Private Golden Circle with Geysers & Waterfalls

by Snaeland Travel · private · Golden Circle

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Private Golden Circle with Geysers & Waterfalls — Snaeland Travel

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  • Duration

    8 hours

  • Difficulty

    Very easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Meeting

    Hotel pickup available

  • Languages

    EN, IS

  • Departs

    08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 …

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24h before

About this experience

The Golden Circle is the perfect day trip for visitors who want to experience the power and beauty of Icelandic nature up close and personal. Combining some of Iceland's main attractions into an 8 hour tour with a private driver which is ideal if you have limited time on your hands and want to get the most out of your stay in Iceland. A private golden circle tour is ideal for families and small groups of friends who are ready to jump right into the adventure with their own English speaking personal chauffeur and comfortable vehicle.


The most popular and possibly the best day trip in Iceland is the amazing Golden Circle Tour. Taking you to Þingvellir National Park and Rift Valley where the tectonic plates drift apart and the vikings held their High Counsel Althingi in the middle of a lava field. Then visiting the Geysir Hot Spring area, a geothermal site with Europe's only erupting geyser Strokkur, which erupts every 4-5 minutes spouting steaming hot water jets towards the sky. Then on to the absolutely beautiful waterfall Gullfoss, Iceland's biggest two-stepped waterfall situated in the glacial Hvítá river flowing from the massive Langjökull Glacier. During the last part of the tour we hit the ring road which offers even more options for add-ons if desired.


Private Driver does The Golden Circle Tour with those classic locations in south Iceland as well as keeping an eye open for scenic photo stops and giving various options for add-ons. The natural magic of the area is captivating and having a personal driver is definitely the way to go if you want to manage your time well and get the maximum out of your experience.


If you wish for more information during your tour we recommend you book the option with guide. This option allows your group to be up to fourteen passengers and your guide will also be your driver. He will be able to provide stories and further information on and during your stops.


Contact Us For Offer on These Add-ons:

  • Upgrade from Driver to Driver-Guide
  • Blue Lagoon - Two hour stop Add-on
  • Kerið Crater
  • Faxi Waterfall
  • The Lava Tunnel, Raufarhólshellir
  • Friðheimar, Greenhouses and Horsefarm
  • Hellisheiði, Geothermal Powerplant
  • Fontana, Geothermal Spa in Laugarvatn
  • The Secret Lagoon, Geothermal Bath at Flúðir Village


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

Where you go

  1. National Park Þingvellir
  2. Geysir Hot Spring Area
  3. Gullfoss Waterfall

Included

  • Pick up and drop off in Reykjavik capital city area
  • Private vehicle and English speaking driver (not expert guide)

Not included

  • Driving-Guide
  • Food & Beverages

Good to know

  • We recommend good clothes as well as something to drink and some snack.
  • Gullfoss is the largest two-stepped waterfall in Iceland.
  • Thingvellir is the oldest national park in Iceland.
  • The tour takes you to two different continents in one day. 
  • Strokkur is the only erupting Geysir in Europe.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

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Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.

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.

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What travellers say about Snaeland Travel

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

  • Ada Livitsanou

    ★★★★★ · 5 months ago

    Had an amazing 7 day tour with these guys and everything was absolutely amazing ! Anna Maria was a spectacular tour guide , we were so lucky to have her ! Our driver Christian was also perfect and the honesty make a perfect duet ! Can't wait to visit again !

  • Latha Unnikrishnan

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    I had an excellent experience with our tour guide and driver, ASGEIR, during our trip to Iceland. He was professional, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable about the country's history, culture, and breathtaking natural attractions. ASGEIR made the journey enjoyable by sharing interesting stories and local insights throughout the tour. He was patient, friendly, and always ensured we were comfortable and had enough time to enjoy each stop. His driving was safe and smooth, even in challenging weather conditions, which made us feel secure throughout the trip. Thanks to ASGEIR, our visit to Iceland was not only beautiful but also truly memorable.

  • Janet Hamzaoui

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    Amazing guide, Christian, who was so knowledgeable and professional. He showed us different parts of this magnificiant country. A BIG thank you to Snaeland Travel for this full loop that had EVERYTHING we needed to see.

  • Angie Robinson

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    I booked multiple private driver excursions with Snæland Travel for my family vacation to Iceland with 8 adults and 2 small children, and am very pleased with their service. It was a complicated collection of needs and desires for our 5 day stay in Reykjavik and Isabella and the rest of the sales team were fantastic at helping me design a set of tours as well as coordinating airport transfer on arrival and departure. They were responsive to all my questions and concerns, and they were even able to make last minute arrangements for my son whose flight was cancelled and arrived a day later. The Reykjanes Peninsula private tour, with our driver Mike, gave us a look at the raw intensity of the lava fields, steam vents, bubbling mud pits, and the jagged lava coastline. The Snæfellsnes Peninsula private tour, with our driver Tryggvi, showed us beautiful coastal cliffs and remote ancient lava fields softened by generations of moss and grass giving a spectacular mystical feel to the landscape. The Golden Circle private tour, with our driver Chris, took us to the most popular tour destinations - Þingvellir National Park where we walked along the tectonic rift, Great Geysir area where we watched Strokkur erupt and hot springs boil, and Gullfoss where some of us marveled at the power of the sprawling waterfall from the upper viewing area and some of us ventured down the stairs to the base of the falls to feel the spray as it crashed into the ravine. Chris was a fantastic driver, as he walked us to the viewing platforms to take group photos and gave us some insight as to what to expect at each stop. As a private driver experience we were able to make personal adjustments to the day, and during our planning phase Isabella added a 2 hour dinner stop where we enjoyed a Viking feast (the dinner reservation and cost of the meal was not part of the Snæland Travel experience). I would highly recommend Snæland Travel for any tours, and I definitely would suggest trying the private driver option in order to have more control over how long you spend at each stop or even if you want to add or skip stops as long as it fits the designated time frame. My large family enjoyed traveling around Iceland in the comfort of our private van with friendly drivers, and I am very grateful for the experience.

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