Exploring Iceland’s Golden Circle has never been easier. This private tour offers a tailored experience, allowing small groups to avoid crowded buses and discover the region’s natural wonders at their own pace. With an English-speaking driver-guide, flexible scheduling, and inclusive amenities, travelers can indulge in stunning landscapes, from the iconic Gullfoss waterfall to the geothermal Geysir area. Whether you’re seeking a personalized adventure or simply want to capture breathtaking photographs, this tour promises an unforgettable experience.
Key Points

- Personalized exploration of Iceland’s natural wonders, including Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir, and Kerid Crater.
- Small-group setting for close interaction with attractions and flexible schedule to avoid crowds.
- English-speaking driver-guide provides recommendations and customized stops for a tailored experience.
- Includes admission fees, bottled water, and Wi-Fi access for comfort and connectivity during the tour.
- Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars with positive feedback for personalized attention and close encounters with nature.
Tour Overview

The Golden Circle Tour offers a private, customizable exploration of Iceland’s renowned natural wonders.
Explore Iceland’s renowned natural wonders on a private, customizable Golden Circle Tour.
Travelers can avoid crowded tour buses and customize the pace, visiting Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir, and Kerid Crater at their own leisure. Participants have the opportunity to capture stunning photos of volcanic landscapes and hot springs.
An English-speaking driver-guide provides recommendations and personalized stops, ensuring a personalized and immersive experience.
The tour’s small-group setting allows travelers to get close to the natural attractions, though it isn’t wheelchair accessible.
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Inclusions

The Golden Circle Tour includes admission fees to the Kerid Volcanic Crater, providing visitors the opportunity to explore this striking geological feature.
Bottled water and Wi-Fi are also provided, ensuring guests stay hydrated and connected during the tour.
An English-speaking driver-guide is available to offer recommendations and facilitate personalized stops, enhancing the overall experience.
The inclusions aim to make the tour comfortable, informative, and tailored to the needs and interests of each group.
Pickup and Schedule
Direct pickup from your hotel or chosen address in Reykjavik ensures a convenient start to the Golden Circle Tour.
The tour offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to choose a start time between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. This flexibility allows you to avoid crowds and explore the sights at your own pace.
At the end of the tour, you’ll be dropped off at the same location as your pickup or a different location, providing you with the freedom to continue your Icelandic adventure.
The personalized transportation and schedule make this tour an efficient and enjoyable experience.
Tour Experience

Stepping away from the personalized transportation and flexible schedule, the Golden Circle Tour offers a private small-group setting that ensures participants receive attentive, individualized attention.
Travelers can get up close to the natural wonders, like the cascading Gullfoss Waterfall and the steaming Geysir hot spring.
The cascading Gullfoss Waterfall and the steaming Geysir hot spring offer travelers a chance to get up close to Iceland’s natural wonders.
The tour allows participants to enjoy Iceland’s volcanic landscapes, capturing stunning photographs at their own pace without the crowds of larger bus tours.
Though not wheelchair accessible, most travelers can comfortably participate in the excursion’s activities and exploration.
Pricing and Reviews

The Golden Circle Tour is priced from $474.76 per person, with the exact cost varying based on group size.
This private tour offers excellent value, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.
Travelers have rated the tour a perfect 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2 reviews. Guests praise the personalized attention and opportunities to get close to the natural wonders.
There’s no negative feedback recorded, indicating a consistently high-quality tour.
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Highlights of the Golden Circle

Travelers on the Golden Circle Tour witness a remarkable trifecta of Iceland’s natural wonders – Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, and the Geysir geothermal area.
At Thingvellir, they’ll explore the rift valley where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet.
Next, they’ll marvel at the thundering Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls.
One of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls, the thundering Gullfoss captivates visitors with its majestic power and beauty.
Finally, they’ll see the Geysir geothermal area, home to the namesake geyser that erupts up to 70 meters high.
The tour also includes a visit to the striking Kerid volcanic crater, offering a glimpse into Iceland’s volcanic past.
Customization Opportunities

With a private Golden Circle tour, travelers can customize their experience to suit their interests and pace.
Rather than being confined to a rigid schedule, they can linger at attractions that captivate them or skip over sites that don’t align with their preferences.
The English-speaking driver-guide is available to provide recommendations and facilitate personalized stops, allowing participants to fully enjoy the natural wonders of Iceland.
This flexibility ensures an engaging and memorable journey, catered to individual needs and desires.
Safety and Accessibility

Although the Golden Circle tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, most travelers can participate in the experience.
The private small-group setting allows participants to get close to the impressive volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, and hot springs. The tour includes admission to Kerid Crater, and the driver-guide is available for recommendations and personalized stops.
Bottled water and Wi-Fi are provided, ensuring a comfortable journey. The flexible schedule, with pickup and drop-off at your desired location, further enhances the convenience of this tour.
With a 5.0 rating and no negative feedback, this excursion offers a safe and accessible way to explore Iceland’s natural wonders.
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