Iceland's Golden Circle in Depth

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Description

Summary

Starts
Reykjavik
Duration
5 days
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy

Description

Embark on a thrilling multi-day tour that takes you through the breathtaking landscapes of Iceland. This journey begins in the vibrant city of Reykjavik, the world's northernmost capital, and takes you through the Reykjanes Peninsula, the Golden Circle, and the mighty Solheimajokull Glacier. Witness the awe-inspiring geysers, waterfalls, and geothermal pools that Iceland is famous for. Experience the local culture and cuisine, and learn about the country's rich history and geology. This tour is perfect for those seeking adventure, natural beauty, and a unique cultural experience.

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Included

4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

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All Intrepid group trips in Iceland are accompanied by one of our group leaders, who will also be the driver. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders.

Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects.

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On this trip we are travelling in our own private minibus as this allows us to reach some more off the beaten path destinations and gives us flexibility which would not be possible by public transport. Please note that there are some long travel days and some rough stretches on gravelly and windy roads. On some days we depart early in the morning to ensure we optimise our time. All our vehicles in Iceland have complimentary Wi-Fi.

Private vehicle

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Reykjanes Peninsula - Herbal tea and salt workshop visit

Reykjanes Peninsula - Gunnuhver hot springs

Reykjanes Peninsula - Bridge between Continents

Reykjanes Peninsula - Strandarkirkja

Golden Circle - Strokkur Geysir

Fludir - Secret Lagoon

Golden Circle - Gullfoss Waterfall

South Coast - Kvernufoss Waterfall Hike

South Coast - Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

South Coast - Skogafoss Waterfall visit

South Coast - Solheimajokull Glacier Hike

Reykjavik - Leader-led walking tour

Golden Circle - Thingvellir National Park

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The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.

Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.

Hotel (4 nights)

hotel: 4 night(s);

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Map

Attractions

photo of A Bridge Between Two Continents, Miðlína - Iceland - March 2017 .Bridge between continents
Old Iceland
photo of beautiful cliffs and deep fissure in thingvellir national park. Southern Iceland.Thingvellir National Park
Seljalandsfoss
photo of skogafoss waterfall in southern Iceland during a summer day.Skógafoss
photo of rainbow over the Urriðafoss waterfall in the river Þjórsá, South Iceland.Urriðafoss
photo of Girl in blue jacket sits on the rocks and admires stunning blue colored lagoon near Gunnuhver Hot Springs. Hidden gems of Iceland .Gunnuhver
Reykjanes Lighthouse, Reykjanesbær, Southern Peninsula, IcelandReykjanes Lighthouse
StrandarkirkjaStrandarkirkja

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Reykjavik

  • Reykjavik - Arrival day
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Welcome to the charming city of Reykjavik, where your Icelandic adventure begins. Meet your local leader and fellow travellers at your hotel at 6 pm. If you arrive early, take the opportunity to explore the city's unique boutiques and cosy cafes. After the welcome meeting, you can join the group for a dinner in town.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Reykjanes Peninsula and Hveragerdi

  • Reykjavik
  • Rangárþing eystra
  • Hveragerðisbær
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  • Bridge between continents
  • Gunnuhver
  • Reykjanes Lighthouse
  • Strandarkirkja
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Start your day with a visit to the Reykjanes Peninsula, where you'll stop at a family-run workshop that uses native Icelandic ingredients to produce herbal teas, jams, and salts. Visit the Bridge between Continents, a footbridge that spans a fissure between the North American and Eurasian continental plates. Explore the eerie mud pools and steam vents of Gunnuhver and enjoy a steaming bowl of lobster soup in the fishing village of Grindavik. End your day in the town of Hveragerdi, where you'll be staying for the next three nights.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon

  • Rangárþing eystra
  • Hveragerðisbær
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  • Old Iceland
  • Urriðafoss
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Today, you'll explore the famous Golden Circle, where you'll witness the power and beauty of the Strokkur geyser and the Gullfoss double waterfall. Afterward, relax in the warm waters of the Secret Lagoon, the oldest pool in Iceland, fed by various hot springs in the surrounding area. Return to Hveragerdi for the night.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Waterfalls and Solheimajokull Glacier

  • Rangárþing eystra
  • Hveragerðisbær
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  • Seljalandsfoss
  • Skógafoss
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Begin your day with a visit to the enchanting Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls. Take a short hike to the hidden Kvernufoos waterfall, framed by moss-coated cliffs of lava rock. Prepare for an unforgettable experience as you walk on the mighty Solheimajokull Glacier, one of Europe's biggest ice caps. No prior experience is necessary as your guide will ensure your safety during this adventure.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Thingvellir National Park and Reykjavik

  • Reykjavik
  • Hveragerðisbær - Departure day
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  • Thingvellir National Park
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On your way back to Reykjavik, stop at Thingvellir National Park to see the Parliament Plains, the site of Iceland's first parliament. Witness the Silfra fissure, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are slowly pulling apart. Once back in Reykjavik, join your leader on a walking tour to discover more about the history and culture of this fascinating city. This marks the end of your Icelandic adventure.

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