Golden Circle Full-Day Tour by Gray Line

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Duration: 8h 30m
Location: Pingvellir, Iceland | Pingvellir, Iceland


Category: Day Trips & Excursions

Highlights:
UNESCO World Heritage Site Thingvellir National Park
Thunderous geyser that erupts every 4–8 minutes
Geothermal area containing erupting hot springs
Powerful Gulfoss Waterfalls falling over 2 tiers
Professional guide with expert knowledge

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Iceland's Golden Circle
Hotel pickup from your central Reykjavik hotel

Description:

Journey the famous Golden Circle as you visit Iceland's top highlights in 1 day. Experience the natural world at its most dramatic, including a point at which the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates collide. Gain an understanding of local history and culture from your skilled guide.

Depart Reykjavik and head through the Nesjavellir geothermal field to the Thingvellir National Park, an area of breathtaking natural beauty. See where 2 of the world's largest tectonic plates collide. The remains of one of the world's oldest parliaments, established in AD 930, are also found here.

Proceed to the Gulfoss Waterfalls. These majestic falls crash over 2 tiers and are a great photo opportunity. The famous Geysir area is home to Strokkur, the geyser that erupts regularly every 4–8 minutes. Continue to Skálholt and allow your knowledgeable guide to enlighten you about the area's cultural and historical significance. Complete the circuit at Hellisheioi Power Plant with a chance to witness how the earth's natural forces are harnessed and converted to usable energy.