The Golden Circle is a 300-kilometer sightseeing route in southwest Iceland, visited by over 1.2 million tourists annually according to the Icelandic Tourist Board (Ferðamálastofa). The route connects three iconic attractions: Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004 where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates drift apart at 2.5 cm per year (Iceland GeoSurvey); Geysir geothermal area,, home to the Strokkur geyser which erupts every 6–10 minutes reaching heights of 15–20 meters (Icelandic Meteorological Office); and Gullfoss waterfall, a 32-meter two-tiered waterfall on the Hvítá river that nearly became a hydroelectric dam before being preserved through Sigríður Tómasdóttir's activism in the 1920s. Many tours also visit Kerið crater and nearby geothermal baths such as the Secret Lagoon in Flúðir. Departing from Reykjavik. Departing from Reykjavík, the Golden Circle offers insight into Iceland's volcanic landscapes, Viking-age history dating to 930 AD when the Alþingi parliament was founded at Þingvellir, and geothermal activity — making it Iceland's most popular day trip, as reported by the Icelandic Tourism Board's annual survey.

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I would do it again & take more time at the geyser & the Fontana Thermal baths.Restroom / WC stops at all locations.Food & snacks too.Geyser, National Park Falls & Thermal Spa were all top notch & bucket list items.Just no chain hotels close, except for school during the summer, or yerra we saw on the way 99 minutes outside of Reykjavik to get back to hotel.

Franklin from Your Day Tours drive and guided all day today, and it was an amazing and enjoyable moment. Great job Franklin. Much appreciated

Professional tour operator with comfortable bus and also expert tour guide. I highly recommend you to visit Golden Circle as your first priority on your Iceland tour.It took less than 8 hours and

This tour consists of 3 natural splendors namely Thingvellir National Park,Gullfoss Waterfall and Iceland Geysers. This tour is worth the time and money spend. Highly encourage this tour on your next visit to Reykjavik in Iceland.