The famous Golden Circle, you have most likely heard about it since it is the most popular tour in Iceland.
On our Golden Circle tour, you will experience some of the extremes found in the Icelandic nature.
This tour is available all year around and we recommend that people try the Golden Circle both over the summer and winter time if possible.

Highlights:

​Þingvellir, a site of historical, cultural and geological significance. Þingvellir is national park which lies in a rift valley that marks the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and the boundary between the North American tectonic plate and the Eurasian. In Þingvellir lies Þingvallavatn the largest natural lake in Iceland. The Alþingi Iceland’s parliament was established at Þingvellir in the year 930 and was held in the park until 1271, when it was moved to Reykjavik, this makes the Icelandic parliament one of the oldest still running today.

​Geysir, geothermal area located in Haukadalur valley, the great famous Geysir hot spring does rarely spout, today the geyser Strokkur erupts every 6-10 minute. The area became active more than 1000 years ago, and comprises more than dozen hot water blow holes. Although Geysir is less active these days, it did lend its name to hot springs all over the world.

​Gullfoss, waterfall located in the canyon of the Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. During the first half of the 20th century was much speculation about using Gullfoss to generate electricity. It even went so far as being rented out to foreign investors. However, the investors attempts were unsuccessful. The waterfall was later sold to the state of Iceland, and is now protected. Gullfoss translate to “the golden waterfall”          
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