From Reykjavik: 7.5-Hour Golden Circle Express Tour 7.5-Hour Golden Circle Express Tour without Hotel Transfer
ID: GYG72105-300644
Category:
Country: Iceland
Duration:
07:30 hours
Description
Follow in the footsteps of Vikings and walk through the lava canyon of Þingvellir National Park on a 7.5-hour tour of Iceland's Golden Circle. See the erupting hot springs of Geysir and marvel at the cascading waters of the Gullfoss Waterfall.
Climb aboard a modern bus with USB chargers and Wi-Fi-connected computer tablets in each seat, and use the GPS-sensitive, in-bus audio guide to track your way around Iceland's legendary Golden Circle. Choose from one of the 10 available languages, and ask the accompanying local guide any questions you might have.
Journey to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Þingvellir National Park to see the site of the world's oldest existing parliament. Marvel at the rift valley where the huge tectonic plates of America and Eurasia drift apart, and cast your eyes on the shores of Iceland’s biggest lake.
Continue to the hot springs of Geysir to experience Iceland’s most famous natural attraction at the site of the nation's original geyser. Feel the ground shake and watch the steaming hot water of the Strokkur Geyser erupt every few minutes into the sky.
End your Golden Circle tour with a visit to Gullfoss, where you can take an easy walk to the edge of the waterfall for a truly mesmerizing sight. Watch as the powerful glacial river flows down 32 meters on 2 levels, descending into a narrow canyon with a thunderous roar.
Highlights
- Watch the hot jet springs erupt at Geysir
- Walk to the edge of the majestic Gullfoss Waterfall
- Journey through the magnificent Þingvellir National Park
- Benefit from Wi-Fi-connected tablets and GPS-sensitive audio guides in every seat
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is available year round (depending on the weather)
• Children aged 12 to 15 are entitled to a 50% discount. Children aged 0 to 11 years can travel for free
• There are no minimum number of participant requirements and no age limit to join this tour
• Dress according to the weather. It is always wise to dress in warm, waterproof clothes. Weather changes can be sudden in Iceland. Bring a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves and good outdoor shoes
• You are recommended to bring your own headphones as they will fit you best and it is better for the environment. If you don’t have your headphones with you, or forgot to bring them on the day, they can be purchased on board the bus
• The tour will take approximately 7.5 hours, including a minimum 30-minute stop at the Geysir Hot Springs, Gullfoss Waterfall and Þingvellir National Park
• There are shops in Geysir and Gullfoss where you can buy food and drinks
• The total distance covered is 290 kilometers
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
This tour option does not include hotel pick-up. Your tour starts from Reykjavík Terminal, centrally located at Skógarhlíð 10, 105 Reykjavík. please be at the terminal 15 minutes before your departure time.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
