapparstígur 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
14: Bus Stop#15 - Vesturbugt, Mýrargata 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick-up from all hotels, bus stops and other meeting points starts 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of the tour.
You must contact the local operator after booking to confirm your pick-up location or meeting point.
Ports
7 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Stops will be made during the tour at locations where facilities can be used
Wheelchair accessible
Stops will be made during the tour at locations where lunch and snacks can be purchased
A small amount of walking is required to reach the sites
Stroller accessible
Foldable wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark. However be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
The tour may be guided in two languages on the same bus
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Casey_F
Darren & Hermann were amazing tour guides on our trip to the Golden Circle! We got some extra time at each stop to explore, eat, & shop around for about an hour and a half at each place!
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : lynntN7093OC
In March 2023, our girls trip found us searching for the Aurora in Iceland. Reykjaviks’ excursions were impressively efficient with minimal challenges. Certainly Icelanders know hospitality and adventure. Sadly we didn’t see the auroras, but the waterfalls, spas, and amazing restaurants satisfied our curiosity of this Northern Island in the Artic Circle.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
Posted By : Marianne_H
Great and relevant information from Darren throughout the entire day, which were given with profound professionalism and enthusiasm. Gray Line seems to care about their clients - at no point in time we felt like just another group of tourists. Felt totally safe in the hands of the driver Gregor.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01
Posted By : james_porto
Nice trip
BUT ... no water and no food given on the tour we were looooooong time in the countryside they could have at least offered a energy bar and water...
For the price it is a little for the value like everything we did up there.
Get a doggy bag from the hotel!! including water
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Lisa_C
A must do trip! Spectacular views, with enough time to explore. Picture do not do this tour justice, you need to experience it for yourself.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : Reima_J
Darren was a great guide! Top notch! Helgi drove us. Great experience. Sights were great as expected.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
Posted By : CaroM7819
Astonishing landscapes from Thingvellir and the encounter of tectonic plates, the Gulfoss waterfalls and geysir park. We also stopped to see some Icelandic horses (cute and docile).
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Posted On : 2024-04-24
Posted By : AllrounderEngland
This was an excellent tour, led expertly by Beggi and driver Piotr, who both made it seemless and a very relaxed day. All of the stops were well worth seeing, the volcano crater, waterfall, and national park especially. I've visited before and this time found the geyser area now way too commercial, the facilities and cafe at the waterfall stop far are better. Beggi's hot chocolate recommendation there was spot on, superb.
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Posted On : 2024-04-19
Posted By : Stephen_L
Darren was excellent, he was very informative. Scenery was magnificent. Very comfortable bus. Cold but bearable.
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Posted On : 2024-04-16
Posted By : Farah_K
Michael our guide and Gunnar our driver were excellent guides. They got us to the three spots on time, and we were even early to some spots due to less traffic. The waterfalls and the geyser were lovely, and you get to spend about 1.5 hour at the 2nd stop to get lunch, at the Geysir food court (get the lamb soup!)
All the stops had stores and restrooms as well.
Do show up at your pickup on time. The mini bus to take us to the BSI bus terminal was super punctual (you have to show up 30 min before your tour time, so for 10am, our pickup was 9:30am)
Bundle bundle bundle up! The waterfall especially is very windy.
The first and third stops had inclines and stairs to walk up and down so this is a heads up on that.
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Posted On : 2024-04-14
