Golden Circle & Farm Visit

Availability

All year

Activity

We will take you to all the hidden gems in the Golden Circle

Difficulty

Easy

Safety

You will be in safe hands by our professional guides

Information

You will see waterfalls, geysers, farm animals, and more

Duration

12 hours

Location

From Reykjavík

Geysir Geothermal Area

The Geysir geothermal area hosts hundreds of colorful hot springs and two geysers, erupting hot springs. One is called “Geysir” and name giving for all the geysers in the world. Today, however, it erupts very seldom. The other geyser is called “Strokkur” and erupts every 5 minutes up to 40 meters.

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 Instagram blockbuster waiting to happen!

Traditional Dairy Farm and FREE Ice Cream

We visit 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 products, see the stunning mountain view and see the friendly animals. Tröll Expeditions will invite you to taste the ice cream yourself and meanwhile watch the animals relaxing in the stable.

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. At Thingvellir Icelanders founded their parliament in 930 a.d. where the chieftains had their annual meeting every summer. The name “Thingvellir” translates to “Parliament Plains”. We avoid the big-bus crowds, which makes this tour so popular.

Extras

Please send us an e-mail to info@troll.is if you want to add extras. We recommend adding to your adventure:

– Snorkeling in the clear blue waters of Silfra
For more information, check the tour out here.

– Snowmobiling at Langjökull
Head to the Icelandic Highlands for a 1hr snowmobile ride on Langjökull Glacier, Iceland’s second largest glacier. Please note: A valid driver´s license is required. One child (required age: 6 years) per adult is permitted as the snowmobile will be shared. Make sure you bring waterproof jackets, pants, headwear, good outdoor shoes and gloves. Protective clothing and safety equipment will be provided.

– Horseback riding on the world-famous Icelandic horse