Golden Circle Tours

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Two of Iceland's top five in one day

# For an unforgettable action-packed day, take Iceland´s **most iconic tour**, the Golden Circle, and afterward head out to sea for an evening of **whale watching**. 

**The Golden Circle Classic** is our bestselling day tour! Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings of old as you walk down into the **rift valley** where the American and Eurasian **continental plates** are literally pulling apart at **Þingvellir National Park**, a **UNESCO World Heritage Site** and the birthplace of the **oldest existing parliament**. Witness the steaming **geothermal springs** as the ground trembles and hot water spouts spectacularly skywards from the famous **Strokkur Geyser** at the home of the one-and-only original geyser and Iceland's most iconic natural attraction. Experience the magnificence and power of **Gullfoss Waterfall**, a set of glacial river cascades falling 32 meters into a narrow canyon with a thunderous roar.

After returning to Reykjavik around 15:30, the whale watching trip will begin at 17:00 meaning you will have about 1.5 hrs to enjoy the **quaint old harbor** with its design boutiques and coffee houses, or simply stroll around and take in all the action in the busy harbor. In the bay, a large variety of **whales**, **dolphins** and **birds** can be found. The **minke whales** are playful and in large numbers, along with the quick and quirky **white-beaked dolphins**, the cute harbor porpoises and the huge **humpback whales**.

Please note that after the whale watching tour customers will have to find their own way to their accommodation.

  
Join our tour and step aboard one of our **new buses**, fully equipped with **WiFi-connected computer tablets for each guest**. The tablets provide you with a continuous stream of relevant information along the journey with a **GPS-synced Audio Guide**, available in a choice of **10 languages**. Along the tour, our **local hosts** will make your experience comfortable and are happy to answer any questions you might have about our peculiar country. In each seat, you will also find a **USB outlet to charge any of your devices.**

 GOLDEN CIRCLE AND WHALE WATCHING 

Hidden Treasure & The Golden Circle

**The Golden Circle Classic** is our bestselling day tour! Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings of old as you walk down into the **rift valley** where the American and Eurasian **continental plates** are literally pulling apart at **Þingvellir National Park**, a **UNESCO World Heritage Site** and the birthplace of the **oldest existing parliament**. Witness the steaming **geothermal springs** as the ground trembles and hot water spouts spectacularly skywards from the famous **Strokkur Geyser** at the home of the one-and-only original geyser and Iceland's most iconic natural attraction. Experience the magnificence and power of **Gullfoss Waterfall**, a set of glacial river cascades falling 32 meters into a narrow canyon with a thunderous roar.

The last stop on our tour, and the most relaxing, is the **Secret Lagoon**. Whatever the weather, this is the perfect spot for relaxing in between sightseeing and enjoying Icelandic nature. Indeed, the **geothermal hot water** is a hidden treat that Icelanders have been enjoying for generations! Around the Secret Lagoon you can also find **several hot spots**, even a **little Geysir** that **erupts every 5 minutes**, showing off for the guests **bathing in the hot spring**.

This is the **perfect combination of activities** including stunning sightseeing and a heavenly bath in a geothermal hot spring set in a gorgeous location!

 GOLDEN CIRCLE & SECRET LAGOON

# Explore a glacier & the Golden Circle

**The Golden Circle Classic** is our bestselling day tour! Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings of old as you walk down into the **rift valley** where the American and Eurasian **continental plates** are literally pulling apart at **Þingvellir National Park**, a **UNESCO World Heritage Site** and the birthplace of the **oldest existing parliament**. Witness the steaming **geothermal springs** as the ground trembles and hot water spouts spectacularly skywards from the famous **Strokkur Geyser** at the home of the one-and-only original geyser and Iceland's most iconic natural attraction. Experience the magnificence and power of **Gullfoss Waterfall**, a set of glacial river cascades falling 32 meters into a narrow canyon with a thunderous roar. The best part, this is all done within 8 hours!

Where the central highlands start, with their **uninhabited pristine nature**, you will board one of our custom-made **Super Trucks** that´s capable of driving across rough snowy terrain thanks to its enormous tires. The drive to the snowmobile base camp at the foot of the **Langjökull Glacier** is a unique Arctic highland experience and the **snowmobile tour** that follows is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. **Ride** across the eternally frozen snow and ice fields of one of the bigger glaciers in the world on a guided snowmobile tour, exploring one of the last true wilderness areas in Europe and indeed the world.  

Join our tour and step aboard one of our **new buses**, fully equipped with **WiFi-connected computer tablets for each guest**. The tablets provide you with a continuous stream of relevant information along the journey with a **GPS-synced Audio Guide**, available in a choice of **10 languages**. Along the tour, our **local hosts** will make your experience comfortable and are happy to answer any questions you might have about our peculiar country. In each seat, you will also find a **USB outlet to charge any of your devices.**  

This is one of our all-time favorites and a classic Icelandic day tour.

 GOLDEN CIRCLE AND GLACIER

# Iceland's most popular natural wonders in one day

The **Golden Circle** Tour is in the morning, which allows for a 3 to 6-hour interval before heading off on the **Northern Lights** tour. 

The Golden Circle Tour is where we visit the country´s three iconic natural treasures: **Þingvellir National Park**, where the **American** and **Eurasian** plates have been pulling apart; the **erupting geyser** that sends water and steam spouting skywards; and the spectacular **Gullfoss Waterfall** where a **glacial river** thunders 32 meters into a canyon. When night falls we set off hunting for the **magical** and **elusive** **Northern Lights**. Of course, it all depends on the weather forecast and visibility conditions as to whether we go, so do keep this in mind. And, don´t forget, the **Auroras** are only visible during the winter months.