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See Iceland’s most popular sightseeing route, the Golden Circle, in style as your private guide whisks you to Þingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall. Thrill-seekers can even add on an exciting snowmobile excursion to this tour, which is suited for all wishing to travel in comfort and luxury.
Your adventure begins with a comfortable pickup in Reykjavik, where a vehicle tailored to your group size will be waiting for you. You can start in the morning, but if you'd rather sleep in, you can contact the provider, and they will see if they can postpone the departure time. After all, this is a private tour, and your comfort is key.
From Reykjavik, you will make your way south until pillars of white steam greet you at the edge of the town of Hveragerdi, the first stop of the day. Hveragerdi is situated in a high geothermal area, where the heat from the ground is harnessed to warm several greenhouses located in the town. This allows the townsfolk to grow tomatoes, cucumbers, and even bananas.
From there, you’ll move on to the beautiful Kerid Crater lake, where steep walls of red volcanic rock surround the aquamarine water. The contrasting colors are quite stunning, and the lake is equally striking in both the summer and the wintertime.
You'll continue onwards to Skalholt, a place with a history spanning over a thousand years, but is now a site of culture and spirituality. The final stop before the famed Golden Circle is the beautiful but often overlooked Faxi Waterfall, named after a horse's mane.
Then it is off to Gullfoss, Iceland’s most beloved waterfall. Freezing water from the Hvítá River plunges down two ‘steps’ into a 105-foot (32-meter) canyon created in the last ice age. If you want to add a little twist to your holiday, you can board a large truck from Gullfoss, which will take you to Langjokull Glacier to whizz across the ancient ice on a snowmobile.
From there, you’ll move on to the erupting geysers at Geysir Geothermal Area. There, you’ll find Strokkur, one of Iceland’s most active geysers. Strokkur erupts every 5 to 10 minutes, creating a water column that can reach up to 130 feet (40 meters). You can also find hot springs, fumaroles, and bubbling mud pools dotted around.
The last stop before returning to Reykjavík is the Thingvellir National Park, where Vikings founded Iceland’s parliament, Althingi, in the year 930 AD. Thingvellir is located in a valley between the two tectonic plates of North America and Eurasia. As the plates move, they slowly pull the Earth apart, creating cracks and canyons in the region.
Get the essential Icelandic experience with this private day tour, sightseeing, and snowmobiling around the Icelandic countryside. Check availability now by choosing a date.
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