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Offered languages
- German
This day tour with a German-speaking tour guide in a small group with a maximum of 19 participants is the ideal shore excursion for cruise ship passengers and leads from Reykjavík on the so-called Golden Circle over the Hellisheiði plateau to Hveragerði, where we stop at an earthquake fissure in a shopping center, the Haukadalur geothermal area with the active Strokkur geyser, and the impressive Gullfoss waterfall. On the way we stop at a farm that makes very good ice cream from the milk of its own cows. After a short stop at the warm lake Laugarvatn we reach Þingvellir National Park, where you can experience Icelandic history and plate tectonics.
On the way back we make a short detour through downtown Reykjavík.
The departure time and tour duration is suitable for most cruise ships in the port of Reykjavík, such as Aida, MSC.Mein Schiff and Costa.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Departure to coincide with the berthing times of the cruise ships in Skarfabakki and Korngarður and, if desired, from the Harpa
Itinerary
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1Hveragerdi
We visit the earthquake fissure in the Hvaragerði shopping center. There is also a relief map of South Iceland and information about the earthquakes in South Iceland
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Kerid Crater
The next stop on the tour is at the 6,500 year old Kerið crater, the northernmost of the Tjarnarhólar crater series. The crater has a depth of 55 meters and a diameter of 270x170 meters. The water depth varies between 7-14 meters.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Gullfoss
For many, Gullfoss waterfall is the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland. The bus first stops in the upper parking lot and then drives to the lower parking lot, where you get on again.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Geysir
Haukadalur has several hot springs and the active geyser Strokkur. The stop is long enough to witness multiple eruptions of Strokkur.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Efsti-Dalur 2
Stop at the ice cream factory of the Efsti-Dalur II farm. There you can buy ice cream and look at the dairy cows through a window
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Laugarvatn
Short stop at the warm lake Laugarvatn. The hot springs on the shore are used for baking bread.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Pingvellir National Park
In Þingvellir National Park you can experience history and geology up close. The Icelandic parliament Alþing was founded in 930 in the Almannagjá gorge created by continental drift. The Öxarárfoss waterfall can be visited. The bus first stops in the lower parking lot and then goes to the upper parking lot at the visitor center and viewing platform. Participants can walk through Almannagjá to the upper parking lot.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Reykjavik (Pass by)
Short tour through the city center of Reykjavík and if the parking situation allows it, there will be a photo stop at Hallgrimskirkja.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you need a wheelchair but can walk a few meters and get on the bus, please let us know in advance. If you would like to take a trolley with you for a child, please inform us in advance.
- Please note that a large portion of the time on the bus will be spent traveling time.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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