Golden Circle Classic Day Tour from Reykjavik

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Duration:7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland

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Follow Iceland’s Golden Circle route and explore the UNESCO–listed Thingvellir National Park on this day tour from Reykjavik. Travel with a guide into the Thingvellir National Park and discover the geothermal lakes, soaring peaks, and rugged landscapes for which the region is famous. Take in top attractions including the hot springs at Geysir and Gullfoss waterfall, and marvel at the spectacular natural scenery you find. With your on-board audio guide, gain insight into Iceland’s colourful history and fascinating geology. Tour includes round-trip travel from Reykjavík Terminal.

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Tours depart from the Reykjavik Terminal located at Skógarhlíð 10. Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure along with a printed or digital copy of your ticket/voucher. If you have booked a hotel pickup with SmartBus™, please be at your chosen pickup location 30 minutes before the departure of the tour. Look for the Green SmartBus™ which will be outside your accommodation at within the 30 minutes of pickup. From Reykjavik Terminal, hop aboard your vehicle and travel into the Golden Circle with your guide. Along the way, learn about the history, ecology, and geology of the area through the on-board audio guide — available in 10 languages.
2. Thingvellir National Park
Located on the northern shores of Þingvallavatn (Iceland's largest lake), Þingvellir (anglicized as 'thingvellir') is the national pride of Iceland and our first National Park. It is, for one, a key location in Icelandic history as the oldest existing parliament in the world first assembled there in 930 AD. For this reason, Þingvellir has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is, therefore, a protected national park due to its unique geology and natural features. From the viewing area, the Almannagjá canyon between two tectonic plates can be seen, a visual representation of continental drift. As the first stop along the tour, you will have an opportunity to walk through the park and use the restroom if needed.
3. Geysir
A favourite stop along the Golden Circle is the highly active Geysir Hot Spring Area with boiling mud pits and the lively Strokkur which spouts water 30 meters (100 ft) into the air every few minutes.The area became active more than 1000 years ago and comprises more than a dozen hot hot spring holes. Although one can only see steam emerging from the surface of Geysir these days, its name was adopted to represent spouting hot springs all over the world. Along the tour, the newly opened Geysir Center offers guests and travellers a chance to use the restroom and to catch some refreshments as well as lunch.
4. Gullfoss Waterfall
As one of the most popular attractions in all of Iceland, Gullfoss is a waterfall located in the canyon of Hvítá river in the southwest of the country. The beautiful Hvítá river rushes southward in three steps into a narrow canyon with a breathtaking roar and grandeur. Furthermore, on clear days the magnificent Langjökull glacier, Iceland's second largest glacier, can be seen in the distance. Guests and Travelers may use the restroom and purchase food and refreshments at this location as well.

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Posted By : 26snow
Perfect trip.

We left our hotel at 7:30 for the transfer to the bus stop.
First stop about an hour out of town, overlooking truly amazing views of a lake.
Moved onto natural springs & waterfalls.
The whole trip was great with enough time at each stop to explore & pick up refreshments.
Guide was super informative.
Don’t miss this trip!
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Posted On : 2024-04-21 04:19:07

Posted By : DaCrazyRichBananas
Our guide Kristy was friendly and attentive! She also shared lots of classic Icelandic stories and fairytales with us which I really enjoyed! My friend and I did the Golden Circle tour with another operator the day before, and we got many information about the geology and history about Iceland. So learning the cultural side of Iceland was refreshing :) One suggestion I’d give is to allow a bit more time at each spot, it was quite rush for most people on the tour that day. Overall, amazing tour! Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-03-19 17:04:16

Posted By : hajrat2024
I booked two days tour with Reykjavík sightseeing. First day was very good. The guide was very nice. The second day weather was very bad (26.1.2024) we were driving to the bus terminal we called them to wait for us for 5 min as your suppose to start at 9 and we were reaching at 9:05. We called them and informed them that Road is very slippery and we are driving for the first time in this weather please wait for us. When we reached there we were parking the car and they left in front of our eyes leaving us behind. My whole day was ruined because of that stupid driver and guide. I m sure I m not gonna book again with them ever again.
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Posted On : 2024-01-28 05:28:46

Posted By : nataliepE5559EO
The landscape in Iceland is incredibly beautiful! But you have to be aware that bus tours like this are mass processing. Lots of people want to see the landscape. Once you get to the highlights, the tour operator only gives you enough time to take a few photos. The times given at the locations did not match the actual times, as any delay is deducted from your stay.
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Posted On : 2024-01-28 05:20:18

Posted By : Y872USbob
Great tour, Darren the guide was fantastic, knowledgeable & engaging, the bus was comfortable & warm & you see a good selection of sights
We were charged 2000kr for headphones when we booked, however, which we didn't need (they are required for non English speakers, apparently), but there was no mention of a refund
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Posted On : 2023-12-13 08:16:48

Posted By : Coggle66
A full day trip with so much to see. Not to be missed !The tour guide and coach driver were excellent.
We were given lots of history about each place we visited which was so interesting. The guide was really clear about each stop and each departure time . Definitely recommend this as you get to see and learn a lot in one day.

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Posted On : 2023-12-09 11:02:42

Posted By : Elaine_M
Fantastic trip to see the highlights along the Golden Circle.
Our guide Amelia was incredible she delivered great insights along the journey in a light hearted fun manner with her natural storytelling.
I'd highly recommend this trip.
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Posted On : 2023-11-10 04:51:44

Posted By : NIBEDITA_M
The tour guide was very nice and friendly. We liked the small geysers giving out steam. It was a windy day and snowing now and then— quite relaxing sitting in the bus going thru the mountains , we throughly enjoyed.
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Posted On : 2023-10-11 16:09:43

Posted By : Compass31054438684
I was on a business trip to Reykjavik, and I decided to take one day off to see the attraction of Iceland. I took the golden circle day tour accompanied with my wife. We enjoyed every minute of the tour. The people were well organized, they picked us from the Hotel even though we were late and couldn't catch the first pickup. The guide was very well established she gave us a lot of information about the different places along the tour ride. We had several stops to interact with the tour designated locations. The stop time was excellent as they would estimate how long would it take to finish the location tour. Next time we take this tour, we will combine it with another endeavor such as the logons or northern light observation.
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Posted On : 2023-09-30 17:59:25

Posted By : DeeAnn_C
Our guide, Solveg, was excellent. Her knowledge of Icelandic geology, history and culture was impressive and she shared it with personality and energy. Mikael, our driver, did a great job of keeping us on schedule despite a small mechanical problem with the bus. We really enjoyed the day! Our one regret was we had no kroner with us for a tip as we were using our iPhone for all transactions in Reykjavik. Perhaps you should advise your customers well ahead of the trip to have cash on hand.
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Posted On : 2023-09-24 17:47:36