Golden circle tour

by Iceland Backcountry travel · Sightseeing day tours · Golden Circle

5.0(7) · operator on Google
Golden circle tour — Iceland Backcountry travel

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  • Duration

    6 hours

  • Difficulty

    Very easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Languages

    EN

  • Start time

    Time agreed after booking

  • Cancellation

    Free until departure

About this experience

Golden Circle PRIVATE tour in a supertruck from Reykjavik. 7-8 hours. Every day at 10am upon request. You can select two options, Max 6 passengers for the price of 210.000 isk, or Max 12 passengers for the price of 350.000 isk in a bigger truck

Experience a tour in the comfort of our trucks exploring some of the most popular destinations in Iceland .

Our first destination is Thingvellir, where the oldest parliament in the world was founded in 930 AD, and one of two sites on Earth where it is possible to observe the effects of two major tectonic plates drifting apart . The other site being the Great Rift valley of Eastern Africa. You will be able to walk in the fault Almannagja which marks the eastern boundary of the North American plate . There you will see the beautiful waterfall Oxararfoss. Thingvellir National Park and the waterfall Oxararfoss have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites .


Next we will drive on to the valley Haukadalur where we will see the world famous geothermal area where the geyser Strokkur erupts every few minutes . The usual height of the water eruption is 15-20 meters, but it can sometimes reach a height of around 40 meters. After enjoying this phenomenal area with all it‘s beauty, we can get a lunch at a local restaurant . (Not included in the price) You are welcome to bring your own picnic lunch if you wish.


After our lunch break our next stop is the waterfall Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most spectacular waterfalls . The flow of water in this massive river Hvitá is on average 140m³/s in the summer, but around 80m³/s in the winter so you will really feel the tremendous power of the waterfall when standing close to it . Even in the winter. Make sure you follow all instructions and/or restrictions close to the waterfall for your own safety.


From Gullfoss we will head back to Reykjavik again 

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

Included

One truck and driverguide.

Good to know

Big smile. 

Dress according to weather. Crampons recommended in case of slippery winter conditions

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until departure. 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. 1Iceland Backcountry travel 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 0 hours before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

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Who this is not for

  • Priced per vehicle, so it is poor value for one or two people and good value for four or more sharing.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

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What travellers say about Iceland Backcountry travel

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Operator rating 5.0/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Steven Truman

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    This was the best excursion of our entire cruise (and they all were great)! The vistas were breathtaking, the waterfall was magnificent, and the countryside made us seriously consider moving to Iceland. Gummi was a great host and driver. He kept us entertained and laughing while we felt safe in the massive vehicle he drives. That thing let us go places the buses couldn't reach, which added to the whole experience. he was waiting for us right off the ship and dropped us back in the city so we could spend time looking around. Highly highly recommend you go with him if you're ever in Iceland.

  • Heath Cardie

    ★★★★★ · 4 years ago

    We had a great time with Gumby in Isafjordur and the surrounding area. First off, who goes to the West Fjords for their first time over Christmas? My husband, I tell you. But I'm glad we did! He tried 5 different tour companies to find someone to give us a tour on Christmas Day before he found this one (who can blame someone for wanting to be with their family on the biggest holiday of the year?). Gumby was very gracious and even bought us a Christmas present--a book about the Yule lads. So thoughtful! He picked us up at 10 am, a little over an hour before sunrise so he could have us in position to watch the sunrise from the place he deemed most beautiful. And he wasn't wrong! It was a beautiful day and shared history and interesting information with us from his headset microphone all along the way. He dropped us off at a breathtaking waterfall and let us explore around on our own. He was super knowledgeable and it was great to hear stories from a local. We felt so educated by the end of the day! He is an excellent driver and my boys loved his Super Jeep! We were blessed with amazing weather so we have fabulous pictures of our few hours of sunlight sightseeing on Christmas day. We will be coming back, for sure!

  • Jess Linkinhoker

    ★★★★★ · 3 years ago

    Our excursion with Iceland Backcountry Travel was by far the best part of our 2 week trip through Norway and Iceland. Gudmundur was the most amazing guide we could’ve asked for. He worked with our cruise time but not only that, he took us to the most beautiful parts of the West Fjords. He told us about everything throughout the whole trip and stopped wherever we were interested. We will be coming back to Iceland and will be using Iceland Backcountry travel again!! An unforgettable experience we will always remember.

  • David Linkinhoker

    ★★★★★ · 3 years ago

    Amazing personal tour!! Words can't describe how beautiful the scenery was and our tour guide was awesome!! 1000% recommend. Definitely planning to go back

Reviews from Google · updated 13 Sept 2026

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