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Golden Circle Private Tour & Fridheimar Farm Visit from Reykjavik
Reykjavik
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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We recommend wearing warm, weather-appropriate clothing such as a waterproof jacket, layered clothing, comfortable walking shoes, and bringing gloves and a hat, as weather conditions in Iceland can change quickly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Spend the day discovering Iceland’s famous Golden Circle in the comfort of a private vehicle, with pickup directly from your accommodation in Reykjavik. Designed for up to 8 passengers, this tour is ideal for families, friends, or small groups who want to explore together without the rush of crowded buses or fixed schedules.
Travel through some of Iceland’s most breathtaking landscapes as you visit Þingvellir National Park, where two continents meet, witness the powerful eruptions of Strokkur geyser, and feel the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall. You’ll also experience quieter gems like the peaceful Faxi waterfall and the colorful Kerið crater.
A special highlight of this journey is Fridheim...
Highlights
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Flexible itinerary adapted to your group's pace and interests
Private Tour for upto 8 passengers
Dedicated, professional English-speaking guide
Direct pickup and drop off in Reykjavik
Parking fees and local taxes covered
Bottled water provided on board on demand
WiFi and USB charging ports available on board
Food and drinks
Itinerary
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Reykjavik
Your private vehicle picks you up directly from your Reykjavík accommodation at the agreed time. No transfer, no assembly point — the tour starts from your front door. Pickup time will be confirmed 24 hours in advance.
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Thingvellir National Park
Walk the Mid-Atlantic Ridge — one of only two places on Earth where a tectonic rift is accessible on dry land. Here the North American and Eurasian plates pull apart at 2 cm per year, creating the dramatic Almannagjá gorge that frames your walk. Þingvellir is also the cradle of Icelandic democracy: the Alþing parliament first gathered here in 930 AD. Your private guide brings both stories to life with the context and detail a shared tour simply cannot afford.
30 minutes
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Geothermal Area Krysuvik
The English word "geyser" was born here, named after the ancient Great Geysir. Today its neighbour Strokkur is the reliable star — erupting every 5–8 minutes with a column of boiling water up to 30 metres high. Going private means your guide can position you at exactly the right spot before the next eruption. Explore the surrounding geothermal field at your leisure: bubbling mud pools, steaming vents, and mineral-stained earth in vivid oranges and yellows.
40 minutes
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Gullfoss Waterfall
Iceland's most powerful waterfall sends the glacial Hvítá river cascading in two stages into a 32-metre canyon, creating a permanent mist and — on clear days — brilliant arching rainbows. In winter the edges freeze into cathedral-like formations of ice and the whole scene turns otherworldly. Take all the time you need on the viewing path. With a private tour there is no bus to catch and no group to wait for — just you and Gullfoss.
30 minutes
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Fridheimar
A fourth-generation family farm growing tomatoes year-round in the Icelandic highlands using geothermal heat. Step inside the warm, vine-scented greenhouse and sit down for Fridheimar's legendary lunch: a rich, creamy tomato soup made from the morning's harvest, served with homemade bread and a non-alcoholic welcome drink. The farm also offers a Bloody Mary made with their own tomato mix — a Golden Circle tradition for those who appreciate it. Unhurried, delicious, and completely unique to Iceland.
1 hour
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Kerid Crater
Formed around 6,500 years ago when a magma chamber collapsed inward, Kerið is unlike any other crater on the Golden Circle. The caldera walls are layered in deep red and black volcanic rock streaked with green moss, dropping steeply to a vivid turquoise-green lake at the bottom. Walk the rim for panoramic views or take the path down to the water's edge. On certain summer evenings, musicians perform concerts here — floating on a boat on the lake — because the crater's acoustics are extraordinary.
30 minutes
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Reykjavik
Your private vehicle drops you back directly at your Reykjavík accommodation. Estimated return time is early evening, depending on pace and stops during the day. No shared transfers — door to door, start to finish.
Golden Circle Private Tour & Fridheimar Farm Visit from Reykjavik
Reykjavik
About
Spend the day discovering Iceland’s famous Golden Circle in the comfort of a private vehicle, with pickup directly from your accommodation in Reykjavik. Designed for up to 8 passengers, this tour is ideal for families, friends, or small groups who want to explore together without the rush of crowded buses or fixed schedules.
Travel through some of Iceland’s most breathtaking landscapes as you visit Þingvellir National Park, where two continents meet, witness the powerful eruptions of Strokkur geyser, and feel the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall. You’ll also experience quieter gems like the peaceful Faxi waterfall and the colorful Kerið crater.
A special highlight of this journey is Fridheim...
Highlights
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Flexible itinerary adapted to your group's pace and interests