Lava Tunnel & the Golden Circle
14.900 ISK
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Iceland's Golden Circle is the country's defining day route. This tour covers all three of its landmark sites privately, in a dedicated vehicle for your group alone, and builds in a stop that makes the day genuinely different: a sit-down lunch at Fridheimar, one of the most distinctive dining rooms in Iceland.
The route begins at Nationaal parkÞingvellir, a UNESCO Werelderfgoed and the setting of the Alþing, Iceland's parliament since 930 AD and widely considered the world's first democratic assembly. You walk the rift valley between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates before continuing into the countryside.
Midday brings the stop at Fridheimar, a fourth-generation family farm growing tomatoes and cucumbers under glass, year-round, on geothermal heat. Lunch is served inside the working greenhouse, among the vines, with warm air and the scent of ripening fruit filling the space. The signature dish is an unlimited tomato soup buffet with freshly baked bread, made from the farm's own harvest. We reserve your table in advance – a necessity, as the restaurant regularly sells out – and you order and pay directly at the farm, choosing whatever you like from the menu.
The day continues to the Geothermisch gebied van Geysir, waar Strokkur erupts to heights of up to 30 metres at intervals of five to eight minutes, and closes at Gullfoss, a powerful two-tiered waterfall descending into the canyon of the Hvítárivier.
The vehicle is private throughout: no shared passengers, no fixed pace. A sedan is provided for groups of one to three; a minivan for four to eight. Your Engelssprekende gids is with you from pickup to drop-off, door to door from your Reykjavík accommodation.
Your day begins in Reykjavik with a comfortable pickup from your accommodation. As you leave the city, the colorful houses fade into wide open Icelandic landscapes. The drive is peaceful, giving you time to relax and enjoy the scenery as the adventure begins.
Je eerste stop is Nationaal parkÞingvellir, een van de belangrijkste historische en geologische vindplaatsen van IJsland, waar je tussen de Noord-Amerikaanse en Euraziatische tektonische platen kunt lopen, de plek van het oudste parlement ter wereld (Althingi) kunt bezoeken, kunt genieten van een prachtig uitzicht op lavavelden, kliffen en meren, en neem de tijd voor korte wandelingen en foto's.
Vervolgens bezoek je de beroemde Geothermisch gebied van Geysir, de thuisbasis van borrelende warmwaterbronnen en stomende ventilatieopeningen, waar u kunt kijken naar de Strokkur geiser barst om de paar minuten uit, verken kleurrijke geothermische poelen en leer meer over de vulkanische activiteit van IJsland.
The journey continues to Gullfoss Waterfall, one of Iceland’s most iconic natural wonders. Watch as glacial waters plunge in two stages into a dramatic canyon, sending up mist that sometimes forms beautiful rainbows. Walking along the paths, you’ll feel the energy and majesty of this incredible waterfall.
Uw reis gaat verder naar het rustigere Faxi-waterval, gelegen aan de rivier de Tungufljót, waar u kunt genieten van een rustige sfeer, weg van grote reisgroepen, dicht bij de waterval kunt lopen en tijdens de zomermaanden zelfs zalmspringen kunt spotten, wat een uniek en ontspannen tintje aan uw Golden Circle-ervaring toevoegt.
From there, you head to Fridheimar, a unique greenhouse and farm where tomatoes grow year-round thanks to geothermal energy. Enjoy the warm, fragrant environment, see how the farm operates, and even taste fresh tomato products. It’s a charming stop that combines nature, innovation, and Icelandic culture.
Afterward, you visit Kerid Crater, a striking volcanic crater with deep red walls surrounding a calm blue lake. You can walk along the rim or closer to the water to take in the dramatic colors and serene surroundings, making it a perfect spot for photos and quiet reflection.
Finally, you return to Reykjavik, reflecting on a day filled with Icelandic landscapes, geothermal wonders, waterfalls, volcanic craters, and a unique farm experience. The drive back is relaxing, leaving you with unforgettable memories of this full-day adventure.
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