The Golden Circle Classic

 

Discover some of Iceland’s best known historical sites and natural phenomena on this popular excursion to see Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall and the incredible Geysir. Highlights - Be astounded by the remarkable tectonic plate boundaries in Þingvellir National Park - Feel the mist from glacial water at Gullfoss waterfall - Witness the spouting hot springs of Geysir and Strokkur The day starts by visiting Þingvellir National Park, where the Icelandic parliament Alþingi was founded in the year 930 AD. The area is geologically remarkable and the tectonic plate boundaries form a breathtaking scenery. We continue to the beautiful waterfall Gullfoss, where we can walk so close to the edge that we might feel the fresh mist of the glacial water on our faces. Our lunchbreak is usually at the Gullfoss Café, but sometimes we also stop for lunch at the Information Centre located at the geothermal area around Geysir. We journey towards the geothermal area around the incredible spouting hot springs of Geysir and Strokkur before returning to Reykjavik. Languages Friday departures are guided in English and Scandinavian languages all year round.