The Golden Circle: Iceland's Legendary Sightseeing Route

This 8-hour day tour provides a complete experience of the classic Golden Circle attractions, enhanced by two additional, unique natural sites. Highlights include the geological and historical wonders of Þingvellir National Park (tectonic rift), the erupting Strokkur geyser at the Geysir Geothermal Area, and the powerful Gullfoss waterfall. The tour also visits the secluded, sapphire-blue Brúarfoss Waterfall and the strikingly colored volcanic lake inside the Kerid Crater.

Join this best-selling, full-day minibus tour departing from Reykjavík, designed for an easy difficulty level suitable for all travelers. The tour begins with pickup and heads directly to the celebrated Golden Circle route.

Your first major stop is Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are visibly pulling apart. This area is also historically vital as the site of Iceland's first parliament, established in 930 AD. Next, you will visit the Geysir Geothermal Area to witness the reliable eruption of the Strokkur geyser, which shoots water up to 35 meters every 5–10 minutes.

Beyond the classic stops, this tour includes a visit to the Brúarfoss Waterfall, often called "Iceland's Bluest Waterfall," where silky, sapphire-blue water contrasts sharply with dark lava rocks. You will then see the magnificent Gullfoss ("Golden Waterfall"), where the glacial river plunges into a deep canyon. The final highlight is the Kerid Volcanic Crater, known for its unique red walls surrounding an aquamarine-blue lake. The entire journey is guided in English, and you will return to Reykjavík in the early evening.

This 10-hour tour combines the major attractions of the Golden Circle with a guided snorkeling session in the Silfra Fissure.

Join this easy, full-day tour from Reykjavík for a combination of Iceland’s famous geology and a unique aquatic adventure, available all year round.

The day focuses on the essential Golden Circle route. It begins at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its exposed rift valley and historical significance as the site of Iceland's first parliament. Here, the unique snorkeling experience takes place in the Silfra Fissure, which is filled with exceptionally clear, filtered glacier meltwater, offering visibility over 100 meters. A certified PADI Dive Master provides safety briefings and equips you with a full drysuit, thermal undersuit, and other gear, ensuring warmth and comfort despite the cold water (2°C–4°C). You will literally float between the tectonic continents.

Following the snorkeling activity, the tour continues to the Geysir Geothermal Area to witness the reliable eruptions of the Strokkur geyser, shooting water up to 35 meters high. The final stop is Gullfoss, the "Golden Waterfall," where the powerful glacial river dramatically plunges into a deep canyon.

The tour includes round-trip transportation from Reykjavík, all snorkeling gear, hot chocolate, and complimentary GoPro underwater photos. (Note: Participants must be able to swim, and specific age/health requirements apply for snorkeling.)

The small group Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon day tour is the ultimate treat, as it covers the most iconic attractions in Iceland, with an admission ticket to the world-famous geothermal spa, the Blue Lagoon. Hop on our fully-equipped, premium minibus, led by one of our experienced driver guides, we are going on an exciting day trip to see the most beautiful scenery Iceland has to offer, starting with the major highlights on the Golden Circle Route.

Iceland is special because of places like Thingvellir National Park, a historic and geological location that is also a UNESCO world heritage site. Alþingi, the first parliament in the world was established here in 930 AD. One of the most unique experiences Thingvellir has to offer is the opportunity to see and walk between two continents.

Another highlight is the Geysir Geothermal Area, as geothermal powers are especially active in this region propelling steamy hot springs up to the sky.

We will also stop by the mighty Gullfoss waterfall, a unique, beautiful fall that attracts admirers from all over the world.

Unlike many other Golden Circle tours, we also include a stop at Kerið volcanic crater lake, created by where we can see the striking contrasts between maroon, black, and mossy green colors down the slope, and turquoise water filled the crater. 

Perhaps the highlight of the day is getting to enjoy the therapeutic geothermal water at the Blue Lagoon, the world renowned hot-spring spa.

Customize your Golden Circle Tour. We visit the famous Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Geothermal Area and throw in some local favorites as well. Complete this tour by opting for Snorkeling, Snowmobiling or Horseback Riding.

You will need a car to join this activity. Silfra Fissure is located in the Thingvellir National Park – around 50 minutes away from Reykjavik. If you do not have a car, you can book this tour here with a transfer.

Once you get to the location, it is important to give your snorkeling guide a filled medical form (it is important to read the medical form before booking the tour). Your guide will then give you all the equipment – a thermal undersuit to keep you warm, a dry suit to keep you dry, fins to swim, and other necessary snorkeling equipment.

Once you get warm and ready, your guide will teach you how to snorkel, what to do if you get tired in the water, and other important information.

You can leave all your clothes and other items in our Tröll bags, which are kept securely at all times. You will then start walking towards Silfra with your dry suit on. The walk to Silfra is short, roughly 5 minutes long.

This 10-hour tour combines the major attractions of the Golden Circle with a guided snorkeling session in the Silfra Fissure.

Join this easy, full-day tour from Reykjavík for a combination of Iceland’s famous geology and a unique aquatic adventure, available all year round.

The day focuses on the essential Golden Circle route. It begins at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its exposed rift valley and historical significance as the site of Iceland's first parliament. Here, the unique snorkeling experience takes place in the Silfra Fissure, which is filled with exceptionally clear, filtered glacier meltwater, offering visibility over 100 meters. A certified PADI Dive Master provides safety briefings and equips you with a full drysuit, thermal undersuit, and other gear, ensuring warmth and comfort despite the cold water (2°C–4°C). You will literally float between the tectonic continents.

Following the snorkeling activity, the tour continues to the Geysir Geothermal Area to witness the reliable eruptions of the Strokkur geyser, shooting water up to 35 meters high. The final stop is Gullfoss, the "Golden Waterfall," where the powerful glacial river dramatically plunges into a deep canyon.

The tour includes round-trip transportation from Reykjavík, all snorkeling gear, hot chocolate, and complimentary GoPro underwater photos. (Note: Participants must be able to swim, and specific age/health requirements apply for snorkeling.)

This tour focuses entirely on the unique experience of snorkeling in the Silfra Fissure, located in Þingvellir National Park. The main highlight is floating directly within the rift between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates in water that boasts a visibility of over 100 meters, making it some of the clearest water in the world. All necessary equipment (drysuit, thermal undersuit, fins, etc.) and guidance are included, and complimentary GoPro photos of your experience are provided afterward.

Join this focused snorkeling trip to the Silfra Fissure, located approximately 50 minutes from Reykjavík. The tour begins with pickup from your designated location. Upon arrival, you will meet your guide and receive all necessary snorkeling equipment, including a drysuit to keep you dry and a thermal undersuit for warmth, despite the cold glacier-filtered water.

Before entering the water, it is crucial that all participants complete and submit the Snorkeling Medical Statement (which must be read prior to booking). Your guide will then provide a briefing on safety procedures and snorkeling techniques.

Silfra is a unique geological site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates slowly separate underwater. The water here is sourced from the melted ice of the Langjökull glacier and filtered through volcanic rock, giving it exceptional clarity. You will walk a short distance (about 5 minutes) to the entry point before entering the crystal-clear water to experience swimming directly between the continents. Your personal belongings will be stored securely in Tröll bags during the activity. Complimentary GoPro photos taken by your guide will be shared with you after the tour.

Contact us on info@troll.is if you wish to book a Private Tour

The Silfra Fissure is located in Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Once you arrive there, you will listen as your experienced certified PADI Dive Master provides a safety briefing. Then, you will receive all of the necessary equipment for snorkeling in Silfra, including neoprene hoods and gloves, a thermal undersuit, a drysuit, and of course mask, snorkel and fins. This equipment will keep you floating throughout your time in the fissure, as well as offering a protection against the cold glacier water. Once in the water, your eyes will meet the incredible shades of blue so prevalent in the fissure, as well as the natural underwater flora of canyon walls.

As you are swimming you will have the opportunity to move across continents, as you will be swimming between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, which is one of Thingvellir’s most famous characteristics. You will meet Silfra Hall, which is the widest section on the fissure and then the majestic Silfra Cathedral, its deepest section. Even more, the stunning shallow oasis will be presented before your eyes at the end, “the Real Blue Lagoon”.

Upon exiting the water, you’ll be invited to warm up with hot chocolate with your friendly guide. After the tour is over you will receive the free GoPro underwater photos in your email.

You get the option to book a transfer from Reykjavik as an extra.

Please make sure you sign this Snorkeling Medical Statement before the tour – click here

Explore Icelandic highlands in the most exciting way possible – first with a monster truck and then with a snowmobile!

We will meet at Gullfoss, where we will get on a monster truck – which will transfer us up to the magnificent Langjökull Glacier. On the way to the glacier, we will see how wild and unique the Icelandic highlands are. Most of the time, it is impossible to get into the highlands with a regular car- the only way to get there is with 4X4 wheels. As we arrive at the base camp on the glacier, we will put on some equipment, such as overalls, helmets, overshoes, gloves, and a hat. Once we learn how to operate the snowmobiles, we will start the unforgettable adventure through the glacier covered with ice and snow and proceed to the Mars-like landscape of Iceland.

This tour is a relaxed tour, where we will drive on the glacier at a comfortable pace. If you want something that gets your adrenaline pumping, we recommend checking out our "Glacier Rush" tour; it has the same pickup location, entirely different snowmobiles, and a speedier pace.

We wish you a magnificent journey filled with unforgettable memories!

Join this unforgettable Golden Circle Super jeep Tour with a snowmobile ride on Iceland’s second largest Glacier, Langjökull.

This extremely fun tour is an incredible adventure where you will explore Iceland’s most beautiful places.

We will meet in Reykjavik, where we will come to pick you up with our Super jeeps. We will then start our fun drive to one of the most famous routes in Iceland.

This is a 10 hour tour, so it is recommended to bring some snacks with you.

Our first stop on the Golden Circle is Þingvellir National Park, which is Iceland’s most historical site.

This is the place where you can see the North American and Eurasian Tectonic plates slowly moving apart from each other. The plates are constantly moving, each day, yet at a very low pace (around 2.5cm a year). Throughout millions of years, however, the tectonics have made a large gap between them, throughout the whole country.

After Þingvellir, we will continue heading inland towards an active Geysir, where we will also find boiling mud pools and hot springs. The Geysir normally erupts every 2-5 minutes, however as this is a natural phenomena, it might sometimes take longer.

We will afterwards continue to Gullfoss, where we will be greeted by one of Iceland’s most powerful waterfalls. This magnificent waterfall is the result of the melting glacier Langjökull, which is located nearby.

To end the tour in the most exciting way, we will drive to the mighty, second largest glacier in Iceland – Langjökull. We will hop onto the snowmobiles and drive through pure Icelandic highlands.

We will provide an overall, pair of gloves, a helmet, and other necessary equipment for you to enjoy this beautiful day in the highlands!

Experience the thrill of wilderness snowmobiling on Langjökull, Europe's second-largest glacier, with our powerful Yamaha Vipers. This tour is designed for a more thrilling and adrenaline-filled experience, with double the horsepower of our regular tours. We limit our groups to small sizes for a more personal experience.

This tour is ideal for those with some recreational vehicle experience and features a powerful Yamaha Viper snowmobile with a three-cylinder 1000cc engine and 140 horsepower. These snowmobiles have double the horsepower compared to our other tours and are single-seated mountain machines capable of tackling every snowy terrain.

We don't offer the Glacier Rush tour with our regular tours, allowing you to explore further, faster, and experience more. Our experienced guides will tailor the trip to the weather and terrain, so you can experience the glacier as the locals do on their private snowmobiles. Our professional and fun-loving guides will provide instructions on operating the snowmobile and go over safety procedures before you set off into the winter wonderland. We only use the most skilled and professional guides for this tour.

Glacier snowmobiling on Langjökull

Begin your day by getting picked up in Reykjavik at a location of your choice, whether it's your hotel or one of the city's bus stops. The tour will take you through the Geysir Hot Spring area, where you will see boiling mud pits and spouting hot springs. Then, head to Langjökull Glacier for a thrilling snowmobile ride across Europe's second-largest glacier, surrounded by stunning snowfields.

The Secret Lagoon at Flúðir

Following an exciting snowmobiling adventure on Langjökull Glacier, we'll take you to the scenic village of Flúðir for a reviving soak in the Secret Lagoon, a beloved natural hot spring. Surrounded by stunning natural scenery, this outdoor lagoon offers a luxurious and relaxing experience to ease any tension away.

Our tour includes the cost of entry to the Secret Lagoon, which features modern amenities such as separate shower areas for men and women, a bar, and a dining area. Please be aware that food service is unavailable daily, but guests can purchase snacks and beverages.

The Secret Lagoon is a natural hot spring located in the village of Fludir and is part of the Golden Circle area. It has been kept in its natural state to provide guests with an authentic Icelandic experience. The natural surroundings and steam rising from the water create a magical atmosphere. The water is naturally sustainable at a warm temperature of 38-40 degrees Celsius throughout the year. The area also features other geothermal spots and a small geyser that erupts every 5 minutes, providing entertainment for those relaxing in the hot spring. There are several hot spots and pathways to explore the surrounding area of the Secret Lagoon. During the winter, guests can often enjoy viewing the Northern Lights while lounging in the warm water.

Customize your Golden Circle Tour. We visit the famous Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Geothermal Area and throw in some local favorites as well. Complete this tour by opting for Snorkeling, Snowmobiling or Horseback Riding.

Contact us on info@troll.is if you wish to book a Private Tour

The Silfra Fissure is located in Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Once you arrive there, you will listen as your experienced certified PADI Dive Master provides a safety briefing. Then, you will receive all of the necessary equipment for snorkeling in Silfra, including neoprene hoods and gloves, a thermal undersuit, a drysuit, and of course mask, snorkel and fins. This equipment will keep you floating throughout your time in the fissure, as well as offering a protection against the cold glacier water. Once in the water, your eyes will meet the incredible shades of blue so prevalent in the fissure, as well as the natural underwater flora of canyon walls.

As you are swimming you will have the opportunity to move across continents, as you will be swimming between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, which is one of Thingvellir’s most famous characteristics. You will meet Silfra Hall, which is the widest section on the fissure and then the majestic Silfra Cathedral, its deepest section. Even more, the stunning shallow oasis will be presented before your eyes at the end, “the Real Blue Lagoon”.

Upon exiting the water, you’ll be invited to warm up with hot chocolate with your friendly guide. After the tour is over you will receive the free GoPro underwater photos in your email.

You get the option to book a transfer from Reykjavik as an extra.

Please make sure you sign this Snorkeling Medical Statement before the tour – click here