The Classic Golden Circle Tour: Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss and Geysir - in a Super Jeep.
The golden circle tour starts as we
set out from Reykjavik to Þingvellir National Park, home of Iceland’s
ancient Viking parliament and listed as a UNESCO’s World Heritage site.
There we take a walk to experience firsthand the geological wonder of
the mid-Atlantic ridge.
From Þingvellir, our golden circle tour continues as we head east over Lyngdalsheiði following a
mountain-road with great views of the rugged lava fields. Passing
Laugarvatn lake, we arrive to Haukadalur, home of the great Geyser and
the reliable Strokkur geyser that erupts with 3 to 7 minutes intervals,
spouting boiling water to a height of 25 to 35 meters.
We then head up to the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall cascading down
in the white colored Hvítá river originating in the Langjökull glacier.
On our way back to Reykjavík we drive through the agricultural headland
of south Iceland and through small settlements of the countryside. Our
last stop, on this golden circle tour, is at Kerið, a colorful explosive volcanic crater.
Note: Þingvellir is sometimes written Thingvellir or Pingvellir.
Guaranteed departures: All year Thursdays and Saturdays.
Other departures upon request, minimum 4 passengers
Pick up: At your accommodation in Reykjavík at 08:30.
Included : Driver-tour guide
Duration : 8-9 hours
