Golden Circle Tour and Glacier Adventure
Golden Circle Tour and Glacier Adventure
Explore a glacier & the Golden Circle
Embark on our top-selling Golden Circle Classic day tour and venture into the heart of Iceland's natural wonders. Walk through Þingvellir National Park, a place of immense geological and historical significance where the planet's crust is visibly dividing, and discover the origins of the world's oldest parliament. Marvel at the Strokkur Geyser's eruptions and feel the might of the Gullfoss Waterfall. Then, adventure into the highlands on our Super Trucks to start a thrilling snowmobile tour on the vast Langjökull Glacier. Experience all this with the comfort of our modern buses equipped with WiFi, GPS-synced audio guides in 10 languages, and a USB outlet at every seat, making for a convenient and unforgettable day trip.
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Explore a glacier and the Golden Circle on this best-selling day tour that takes you through the heart of Iceland's stunning natural wonders. Journey back in time as you enter the rift valley at Þingvellir National Park, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the cradle of the world's oldest parliament. Here, the American and Eurasian tectonic plates are visibly drifting apart, offering a unique spectacle. Prepare to be mesmerized by the geothermal marvels of the region, where the earth shakes and geysers, including the famed Strokkur, erupt, shooting boiling water high into the air. Gullfoss Waterfall will leave you awe-struck with its powerful cascades plunging into a deep canyon, all within an 8-hour immersive experience.
As we embark towards the central highlands, the untouched beauty of Iceland's wilderness unfolds. Our specially designed Super Trucks, equipped to navigate the rugged snowy landscapes, take you to the Langjökull Glacier's base camp. Here begins an unparalleled adventure across the glacier's vast icy expanses on a guided snowmobile tour—an opportunity to explore one of the last wilderness frontiers on the planet.
Enhance your journey with our state-of-the-art buses featuring WiFi-connected computer tablets for each guest. These tablets provide a continuous flow of information and a GPS-synced Audio Guide in 10 different languages, enriching your experience with insightful narratives about Iceland's fascinating landscapes and culture. Local hosts accompany you on this tour, ready to share their knowledge and ensure your comfort throughout the day. With USB outlets available at each seat, you can easily keep your devices charged and capture every moment of this unforgettable tour.
Join us on this classic Icelandic day tour, a favorite among travelers for experiencing the country's most iconic natural attractions and adventurous activities.
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Explore a glacier & the Golden Circle
The Golden Circle Classic is our bestselling day tour! Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings of old as you walk down into the rift valley where the American and Eurasian continental plates are literally pulling apart at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of the oldest existing parliament. Witness the steaming geothermal springs as the ground trembles and hot water spouts spectacularly skywards from the famous Strokkur Geyser at the home of the one-and-only original geyser and Icelands most iconic natural attraction. Experience the magnificence and power of Gullfoss Waterfall, a set of glacial river cascades falling 32 meters into a narrow canyon with a thunderous roar. The best part, this is all done within 8 hours!
Where the central highlands start, with their uninhabited pristine nature, you will board one of our custom-made Super Trucks thats capable of driving across rough snowy terrain thanks to its enormous tires. The drive to the snowmobile base camp at the foot of the Langjökull Glacier is a unique Arctic highland experience and the snowmobile tour that follows is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Ride across the eternally frozen snow and ice fields of one of the bigger glaciers in the world on a guided snowmobile tour, exploring one of the last true wilderness areas in Europe and indeed the world.
Join our tour and step aboard one of our new buses, fully equipped with WiFi-connected computer tablets for each guest. The tablets provide you with a continuous stream of relevant information along the journey with a GPS-synced Audio Guide, available in a choice of 10 languages. Along the tour, our local hosts will make your experience comfortable and are happy to answer any questions you might have about our peculiar country. In each seat, you will also find a USB outlet to charge any of your devices.
This is one of our all-time favorites and a classic Icelandic day tour.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- In-bus audio guide with a choice of 10 languages (English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Finnish)
- Knowledgable local guide
- Admission to the sights
- All necessary equipment for snowmobiling (helmet, gloves, snow-suit)
- Free Wi-Fi and USB-charger for each seat
Exclusions
- Pick-up and Drop-off at hotel can be booked as an extra service with our SmartBus service. Otherwise you are advised to be at our Reykjavik Terminal 15 minutes before the tour departure time.
Important Notes
Explore a glacier & the Golden Circle. The Golden Circle Classic is our bestselling day tour. Walk down into the rift valley where the American and Eurasian continental plates are pulling apart at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of the oldest existing parliament. Witness the geothermal springs and the famous Strokkur Geyser. Experience Gullfoss Waterfall. Join the tour and step aboard our new buses, equipped with Wi-Fi-connected computer tablets for each guest, offering a GPS-synced Audio Guide in 10 languages, and USB outlets at each seat. Ride across the Langjökull Glacier on a guided snowmobile tour. All special clothing and equipment needed for the trip is provided. You need a valid drivers license to drive a snowmobile. You will be sharing a snowmobile, however, there is an extra cost if you would like to be a single rider.