Private Customisable Golden Circle Tour

by Gravel Travel · ATV & buggy · Golden Circle

4.30· 127 Google reviews of the operator

Beginners welcome

from €1,502.66 per vehicle

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Private Customisable Golden Circle Tour — Gravel Travel

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Duration
10 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
09:00
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

Welcome to Your Personal Private Golden Circle Tour. Get ready for a day filled with adventure, stunning views, and unforgettable experiences. This tour begins in the heart of Reykjavik and takes you to some of Iceland's most iconic landmarks.

First up is Thingvellir, a historic and geological wonder. Here, you'll witness the rift between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, where the ground is literally splitting apart. It's a sight you won't forget anytime soon.

We'll then continue to Geysir, a natural wonder that gives you a glimpse into the power of Iceland's geothermal activity. Here, you'll witness the eruption of the famous Strokkur geyser, which spouts hot water up to 30 meters high.

After Geysir, we'll head to Gullfoss, one of Iceland's most stunning waterfalls. The sheer power of the water cascading down the rocky cliffs is a sight you won't forget. You'll also have the opportunity to take a short hike to get even closer to the falls.

Time and conditions permitting your guide will take you to some extra spots and hidden gems throughout the area that are tailored to your interests for a truly magical day.

So come join us on Your Personal Golden Circle Tour, where you'll experience the best of Iceland's natural wonders and indulge in some local treats along the way. Book your tour today and get ready for a day you'll never forget.

Description from the operator, Gravel Travel. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

Magical Golden Circle Tour.
Gullfoss
Thingvellir National park
Geysir Geo Thermal Area

Included

Professional Personal Driver Guide
Private Transportation
Pickup and Return from Reykjavík accommodation
Beautiful Icelandic Nature

Not included

Food and Drink

Good to know

Dress according to weather
Water and windproof outerwear
Hiking boots
Headwear
Gloves
Camera
Food, Drinks and Snacks

If required you must provide your own car seat. Per Icelandic LAW: Children under 135 cm must use a child car seat when travelling in a car. Taller children are free to use car seats as long as the car seat is intended for children of that height and weight. Children under 150 cm must not sit in front of an active airbag. For more information please see: https://island.is/en/children-in-cars

For snowmobiling optional extra please note:

The snowmobile option information is available and bookable during the checkout process.
This is a 3-4 hour experience
A valid driver’s license is required to drive the snowmobile.
Timings may be delayed or cancelled due to weather and road conditions.
2 persons share the same snowmobile, a single person per vehicle costs extra (please reach out to us if you would like this option).
The age limit is 6 years and must be accompanied by an adult.
Only one child is permitted per adult on this tour.
Dress according to the weather. In Iceland it is always smart to dress in warm, waterproof clothes, weather changes are sudden so expect the unexpected.

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.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is storm-force wind — rain and mud do not cancel it. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

1Gravel Travel decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

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.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Gravel Travel is one of 207 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Gravel Travel

Read all 127 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.3/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Chai Chuan Wei
★★★★★ · 6 months ago
We went for Katla Ice Cave tour this morning on 29 Mar. Gunnarr is our guide. He can drive superjeep very well and is a very interesting guide. Would recommmend to join their ice cave tour which is of very good experience we had
Roya Shahi
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
The Landmannlauger super jeep tour departing from Hella (I chose pick up there, but pick up from Reykjavik is also possible) was wonderful and so much fun! Our tour guide was great, had a sense of humor and explained the scenery and history of all the places we visited very well. The super jeep is huge and comfortable, so can cross the rivers easily and makes for a fun ride. The tour included lots of incredible, beautiful spots like the famous Landmannlauger area and scenery of course, which also included time to go on a brief hike and relax at the hot spring, lots of volcanic scenery between points of interest on the tour, much of it looking like a different planet, a big crater with lake, a few gorgeous waterfalls including the tallest in Iceland, beautiful and unique scenery all around. The tour is packed with so many amazing sites and is the perfect way to explore the highlands. I highly recommend booking with Gravel Travel, as the itinerary was perfect, customer service was friendly and prompt, and the experience was one of the highlights of my Iceland trips.
Nora Tuominen
★★★★★ · 4 months ago
The Katla ice cave tour from Vík was great! The ice caves are changing constantly, but at least in late May the cave was about 30 meters deep and the walls were beautiful mix of blue, clear, white and black stripes. There were no other groups at the cave, and the guide allowed us to stay in as long as we liked. The journey to the cave and back was fun as well, with the guide sharing stories and facts about the areas we drove past.
Jared Kaufman
★★★ · 8 months ago
I have to say I was disappointed by the Super Jeep Northern Lights tour. The lights were incredible, however, I’m not sure what we gained with the Super Jeep. For the added cost from a traditional tour, there did not appear to be any evident difference. Don’t waste your money on this upgraded experience if you’re expecting something special by being in a “super jeep”. Guide was a little rough around the edges, though, brought us to a great spot. Pick up was late, drop off was over an hour early. A 4 hour experience was actually less than 2.5 hours.

Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026

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Reviews from our travellers

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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.

ATV & buggy — questions people ask

Where can you ride ATVs in Iceland?

In two very different places on this site. Near Reykjavík, the Hafnarfjörður lava fields, twenty minutes from town, host the ATV combos with caving, horses and whale watching (/experience/292/, /experience/1603/). In the Westfjords, Activity Tours runs one-hour and three-hour rides from Drangsnes and Djúpavík on the Strandir coast (/experience/1176229/, /experience/1167831/), with fjord views and almost no other traffic. The Westfjords rides are better; Reykjavík is easier to reach.

Do I need a driving licence to ride an ATV in Iceland?

Yes, a full valid car licence to drive one. Passengers ride behind the driver and do not need a licence, but minimum ages apply for both; check the tour page. Bring the physical licence card. Standard pricing puts two people on one ATV, with a single-rider supplement if you want your own. Buggies (/experience/7689/) are side-by-side and more car-like, if you are unsure about balancing an ATV.

What do I wear for an ATV tour?

Old clothes and closed shoes. The operator gives you a helmet, overalls, gloves and often a balaclava, because Icelandic tracks are mud in summer and slush in winter and you will get sprayed. Wear warm layers underneath; you are sitting still in the wind. Sunglasses or goggles help with grit. Leave anything white at the hotel. A shower afterwards is not optional.

Is ATV riding in Iceland dangerous?

It carries real risk, which is why the licence rules exist. You ride in a line behind a guide at a set pace on marked tracks, so the danger is mostly in overconfidence on loose gravel or steep sections. Follow the guide's speed and keep your feet on the footrests. Travel insurance that covers motorised activities is worth checking before you book; some standard policies exclude ATVs.