Private Midnight Sun Golden Circle Tour

by Absorb Iceland · Golden Circle

  • Luxury
  • Couples
  • Suits older travellers
  • Good with teenagers
  • Can be tailored

from €1,539.31 per vehicle

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Private Midnight Sun Golden Circle Tour — Absorb Iceland
Gullfoss waterfall
Geysir hot springs geothermal area
Thingvellir National Park
Strokkur hot spring in the Geysir hot springs geothermal area
Gullfoss waterfall
Geysir hot springs geothermal area
Thingvellir National Park
Gullfoss waterfall

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  • Duration

    6 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    May – Sep

  • Starts in

    Thingvellir

  • Pickup

    Hotel pickup included

  • Guide

    Guided in English

  • Departs

    18:00

  • Minimum age

    4

  • Cancellation

    Free until 2 days before

About this experience

Please note:

Available: May - August

Duration: Approx. 6-7hrs, depending on your time spent at each stop.

Pick-up: From your hotel/accommodation within the Reykjavik Capital Area.

Highlights

  • Thingvellir National Park
  • Geysir hot springs geothermal area
  • Gullfoss waterfall

Description

Get ready to experience the natural beauty of Iceland in a whole new light with our midnight sun tour of the Golden Circle. As we head out of the city, you'll pass by charming Icelandic farms before arriving at Thingvellir National Park, the first national park in Iceland and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Hakið, a stunning viewpoint overlooking Thingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in Iceland, we'll make our way down to Almannagjá, where you'll see Öxarárfoss, a man-made waterfall that was created by Vikings to channel the Öxará river into Almannagjá.

As we continue through the park, you'll see the same beautiful scenery that was featured in Game of Thrones. Next, we'll head to the Geysir hot springs geothermal area in Haukadalur valley, where you'll witness the colorful hot springs and mud pools that make this area so unique. While Geysir may be dormant, its neighbor Strokkur still spouts every 5-8 minutes, shooting 30 meters of scalding geothermal water into the air.

The last stop on our tour is Gullfoss waterfall, also known as Golden Falls. This magnificent tiered waterfall is considered the queen of all waterfalls in Iceland, plunging 32 meters into a narrow basaltic gorge. The white glacial river Hvítá, fed by the Langjökull glacier, gives Gullfoss its distinctive white and blueish color, and on sunny days, you'll be treated to the sight of a spectacular rainbow, or even a double rainbow, created by the mist rising from the falls.

All of this will be seen in a whole new light, as we'll be touring during the midnight sun season, from May 20th to August 16th, when the sun never fully sets. Don't miss your chance to absorb the stunning landscapes of the Golden Circle illuminated by the warm glow of the midnight sun.

Description from the operator, Absorb Iceland. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Thingvellir National Park
  2. Geysir hot springs geothermal area
  3. Gullfoss waterfall

Included

  • National Park entrance fee
  • Parking fees
  • Pickup & drop-off within the Reykjavik Capital Area
  • Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Knowledgeable & experienced English-speaking driver-guide

Not included

  • Food & drinks (your private driver-guide can recommend stops for dinner and refreshments during the tour)
  • Entry or admission fees
  • Tip or gratuity

Good to know

  • Please respect nature - do not throw out trash or walk on any moss.
  • For environmental responsibility purposes, you do not need to print out your e-ticket.
  • Your private driver-guide can always recommend different restaurants in the area and - make stops on the way so you can purchase food/snacks/drinks, but you are also welcome to bring a packed meal.
  • Dress according to the weather - bring warm and wind-/waterproof clothing, gloves, and a hat.
  • Wear suitable footwear, preferably waterproof with a good grip, in case of slippery conditions due to rain or gravel paths.
  • We may occasionally need to alter the tour itinerary due to unpredictable weather and road conditions in Iceland. The weather in Iceland can be quite unpredictable.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 2 days 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 a forecast the operator judges unsafe. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Absorb Iceland 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 2 days 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

  • Children under 4 cannot join this one.
  • 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

Absorb Iceland 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 →

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Hotels

Where to stay for this tour

From the cheapest to the top end of what is near Þingvellir, from our hotel partners. Rooms are booked on our hotels site.

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Pairs well with

Add any of these to this tour and 3 % comes off both at checkout. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.

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