Golden Circle Trip Including Touch-Screen Multi-Language Audio Guide from Reykjavik
The Golden Circle is a collection of Iceland's most famous natural wonders and a must-see for any visitor to Iceland. This 7.5-hour day trip is ideal for those with a little less time. See the UNESCO–listed Thingvellir National Park and discover the geothermal lakes, soaring peaks, and rugged landscapes for which the region is famous for. Take in top attractions including the hot springs at Geysir and Gullfoss waterfall, and marvel at the spectacular natural scenery you find. As well as a live guide, the tour also comes equipped with use of a personal computer tablet in each seat complete with an audio guide offering 10 languages. Tour includes round-trip travel from Reykjavik bus terminal in a coach.
Options
Golden Circle 12am / no pickup
This tour grade does not include hotel pick up. The tour starts at Reykjavík Terminal, located at Skógarhlíð 10, 105 Reykjavík. Please be there 15 minutes before departure.
What's included in Golden Circle Trip Including Touch-Screen Multi-Language Audio Guide from Reykjavik
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Thingvellir National Park
The tour starts with a stop in Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site listing and the birthplace of the oldest existing parliament in the world. This is also where the gigantic tectonic plates of America and Eurasia have pulled apart and the resulting rift valley is right there before your eyes on the shores of Iceland’s biggest lake.
Strokkur
The next stop is one of Iceland’s most iconic natural wonders: Geysir Hot Springs, the home of the one-and-only original geyser. Here the ground trembles and steaming hot water spouts spectacularly skywards from the famous Strokkur Geyser every few minutes.
Gullfoss Waterfall
Now for a leisurely walk down to Gullfoss Waterfall, which is an impressive sight to behold. Here a powerful glacial river cascades down 32 meters on two levels and into a narrow canyon with a thunderous roar.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Free Wi-Fi and USB charger at each seat
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Audio guide featuring both written and read guidance in 10 languages (English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Finnish)
- Food and drinks
- Headphones / earbuds for the on-board audio guide (please bring your own; or, they are available for purchase on site)
- Hotel pickup is not included with your purchase unless you select the option with pickup.
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, passengers must provide their hotel name and address for hotel pickup; otherwise, you'll be required to meet at designated meeting point in central Reykjavik listed on voucher
- Audio guide available in: English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Finnish
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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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
The hotel pickup is operated by Smartbus™, please be at your chosen pickup location 30 minutes before the departure of the tour. Look for the Green Smartbus™ which will be outside your accommodation at within the 30 minutes of pickup.
Meeting / End Points
- Please be at our Reykjavik Terminal (located at Skógarhlíð 10) 15 minutes prior to the departure time. Please be ready at your pick up point with your voucher, either in digital or printed form.
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Ticket Redemption
• Please note that your tour will start from Reykjavík Terminal, centrally located at Skógarhlíð 10, 105 Reykjavík. • If you have chosen hotel pick up: Please be ready to leave outside your accommodation or the nearest Bus stop with your proof of purchase 30 minutes before departure time. Look for the Green SmartBus which will be outside your accommodation at your pick up time. • Because of traffic limitations, customers staying in postcode 101 might have to make their way to the closest pick-up spot. Your hotel receptionist can help you find out which one that is. If you are staying in a private accommodation, please contact the local supplier to know • Please note: pickup is not available from Airbnb or private housing. Please contact the operator for information information on the nearest pick up location to your accommodation • It is recommended to bring warm clothes and good shoes • Audio-guide languages available: English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Finnish • Remember to bring your own headphones, if you don’t have them with you can purchase headphones from us onboard.
