Wonderful 8-Hour Golden Circle Tour with Hveragerdi Geothermal Park from Reykjavik

Embark on an eight-hour adventure through Iceland's renowned Golden Circle, highlighting the country's most fascinating natural wonders. This small-group tour offers the classic attractions of the Golden Circle with a bonus stop at the geothermal features of the town of Hveragerdi.

This day trip begins with convenient minibus transportation with pick-up and drop-off services in Reykjavik. The comfortable minibus is equipped with free Wi-Fi and USB chargers, ensuring you stay connected and can charge your devices throughout the trip.

Leading the trip is an English-speaking guide. A local guide can offer personalized insights and answer any questions you have, making the experience more immersive and informative.

The first stop of the day is the Hveragerdi geothermal park in Southwest Iceland. Inside the park are hot springs, steam vents, and the Eilifur geyser. Eilifur erupts with boiling water to impressive heights every 15 to 20 minutes. 

To make your Hveragerdi visit more exciting, the experience includes a taste of the traditional hverabraud, or "hot spring bread," baked underground using geothermal heat. This unique culinary delight provides a delicious start to your day.

Next, you'll visit Kerid, a volcanic crater lake with strikingly colorful slopes. The vibrant red and green hues of the crater's walls contrast beautifully with the turquoise water. You'll have time to walk to the crater's lake and around its rim to enjoy the breathtaking views.

From here, your small group will move on to the three highlights of the Golden Circle. These destinations are among the most popular in Iceland because of their diverse features.

The Gullfoss waterfall is considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country. Gullfoss, meaning "Golden Falls," cascades dramatically into a deep canyon from a two-tiered cascade of 105 feet (32 meters). Its heavy mist often creates rainbows on sunny days.

Nearby is the Geysir geothermal area in the Haukadalur valley. This area is home to the famous Strokkur geyser, which erupts every 5 to 10 minutes, shooting boiling water high into the air. Like in Hveragerdi,  Geysir provides a fascinating landscape of bubbling hot springs and steaming vents.

Your final stop for the day is the Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its historical and geological significance. Here, you can walk between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates in the Almannagja gorge and visit the site of Iceland's oldest parliament, Althing. 

The park's natural beauty, with its rift valleys, clear waters, and lush scenery, offers a serene conclusion to your tour.

At the end of your Golden Circle trip, the guide will drop you off at your accommodation in Reykjavik.

This eight-hour tour of the Golden Circle showcases Iceland's extraordinary geothermal wonders and stunning landscapes. Check availability now by choosing a date.