Golden Circle & Silfra Snorkeling Private Tour from Reykjavík

Reykjavík11 hours

Duration

11 hours

Start time

08:00

Difficulty

Easy

Group size

Max 10

Guide languages

English, Russian

Overview

Discover Iceland’s famous Golden Circle on a private day tour from Reykjavík, with the option to add a snorkeling experience in Silfra at Þingvellir National Park.

Travel in comfort with your own professional driver-guide and visit Þingvellir, Brúarfoss, Gullfoss, the Geysir geothermal area and Kerið Volcanic Crater.

Tour Highlights

Þingvellir National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its history and dramatic rift landscape
Silfra Snorkeling - Optional Add-on - snorkel in exceptionally clear glacial water inside Þingvellir National Park
Brúarfoss Waterfall - a picturesque waterfall famous for its turquoise-blue water
Gullfoss Waterfall - one of Iceland’s most powerful and impressive waterfalls
Geysir Geothermal Area - steaming hot springs and the regularly erupting Strokkur geyser
Kerið Volcanic Crater - a colourful volcanic crater surrounding a deep blue lake

The itinerary and departure time may be adjusted according to the confirmed Silfra snorkeling time.

The approximately 3-hour Silfra snorkeling activity is not included in the base tour price. It can be selected and purchased separately as an optional add-on during the booking process, subject to availability.

Itinerary

Pick up from Reykjavík
Reykjavík
Your private guide will pick you up from your accommodation or an agreed meeting point in Reykjavík. Settle into a comfortable private vehicle and begin your journey through Iceland's beautiful countryside. Along the way, enjoy scenic views of lava fields, mountains, and rural landscapes while your guide shares fascinating stories about Iceland's history, geology, and culture.Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Reykjavík. Sit back and relax as you begin your scenic drive toward Thingvellir National Park, the first stop on your adventure.
Þingvellir National Park
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Begin the tour at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Iceland’s most historically and geologically important locations. Explore the dramatic rift landscape and learn about the site of Iceland’s ancient parliament.
Silfra Snorkeling – Optional Add-on
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Take part in an approximately 3-hour guided snorkeling experience in the clear waters of Silfra inside Þingvellir National Park.
The Silfra snorkeling activity is not included in the base tour price and must be selected separately as an optional add-on during booking.
Brúarfoss Waterfall
Visit Brúarfoss, a beautiful waterfall known for its vivid turquoise-blue water flowing through dark volcanic rock.
Gullfoss Waterfall
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Continue to Gullfoss, where the powerful Hvítá River drops into a dramatic canyon. Enjoy views from several scenic platforms.
Geysir Geothermal Area
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Explore the geothermal area and watch Strokkur erupt regularly. Walk among steaming vents, bubbling pools and colourful mineral deposits.
Kerið Volcanic Crater
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Finish the Golden Circle route at Kerið, a colourful volcanic crater with red slopes and a deep blue crater lake. Walk around the rim or descend toward the water.
Return to Reykjavík
Reykjavík
After an unforgettable day exploring Iceland's Golden Circle and snorkeling in Silfra, relax on the scenic drive back to Reykjavík. Enjoy the peaceful countryside before your guide drops you off at your accommodation or preferred location, ending a day filled with adventure, natural wonders, and unforgettable memories.