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The Golden Circle Iceland

Visit the Utmost Famous Golden Circle!
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Golden Circle Iceland - Volcanic landscape in Lakagigar, Iceland highlands

Discover Iceland's
Golden Circle


Come and discover the South of the island, luckily one of the regions you can get to most easily from Reykjavik and which abounds with superb natural sites one of the greatest Iceland destinations. It’s a land where you will run out of words to describe it! From the Golden Circle Iceland to the outskirts of the Highlands, this is where the fault that runs across the island has created some of the most spectacular volcanic formations.

Southern Iceland is the location of the famous Golden Circle. The Golden Circle Iceland is a well-known route around the country through three must-see sites that have helped shape the image of this country in the world’s eyes. Geysir, a small village located inlands, gave its name to an incredibly rare geothermal event. In Gulfoss, the “golden fall” and the Hvita River combine to create a technicolour spectacle as the sun spins rainbows from the mists of the fall, accompanied by the roaring deluge of the waters. And in Thingvellir, you have a date with Icelandic history, since this is also the location of the first parliament… and the only place you can actually see the Mid Atlantic Ridge. And all in one day!

How to visit the Golden Circle?

You can in fact explore to the furthest reaches of Iceland’s Golden Circle very easily, whether it is on foot, on horseback or by driving a rental 4×4. Our travel agency is at your disposal to help you discover these 3 exceptional sites the way that you personally like best. They are also ideally situated near Reykjavik. The Thingvellir National Park is approximately 50 kilometres from the Icelandic capital, and the Gullfoss Waterfall and the Geysir geothermal field are about 100 kilometres from the latter.

An authentic travel through Icelandic wonders…

By visiting the Golden Circle Iceland, you can be sure of seeing the various different faces Iceland has to show its visitors within a very short timeframe. You will also be able to fully immerse yourself in its most unspoiled areas and wildest landscapes without having to travel thousands of miles.

Southern Iceland is also home to Hekla, Iceland’s largest volcano; Vatnajökull, the largest glacier; Elgya, the site of the biggest eruption in recorded history and Laki, the last island in the world to emerge from the sea, now part of the Westman Islands. The southern part of the island is also the most densely populated area, an incredibly welcoming region that can be visited, for the most part, all year long. Do not delay, contact us now so we create your tailor-made trip to Southern Iceland together.

Southern Iceland also boasts many very typical little villages that are well worth seeing. This is particularly the case for Vik and Skógar, located on the Atlantic coast. You will love the way that the picturesque little houses melt out of nowhere at the foot of impressive cliffs. Vik and Skógar are also close to the Eyjafjallajökull and Katla volcanoes and the Mýrdalsjökull glacier.

To explore Southern Iceland and immerse yourself completely a world that looks as though it has come straight out of a sci-fi movie, our travel agency offers you several means of transport. You can visit the area on foot, by a rental 4×4 or even on horseback should you so wish. The Landmannalaugar highlands, located more or less in the centre of Southern Iceland and not far from the Hekla volcano, are perfect for going on unforgettable hikes at the heart of a landscape that is just as unforgettable. The same goes for the smaller yet just as naturally stunning Thórsmörk region.

Travelling to Iceland, and especially to Southern Iceland, is something you should experience at least once in your life, as there are so many wonderful things to see and do.

 


 

Do you wish to visit other Icelandic regions? Take your pick! You can visit Reykjavik, discover East Iceland, Iceland Highlands, Northeast Iceland, Northwest Iceland, Snaefellsnes, South Coast Iceland, Westfjords or visit Greenland!

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5 days / 4 nights

Trek from Landmannalaugar to Thorsmörk

From 1929€

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hiking in iceland
Travel itinerary
Landmannalaugar - Hrafntinnusker - Hvanngil - Botnar - Reykjavik
10 days / 9 nights

Summer self drive: the West and South Coasts in 10 days

From 2926€

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Gullfoss on the Hvitau River
Travel itinerary
Reykjavik - Snæfellsnes Peninsula - Dalir region - Grábrók Volcano crater - Golden Circle - Mýrdalsjökull glacier - Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon - Blue Lagoon
10 days / 9 nights

Winter self drive: the West and South Coasts in 10 days

From 2198€

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car on winter road in Iceland
Travel itinerary
Reykjavik - Snæfellsjökull glacier - Snaefellsnes National Park - Borgarnes - Þingvellir - Geysir - Gullfoss - Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull glaciers - Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon - Vatnajökull glacier - Blue Lagoon
8 days / 7 nights

West and South Iceland Summer Self Drive

From 3655€

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View of basalt stacks Reynisdrangar
Travel itinerary
Reykjavik - Snæfellsnes Peninsula - Þingvellir - Geysir - Gullfoss - Vik - Vatnajökull National Park - Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon - Blue Lagoon
7 days / 6 nights

Iceland Express Self Drive in 7 days

From 2778€

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Landscape Godafoss waterfall
Travel itinerary
Reykjavik - Golden Circle - Vik - Mýrdalsjökull glaciers - Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon - Diamond Beach - Egilsstaðir - Dettifoss waterfall - Goðafoss falls - Blue Lagoon
6 days / 5 nights

South Express Summer

From 2585€

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landmannalaugar
Travel itinerary
Reykjavik - Thingvellir - Geysir - Gullfoss - Mýrdalsjökull glacier - Vík - Vatnajökull - Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon - Blue lagoon
15 days / 14 nights

Volcano and glacier discovery trekking

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volcano and glacier iceland
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Reykjavík - Landmannalaugar - Kirkjufellsvatn Lake - Tungnaá - Langisjor - Skaftáreldar - Edgjá - Strútslaug - Mælifellssandur - Mýrdalsjökull - Thorsmörk - Reykjavik
12 hours

Iceland Glacier Walk

From 235€

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Svinafellsjokull glacier in Iceland
Travel itinerary
Reykjavik - Glacier
12 hours

Iceland Super Jeep Tour

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jeep on top of Landjokull Glacier in Iceland
Travel itinerary
Reykjavik - Hekla
4 days / 3 nights

Super Jeep tour in Iceland

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Gullfoss waterfall, canyon of the Hvita river
Travel itinerary
Reykjavik - Hekla Volcano - Landmannalaugar - Hvolsvöllur - Thorsmork - Reykjanes Peninsula - Reykjavik
7 days / 6 nights

Chalet renting in Southern Iceland

From 550€

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Cottage in mountains in the moonlight
Travel itinerary
Reykjavík - The south coast of Iceland
8 days / 7 nights

From Langisjor to Eyjafjallajökull

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iceland trekking
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Reykjavík - Langisjór - Sveinstindur - Skælingar - Álftavötn - Strútur - Hvanngil - Emstrur - Thórsmörk - Fimmvördurháls - Reykjavík
10 days / 9 nights

Around Hekla on Horseback

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iceland horses
Travel itinerary
Reykjavik - Austvathsholt - Landmanalaugar - Hrafntinnusker - Rjupnavellir - Landmannahellir - Landmanalaugar - Eldgja - Holaskjol - Hvanngil - Bólstadur - Smaratun - Austvadsholt - Reykjavík
9 days / 8 nights

Trekking on your own in Iceland

From 1200€

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iceland hiking trails
Travel itinerary
Reykjavík - Landmannalaugar - Hrafntinnusker - Hvanngil - Emstrur - Thorsmörk - Fimmvörthurhals - Reykjavik
9 days / 8 nights

Trek from Landmannalaugar to Langisjor

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trek iceland
Travel itinerary
Landmannalaugar - Hrafntinnusker - Strútur - Alftavötn - Skælingar - Sveinstindur - Langisjór - Reykjavík
8 days / 7 nights

Winter Self Drive in Iceland

From 1050€

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chunk of Ice at Sunrise in winter
Travel itinerary
Reykjavík - Golden Circle - Kirkjubæjarklaustur - Höfn - Vík - Reykjanes Peninsula - Reykholt - Reykjavik
4 days / 3 nights

Iceland winter self drive trip

From 650€

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Road Winter Mountain
Travel itinerary
Reykjavik - Golden Circle - South coast - Reykjanes peninsula - Reykjavik
8 days/7 nights

Hot springs hopping in Iceland

From 900€

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blue lagoon near Reykjavik
Travel itinerary
Keflavik - Reykjavik - Vik - Fludir - The Golden Circle - Thingvellir - Borgarnes - Snaefellsnes - Reykjavik - Blue Lagoon - Keflavik
15 days / 14 nights

Self Drive in the Icelandic Highlands

From 1875€

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car in Landmannalaugar Iceland
Travel itinerary
Reykjavík - Laugarvatn - Skagafjördur - Laugafell - Mývatn - Ásbyrgi - Askja - Egilsstadir - Höfn - Skaftafell - Fjardrárgljúfur - Landmannalaugar - Reykjavík
3 days / 2 nights

Golden Circle Self Drive

From 550€

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Geyser Strokkur eruption
Travel itinerary
Reykjavik - Thingvellir National Park - Gullfoss waterfall - Reykjavik
4 jours / 3 nuits

Reykjanes self drive express

From 650€

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reykjanes self drive
Travel itinerary
Reykjavik - Golden Circle - Reykjanes Peninsula - Keflavik
10 days / 9 nights

Family Icelandic Road Trip

From 1050€

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Flock of sheep on the road
Travel itinerary
Reykjavík - Kirkjubæjarklaustur - Flúdir - Geysir - Snæfellsnes Peninsula - Reykjavík - Keflavik
10 days / 9 nights

Essential Iceland Self Drive

From 1000€

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Iceland must see
Travel itinerary
Reykjavík - Gullfoss - Höfn - Egilsstadir - Myvatn - Skagafjördur - Stykkishólmur - Borgarnes - Reykjavik - Keflavik
8 days / 7 nights

Self Drive Around Iceland

From 875€

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self drive around iceland
Travel itinerary
Reykjavik - Gulfoss - Höfn - Egilsstadir - Mývatn - Skagafjördur - Reykjavík - Keflavik
8 days / 7 nights

Spring Self-Drive in Iceland

From 1175€

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springtime iceland
Travel itinerary
Keflavik - Reykjavík - Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Borgarnes - The Golden Circle - Vík - Vestman Islands - Reykjavik - Keflavik
5 days / 4 nights

Hot springs and Aurora Iceland Self Drive

From 725€

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hot springs northern lights
Travel itinerary
Keflavik - Reykjavik - Gullfoss - Fludir - Skogar - Reykjanes Peninsula - Blue Lagoon - Keflavik
10 days / 9 nights

Icelandic Wildlife Self Drive

From 2100€

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iceland animals - puffins
Travel itinerary
Keflavik - Reykjavik - Gulfoss - Skogar - Skaftafell National Park - Jökulsarlon - Höfn - Djupivogur - Egilsstadir - Myvatn - Reykjavik - Keflavik
6 days / 5 nights

Landmannalaugar Winter Retreat

From 1900€

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iceland retreat
Travel itinerary
Landmannalaugar - Reykjavik
8 days / 7 nights

Romantic Road Trip in Iceland

From 2100€

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traditional houses in Iceland
Travel itinerary
Keflavík - Reykjavík - Búdir - Snæfellsnes Peninsula - Flatey - Hvalfjördur - Reykjavík - Keflavik
8 days / 7 nights

Southern Coast Self Drive

From 900€

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Stitched Panorama iceland southern coast
Travel itinerary
Keflavik - Reykjavík - Gulfoss - Flúdir - Kirkjubæjarklaustur - Skaftafell National Park - Höfn - Vík - Reykjavík - Hvalfjordur - Reykholt - Reykjavik - Keflavik
10 days / 9 nights

Native Iceland Self Drive

From 1000€

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native iceland
Travel itinerary
Keflavik - Reykjavík - Thakgil - Skaftafell - Jökulsárlón - Skaftafell - Laki - Eldgjá - Landmannalaugar - Mt. Hekla - Reykjavik - Keflavik
5 days / 4 nights

Iceland South Coast Express

From 775€

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springtime iceland
Travel itinerary
Selfoss - The south coast - Thorsardalur Valley - Reykjavik - Keflavik
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