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Golden Circle Tour, hidden waterfall and Lava Tunnel

Activity Duration (10 hours)
Light
Hosted in English
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Golden Circle Tour, hidden waterfall and Lava Tunnel
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Overview

About

Take a Golden Circle Tour and discover a hidden waterfall and a Lava Tunnel.

What you'll do

Embark on a journey through Iceland's Golden Circle, exploring breathtaking natural wonders and rich history. Start at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can walk between tectonic plates and discover Iceland's first parliament site. Witness the Strokkur geyser erupt, and marvel at the powerful Gullfoss waterfall. Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch at Efsti-Dalur dairy farm, renowned for its homemade ice cream. Before visiting the serene Faxifoss waterfall, explore the captivating Raufarhólshellir lava tunnel and its geological wonders. Conclude your adventure with a tour of the stunning Faxifoss waterfall.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsPlease note that many streets of Reykjavík are closed to traffic for buses. If your hotel is not accessible for us to drive, we will contact you and give you the nearest available location for pickup. Please also note that pickups can take up to 30 minutes. So you need to be ready and wait for your guide 30 minutes BEFORE DEPARTURE TIME
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
  • Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.Bus stop #1 - Ráðhúsið - City Hall, Vonarstræti 101, 101 Reykjavík, IcelandBus Stop #2 Tjörnin The Pond, 43W6+7JR, Lækjargata, 101 Reykjavík, IcelandBus Stop #3 Lækjargata, Lækjargata 4, 101 Reykjavík, IcelandBus stop #4 Miðbakki, 5325+4PG, 101 Reykjavík, IcelandBus stop #5 Harpa, Sculpture & Shore Walk 101, 101 Reykjavík, IcelandBus Stop #6 - Safnahúsið The Culture House, Ingólfsstræti 1, 101, 101 Reykjavík, IcelandBus Stop #9 Snorrabraut, Snorrabraut 24, 101, 101 Reykjavík, IcelandBus stop #11 Austurbær, Snorrabraut 37, 105 Reykjavík, IcelandBus Stop #12 Höfðatorg, Þórunnartún 6, 105 Reykjavík, IcelandBus Stop #13 Rauðarárstígur, Laugavegur 120, 101 Reykjavík, IcelandBus Stop #14 - Skúlagata, Klapparstígur 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available

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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

Meet your host

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Hungerlust Rentals
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Host since 2025

Itinerary

Reykjavik Volcano/Cave Exploration Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Golden Circle Tour, hidden waterfall and Lava Tunnel in Reykjavik, Iceland. This volcano/cave exploration experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 10 hours. Activity level: Light.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Þingvellir National Park
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Þingvellir National Park

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Þingvellir National Park
  • Þingvellir National Park is the perfect starting point for your -Golden Circle tour-, offering stunning scenery and rich history.
  • Founded in 930, it’s home to the world’s first parliament, where Icelandic settlers met annually to shape laws. The parliament remained here until 1798, and in 2004, Þingvellir became a -UNESCO World Heritage Site-.
  • Beyond history, Þingvellir sits on the -Mid-Atlantic Ridge-, where the Eurasian and North American plates drift apart. It’s the only place on Earth where this rift is visible above sea level. From the -Hákið viewing platform-, you’ll stand on the edge of the American continent.
  • A short walk through the park leads to Öxarárfoss, a scenic waterfall with its own unique history.
2

Efstidalur II

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
3

Geysir

Stop: 35 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Geysir
  • Did you know that every geyser in the world is named after -Geysir- in Iceland? The term geyser comes from the Icelandic verb -að geysa,- meaning to gush.
  • Although Geysir is now dormant (its last recorded eruption was in -2000-), its neighbor -Strokkur- remains incredibly active. Strokkur erupts every -5 to 10 minutes-, treating visitors to dramatic jets of steaming water.
  • Situated along the iconic -Golden Circle-, Geysir and Strokkur are must-see natural marvels, highlighting Iceland’s geothermal forces. Be sure to experience Strokkur’s breathtaking eruptions up close!
4

Gullfoss

Stop: 35 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Gullfoss
  • Iceland’s renowned -Golden Circle- owes its name to -Gullfoss-, the spectacular -Golden Waterfall.- Various legends surround its origin, and your guide will reveal these captivating tales during your visit.
  • Did you know that Gullfoss was once in danger of vanishing? Plans for a -hydropower plant- nearly reshaped this natural wonder forever. Fortunately, conservation efforts safeguarded its magnificence, allowing visitors to experience its unbridled power today.
  • A highlight of the -Golden Circle-, Gullfoss embodies Iceland’s wild beauty with its roaring cascades and mesmerizing golden mist.
5

Faxafoss

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
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Raufarhólshellir

Stop: 70 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Raufarhólshellir

Experience the captivating underground world of Raufarhólshellir, one of Iceland’s most impressive lava tunnels. Known locally as the Lava Tunnel, this natural wonder formed approximately 5,200 years ago during a massive volcanic eruption. Located just 30 minutes from Reykjavík, it’s accessible year-round and offers a unique glimpse into Iceland’s volcanic past.

This concludes the tour.

You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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