Private Midnight Sun Golden Circle Tour

Experience the Golden Circle in the Icelandic midnight sun and avoid the crowds with the comfort of a private evening tour.

Please note:

Available: May – August

Duration: Approx. 6-7hrs, depending on your time spent at each stop.

Pick-up: From your hotel/accommodation within the Reykjavik Capital Area.

Highlights

Thingvellir National Park
Geysir hot springs geothermal area
Gullfoss waterfall

Description

Get ready to experience the natural beauty of Iceland in a whole new light with our midnight sun tour of the Golden Circle. As we head out of the city, you'll pass by charming Icelandic farms before arriving at Thingvellir National Park, the first national park in Iceland and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Hakið, a stunning viewpoint overlooking Thingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in Iceland, we'll make our way down to Almannagjá, where you'll see Öxarárfoss, a man-made waterfall that was created by Vikings to channel the Öxará river into Almannagjá.

As we continue through the park, you'll see the same beautiful scenery that was featured in Game of Thrones. Next, we'll head to the Geysir hot springs geothermal area in Haukadalur valley, where you'll witness the colorful hot springs and mud pools that make this area so unique. While Geysir may be dormant, its neighbor Strokkur still spouts every 5-8 minutes, shooting 30 meters of scalding geothermal water into the air.

The last stop on our tour is Gullfoss waterfall, also known as Golden Falls. This magnificent tiered waterfall is considered the queen of all waterfalls in Iceland, plunging 32 meters into a narrow basaltic gorge. The white glacial river Hvítá, fed by the Langjökull glacier, gives Gullfoss its distinctive white and blueish color, and on sunny days, you'll be treated to the sight of a spectacular rainbow, or even a double rainbow, created by the mist rising from the falls.

All of this will be seen in a whole new light, as we'll be touring during the midnight sun season, from May 20th to August 16th, when the sun never fully sets. Don't miss your chance to absorb the stunning landscapes of the Golden Circle illuminated by the warm glow of the midnight sun.

National Park entrance fee
Parking fees
Pickup & drop-off within the Reykjavik Capital Area
Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
Knowledgeable & experienced English-speaking driver-guide

The Thingvellir National Park was established in 1930, the first national park in Iceland. Then in 2004, it became the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Iceland for its cultural heritage from the Viking era and the significance of its history and nature.

Þingvellir (e. Parliament Grounds) is a fracture zone situated on the tectonic plates of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the North-American and the Eurasian continents, which runs through Iceland from its NE corner to the SW corner, forming a great depression of about 40 km in length and 10 km in width. These boundaries are only visible above ground in very few locations in Iceland. Almannagjá (e. Public’s Rift) forms the eastern boundaries of the North-American plate, while Hrafnagjá (e. Raven’s Rift) forms the western bounds of the Eurasian plate. The area between these two rifts is slowly subsiding, pulling apart by about 3-4 millimeters every year.

Alþingi (e. General Assembly) is the Icelandic parliament, established in AD 930 by the Vikings, and is the oldest parliament in the world. Every summer, Icelanders assembled there till 1798 to set laws, settle disputes, trade goods, and carry out punishments and executions. It was at Althingi that the Icelandic nation agreed to adopt Christianity in AD 1000, superseding the heathen religion Asatru. On 17 June 1944, the establishment of the Republic of Iceland was declared in force after centuries of being under the reigns of the Kingdoms of Norway and Denmark.

Please respect nature – do not throw out trash or walk on any moss.
For environmental responsibility purposes, you do not need to print out your e-ticket.
Your private driver-guide can always recommend different restaurants in the area and – make stops on the way so you can purchase food/snacks/drinks, but you are also welcome to bring a packed meal.
Dress according to the weather – bring warm and wind-/waterproof clothing, gloves, and a hat.
Wear suitable footwear, preferably waterproof with a good grip, in case of slippery conditions due to rain or gravel paths.
We may occasionally need to alter the tour itinerary due to unpredictable weather and road conditions in Iceland. The weather in Iceland can be quite unpredictable.

Thingvellir National Park is the first national park in Iceland and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a place of incredible geological and historical significance, known for its stunning views and unique landscape.