Geysers, Glaciers, & Golden Circle - 3 days

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Geysers, Glaciers, & Golden Circle - 3 days

3 Days Starting in Seljalandsfoss and ending in Skogafoss

Visiting: Reykjavík, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss Falls, Seljalandsfoss, Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Vik, Jökulsárlón, Vatnajokull, Reynisfjara Beach, Skógafoss

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

2462/GGGC

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 18

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

8 - 99 years

Special diets catered:

Please advise requests

Tour operated in:

English

From:

$1235

$963 (USD) Operator discount: -$272 -22%

NB: Prices correct on 20-May-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

YEAR-ROUND TOUR: Take in the highlights of Iceland's famed Golden Circle and much more with this 3-day group tour, which starts and ends in Reykjavik. See the plunging waterfalls of Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss, admire the erupting Strokkur gesyser and explore Thingvellir National Park. In winter, hike on Vatnajokull Glacier and search for the Northern Lights. In summer, explore a fascinating natural ice cave.

Highlights

Golden Circle - Visit Thingvellir National Park, see the erupting Strokkur geyser, and admire the cascading Gullfoss waterfall
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon - See colossal icebergs, walk on the black sand of Diamond beach and hike on the iconic Vatnajokull Glacier (winter departures)
Seljalandsfoss - Walk behind the famous waterfall and visit nearby Skogafoss, which tumbles for more than 60 metres
Kirkjubajarklaustur - Search for the dazzling Northern Lights across the Icelandic sky if travelling in winter

Itinerary

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Day 1 : The Golden Circle

Location: Reykjavík, Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss Falls, Seljalandsfoss, Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: No Meals

Reykjavik - Kirkjubajarklaustur. Our Icelandic adventure begins as we depart Reykjavik. You will be picked up at a central pick up point at 09:00. Our adventure begins with sightseeing of all the main natural wonders of the Golden Circle. Take in sights including Thingvellir National Park and the Geysir Geothermal Area, where you'll see the mighty Strokkur geyser erupt every 10 minutes or so.
We also visit the famous waterfalls of Gullfoss and Seljalandsfoss, with the opportunity to walk behind the falls for a different view! Then it's on to Vik and our hotel in Kirkjubajarklaustur, a great base for spotting the Northern Lights in the winter months from September to April.
Please note that we strongly recommend arriving in Reykjavik the day before your tour starts.

Day 2 : Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon & Vatnajokull Glacier

Location: Vik, Jökulsárlón, Vatnajokull, Vik

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today's touring starts with a visit to the black sand Diamond beach and Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. Admire the giant icebergs here, which have broken off from the Vatnajokull Glacier. During the winter months, we will enjoy a hike on the glacier itself before visiting a natural ice cave. In summer, we will instead head to the natural Katla ice cave near Vik. This is the only ice cave in the country that can be visited all year round.
We then return to the hotel. There will be another chance to see the Northern Lights tonight if travelling in winter.

Day 3 : Return To Reykajvik

Location: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Reynisfjara Beach, Skógafoss, Reykjavík

Meals Included: Breakfast

Kirkjubajarklaustur - Reykjavik. Departing our hotel, we begin to make our way back to Reykjavik, with plenty of stops along the way.
Weather permitting, we visit Fjadrargljufur Canyon. We also see the dramatic lava field at Eldhraun and stroll along the black sands of Reynisfjara beach. Keep an eye out for the towering basalt columns located just offshore.
Our final stop is Skogafoss, another of Iceland's incredible waterfalls. If you wish, you can climb the 527 steps to the top of the 60m cascade. Enjoy panoramic views of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano, which caused so much travel misery in Europe when it erupted in 2010.
We'll arrive in Reykjavik between 16:00 - 19:00 when your tour will come to an end.

What's Included

Accommodation
3-star hotel
2 breakfasts
2 nights 3-star accommodation
Pick up and drop off at a choice of designated pick-up locations in Reykjavik
Escorted by an English-speaking driver/guide
Transportation in a heated minibus with complimentary Wi-Fi
Services of a certified glacier guide on day 2
All necessary glacier and safety equipment
This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.
Sightseeing at Thingvellir National Park, Geysir, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, Skaftafell, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and the ice cave
Pick up and drop off from a central pick-up location in Reykjavik

What's Not Included

International Flights and Visas
Airport transfers (contact us to arrange)
Tips for your guide - this is an entirely personal gesture
Pre and post-tour accommodation in Reykjavik - we are happy to arrange this for you!
Airport transfers
Pre and post-tour accommodation in Reykjavik

Check out our Q&As

Are flights included in this tour?

International Flights and Visas are not included.
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Airport transfers are not included.
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
How long has the tour company been trading?

Since 1998
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Bruce Sullivan

Geysers, Glaciers, & Golden Circle - 3 days

10-May-2024

excellent tour. It was only a short tour but certainly covered all the highlights. Guide was great. Iceland is an expensive place to travel, but thought that this tour was good value for money.

Olga Henneberger

Geysers, Glaciers, & Golden Circle - 3 days

08-May-2024

Great itinerary, flawless organization. I was very happy with entire process and experience

Susan Donaldson

Geysers, Glaciers, & Golden Circle - 3 days

09-May-2024

The van was much too small for the group. It felt suffocating. The tour guide was knowledgeable but he NEVER stopped talking. We heard way too much about mundane subjects - like Justin Bieber's trip to Iceland. He wasn't helpful AT ALL when someone in our group was not feeling well. He just ignored it. And it really wasn't necessary to stop at the same waterfall twice. He also complained a lot about having to drop people off at their hotels. Wasn't that part of the deal? The hotel was stark but had all the necessities and the restaurant and the food were a great escape from sitting in the van all day. We did see a lot of great things in Iceland and the guide was informative. Overall, the trip would have been much better with a warmer tour guide who didn't think he needed to talk every minute in the overcrowded van.

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