Private Golden Circle Tour Iceland

About this experience

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

Where you go

1. Þingvellir National Park — 40 minutes
2. Efstidalur Farm — 30 minutes
3. Geysir Geothermal Area and Lunch — 75 minutes
4. Gullfoss Waterfall — 45 minutes
5. Friðheimar Greenhouse — 30 minutes
6. Kerið Volcanic Crater — 30 minutes
7. Scenic driving and return to Reykjavík — 3 hours 50 minutes

Good to know

Why we list it

Ride Iceland is one of 204 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 →

Operator rating 4.7/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

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  Mike Brown

  ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

  Bernard was driver/tour guide on a private tour for four of us. He was interesting, friendly, well informed and accommodating. Our six hour tour was fantastic. Although the private tour was more expensive we have no regrets. In six hours we efficiently accomplished what would have taken 8 or more hours on a larger tour bus and our tour was tailored to our specific needs.

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  iDISBALANCE

  ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

  Thank you, Bernard, and your entire team, for the outstanding service. Your professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. We truly appreciate the effort you put into delivering such excellent service. Keep up the great work, and thank you again!

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  Dr. Mahjabin Islam

  ★★★★★ · a year ago

  What a fantastic team they are! I was in Iceland early this month to celebrate my birthday. Unfortunately, due to poor weather, the aurora tours kept cancelling. On the last day, 4th march, to avail our last chance, I found Ride Iceland on google search. The whatsapp chats were dealt in such a friendly manner and I immediately agreed for a private tour. We had Bernard as our guide. He is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Although there were cloud covers, Bernard picked a spot and identified aurora well before we could. He took us to two different spots and we witnessed the aurora show in both places. We were elated as it was my birthday and after all the odds we could witness it. I am very thankful to the team and Bernard. I wish them good luck :)

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  Miguel B

  ★★★★★ · 2 years ago

  Finding reliable transportation, especially late at night, can be a worry in a new country. But they took all that stress away. My driver was an absolute gem. He was incredibly accommodating, not only arriving right on time but also patiently waiting while I fumbled with my camera at every stop.

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

Read before you book

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