This popular excursion introduces you to some of the best known historical sites and natural phenomena in Iceland.
We start by visiting Nesjavellir, a high temperature geothermal area in the scenic landscape of Lake Þingvallavatn. From there we go to the Þingvellir National Park, where the Icelandic parliament Alþingi was founded in the year 930 AD. Þingvellir is geologically remarkable and the tectonic plate boundaries form a breathtaking scenery.
We continue to the beautiful waterfall Gullfoss, where we can walk so close to the edge that we might feel the mist of the glacial water on our faces.
Our lunchbreak is usually at the Gullfoss Cafe. Sometimes we also stop for lunch at the Information Center at the geothermal area around Geysir.
From there we journey towards the geothermal area around the incredible spouting hot springs of Geysir and Strokkur. We proceed to Skálholt church, the ancient seat of the Icelandic bishops. From there we travel towards Hveragerði, a small and charming horticultural village.
Due to weather and road conditions we cannot guarantee visits to Nesjavellir in the winter season. Instead we visit Hellisheidi power plant.
This tour is included in the following City and Country Break packages:
Would you prefer to visit the Golden Circle in the afternoon only? Have a look at our
AH11 Golden Circle Afternoon tour. The afternoon tour is included in the following combination tours:
Would you like to visit the Golden Circle in the evening? Have a look at our
AH13 Golden Circle Evening tour. This evening tour is also included in the following combination tours:
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English Guidance
Other languages, please see below
Excluded:
Lunch. You can bring lunch with you or buy something at the lunch stop.
Guidance:
English
Daily
Scandinavian
Friday departure are guided in English and Scandinavian all year round.
German
Saturday departures are guided in English and German from 1 November - 30 April.
Note: During the shoulder season (May and October) we reserve the right to run tours AH12 and AH212 together - with English and German guidance.
French - from 20 September 2010
Monday departures are guided in English and French all year round.
Online Booking:
Up to 90 minutes prior to tour departure with 5% online discount.