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Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Friðheimar, & Sky Lagoon Day Trip

1. Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Friðheimar, & Sky Lagoon Day Trip

This tour begins with our free pickup service in central Reykjavík. The first stop of the day is to Kerið, a volcanic crater formed after an enormous eruption over 1000 years ago. Enjoy the view along the crater top walkway or descend the steps to the lake below. Great photo opportunities are to be found from each vantage point. The next stop is to Friðheimar farm which has a greenhouse, horse farm and restaurant. Here you will meet the tiny icelandic horse and see a horse show demonstration of their unique gaits. Next up you will be taken on a tour of the greenhouse where tomatoes and cucumbers are produced to an impressive scale. Here you will also have a table reservation for lunch though please note that lunch itself is not included in your ticket price. Later you come to Geysir geothermal park, home of the eponymous Geysir, though it is its younger sister Strokkur that now erupts regularly. You will have time to witness several eruptions as it erupts every 7-10 minutes or so. Take a leisurely walk around an see other bubbling pools with the distinctive sulfur smell lingering heavily in the air. Just a short drive from Geysir, lies the immensely powerful waterfall, Gullfoss. This waterfall lies on the Hvitá river which itself is fed by meltwater from Langjökull glacier to the north. Here you are met first by the water mist from the falls before you even see them. Take the walking path down to the falls or stay to the higher path for a bird´s eye view. There is no wrong choice here. The final sightseeing stop of the day is to Thingvellir National Park. Here Icelanders met in an ancient parliament assembly, the longest continuous assembly is the world, though now located in Reykjavík. But perhaps more significantly here one can visibly see the continental rift between the american and euroasian tectonic plates, a rift increasing in size by the year. Walk between the continents! The final part of this fantastic day will be spent at Sky Lagoon where your Pure Pass tickets gives you access to both the lagoon itself with it´s awe-inspiring infinity affect sea view as well as the 7-step Ritual Experience. This includes one of the world´s most stunning sauna with floor to ceiling sea view, body scrub, cold plunge pool and steam bath. After a couple of hours here, you will be dropped back to your respective pickup locations in the downtown area.

From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Thingvelli & Tomato Farm Tour

2. From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Thingvelli & Tomato Farm Tour

Get back to nature and discover the icons of the Golden Circle on a full-day tour from Reykjavik. Enter historic Thingcelli National Park, where the national parliament was founded in 930 A.D. Discover where the tectonic plates of two continents are in constant movement.  Make a quick stop at Laugarvatn village and at Efstidalur farm to get a glimpse of the local life of the area. Then, head to the Strokkur geyser which erupts every five minutes at Geysir geothermal area. Feel the power of Gullfoss waterfalls where the water coming from the Langjökull glacier flows incessantly in all its glory. Stop for lunch at the Friðheimar tomato farm. After lunch, admire the astonishing Kerið crater which is over three thousand years old. Hear amazing stories from the centuries, and discover a variety of geothermal landscapes along the way. 

From Reykjavik: Borgarfjordur Private Day Trip

3. From Reykjavik: Borgarfjordur Private Day Trip

Start with pickup from Reykjavik and discover the Borgarfjordur region. Travel with your private group, and see the natural and historic landmarks of the region.  First, stop at the Deildartunguhver hot springs. These springs have the highest flow rate in Europe, and the water measures at 97 degrees celcius. Learn how the water is used to heat the nearby towns of Borgarnes and Akranes. Next, visit Reykholt Church which has a history dating back to the 12th century.  Continue the tour by visiting the beautiful Barnafoss and Hraunfossar waterfalls, where water cascades down a former lava flow. Then, admire stunning panoramic views of Langjökull, the second largest glacier in Europe. Discover a variety of rock formations formed by recent volcanic eruptions throughout the tour.

Iceland: Golden Circle - Private Eco Tour

4. Iceland: Golden Circle - Private Eco Tour

GOLDEN CIRCLE EXPERIENCE | ALL INCLUSIVE PRIVATE ECO-TOUR Discover the most iconic natural and cultural sites of the island with this all inclusive trip to the Golden Circle. Lunch, private transport, and a knowledgeable guide included. Travel at your own pace, take as much time as you wish to really appreciate all the natural beauty this country has to offer. GEOTHERMAL EXHIBITION To begin the tour, you will be picked up in our luxury electric Mercedes vehicle and travel to the geothermal exhibition just out side of the city, included in the tour is an audio guide for ease of exploring the displays. You will learn how the the country produces it 100% renewable energies and how it tackles carbon sequestration. KERIÐ CRATER Next you will travel to Kerid Crater to explore this 6500-year-old volcanic crater in the heart of the Golden Circle. The beautiful crater lake in the centre has been formed by the collapsing of the volcanic chamber, and should not be missed. The contrast of the red volcanic scoria, against the vivid green moss makes for amazing and dramatic pictures. Your guide will explain how the crater was formed along with helping you capture some memories on camera. LUNCH You will continue the journey to Fridheimar Tomato Farm or Farmers Bristo for guided education on how sustainable farming works in Iceland. You will enjoy a tasty tomato or mushroom based menu for lunch, (Included in your experience) before going to the world’s first geyser hot spring that was ever noted in print…and then gave the name to all the rest! GEYSIR Beneath the ground, hot vents superheat the area. Creating a 100ft shooting Geysir will take your breath away as it showers you in warm water. The hot spring erupts every 4 minutes, so you won't need to wait long if you missed it. The area is surrounded by bubbling springs, which you will have the chance to explore with your guide. GULLFOSS Next, you will visit Iceland’s most well-known waterfall, Gullfoss, with a staggering 141 tons of water flowing over its edges per minute – be prepared to get wet! The two tier waterfall flows from the glacier Langjökull running all the way out to the Atlantic Ocean. Your guide will explain how and why it's all happening. LAUGARVATN You will Travel to Laugarvatn to taste the local rye-bread and see first hand where the bread is baked. The sands boil and steam around the lake. Creating a unique place to slowly cook the local bread. We bury the bread mixture in the sands slowly cooking the bread. ÞINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK We will complete our Golden Circle tour with a visit to the stunning Thingvellier National Park, the only UNESCO World Heritage site located directly on the dividing tectonic plates of North America and Eurasia. It is here that the first parliament in history was created, the longest running parliament in history! You can journey along the tectonic plates learning about the history, culture and geology of the area.

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Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 6 reviews

Rarely when we travel do we take actual tours, but this time with limited time in Iceland, we felt these tours would be the way to go. We booked two tours on two separate days with Get Your Guide, East West Tours, and they worked out perfectly. We definitely saw more than we would have done by driving ourselves, and we were given adequate time to do what we wanted at each place. Each location was certainly worthwhile, and beauty abounded everywhere! Our guide, LeRoy, was affable, knowledgeable and quite entertaining! Thanks for helping make our visit easier and memorable.

The sites visited were very interesting especially the geyser and our guide was very knowledgeable and entertained us during the car ride

It was a wonderful experience. I would do it again. Pack a day bag and some snacks. Most stops have rest rooms.

Great trip - intensive but well worth it. Björn is an excellent guide