Golden Circle & Farm Visit

Day Tour

Join us on an unforgettable expedition with a small group to explore the Golden Circle. You'll visit the famous Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area. This bestseller tour on a minibus stop at a traditional Icelandic farm to see some cute animals... and get free ice cream!

Price from 10,700 ISK
Price from 74 EUR
Price from 86 USD
Price from 108 CAD
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Price from 560 RMB
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Duration

8 hours

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Highlights

✓ Thingvellir National Park ✓ Gullfoss waterfall ✓ Geysir geothermal area ✓ Efstidalur farm, also known as the “Ice Cream farm”

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Included

âś“ Wi-Fi and Icelandic music on board âś“ Small group experience âś“ Icelandic ice cream from a local farm

Are you ready for the adventure?

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Tour Description

 

 

Geysir Geothermal Area

The Geysir geothermal area hosts many colorful hot springs. One called Strokkur is a geyser, which erupts every 5 minutes up to 35 meters. It was named after “Geysir” the original erupting hot spring, that gave all the geysers in the world their name, however extinct today.

 

Gullfoss Waterfall

The melting water from Iceland´s second biggest glacier, Langjökull, falls into a deep canyon forming the majestic “Golden Falls”. On a sunny day, you can see the glacier Langjökull in the distance and enjoy a rainbow in the mist of the waterfall, an photo blockbuster waiting to happen!

 

Traditional Dairy Farm and Free Ice Cream

We visit the Efstidalur farm, owned by the same family since 1850. This Icelandic family-run business sticks to traditional Icelandic farming culture and focuses on cows and cattle breeding. You will be able to enjoy their tasty farm-to-table dairy and food products, see the stunning mountain view and observe the friendly animals, especially cows and cute calves relaxing into their stables throughout wide glasses while tasting the handmade ice cream yourself.

 

*Kindly note that the Efstidalur farm is closed this winter, therefore the tours are currently operating to HraĂ°astaĂ°ir. Over there, you will be able to meet Icelandic horses, rabbits, goats, and the infamous Icelandic sheep.

 

Thingvellir National Park

We visit the place where the two tectonic plates, the North American and the Eurasian plate, are moving away from each other. Few places in the world offer a better and clearer view of this massive geographic activity. The biggest natural lake in Iceland is also located at Thingvellir National Park and hosts a great variety of fish and bird life. Thingvellir is also an important place for Icelandic national history. as Icelanders founded here their parliament in 930 AD where the chieftains had their annual meeting every summer. The name “Thingvellir” translates to “Parliament Plains”.

General Information

Available

All year

Pickup time

09:00 am

Duration

About 8 hours

Difficulty

Easy

Group size

18

Minimum age 

None. Family friendly, all welcome!

Highlights 

âś“ Thingvellir National Park
âś“ Gullfoss waterfall
âś“ Geysir geothermal area
✓ Efstidalur farm, also known as the “Ice Cream farm”

Included 

âś“ English speaking guide
âś“ Small group
âś“ Wi-Fi and Icelandic music on board
âś“ Icelandic ice cream

What you need to bring 

• Warm clothes (first layer)
• Waterproof outdoor clothing (second layer)
• Hiking boots (available for rent when booking)
• Joy and happiness!

Good to know 

• Order or availability of attractions may change due to road or weather conditions and we may have to adjust timings to the short daylight of winter days.
• Pick up is from designated locations in Reykjavík on a drop-down menu at the time of booking. Pick up is not available from Keflavik airport or outside of the greater capital area.

Cancellation policy

• All day tours can be cancelled up to 24 hours from the departure time with the full price refunded by sending an email to [email protected] All cancellations requested less than 24 hours from the departure time are non refundable.
• In the case of cancellation of the tour by the operator because of extreme weather, road conditions or other factors, we will assist you with rebooking to another date or booking other activities when possible, or provide a full refund.

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FAQ

How does pick up work?

We offer pick-up only from Reykjavik city greater area from designated locations found on a drop-down menu at the time of booking. We ask all our customers to send their pick up location at least 24 hours prior to the departure of their tour. We cannot be responsible if you do not provide your pick up location or miss the departure of your tour. Pick up starts at the scheduled departure time of your voucher and can take up to 30 minutes. We ask our passenger to be ready at their listed location so they can be easily found.

What are designated pick up locations?

Due to the regulations of the city of Reykjavik, tour companies are only allowed to stop at certain designated bus stop locations in the city center to pick up passengers. It is stated on your voucher if we will pick you up directly from your hotel or from the designated bus stop locations. Find the closest designated pick up location using the map on www.busstop.is.

What is a day tour?

A day tour is a tour that includes guided sightseeing and activities for one day.

Why should I book a day tour?

All our day tours are in a minibus and offer small group experience. These tours also drive further into in the countryside and give you the opportunity to explore Iceland in-depth.

Do I need hiking boots?

We encourage bringing hiking boots for the sightseeing. They have to have hard on the sole and be tight around the ankle. If you don’t have them, we have them available for rent in all sizes while booking for ISK 1,500 per pair.

If I am pregnant, can I join a day tour?

This is a personal choice. We have had pregnant women on our day tours and we always recommend you read the description of the activity to get a better idea. In any case, feel free to contact our Service Team for further questions and concerns.

How does weather affect my tour?

Wind and rain are common in Iceland, in addition to snow in the winter, but we do not let challenging weather stop us from going out and enjoy nature. All we need to do is choose our clothing wisely, which is why we recommend wearing waterproof jacket and pants as the second layer. Of course, safety is our #1 priority, in case of extreme weather or road conditions, we will cancel our tours and do our best to reschedule your booking at a further date or provide a full refund.