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Iceland's Golden Circle in Depth

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Reykjavik

    Reykjavik

    Optional Activities

    • Tales of Iceland Exhibition (ISK2200)
    • Volcano House (ISK1790)
    • Settlement Exhibition (ISK1700)
    • Whales of Iceland Museum (ISK2900)
    • Saga Museum (ISK2500)
    • Harpa Concert Hall (Free)
    • Maritime Museum (ISK1800)
  3. Day 2

    Reykjavik - Reykjanes Peninsula - Hveragerdi

    Reykjavik - Reykjanes Peninsula - Hveragerdi
    Meals
    Lunch (Viking-themed lunch at Fjorukrainn (Viking Village) - seated at long wooden tables, served by costumed staff, hearty Viking-inspired dishes)

    Included Activities

    • Bridge Between Continents - walk across footbridge spanning tectonic plates
    • Gunnuhver - visit mud pools and steam vents
    • Hafnarfjordur local artists' community - guided tour meeting artists and learning building history
    • Fjorukrainn Viking Village - Viking-themed lunch with costumed staff and hearty Viking-inspired dishes
    • Krisuvik and Seltun geothermal areas visit
    • Strandarkirkja Lutheran church visit
    Landmarks
    Bridge Between Continents
    Gunnuhver
    Hafnarfjordur
    Strandarkirkja
  4. Day 3

    Hveragerdi - Golden Circle

    Hveragerdi - Golden Circle

    Included Activities

    • Thingvellir National Park - Parliament Plains visit and Silfra fissure viewing
    • Strokkur geyser - geothermal area visit and geyser eruption viewing
    • Gullfoss double waterfall on Hvita River visit
    • Solheimar Eco-Village - coffee and grounds exploration with glimpse of sustainable community living
    • Secret Lagoon - soak in warm geothermal waters (oldest man-made pool in Iceland)

    Optional Activities

    • Silfra Fissure Snorkelling Day Trip (ISK21900)
    Landmarks
    Thingvellir National Park
    Silfra Fissure
    Strokkur
    Gullfoss
    Solheimar Eco-Village
    Secret Lagoon
  5. Day 4

    Hveragerdi - South Coast

    Hveragerdi - South Coast
    Meals
    Dinner (Comforting dinner at accommodation)

    Included Activities

    • Solheimajokull Glacier - scenic drive visit
    • Seljalandsfoss Waterfall - visit and walk behind cascade
    • Skogafoss Waterfall visit
    • Kvernufoss Waterfall - short hike to hidden waterfall in nearby valley
    Landmarks
    Solheimajokull Glacier
    Seljalandsfoss
    Skogafoss
    Kvernufoss
  6. Day 5

    South Coast - Reykjavik

    South Coast - Reykjavik

    Included Activities

    • Reykjavik - leader-led walking tour discovering city history and culture
    Landmarks
    Reykjavik

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  • Afifa5.0•June 2023
    The tour was great! Highly recommend!
    Traveled in June 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you so much Afifa for your positive review, we are pleased to hear that you would recommend this tour. We look forward to welcoming you on another Intrepid Tour soon. All the best, Intrepid Travel
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  • Meryl5.0•May 2023
    Pros: We had a great time on the golden circle tour in Iceland mainly due to our tour guide Josef. He was very...
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    Traveled in April 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Meryl! Thank you so much for taking your time to share your feedback with us. It is fantastic to learn that you had a wonderful experience in Iceland. You can be assured that your feedback and suggestions will be shared with all appropriate personnel and will be very well received. We are looking forward to having you join another Intrepid tour soon!
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  • Deborah5.0•July 2022
    Paulina was a great guide and we had a wonderful experience!
    Traveled in July 2022
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    HI Deborah - Thank you for taking the time to submit your review. We are delighted to hear that Paulina was a great guide and that you had a wonderful experience. We hope to welcome you on another of our adventures in the not-too-distant future.
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    Can I request a single room during the tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2024

      Yes, a single supplement can be booked if you prefer not to share a room. Please note it is subject to availability.

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    What do I need to bring for the tour in case of bad weather?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2024

      We recommend sturdy shoes with a good grip for trekking, a warm wind and rainproof jacket, gloves or mittens, and good headwear for unpredictable weather.

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    What is the cost for airport transfer from Reykjavik?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2024

      The transfer from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik can be arranged for approximately $235 for both travelers.

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    Asked on March 25th, 2024

    Do you assist with flights. Looking to fly out of Toronto

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2024

      Our adventures do not include the cost of international airfare, which allows our travellers to join the trip from their desired location. We do have a helpful place to search flight prices. You will need to book your own flights to the starting city of your adventure.

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    Michelle

    Asked on March 18th, 2024

    Is there single accommodation available on the 5 day Golden Circle Tour? Could you tell me the hours driving each day please?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2024

      A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. On day 2 the total travel time is approximately 3 hours. On day 3 the total travel time is approximately 3 hours. On day 4 the total travel time is approximately 3 hours. The glacier walk is dependent on weather conditions. In order to fit the ice crampons you will need to wear ankle high shoes. If you'd prefer to sit this activity out, you'll have the chance to hike to the glacier's tongue instead. On day 5, this trip finishes after the walking tour of Reykjavik at approximately 2pm, subject to delays due to weather and road conditions.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2024

      A single supplement is available for an extra charge if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability.

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      What is the cost of a single room supplement?

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2024

      A single supplement can be booked for GBP 450. We are pleased to offer a complimentary hold on the trip for 48 hours, after which a deposit of 200 is required to confirm your space.

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