Kerlingarfjöll and Golden Circle Private Tour
by Iceland Adventures ehf · Highlands
from €1,314.17 per vehicle
Next departure: Thu 22 Oct
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Duration
12 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
May – Sep
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Starts at
Bus stop #1 - Ráðhúsið - City Hall
101 Vonarstræti, Reykjavík
Guide
Guided in English, Italian, Spanish
Departs
07:30
Minimum age
10
Cancellation
Free until 999 days before
Meeting point, in Iceland Adventures ehf's words: Hello. We are excited to meet you soon! The meeting point is: Bus Stop 1 - Ráðhúsið - City Hall Get ready for your adventure. See you there :)
About this experience
On this daily tour, we will be exploring two of the country's most iconic sites: Kerlingarfjöll and the Golden Circle. Our first stop will be at the Geysir geothermal area, where you will have the chance to witness the powerful geysers and hot springs that give the area its name. The most famous geyser, Strokkur, erupts every few minutes.
Next, we will head to Kerlingarfjöll, a mountain range located in the highlands known for its unique geothermal features, including hot springs, mud pots, and fumaroles. It's a unique and mesmerising area, where we'll take you on a picturesque hike, perfect for incredible photos opportunities.
After that, we will visit Gullfoss, one of Iceland's most beautiful waterfalls.
Our final stop on the Golden Circle will be Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to the world's oldest parliament and is also where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. We'll end our tour with a drive back to Reykjavík.
Available only in summer.
Description from the operator, Iceland Adventures ehf. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Meeting Point
- First Stop - Geysir
- Second Stop - Kerlingarfjöll
- Third Stop - Gullfoss
- Last Stop - Þingvellir National Park
- End of the Tour
Included
Private transportation
Not included
Each guest has to bring its own food. It’s highly recommended to have packed lunch with you. A stop can be made to buy food on the way.
Good to know
For this tour, it would be a good idea to bring a small backpack to carry essentials such as a camera, extra layers of clothing, gloves, snacks and drinks. Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots would also be recommended. Additionally, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat or other head covering can be useful to protect from the sun. A rain jacket or poncho may also be useful in case of inclement weather. It's also recommended to bring a refillable water bottle as well as a power bank or extra battery for electronic devices.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Not stroller accessible.
- Not suitable for pets.
- No public transportation nearby.
- Infants must not sit on laps.
- Infant seats unavailable.
- Not recommended for people with back problems.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers.
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions.
- Travel time is included in the total duration of the tour.
- Please be sure to specify where you desire your pick-up.
Cancellation for this tour
Free cancellation until 999 days before departure, then 50% of the price within 6 days. 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 closed F-roads or a highland storm — decided by the Road Administration and the driver. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.
- 1Iceland Adventures ehf 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 999 days before departure, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
Sold out on your date?
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
- Children under 10 cannot join this one.
- Not a good fit if you want a relaxed day: 12 hours is a long time on the road, most of it spent getting there and back.
Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.
Why we list it
Iceland Adventures ehf 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 →
Read before you book
- Kerlingarfjöll day trip from Reykjavík: which tourKerlingarfjöll is a 12-hour highland day from Reykjavík, June to mid-September. The €339 small-group jeep tour is the one to book; go private only for four or more.
- Private family tours in Iceland: what they costTaste Iceland's private family tours run €1,024 to €1,595 per booking. What you get for that, which age limits apply, and when a cheaper family tour wins.
- Private self-drive guided tour in IcelandA guide leads, you drive your own Land Rover Defender. What the Volcano Trails tours cost per vehicle, what is included, and who should skip it.
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Hotels
Where to stay for this tour
From the cheapest to the top end of what is near Reykjavík, from our hotel partners. Rooms are booked on our hotels site.
from 16.181 kr.Lowest price
Guesthouse · Reykjavík
Old Town Reykjavík
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
from 41.790 kr.Mid-range
Hotel · Reykjavík
Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
from 60.840 kr.Top end
Hotel · Reykjavik
Hótel Holt
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
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