Private Tour to Golden Circle and Hvammsvík Hot Spring

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Pingvellir National Park

  We will drive around 45 minutes to get to Þingvellir National Park is a stunning natural wonder located in southwestern Iceland. It is one of the country's most important historical and cultural sites and is home to a range of fascinating geological features. The park is situated on the edge of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Another notable feature of Þingvellir National Park is Lake Þingvallavatn, which is Iceland's largest natural lake. Is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and snorkeling/ scuba diving. Þingvellir National Park is also an important historical site, as it was the location of Iceland's first parliament, the Althing. The Althing was established in the year 930 AD and was held at Þingvellir every summer for over 800 years. Visitors to the park can explore the remains of the parliament site and learn more about Iceland's rich history and culture.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Geysir

  Geysir is the larger of the two geysers and is the one that gave its name to all other geysers around the world. However, Geysir is not as active as it once was and now erupts infrequently. In fact, it can sometimes go years without erupting at all. Nevertheless, visitors can still see the impressive geothermal features of the area, including the hot springs and bubbling mud pools. Strokkur, on the other hand, is a much more active geyser and erupts every 5 to 10 minutes, shooting water up to 30 meters into the air. This makes it a popular attraction for tourists who gather around to witness the spectacle. The geothermal activity in the area is caused by the fact that Iceland sits on top of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. This creates a unique geological environment that is rich in hot springs, geysers, and other geothermal features.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Gullfoss

  Gulfoss, which means "Golden Falls" in Icelandic, is one of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland and a popular destination for tourists visiting the country. Located in the southwestern part of Iceland, Gulfoss is situated on the Hvítá river and is part of the famous Golden Circle route. The waterfall is known for its stunning beauty, with two cascading tiers of water falling 32 meters into a narrow canyon. When the sun hits the waterfall just right, it creates a golden hue, which is where the waterfall gets its name. One unique aspect of Gulfoss is its history. In the early 20th century, there were plans to use the waterfall to generate hydroelectric power, but the landowner at the time, Sigridur Tomasdottir, fiercely opposed the idea and threatened to throw herself into the falls. Her passionate defense of the waterfall eventually led to its preservation, and it is now a protected natural monument.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Fridheimar

  Friðheimar is a family-run greenhouse farm located in Reykholt, in the southwest of Iceland. The farm specializes in growing tomatoes and cucumbers, and it is known for its sustainable farming practices and innovative use of geothermal energy. Visitors to Friðheimar can take a guided tour of the greenhouse and learn about the farm's history, farming methods, and use of geothermal energy. The tour includes a visit to the tomato and cucumber greenhouses, where visitors can see the plants up close and learn about the process of growing and harvesting them. One of the unique features of Friðheimar is its restaurant, which serves a menu featuring tomatoes and cucumbers grown on the farm. The menu includes dishes such as tomato soup, tomato salad, and cucumber salsa, all made with fresh, locally grown produce. The restaurant also offers a variety of homemade bread, as well as drinks and desserts. We will continue our trip to Hvammsvik hot spring SPA. It will take around 1,5h.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Hvammsvik Hot Springs

  Luxury SPA where you can relax and enjoy the nature being surrounded by fjords and Atlantic ocean. After that we will get back to Reykjavik. It will take around 1h.

  3 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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