About this experience
Take a day trip that brings you close to some of Iceland's most beautiful natural sites. You'll begin with a visit to the National Park Þingvellir.
The next stop is at Friðheimar eco-area, where you will learn about growing organic vegetables using geothermal heat and grab lunch.
After that, you will head to the geothermal area Geysir. After Geysir, you will continue to the colossal waterfall Gullfoss, which many consider the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland. Formed by the river Hvítá, the waterfall is 32 meters (105 feet) high across two cascading tiers.
Finally, you will visit a volcanic crater lake called Kerið. The crater was formed about 6,500 years ago and lies at the northern end of a row of craters known as Tjarnarhólar.
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr–8 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 hr–8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
A base for the Golden Circle you want
Compare a Reykjavík starting point with a stay in the wider region by the arrangements that matter to you.
Plan the Golden Circle with room to look
Connect the principal places with a clear route, useful current information and a pace that fits your visit.
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Round-trip private transfer
- Driver/guide
- Local taxes
- Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
The Icelandic parliament, the Alþingi, was founded in the year 930 AD. The park is very interesting with geographical and historical significance. Here you can see the effect of the shift of tectonic plates that run through Iceland, which have opened large holes and cracks in the crust.
Friðheimar eco-area, where you will learn about growing organic vegetables using geothermal heat and grab a lunch. The theme of Friðheimar cuisine is tomatoes, in many different forms. And that’s not surprising, as four different varieties of tomato are cultivated in the greenhouses where lunch is served among the plants. A rare food experience.
Geysir, where we will see eruptions every five to ten minutes from the geyser Strokkur, and many other bubbling springs. Strokkur erupts to heights of up to 25-30 metres every few minutes, but the area's namesake, the Great Geysir, has been largely dormant since 1916.
Many consider Gullfoss the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland. Formed by the river Hvítá, the waterfall is 32 meters (105 feet) high across two cascading tiers.
The crater was formed about 6,500 years ago and lies at the northern end of a row of craters known as Tjarnarhólar.
This colourful natural marvel is oval, about 270 m long, 170 m wide and 55 m deep: the depth of the water at the bottom varies between 7 and 14 m. Kerið lies in Iceland's Western Volcanic Zone
Meeting and pickup information
- All hotels, guesthouses, Airbnb, ports, and airports in Reykjavík capital region. Other locations for pickups are negotiable.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Diamond Tours Iceland
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- A maximum of 5 people per booking
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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