Seljalandsfoss waterfall at sunset

South

Golden Circle & Waterfalls

Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss and Seljalandsfoss in one golden, unhurried day.

Duration

1 Day

Group size

Up to 12 travellers

Level

Easy

Season

Year-round

Overview

One full, golden day of Iceland's greatest hits, without the crowds of the big coach tours.

We leave Reykjavík early to beat the buses, walk between continents at Þingvellir, watch Strokkur erupt and finish behind the curtain of Seljalandsfoss.

Highlights

Þingvellir National Park

Strokkur geyser

Gullfoss waterfall

Walk behind Seljalandsfoss

Lunch at a family farm

Hotel pick-up included

The route.

Times and stops flex with the weather — that’s part of the magic. Here’s how a typical departure unfolds.

View from behind Seljalandsfoss

320 km

travelled together with your guide

Morning

Þingvellir

Between two continents

Walk the rift valley where the North American and Eurasian plates drift apart.

Midday

Geysir

Strokkur & farm lunch

Watch Strokkur erupt every few minutes, then lunch at a family farm nearby.

Afternoon

Gullfoss

The golden falls

Stand at the edge of Iceland's most famous waterfall.

Evening

Seljalandsfoss

Behind the curtain

Walk behind the falls in the evening light before heading home.

  • Seljalandsfoss at sunset
  • Icebergs on Jökulsárlón
  • Black sand beach at Vík
  • Geothermal steam at Námafjall
  • Whale tail in Skjálfandi Bay
  • Kirkjufell and its waterfall
  • Icelandic horses

Dates & prices

Upcoming departures.

Prices are per person sharing. A 15% deposit secures your place, and dates can change free of charge up to 30 days out.

Every day · May — September

Available

€189

Every day · October — April

Available

€169

Aurora over snowy mountains

Small groups fill fast

Ready when you are.

Reserve your seat with a 15% deposit, or send us your questions first. A real guide will answer within a day.

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