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Contact Info
- Úlfarsbraut 113, Reykjavík
- Phone: +354 556 6868
- Email: info@iceland-highlights.com
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Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vast and stunning landscapes of South Iceland’s Golden Circle and Sky Lagoon. Discover the best of Iceland’s natural beauty on a single-day excursion, where you’ll witness geysers and waterfalls up close, traverse continents, and wander around a multi-colored crater. Finally, unwind in the luxurious surroundings of Sky Lagoon, and let the warm waters soothe your body and soul.
The tour will start with a short drive from the city to Thingvellir National Park. In this dramatic rift valley, where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart from each other along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge you can stand on two continents simultaneously. Thingvellir was also Iceland’s first parliament. For hundreds of years, the Vikings of Iceland came here each summer for festivals and settled their disputes. The “Law Rock” and the “drowning pool” saw rough justice delivered for thieves and murderers.
As we head deeper into the highland of Iceland, the next stop is Geysir, the most impressive sight in the Haukadalur “hot spring” area. Geysir is the Icelandic for “gush” and gave its name to all spouting hot springs. The actual Geysir doesn’t erupt very much now. But there is another gusher called Strokkur just a few meters away, which sends boiling fountains of water high into the sky every few minutes. Make sure where you stand while you wait to see the show, or you might get a soaking. Tips, don’t stand in the direction of the wind. One of the special things is the strong smell of sulfur, which you will probably feel from a far distance.
Gullfoss waterfall is beyond a doubt one of the most stunning and majestic sights in Iceland. It won‘t show you the soft and gentle side of Iceland, this is the really wild and rugged side of Icelandic nature. In clear visibility, you will even get a glimpse of Langjökull glacier, its white brilliance meeting the sky high on the horizon. Listening to the thunder of wild water and feeling the airborne droplets of moisture in the air, you will know you are in the presence of a great waterfall the moment you leave the car park. Photogenic, glorious, turbulent, and mesmeric in any season of the year, Gullfoss is all of these and far more. For me, these falls are at their loveliest when the giant boulders they drop over are cloaked in a patina of shimmering ice, but always take care in slippery conditions. There can be ice within the waterfall but it never freezes. It is also very special in the bright Arctic summer light.
After the Gullfoss stop, your will be moving on to the multi-colored crater at Kerid crater. Only a few thousand years old, the volcanic rocks are still rich in iron deposits, turning the caldera a vivid crimson color. There’s also an azure lake and blankets of soft green mosses too. That makes Kerid one of the brightest spots you’ll see anywhere in the country.
On the way back to the city, there is one more extraordinary experience awaiting us ahead, the locals love to bathe in geothermal hotpots, and now you can do the same at the Sky Lagoon. This is a brand-new spa, located just outside Reykjavik, and features an immense 250-foot-long heated infinity pool, a swim-up bar, and oceanfront views. You’ll enjoy two heavenly hours lapping up the luxury here at Sky Lagoon. This might be the perfect way to end your Golden Circle experience. During the booking process, you can select one of the two types of admission: Pure and Sky. Nowhere else can you see so many natural marvels in one day? Rich in fascinating history and magnificent sights, this tour is your chance to experience Iceland at its best.
This tour is available every day, all year
Pick-up time is at 8:30AM.
Definitely yes! We can pick you up anywhere as long as it’s in the city center of Reykjavik
The duration of the tour is 10 hours.
Tour difficulty is easy to moderate.
This tour is offered in English.
No cancellation fee will be charged if a client cancels the booking more than 48 hours and you will be entitled to get a 96.5% refund.
A 3.5% is non-refundable and it represents the transaction fee.
A 100% cancellation fee will be charged for the cancellations received within 48 hours before the service date.
If the transfer service is canceled by us due to the weather or any other mishaps, you will get a 100% refund from us.
Monday to Friday
9:00 – 18:00 (9 AM – 6 PM)
Saturday – Sunday
10:00 – 16:00 (10 AM – 4 PM)
Iceland Highlights Travel Agency
Úlfarsbraut 113, Reykjavík
VAT: 129034
Phone: +354 556 6868
Email: info@iceland-highlights.com