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Take a Golden Circle day tour from Reykjavik to explore Iceland’s iconic sights and enjoy a visit to Fridheimar Greenhouse. This 9-hour experience is perfect for travelers who want to explore dramatic landscapes, watch geysers erupt, and learn how fresh produce is grown in Iceland, all in one unforgettable day.
Your journey begins with pickup in Reykjavik, where you board a comfortable minibus designed for small groups. With fewer travelers, the journey feels relaxed as the city fades into Iceland’s open countryside.
The first stop is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where visitors walk through a rift valley between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. The trails lead past cliffs, lava fields, and clear spring-fed pools. The park is also home to Thingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in Iceland.
Within the park, you’ll pause at Oxararfoss Waterfall. This small waterfall drops into a rocky gorge, with mist rising as the water crashes below.
From there, the Golden Circle tour continues to Efstidalur Farm. It’s a family-owned dairy farm nestled in scenic farmland.
Here, you can enjoy homemade ice cream crafted from the farm’s ingredients while observing Icelandic cows and taking in views of nearby mountains. This stop offers a chance to taste local flavors and experience rural Icelandic life in a peaceful, welcoming setting.
Next, you’ll arrive at the Geysir Geothermal Area, where the ground steams and bubbles with heat. Strokkur Geyser erupts every few minutes, blasting hot water into the air. Easy walking paths lead you past boiling pools and colorful hot springs, making the area simple to explore.
From there, the tour continues to Gullfoss Waterfall, where glacial meltwater crashes down in two steps into a deep canyon. The powerful spray rises into the air, sometimes catching the sunlight in a rainbow.
Several paths and platforms let you view the waterfall from above and beside the canyon. These are perfect for photos and taking in the sheer force of the falls.
Your guide then brings you to Fridheimar Farm, where a working tomato greenhouse thrives in the Icelandic climate. Heated by geothermal power, the glass structure is filled with vines heavy with tomatoes even in winter.
You’ll learn about Iceland’s approach to sustainable farming and can experience the unique atmosphere of crops growing in the middle of a volcanic landscape.
The final stop of the day is Kerid Crater, a volcanic caldera with steep red slopes surrounding a bright blue-green lake. You can circle the rim for wide views or walk down to the shoreline for a closer look at the water inside the crater. The contrast of colors makes it a striking place to reflect on the day’s journey.
After your visit, you will return to Reykjavik in the late afternoon or evening, ending your Golden Circle day tour.
Join this small-group Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik to see geysers, waterfalls, volcanic craters, and Icelandic horses in one day. Check availability now by choosing a date.
