Private Golden Circle Tour with 5+ attractions from Reykjavik

From

kr.149000

Min Age

1 year

Duration

8 hours

Overview

Th Golden Circle tour is one of the most popular tours in Iceland, and for good reason. This tour takes you to some of the most stunning natural wonders in the country, including Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Geothermal Area, and Gullfoss Waterfall. These locations are not only beautiful but also have significant historical and geological importance. You will be fascinated by the breathtaking scenery and learn about the unique features of Iceland’s landscape.

One of the highlights of the Golden Circle tour is the Laugarvatn Geothermal Bakery. This bakery uses the natural geothermal heat from the surrounding area to bake their bread. The result is bread with a unique taste and texture that you won’t find anywhere else. You will have the opportunity to taste this bread and even buy some to take home. The bakery also has a small café where you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while admiring the beautiful scenery.

Kerið Volcanic Crater Lake is another stop on the Golden Circle tour. This crater lake is one of the most picturesque spots in Iceland. The lake’s bright blue color contrasts beautifully with the red volcanic rock that surrounds it. You will have the opportunity to take a walk around the lake and take in the stunning views. This is a great spot for taking photos and enjoying the peacefulness of nature.

The final stop on the Golden Circle tour is the town of Hveragerdi. This town is known for its geothermal activity, which is why it’s often called the “hot spring town.” Here, you will visit the Geothermal Park, where you can take a footbath in the hot springs, bake bread using the geothermal heat, and even boil eggs in the hot springs. This is a fun and unique experience that you won’t find anywhere else. You can also explore the town’s greenhouses, which are used to grow a variety of plants, including colorful flowers. This is a perfect way to end the tour, as you will leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

Tour Highlights

  • Thingvellir National Park
  • Geysir Geothermal Area
  • Gullfoss Waterfall
  • Laugarvatn geothermal bakery
  • Kerið Volcanic Crater Lake
  • Hveragerdi

Included/Exclude

  • Wifi on board
  • National Park entrance fee
  • All fees and taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Explore Hidden gems
  • Break for food/meal
  • Additional stops
  • Food & drinks
  • Tip or gratuity

Tour Plan

Thingvellir National Park

Wandering across the incredible landscapes of Thingvellir National Park, you can make out massive cracks in the Earth’s surface. Though Clear lakes and volcanic terrains are some of the attractions here.

Geysir Geothermal Area

Geysir Geothermal Area is a treat for those who always dreamed of witnessing a live hot spring. Located in the Haukadalur Valley, this spot is the oldest known geyser in the world. Geysir Geothermal Park is a treat for anyone who has ever wanted to see a real hot spring in action. The Haukadalur Valley is home to the world’s oldest known geyser. For lunch, we’ll be stopping at the Geysir-area eatery known as Geysir Glimma.

Private Golden Circle Tour with 5+ attractions from Reykjavik

Gullfoss Waterfall

Gullfoss Waterfall originates from Langjökull, which is Iceland’s second-largest glacier. There are multiple viewpoints to enjoy the view of this elegant waterfall. What else could travelers ask for in their tour? The second largest glacier in Iceland, Langjökull, is the source of the mighty Gullfoss Waterfall. This beautiful waterfall may be seen from a variety of different viewpoints.

Gullfoss waterfall

Laugarvatn geothermal bakery

Laugarvatn Geothermal Bakery is a unique bakery located in Iceland that uses geothermal heat to bake its bread. The bakery is situated on the banks of Lake Laugarvatn, and it is powered by the natural heat that is generated by the earth’s core. This means that the bread produced by the bakery is not only delicious but also environmentally friendly, as it does not require any external source of energy to be produced. The bread is made using traditional techniques, and the ingredients used are sourced locally, ensuring that the bread is fresh and of the highest quality. Visitors to the bakery can also witness the baking process firsthand, as the bakery is designed to allow visitors to see the bread being baked in the ovens.

Laugarvatn geothermal bakery

Kerið Volcanic Crater Lake

Kerið Volcanic Crater Lake is a 3000-years old volcanic lake with a unique appeal. You’ll see blue-colored lake water surrounded by dark lava rocks. A simple walk along the crater would bring you amazing views of this unique volcanic lake.

Hveragerdi

Located in Iceland, Hveragerdi is known for its geothermal activity and flourishing greenhouses, making it a cheap and sustainable energy source. The town is also famous for its colorful flowers, earning it the nickname of the “flower town of Iceland”. However, visitors need to be aware of the potential dangers of the hot springs and earthquakes due to the Mid-Atlantic rift. The Geothermal Park offers visitors activities such as footbaths, bread baking, and boiling eggs in hot springs.

Hveragerdi

Please note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • It’s a private tour and the driver will call when he arrives at the pickup point.

What do I need to bring?

  • Warm clothes

Sea Kayaking

Sea Kayaking

One of the most exhilarating ways to experience Antarctica, the Arctic and beyond.

Sea kayaking holidays in the humbling wilderness of Antarcticathe Arctic, and some of the world’s most biodiverse regions, are guaranteed to stir your soul. Paddle between brash ice and icebergs of all shapes and sizes, absorbing the majestic scenery as it unfolds before you. 

In Antarctica, keep your camera on-hand for unforgettable encounters with penguins, seals and whales, and occasionally leopard seals or orcas. In the Arctic, prepare to  paddle under nesting bird colonies, past massive glaciers and around large iceberg. 

Led by experienced guides, you and your small group of like-minded adventurers will paddle between ice floes, brash ice and icebergs of all shapes and sizes. Paddling is one of the best ways to access and intimately explore the beautiful coastlines we visit and therefore make the most of your time in the wild and remote destinations we visit

Top reasons to choose a Sea Kayaking holiday

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See wildlife unobtrusively

Kayaking is one of the best ways to spot rare wildlife, from penguins to puffins.

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Better access

Access intimate bays and coves that bigger crafts can’t reach.​

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Knowledgeable guides

Our experienced sea kayak guides will help bring your chosen destination to life.

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Become an expert

Hone your kayaking skills and gain a hobby for life!

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Make friends

Become lifelong friends with your small group of like-minded adventurers.

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Stay fit on your holiday

Being active every day on your holiday means you don’t have to feel guilty about being spoilt by our expert chefs!

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Enhance your experience

Add another layer to your once-in-a-lifetime holiday and make the most out of your time in some of the most remote places on earth.

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It's fun!

Have the time of your life exploring some of the wildest places on earth from the water.

FAQs

Our guide to paddler ratio is 1:10 and we provide an accompanying safety Zodiac. There are 26 places available in Antarctica and tropical voyages, 20 in temperate regions, South Georgia and all Arctic trips except in Franz Josef Land where the maximum is 16 kayakers.

Kayakers must be 14 or over.

Sea kayaking is offered in place of regular shore excursions. We aim to paddle as often as possible. Depending on the voyage, we generally aim to paddle twice per day.

We will give you a drybag for extra clothing, binoculars and anything that needs to be kept dry. You should also carry a water bottle. We recommend bringing a waterproof camera or phone, or ensuring you have a good quality waterproof case.

If the weather changes during our outing we will head back to the ship and perhaps join a shore excursion. The ship’s captain, expedition leader and kayak guide always maintain close contact to ensure a safe paddling experience. We do not attempt to paddle too far away from the ship. The emphasis is on experiencing the destination rather than travelling long distances.

The kayaks are made with a hard plastic and are easily paddled in swell and conducting shore landings, and through small patches of brash ice. We manoeuvre around the larger ice chunks and floes.

Polar regions

Kayaking in the poles offers a unique wildlife viewing experience. In Antarctica, we have many opportunities to encounter penguins, seals and whales, and occasionally we may even spot leopard seals or orcas. In the Arctic, we’ll paddle under nesting bird colonies, past massive glaciers and around large icebergs, however we maintain a safe distance from polar bears and walruses. Our guides carry rifles and flare guns in the Arctic to ensure your safety against polar bears.

Temperate regions

Kayakers in wild temperate regions will have a unique wildlife experience, with possible encounters with seals and basking sharks. You will have the opportunity to view some of the largest sea bird colonies in the northern hemisphere.

Tropical regions

The superb wildlife-viewing opportunities are endless in the astonishingly biodiverse nature reserves we visit. Kayaks offer a unique opportunity to view marine and land mammals, coral reefs, tropical fish, sea birds and an astonishing range of rainforest birds. We will bring our snorkelling gear with us during our paddles and take advantage of any opportunities to view marine life up close.

In the unlikely event of a capsize, your experienced guide will assist by righting the kayak, stabilising it then pumping it out. Paddlers will re-enter with the guide’s help, or with a support Zodiac. With drysuits and warm clothing underneath you will be comfortable in cold water for up to half an hour. Note that the kayaks have separate compartments with bulkheads, which means they will float after a capsize.

No. Each kayaking place is for one person only. Passengers are unable to share a kayaking place as we customise the kayaks and dry suits for each individual kayaker at the beginning of each voyage.

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Balcony Stateroom Superior

Deck: 4 & 6

Cabin and balcony combined size: 29.2m² – 35.2m² (314.3ft² – 378.9ft²)

Beds: 
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King bed

 
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Twin beds

Features

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Private en-suite (wheelchair accessible)

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Private balcony

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Full size window

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Desk area

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Closet space

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Room-controlled thermostat

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Room safe

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42″ flat-screen TV

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Mini bar*

Cabin Inclusion

  • 1 x 3-in-1 polar jacket per person (polar voyages only)

Some of these rooms are equipped with wheelchair accessible bathrooms.

*Please note mini bar items are chargeable in all cabins except Junior Suite and Captain’s Suite

Sea Kayaking

Sea Kayaking

One of the most exhilarating ways to experience Antarctica, the Arctic and beyond.

Sea kayaking holidays in the humbling wilderness of Antarcticathe Arctic, and some of the world’s most biodiverse regions, are guaranteed to stir your soul. Paddle between brash ice and icebergs of all shapes and sizes, absorbing the majestic scenery as it unfolds before you. 

In Antarctica, keep your camera on-hand for unforgettable encounters with penguins, seals and whales, and occasionally leopard seals or orcas. In the Arctic, prepare to  paddle under nesting bird colonies, past massive glaciers and around large iceberg. 

Led by experienced guides, you and your small group of like-minded adventurers will paddle between ice floes, brash ice and icebergs of all shapes and sizes. Paddling is one of the best ways to access and intimately explore the beautiful coastlines we visit and therefore make the most of your time in the wild and remote destinations we visit

Top reasons to choose a Sea Kayaking holiday

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See wildlife unobtrusively

Kayaking is one of the best ways to spot rare wildlife, from penguins to puffins.

Annotation 2023-04-28 030913

Stay fit on your holiday

Being active every day on your holiday means you don’t have to feel guilty about being spoilt by our expert chefs!

Annotation 2023-04-28 030939

Knowledgeable guides

Our experienced sea kayak guides will help bring your chosen destination to life.

Annotation 2023-04-28 031035

Enhance your experience

Add another layer to your once-in-a-lifetime holiday and make the most out of your time in some of the most remote places on earth.

Annotation 2023-04-28 031035

Make friends

Become lifelong friends with your small group of like-minded adventurers.

Annotation 2023-04-28 031119

Better access

Access intimate bays and coves that bigger crafts can’t reach.​

Annotation 2023-04-28 031119

Become an expert

Hone your kayaking skills and gain a hobby for life!

Annotation 2023-04-28 031213

It's fun!

Have the time of your life exploring some of the wildest places on earth from the water.

FAQs

Our guide to paddler ratio is 1:10 and we provide an accompanying safety Zodiac. There are 26 places available in Antarctica and tropical voyages, 20 in temperate regions, South Georgia and all Arctic trips except in Franz Josef Land where the maximum is 16 kayakers.

Kayakers must be 14 or over.

Sea kayaking is offered in place of regular shore excursions. We aim to paddle as often as possible. Depending on the voyage, we generally aim to paddle twice per day.

Sea kayaking is offered in place of regular shore excursions. We aim to paddle as often as possible. Depending on the voyage, we generally aim to paddle twice per day.

If the weather changes during our outing we will head back to the ship and perhaps join a shore excursion. The ship’s captain, expedition leader and kayak guide always maintain close contact to ensure a safe paddling experience. We do not attempt to paddle too far away from the ship. The emphasis is on experiencing the destination rather than travelling long distances.

The kayaks are made with a hard plastic and are easily paddled in swell and conducting shore landings, and through small patches of brash ice. We manoeuvre around the larger ice chunks and floes.

Polar regions

Kayaking in the poles offers a unique wildlife viewing experience. In Antarctica, we have many opportunities to encounter penguins, seals and whales, and occasionally we may even spot leopard seals or orcas. In the Arctic, we’ll paddle under nesting bird colonies, past massive glaciers and around large icebergs, however we maintain a safe distance from polar bears and walruses. Our guides carry rifles and flare guns in the Arctic to ensure your safety against polar bears.

Temperate regions

Kayakers in wild temperate regions will have a unique wildlife experience, with possible encounters with seals and basking sharks. You will have the opportunity to view some of the largest sea bird colonies in the northern hemisphere.

Tropical regions

The superb wildlife-viewing opportunities are endless in the astonishingly biodiverse nature reserves we visit. Kayaks offer a unique opportunity to view marine and land mammals, coral reefs, tropical fish, sea birds and an astonishing range of rainforest birds. We will bring our snorkelling gear with us during our paddles and take advantage of any opportunities to view marine life up close.

In the unlikely event of a capsize, your experienced guide will assist by righting the kayak, stabilising it then pumping it out. Paddlers will re-enter with the guide’s help, or with a support Zodiac. With drysuits and warm clothing underneath you will be comfortable in cold water for up to half an hour. Note that the kayaks have separate compartments with bulkheads, which means they will float after a capsize.

No. Each kayaking place is for one person only. Passengers are unable to share a kayaking place as we customise the kayaks and dry suits for each individual kayaker at the beginning of each voyage.

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