The 10 Best Day Trips from in Thingvellir, South Region

The Private Golden Circle by the original Super jeep is a private guided day tour taking you to three exceptional sights in Iceland: Thingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area and Gullfoss waterfall. This day tour offers you a chance to see and experience some of Iceland’s nature, geology and history driving in a Main 4x4 Super jeep. In private you have the freedom customize your itinerary to your own preferences.

Inclusions: Private tour, Freedom to customize, Hotel pickup and drop-off, National Park fees, Transport by Land Rover Defender 4x4 Super Jeep, Jeeps equipped with leather seats, WIFI, GPS

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Snowmobiling on Langjökull glacier

See the major attractions of the Golden Circle and South Coast on this 14-hour private tour from Reykjavik. Enjoy personalized attention from your local driver-guide as you marvel at the mighty Gullfoss waterfall as it plunges into a canyon; visit the site of one of the oldest parliaments in the world at Thingvellir National Park, watch as Strokkur geyser erupts and see the natural beauty of the South Coast.

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in the capital area, Private driver/guide, Bottled water, WiFi in vehicle, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Entrance fees, unless specified, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

This is a must do while in Iceland. A a tour that offers a variety of natural wonders and stops that makes the day one you will not forget. Visiting the family at Efstidalur farm is not offered by most tour company's but we would not want you to miss it for anything. Faxi waterfall is a hidden gem you will most likely experience all by yourself. The tomato farm is simply a magical place to stop and have a quick bite or a drink, or both!

Inclusions: Bottled water, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

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The Golden circle tour includes three of the most visited tourist sites in Iceland. We only use minibus with air-condition and free Wi-Fi on board. Traveling in minibus makes your experience more enjoyably. You will get more personal guides and more time to enjoy each site. You will be guided by experienced or certificated tourist guide. On our Classic Golden circle tour, we make two or three extra stops at valid sites, depended on the weather conditions and passenger´s interests which places we choose. We try to schedule the tour that way we are not at the heaviest rush hours on each of the sites. That way it makes the tour even more enjoyable for our customers. We pick up from bus-stops down town as well as all Hotels and guesthouses in Reykjavík area. You go straight from pick up on the tour, no changing buses at bus terminal.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, National park fees, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: we stop for lunchtime at a valid cafe/restaurant, for passengers to buy them self some food if they want., We might add an extra to the schedule with entrance fee not incl. if that is in customers interest.

We combine two of the most popular attractions in the same tour. Golden Circle and the famous Blue Lagoon . After the Golden Circle you will take a bus to the Blue Lagoon where you can enjoy and relax for as long as you like in the lagoon. The bus journey back to the city departs the blue lagoon every hour.

Inclusions: WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, Comfort ticket to the Blue Lagoon

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The Golden Circle is one of the most popular sightseeing tour in Iceland – which doesn’t come as a surprise considering you are visiting the most renowned attractions in the country when you drive along the Golden Circle route. The tour mainly consists of 3 distinctly unique locations; Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir known as Strokkur and the waterfall called Gullfoss. Thingvellir is the first stop which showcases where the Icelandic Parliament began in 930AD and is still running to this day. The second stop is the only erupting Geysir in Iceland, Strokkur. In 1963 after decades of it not erupting locals under advice from the Geysir Committee helped to clear a blockage and it has been erupting ever since. The third and final stop is Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall) which was created at the end of the last Ice Age. Gullfoss is known to be the largest waterfall in terms of volume of water with the average around 1400 m³/s in summer and 80 m³/s in winter.

Inclusions: Small group guarantee , English speaking driver and guide , Stops at Thingvellir, Geysir & Gullfoss, Pick up and drop off in Reykjavik

Exclusions: At the Geysir you can enter the restaurant there and get any food you need, Clothing suitable for the weather; e.g. waterproofs, hat, gloves & scarf

We call it the Golden circle for a reason – in just one day you can experience some of the most extraordinary places in Iceland and truly understand what makes this country so unique. We meet up in Reykjavik, where you and your traveling buddies hop aboard, and we head straight for Þingvellir National Park, a place cherished by Icelanders due to its magnificent nature and historical importance. Next up is one of the most popular and famous spots in Iceland, the Great Geysir. Although Geysir itself is rarely active nowadays, the area boasts various other hot springs and geysers. After the geysers, get ready for the next amazing stop, at the iconic Gullfoss waterfall – its name literally meaning “Golden falls”. At the end of the day, we stop at the Secret Lagoon to take a relaxing swim. The perfect way to end a day full of exploring. Book hassle-free with us! We guarantee all our departures without minimum participation.

Inclusions: Admission to the Secret Lagoon

Exclusions: Lunch

See the iconic, historical, and natural attractions of Iceland on this 10-hour tour. Travel on the Golden Circle to Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss before chasing the Northern Lights at night. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Inclusions: Hotel pick up and drop-off, Professional guide, WiFi connection, Hot drinks on board

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

The Golden Circle: Platinum Tour is an adventure of all of Hidden Iceland's handpicked sites of the famous Golden Circle region of Iceland, including the Secret Lagoon and included lunch at Fridheimar Tomato Greenhouse. The Golden Circle has all of Iceland’s must visit and most popular sights. This popular region is rich with history and boasts powerful waterfalls, geothermal hot pools, erupting geysers, separating continental plates, as well as delicious food production, all on Reykjavik’s doorstep. All of Hidden Iceland's tours operate with a maximum of 12 people, and you will be joined by one of our friendly and knowledgeable English speaking guides. Experience how we explore the Golden Circle.

Inclusions: Lunch inside Fridheimar Tomato Greenhouse, Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated bus pickup points, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Drinks

Experience the best of Iceland's natural wonders on this one day mini bus tour. Join us for this magnificent combination of of Iceland, we will take you to the Golden Circle pearls and finish the day off in the Blue Lagoon. Book now to begin your journey!

Inclusions: Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Blue Lagoon Comfort Admission Ticket

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities