Private Grand Golden Circle Tour
This is a small group tour offering an affordable private experience, with a knowledgeable and fun guide, as well as comfortable ride with snacks to fully enjoy the Icelandic nature. During the tour, we offer refreshments and Icelandic snacks to enjoy during the ride, as well as fun activities and snacks for children.
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Private Grand Golden Circle Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Private Grand Golden Circle Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Thingvellir National Park
Thingvellir National park. This national park is imprtant in an geological sense as well as a historical and cultural sense. Thingvellir sits in the rift valley that marks the boundary between the North-American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Continental drift is clearly visible here with the plates drifting apart by up to 2cm every year, resulting in a dramatic and unique landscape. A canyon called Almannagjá sits between the plates, allowing visitors to stroll leisurely back and forth between the two continents.
Geysir
One of the attractions most assosicated with our country, no visit to Iceland is complete without a stop at Geysir in Haukadalur valley. The very name for this type of geological marvel derives from the The original Geysir itself no longer erupts regularly. It is believed that it was damaged by human explotiation when locals threw a type of soap into the chasm to encourage eruptions on demand. Soap acts to lower the surface tension on the water thereby making it easier for the water to boil and erupt. But it is believed that the build up of soap deep below the surface blocked the the Geysir. But fear now as the nearby Strokkur Geysir erupts every 5 to 10 minutes. The surface water bubbles and boils for several minutes, building suspence for the wathing visitors. You will have plenty of time here to enjoy several eruptions. word. Geysir is Icelandic becomes geyser in English.
Gullfoss Waterfall
Gullfoss is one of Iceland´s most powerful waterfalls and certainly it´s most visited. Gullfoss translates to English as the Golden Falls although no one knows for sure the reason for this name. One story goes that a wealthy local farmer named Gýgur threw his gold into the falls rather than have anyone enjoy it after his own death. Another explanation could be the hue of the light seen at the falls in sunshine. The falls are on the river Hvitá which is fed by meltwater from Langjökull glacier, siktuated to the north. Gullfoss is this more powerfall in summer due to higher temperatures. Upto 140 cubic meters of water fall per second pass at that time of year. The falls can be enjoyed from several viewing platforms or from a trail leading alongside the falls.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Lunch
- A snack basket with a variety of Icelandic delicacies, fruits and bottled water
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The duration of the excursion already includes transportation.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up the clients at their hotel or airbnb at an agreed upon time. Our cars are all marked with company name and logo.
Meeting / End Points
- Right outside Fosshotel Reykjavik is bus stop 12, which is one our prime pick up locations.