Golden Circle Premium Experience
by Protour.is · Sightseeing day tours · Golden Circle
from €777.22 per vehicle
No published departures in the coming months — ask us
Duration
8 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
08:00, 09:00, 10:00
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before
About this experience
This exclusive private tour is flexible and can add stops wherever desired. As the most popular day tour in Iceland, the Golden Circle is often called “the sample of Iceland” The largest attraction of the Golden Circle is Þingvellir National Park. Iceland's national assembly, which eventually evolved into a parliament, was founded at this site in 930 and remained there until the year 1798 before moving to Reykjavik. That makes it the original site of what is now the world’s oldest legislature in existence. Þingvellir has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2004. From there we head to the Geysir Geothermal Area where the Strokkur Geysir erupts every 5-6 minutes. There is only 8 min drive to our next stop. The 'Golden Falls', Gullfoss, is one of the most beautiful and powerful waterfalls in Iceland, plummeting 105 feet (32 meters) in two tiers into the river Hvítá. It is optional to have lunch at Geysir or stop at Friðheimar which is a country-style family run restaurant offering tomato based dishes from the onsite greenhouse and have a late lunch.
During our private tour, we will continue on to visit Faxi Waterfall on our way to the next stop. Faxi Waterfall is a wide and gorgeous waterfall fed by the glacial river Tungufljót, it flows steadily over a broad rock ledge, creating a calm yet powerful display. Less crowded than many of Iceland's larger waterfalls, Faxi offers an easy and peaceful stop. Allowing visitors to experience Iceland's natural beauty up close without the rush of the busy viewpoints.
Lastly we end our tour by visiting the Kerið Crater, a striking volcanic crater formed around 3.000 years ago. Featuring vivid red volcanic rock surrounding a deep blue lake at its base, creating a dramatic contrast of colors. Visitors can walk alongside the rim for panoramic views or follow a path down to the crater lake itself, making Kerið an accessible and visually unique stop that highlights Iceland's volcanic origins.
- Availability: All year
- Duration: 8+ hours
- Type: Private
- Pick up: Airport/Hotel
- Drop off: Hotel/Airport
- Included: High-end vehicle and an English-speaking driver-guide.
- Not included: Admission fees to any activities, meals, refreshments etc
- What to bring: Good shoes, hat, gloves, warm jacket, camera.
Your journey – your way
Description from the operator, Protour.is. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Golden Circle
- Friðheimar farmhouse
- Waterfall stop
- Kerið Crater
Cancellation for this tour
Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.
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Who this is not for
- Priced per vehicle, so it is poor value for one or two people and good value for four or more sharing.
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Why we list it
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Hotels
Where to stay for this tour
From the cheapest to the top end of what is near Selfoss, from our hotel partners. Rooms are booked on our hotels site.
from 15.059 kr.Lowest price
Guesthouse · Selfoss
South Central Guesthouse
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
from 30.600 kr.Mid-range
Hotel · Selfoss
Hotel South Coast
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
from 32.688 kr.Top end
Hotel · Selfoss
Bella Hótel
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
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