Private Golden Circle tour

by EastWest · Golden Circle

5.00· 2,173 Google reviews of the operator

Can be tailored

from €1,394.76 per vehicle

Next departure: Thu 22 Oct

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Duration
9 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Thingvellir
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 …
Cancellation
Free until 3 days before

About this experience

Experience the highlights of the most popular tour in Iceland along with all the hidden secret stops we can suggest to you in a private tour.

Nowhere in the world quite capture the very essence of raw, wild nature as Iceland. With our private tour to the Golden Circle, we will take in the beauty of the Icelandic countryside and we will venture through the scenic nature's most breathtaking sights: amazing waterfalls, geothermal areas, a surprising geyser, a glacier, a rift valley created by the drifting apart of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates

The first stop will be Thingvellir, which was Iceland parliaments’ site from 930 A.D. One can marvel at the gap between continents, view the ever impressing lava fields stretching endlessly as it seems and take in the culture and history of Iceland.

The Geyser is a massive experience. To witness the power of boiling hot water rush out of the ground to erupt up to 6 meters every 5 minutes or so is something that should be on everyone´s bucket list.

Gullfoss waterfall has both very historical significance as well as being significant by itself. The mass of water running is very impressive and one can loose track of time staring into the waterfall.

One of the following activities can be added to the Golden Circle tour, please contact us before making the booking and we will send you a quote:

Secret Lagoon: “Gamla Laugin” recently named Secret Lagoon is the best place to avoid the crowds. It was formed in 1891 and is, therefore, one of the oldest pools in the country. It has a constant temperature of 38/40 °C, thanks to the hot waters from surrounding geothermal activity.

Blue Lagoon: The warm milky-blue water of this lagoon is rich in minerals like silica and sulfur and bathing in it is healthy for your skin. So, you will not only be enjoying the pleasant temperatures (which are between 37°C and 39°C) and recreation of this swimming area, but you will also be nurturing your skin in this amazing mineral concentration. Here you can choose between 3 different packages.

Snowmobiling: We will meet the Mountaineers of Iceland Team at the Gulfoss Cafe. There you will head into a super truck to drive through a Mars-like landscape until you reach the glacier. Once arrived at the mountain hut you will get dressed up and the guides introduce you to the snowmobiles. After a short safety briefing, you ride off into the wondrous winter wonderland.

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

Where you go

Golden Circle Private tour

Included

Knowledgeable, local guide
Free WiFi onboard
Pick up at any location in the Reykjavik area
Drop off back in Reykjavik
We'll make stops for lunch and snacks during the tour but they are not included. You can also bring a packed lunch.

Good to know

Dress according to the weather. The weather can and does change rapidly in our country so take a look at the forecast https://en.vedur.is/. It might be a good idea to bring an extra sweater or jacket, there is room for it in the car even if you never have to wear it. Also, wear practical shoes.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 3 days before departure; no refund after that. 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.

1EastWest 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.
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.
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 3 days before departure, the operator's policy after that.

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

Who this is not for

Not for last-minute planners — free cancellation ends 3 days before, longer than most tours here.
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

EastWest 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 →

What travellers say about EastWest

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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.

LiDa
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
I took three different day tours with this company during my stay in Iceland: the Golden Circle, South Coast, and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. All three were absolutely breathtaking! You get to experience so much of Iceland’s incredible beauty in a comfortable, well-organized way. The minibuses were clean, the tours were punctual, and I always felt safe while having a lot of fun. Leroy and Ionut were my guides and drivers. Leroy went above and beyond. He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, professional, and has a great sense of humor. Truly one of a kind! 🙂 Ionut was equally wonderful—caring, knowledgeable, organized, and an excellent guide who made the day both enjoyable and informative. I highly recommend this company to anyone visiting Iceland. It was one of the highlights of my trip!
Brian Rudnick
★★★★★ · 3 weeks ago
We booked 3 tours with this company. Our Northern Lights tour was a bust, but they rebooked it for tomorrow for us. This review is for Golden Circle. We also have a South Coast Tour planned for tomorrow. Stay tuned for those reviews as well. East West is extremely communicative, I encourage you to check your email the morning of pick up. A lot of tour companies use the bus stops and have multiple vehicles. We knew Simon was our driver and had a license plate number. Simon was great, with a fantastic sense of humor. He explained exactly what was going on at every step of the way. We visited the National Park, fresh ice cream shop, waterfall, geyser, crater, and tomato farm. Definitely a long day with a lot to do. I will say that food everywhere is expensive. Tomato farm was very good though. 2nd review is the South Coast Tour. Oscar was our guide for this tour. We went to black sand beach, and some really amazing waterfalls and a glacier. I don’t want to say too much and ruin it for you. We loved this one even more than the first. The scenery is absolutely stunning. This is a 10 hour tour and well worth it. Finally was our second go at the Northern Lights. We hit them at the very first stop. By the way, hot chocolate is amazing. This company and everyone we met who works for them is top notch.
Stephani Varnadoe
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
The Golden Circle tour guided by Gon was one of the most incredible experiences of our lives. First, a moment for Iceland because this country is 😍. 🇮🇸 We started the day punctually, in an immaculately clean van, with a wonderful group of tourists and expert tour guide. After an early start, Gon was on mission to maximize our experience on this tour. He was able to squeeze in a few extra stops that were just the cherry on top of all of the experiences included in the tour. He thoughtfully planned out and timed our route to place us in locations at ideal times for lower crowds. Not one stop felt rushed or “overcrowded” at any point on our trip (aside from Guyser, which is apparently always packed in summer). Gon was extremely knowledgeable of Icelandic culture and history, blending informative segments and opportunities to quietly take in the majesty of the remarkable landscape. From breathtaking vistas and grand waterfalls, to expertly crafted dining and treats, to interaction with native animals, this adventure was more than we could have ever hoped for! One for the memory book for sure! Gon, Eastwest, we are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to experience Iceland with you! Leaving with a greater appreciation and knowledge of what a truly unique country this is because of this tour.
Tiani Schwindt
★★★★★ · a month ago
Our South Coast tour with Einar was fantastic! He was super knowledgeable and lots of fun. He was able to drive and guide us all safely through our 10 hour tour. I highly recommend! We also did the Golden Circle tour with Monica as our tour guide. She was quite entertaining and very interactive with the group. She made us all feel welcome and we had beautiful weather. You can tell she is passionate about the land!

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

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Hotels

Where to stay for this tour

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Þingvellir: light 08:34–17:44, 9 h 10 min of daylight.

✓ Free cancellation until 3 days before
✓ Instant confirmation by email
✓ If EastWest cancels for weather or safety: a full refund, or another date
✓ Card — Apple Pay or Google Pay where your device offers it — through Stripe; the charge is made in Icelandic krónur
✓ Price promise: EastWest's own price, or we refund the difference
✓ One checkout, even with tours from several operators
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