You will start your premium Golden Circle and south coast tour by driving along the beautiful Nesjavallaleid scenic route with your jeep. This road winds through mountains and volcano craters, offering great views of Thingavallavatn, Iceland’s largest natural lake. The first stop of the tour is the Thingvellir National Park, which is famous for being the site of the first parliament both in Iceland and the world. You will then continue to the famous Geysir hot spring area. Geysir erupts every 8-10 minutes, and you can walk around the area and take pictures of the hot springs before we head to Gullfoss, the golden waterfall, another unmissable place to see in Iceland. As you drive south, you will get closer to one of Iceland’s most active volcanoes, Hekla. In the middle ages, Hekla was known as the “gateway to hell”. You will have a beautiful view of the volcano as you drive towards the Lava Centre, your next stop, where we can observe the monitoring of active volcanic systems, earthquake activity, and surface movements in Iceland. You will then make a quick lunch stop at Katla Restaurant, which is in the Lava Centre. Following lunch, you will continue to Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss, two of Iceland’s most famous waterfalls. Get your cameras ready and make sure you wear a raincoat, as you will have time to walk behind Seljalandsfoss, becoming drenched in the pristine cascading water. Following the waterfall, you will drive past Iceland’s most infamous volcano, Eyjafjallajokull, the volcano that froze air traffic in 2010 and made Iceland famous all over the world. Your next stop is Solheimajokull, a beautiful glacier tongue which is easy to walk to. Here you have a chance to walk close to the glacier and admire its blue, white, and black ice. You will finally continue to the Dirholey Cliffs and Reynisfjara, where you can admire black sand beaches, sea stacks, and basalt columns.

Explore Iceland's most famous sights on a private jeep tour of the Golden Circle. After pickup from your accommodation in Reykjavik, drive to Thingvellir National Park. See where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are drifting apart, and enjoy spectacular views of Thingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in Iceland.   Continue to the beautiful Laugarvatn Lake, to stop at an organic farm restaurant and enjoy some delicious local food and homemade ice cream. Afterward, visit Strokkur geyser — one of the country's most popular attractions — that erupts every 10 minutes, throwing a column of water 20 or 30 meters into the air. Stop at Gullfoss, known as the Golden Waterfall, where you'll have time to walk around the beautiful canyon on the Hvita River and take plenty of photos. Then discover the Secret Lagoon, a manmade pool dating back to 1891. Walk around the lagoon and see the hot springs, or choose to take a relaxing dip in the waters. On the way back to Reykjavik, stop off at Kerið, a beautiful crater with a volcanic lake inside. Throughout your Golden Circle experience, take in local sights including sheep corrals, Icelandic horses, amazing red pumice hills, and a mine. At the end of your tour, you'll be dropped off back at your accommodation.

GOLDEN CIRCLE EXPERIENCE | ALL INCLUSIVE PRIVATE ECO-TOUR Discover the most iconic natural and cultural sites of the island with this all inclusive trip to the Golden Circle. Lunch, private transport, and a knowledgeable guide included. Travel at your own pace, take as much time as you wish to really appreciate all the natural beauty this country has to offer. GEOTHERMAL EXHIBITION To begin the tour, you will be picked up in our luxury electric Mercedes vehicle and travel to the geothermal exhibition just out side of the city, included in the tour is an audio guide for ease of exploring the displays. You will learn how the the country produces it 100% renewable energies and how it tackles carbon sequestration. KERIÐ CRATER Next you will travel to Kerid Crater to explore this 6500-year-old volcanic crater in the heart of the Golden Circle. The beautiful crater lake in the centre has been formed by the collapsing of the volcanic chamber, and should not be missed. The contrast of the red volcanic scoria, against the vivid green moss makes for amazing and dramatic pictures. Your guide will explain how the crater was formed along with helping you capture some memories on camera. LUNCH You will continue the journey to Fridheimar Tomato Farm or Farmers Bristo for guided education on how sustainable farming works in Iceland. You will enjoy a tasty tomato or mushroom based menu for lunch, (Included in your experience) before going to the world’s first geyser hot spring that was ever noted in print…and then gave the name to all the rest! GEYSIR Beneath the ground, hot vents superheat the area. Creating a 100ft shooting Geysir will take your breath away as it showers you in warm water. The hot spring erupts every 4 minutes, so you won't need to wait long if you missed it. The area is surrounded by bubbling springs, which you will have the chance to explore with your guide. GULLFOSS Next, you will visit Iceland’s most well-known waterfall, Gullfoss, with a staggering 141 tons of water flowing over its edges per minute – be prepared to get wet! The two tier waterfall flows from the glacier Langjökull running all the way out to the Atlantic Ocean. Your guide will explain how and why it's all happening. LAUGARVATN You will Travel to Laugarvatn to taste the local rye-bread and see first hand where the bread is baked. The sands boil and steam around the lake. Creating a unique place to slowly cook the local bread. We bury the bread mixture in the sands slowly cooking the bread. ÞINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK We will complete our Golden Circle tour with a visit to the stunning Thingvellier National Park, the only UNESCO World Heritage site located directly on the dividing tectonic plates of North America and Eurasia. It is here that the first parliament in history was created, the longest running parliament in history! You can journey along the tectonic plates learning about the history, culture and geology of the area.

On this best-selling Private Tour, you will discover the breathtaking beauty of Iceland's most beloved landmarks in one of our jeeps, making your travel more fun and safer all year round. You will see stunning Gullfoss, powerful geyser, and Unesco World Heritage Site, Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park. For this Private Tour, we will be to see all the important landmarks and highlights in southwest Iceland with a private guide. Stop in the Thingvellir National Park, see the Geysir and Stokkur geysers and the stunning Gullfoss waterfall, among other sites. You will also have a chance to see an active geyser and take a short walk around the serene premises. Private round-trip transportation , This will be an absolute treat! We will also stop at Kerið. The crater Kerið was formed about 3,000 years ago and lies at the northern end of a row of craters known as Tjarnarhólar. It 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. You travel with a small group in Super Jeep, or comfortable minibusses, and our guides work hard to ensure that you receive personal service and an excellent experience.

Your full-day adventure begins with pickup from your hotel in central Reykjavik. Soak up the scenery as you leave the city behind and head inland to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Thingvellir National Park. As you pass through ancient lava fields, listen to your guide share insight into Iceland’s fascinating geology, as well as the park’s unique location, which sits at the meeting point of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Hop out to admire the dramatic landscapes caused by the drifting of the plates, then visit the site of the world’s first parliament at the heart of the national park. Continue the tour through the mountainous landscapes, passing by Lake Laugarvatn to reach the geothermal location of the geysirs. Upon arrival, enjoy the chance to admire the 'original geysir', after which all others were named. Even more impressive is the neighboring Strokkur geysir, which erupts every few minutes in a spectacular burst of water and steam. Afterwards, a short drive brings you to another awe-inspiring natural wonder, the mighty Gullfoss waterfalls. At the waterfalls, enjoy ample time to learn about and snap photos of the dramatic landscape. After an action-packed morning, it’s time to venture off-the-beaten-track and pay a visit to the beautiful Secret Lagoon. Located in the small village of Fludir, the lagoon is a perfect example of Iceland’s famous natural hot springs, with waters reaching temperatures of up to 104˚F (40˚C). Take some time to relax and unwind in the steamy pools, before climbing back on the bus for the return journey. On the way back to Reykjavik, make one final stop to admire the volcanic crater of Kerið. Back in the city, your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.