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Visit Iceland’s iconic attractions in a luxury electric Mercedes during this full-day private Golden Circle excursion. Travelers keen to check off bucket list-worthy natural wonders along the country’s top driving route should book this eco-friendly 10-hour tour now.
Your unforgettable day begins with a Reykjavik pick-up in an electric Mercedes. This excursion is at the forefront of sustainability, with an environmentally-friendly vehicle and one tree planted for every tour.
Relax as your knowledgeable driver escorts you to the day’s first destination, a geothermal exhibition just outside the city.
Eco-conscious travelers will love discovering how Hellisheidi, one of the largest single-site power plants globally, produces sustainable energy. Here you can enjoy the interactive displays illustrating electricity production for the national grid and hot water for the capital region.
You’ll listen to an audio guide and can also step into a multi-sensory experience introducing you to the natural world. The exhibition center boasts a picturesque natural setting and a sustainable gift store.
After an informative visit to the geothermal exhibition, your driver will take you to Kerid, a stunning 6500-year-old crater. Kerid crater is in the heart of the Golden Circle driving route, yet it’s often overlooked on regular Golden circle tours.
When you take a short hike to the top and peer into the turquoise-colored lake inside, you’ll be glad you got to see this one! You can walk around the top and down to the water for excellent close-up views when weather conditions allow.
Next, you’ll have a tasty tomato or mushroom-based lunch at a local farm. The tour price includes your meal and guided education on sustainable farming in Iceland.
The Geysir geothermal area is first-up after lunch. It’s the first of the three official Golden Circle attractions, featuring a massive exploding geyser called Strokkur. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to check out boiling mud pits and snap photos of Strokkur’s impressive display.
The Gullfoss waterfall is the next Golden Circle attraction on today’s itinerary. Many say this is Iceland’s most beautiful waterfall, and that’s saying something in a country with so many awe-inspiring natural wonders!
After appreciating Gullfoss’s splendor, you’ll visit Laugarvatn, a small community on the shores of a shallow lake of the same name. Here you can taste local rye bread and see where it gets baked in geothermal sands.
The day’s final attraction is the Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Thingvellir is unique as the original site of the Icelandic parliament and the only place globally you can walk between two tectonic plates.
After a glorious day exploring the country’s top sites and eco-friendly attractions, your driver will take you back to Reykjavik.
Explore the spectacular Golden Circle attractions and visit other environmentally-friendly sites on this 10-hour private tour in an electric Mercedes from Reykjavik. Check availability now by choosing a date.
