Golden Circle Private Tour with a Local Guide
Overview
About
On this private Golden Circle tour, you'll visit three of Iceland's most iconic attractions: Þingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall.
What you'll do
Visit Kerið Crater, a natural wonder with a deep blue crater lake and red lava.
Discover the Friðheimar greenhouse, famous for its year-round tomato cultivation and delicious tomato soup.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Gullfoss Waterfall, one of Iceland's most iconic natural wonders.
Visit the Geysir geothermal area, home to the famous Strokkur geyser, which erupts every few minutes.
Stop by the Efsti Dalur Dairy Farm, a family-run dairy farm on the Golden Circle. Here, you can watch cows, enjoy homemade ice cream, coffee, and burgers in a cozy, rustic café.
Finally, visit Þingvellir National Park, the historic birthplace of the Icelandic parliament in 930. This unique landscape offers stunning views, hiking trails, and a glimpse into Iceland's rich history.
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
Not wheelchair accessible
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Reykjavik Volcano/Cave Exploration Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Golden Circle Private Tour with a Local Guide in Reykjavik, Iceland. This volcano/cave exploration experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Kerid Crater
This Crater was formed thousands of years ago. It has red lava and moss on the sites and the deep blue crater lake at the bottom of it. This place is popular among photographers.
Fridheimar
Your chance to see how the Friðheima family grows tomatoes in their greenhouses all year around. You will walk into one of their greenhouses with your guide to see their tomato plants. If you are interested you might feel like getting yourself a mug with one of the best tomato soups in Iceland, served with a freshly baked bread stick of your choice at the bar they have in there.
Gullfoss
- Simply a beautiful waterfall. Gullfoss is without a doubt one of the most photographed waterfall in Iceland. It is located in the Hvítá river which is a glacier river. Most of the water is meltwater from Langjökull glacier, the second largest glacier in Iceland.
- There are good paved walking paths from the parking to the main viewing sights.
Geysir
The Geysir geothermal area is one of the main attractions in South Iceland. A hot spring called Strokkur erupts every couple of minutes sending a water column up in the air. If ready with your phone or camera you might be able to capture the beautiful blue bubble which forms on the surface just before the water bursts up in the air. Standing close to it when it happens is a spectacular experience. During this stop you can also have a walk through the hot spring area to explore some of the other hot springs and steam vents to be found there.
Efsti-Dalur 2
Þingvellir National Park
Þingvellir is a place full of history and natural wonders. It is where the Icelandic parliament Alþingi was first established around the year 930. Major events in Icelandic history have taken place at Þingvellir. When it comes to nature this place is one of a kind. The National Park is mostly located on the Atlantic Ocean ridge that runs through Iceland. When you travel the Golden Circle route you are partly doing so on the North Amercan plate and partly on the EurAsian plate. The Atlantic Ocean ridge lies between those plates. At Þingvellir you will also see the Þingvalla lake. At the Northern side of the lake is a place called Silfra which has become popular to visit if you like scuba diving or snorkeling.
This concludes the tour.
