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This experience elevates Reykjavík’s backyard wilderness into a premium, story-driven adventure. Instead of the typical city sightseeing format, you step into Heiðmörk the way locals do—quiet forest trails, red lava formations, hidden viewpoints, and the calming energy of Icelandic nature just minutes from the city.
Your guide, the Sunny Valkyrie, brings authentic lived knowledge and personal storytelling from an Icelandic family farm, creating a warm, human connection that no large operator can replicate. This is not a scripted tour; it’s a curated, slow-paced immersion that blends nature, culture, humor, and Icelandic traditions.
The experience includes a mindful moment in nature and a light Icelandic snack basket with flatkaka, skyr, and fresh thermos coffee—small details that set a tone of hospitality and care. With a premium vehicle, private pacing, and thoughtful touches throughout, this tour delivers Iceland the local way.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your private guide will pick you up at 8:30 AM from your hotel, guesthouse, or the nearest designated pickup point in Reykjavík. Please be ready in the lobby or just outside the main entrance 5 minutes before pickup to ensure a smooth and timely departure.
If your accommodation is in a restricted-access area, you will be directed to the closest official pickup zone.
Look for a premium Land Cruiser, or for larger groups, a comfortable minivan.
You will receive a confirmation message on the morning of the tour with final details. If you are unsure of your pickup location, please provide the full name and address of your accommodation during booking so we can advise the correct meeting point.
Itinerary
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1Heidmork Nature Reserve
Begin your day with a peaceful pause in the lava fields of Heiðmörk. Breathe, ground yourself, and connect to Icelandic nature before the journey begins.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Kerid Crater
Visit this vivid volcanic crater lake with red slopes and turquoise water — a stunning final stop on the Golden Circle.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Gullfoss
Admire Iceland’s iconic Golden Waterfall as it cascades powerfully into a deep canyon, often framed by rainbows in the mist.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Geysir
Watch Strokkur geyser erupt every few minutes and explore the bubbling geothermal fields that inspired the word “geyser.”
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Efstidalur II
Savor a taste of Icelandic farm life at Efstidalur Dairy Farm, a family-run gem known for its fresh ingredients and homemade ice cream. When available, enjoy a cozy farm-to-table lunch overlooking the cows that provide the milk. (Lunch stop depends on reservation availability; if full, lunch will instead be enjoyed at the Geysir area — ice cream stop always included.)
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6Pingvellir National Park
Walk through the rift between continents at this UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Iceland’s parliament was founded in 930 AD amid striking geological scenery.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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