The Golden Circle: Iceland's Legendary Sightseeing Route

Join us for an exciting and unforgettable expedition to explore the must-see locations along the Golden Circle, the most famous of all scenic routes in Iceland, enriched with two less known yet remarkably beautiful stops, whose charm will surprise you! You'll visit the Thingvellir National Park, place of outstanding geological and historical interest, the Gullfoss waterfall, one of Iceland's most powerful glacier-water fall, and the Geysir geothermal area, world-famous site for its spouting hot spring Strokkur. As part of this bestseller tour, we'll drive you to a secret paradise to admire the enchanting Bruarfoss waterfall, with its sapphire-blue waters, and we'll introduce you to the vibrant colours of the Kerid volcano crater, making this bestseller tour an unforgettable experience.

On the day of your scheduled tour, we will pick you up from your chosen bus stop or hotel in Reykjavík and embark on an unforgettable adventure through Iceland's most famous route – the Golden Circle.

The Silfra Fissure is located in Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Once our minibus arrives 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.

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.

The Silfra Fissure is located in Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Once our minibus arrives 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.

Silfra Fissure is located in the Thingvellir National Park – around 50 minutes away from Reykjavik.

We will pick you up at your designated bus stop and drive you straight to Silfra. On the way you will see some of Iceland's beautiful nature.

Once we get to the location, it is important to give your snorkeling guide a filled medical form (it is extremely 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.

Afterwards just jump into the crystal clear water, and enjoy one of the most beautiful places on earth! 

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

Information about Silfra

Earth is divided with underground tectonic plates. Iceland is situated right in the middle of the two of them – North American and Eurasian Tectonic Plates. Silfra Fissure is one of the places in Iceland where you can see where the tectonic plates have slowly been separating – yet not on land, but under water. 

In this magical place, the water is considered to be one of the cleanest waters in the world, with a visibility of more than 100 meters. This incredibly clean water comes from the melted ice of Langjökull glacier.

Join us on an adventure in Silfra – the only place in the world where you can snorkel in the middle of two tectonic plates.

During the activity, you will be swimming between two tectonic plates. Your guide will eventually send you all the GoPro photos 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