A driveityourself tour of the golden circle in iceland. With its first stop only 40 minutes east of reykjavik, a visit to the golden circle makes the perfect day trip outside of the city. Why not drive it yourself instead of going on a tour. Read up on all our iceland day tours and activities, flybus schedule, hiking maps and more. Detailed and highresolution maps of reykjavik, iceland for free download. As a result, you have the option to stop at some extra sights along the way. This golden circle bus tour is guaranteed as a small group experience and your tour guides will be local experts, with great knowledge about the area and able to take questions due to the small size of the group. Heres my guide to driving icelands golden circle in a day. Geysir geothermal area from which all geysers get their name, thingvellir national park where the viking parliament of ages past convened every summer for 900 years and where you can see some glorious tectonic fissures.
Any map of the southwest is a map of the golden circle. Mother nature meets modern civilisation in this 4day iceland itinerary. A 4x4 is unnecessary unless you are going during wintertime, then you might feel more at ease in a 4x4 if theres heavy snow on the ground. Visit the thingvellir national park, a unesco world heritage site, the. Thefishareoutofthisworldfreshanddeliciouslyprepared. The golden circle is the most popular area to visit in iceland and for a good reason. Golden circle basic route drive 237 km, 3 hours, 21 minutes l. Reykjanes peninsula and the south reykjanes peninsula the golden circle the southern coast. Interactive map of reykjavik with all popular attractions hallgrimskirkja, the sun voyager, geyser geothermal area and strokkur and more.
Your info about golden circle is very helpful, thanks. Thingvellir, haukadalur and gullfoss as well as other lesser known stops. Depending on the golden circle tour that you choose your route may not be exactly the same as this but additional stops will be listed on each tour page. You may have heard of the golden circle and how its a must for any first time visitor in iceland. Golden circle icelands quintessential day trip from reykjavik, which loops through eyepopping terrain with stops at. Since i was visiting iceland on an organised trip i didnt have to worry about driving or booking a tour. Golden circle full day tour from reykjavik with fridheimar. This is the most comprehensive guide to practical information in iceland.
To help you visualise the golden circle and plan your route, weve put together this map. The area became active more than years ago and comprises more than a dozen hot hot spring holes. I hope you enjoy this golden circle road trip plan that i created for you. The ultimate guide to driving icelands golden circle the. The only guide you need for driving the golden circle yourself. Gullfoss was very almost lost in the early 20th century when british developers sought to. Spend your days exploring the geysers, waterfalls, and volcanic landscapes of the golden circle, and the famous blue lagoon, while enjoying the convenience of spending your nights in reykjavik. Above youll find a map of my itinerary for icelands golden circle. The first stop on most tour operators golden circle route is. Google maps stepbystep directions golden circle basic route.
You couls also get the book the golden circle, and blue lagoon but golden circle is way more tha sights, it,s a tour of history and geology, and for that i recommend a certified tourguide or a guided tour. Explore the golden circle holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Here you also find hotels, all relevant phone numbers and a detailed map of the city center. The golden circle is around 190 mi 300 km, in a loop from reykjavik. Probably the best known and most visited waterfall in iceland. Printable vector pdf map golden circle iceland, base map meters scale 1. While many tour operators stick to the four most popular golden circle stops, there are a number of spectacular additional stops possible if you selfdrive the golden. Golden circle tours gullfoss geysir and thingvellir. Lucky for you dear reader, you can now easily view and save our golden circle map straight to your phone. The golden circle was in the southern part of iceland and i thought it was a tour around the entire island itself. It also has a street view option and a directions guide. Iceland is one of the smallest countries in europe, but it is without a doubt one of the most picturesque places on earth. Golden circle road trip plan see the essentials of iceland. The golden circle is the most popular route to take in iceland.
Reykjavik activities 1091 suggested activities visit a city. Above you can see the map with the best route to follow on your one day golden circle tour. Travel guide to touristic destinations, museums and architecture in reykjavik. Have you thought about taking a golden circle selfdrive trip. Reykjavik and golden circle road trip iceland travel.
We still have 2 more days free in iceland before going back to canada. This golden circle map shows the main golden circle attractions and the best golden circle route, beginning and ending in reykjavik. Jun 21, 2018 the golden circle is an extremely popular route in the south of iceland. Our hotel is in reykjavik, very near to the grayline bus. You want to show your friends and family how travelsavvy you are so when they suggest you add the golden circle to your iceland itinerary, you nod in agreement while you secretly wonder what on earth theyre talking about. If so, you should use this golden circle iceland map to help you plot your route and explore icelands star attraction the golden circle is home to some of icelands most iconic beautiful attractions and its easily achievable on a solo road trip if you happen to have a hie car. Travel by airconditioned vehicle with an expert guide and learn the history and geology of each site. The trail is primarily used for nature trips and scenic. Mar 04, 2020 my partner and i took the golden circle day tour with extreme iceland this tour promised a bit more walking than the other tours we read about. Today youll drive north out of reykjavik, via the small suburbian town mosfellsbaer and drive to thingvellir national park, a unesco heritage site. Visit the thingvellir national park, a unesco world heritage site, the gullfoss waterfall and the geysir geothermal area. The drive between the main points of interest is about 34 hours, but if you factor in the time you spend at each attraction itll likely take 68 hours to complete. The map of reykjavik includes all major landmarks, tourist attractions, museums, and activities in reykjavik. Complete guide to icelands golden circle stops with map.
Our golden circle tours range from private tours for your family over bus tours to the adventure that a tour by superjeep provides. How to explore the golden circle on a day trip from. Golden circle guide and tips golden circle, iceland golden circle. We, an old couple of over 75, will be going to iceland this november. The golden waterfall, gullfoss one of the most beautiful and powerful waterfalls in iceland, plummeting 32 metres 105 feet in two tiers into the river gorge of the popular rafting river hvita. By golden circle, i mean glacier lagoon, lake myvatn, gullfoss, geysir, thingvellir national park and may be another famous sight. Ensure you have the newest travel maps from moon by ordering the most recent edition of our travel guides to iceland and reykjavik. We created this golden circle self drive map so you an get the best experience when driving on your own.
Below you will find a map detailing the golden circle route and the way that the bus will drive. You can hide and show different layers, or click icons on the map to see the names of places i mention in this travel guide. The golden circle is not only the most popular day tour we run here at bustravel iceland but perhaps also the most popular trip that leaves reykjavik. Map of reykjavik what to see and do in while in reykjavik. You will learn about all the important and essential information you need while traveling in iceland on your own. Golden circle iceland find the best golden circle classic tours. You can visit the golden circle on an organised day trip from reykjavik or rent a car and do it yourselfbelow you can see the map with the best route to follow on your one day golden circle tour. You can visit the golden circle on an organised day trip from reykjavik, or rent a car and do it yourself above you can see the map with the best route to follow on your one day golden circle tour. Witness the three wonders of the famous iceland golden circle on this day trip from reykjavik. If youre visiting iceland for the first time, then a golden circle iceland tour is a must, as well as a map golden circle iceland, since this route is the best way to experience the stunning and dynamic natural landscape of iceland. Either way, below is a golden circle iceland map with an introduction to its highlights. Either jump in your car and drive around or start from reykjavik on one of the many golden circle tours.
Plan your visit to reykjavik with complete information on all reykjavik activities golden circle classic day trip from reykjavik, northern lights night tour from reykjavik, smallgroup golden circle. Make your own way to bsi bus terminal, vatnsmyrarvegur 10, 101 reykjavik. Here, we suggest a selfdrive golden circle tour, as well as different options. The golden circle spans a distance of about 300 km. Golden circle classic guided in 10 languages price from kr 6,990 approx 45. If you dont have 10 days to drive the ring road around the island, driving the golden circle route out of reykjavik is an amazing experience, and can be explored in as little as a few hours although i would recommend as long as possible. The golden circle is the most popular attraction in iceland with its waterfalls, geysers and its beautiful national park thingvellir. This map shows museums, hiking trails, ferries, roads, parks, reserves, monuments, haunted areas, tourist attractions and sightseeings in iceland. For most travellers on a short trip to iceland, after spending a day or two in reykjavik and soaking in the blue lagoon, their last day is spent touring the famous golden circle, easily accessible as a day trip from reykjavik. Scroll down to look at our golden circle self drive map. A favorite stop along the golden circle is the highly active geysir hot spring area with boiling mud pits and the lively strokkur which spouts water 30 meters 100 ft into the air every few minutes. Exploring icelands golden circle on a selfdrive tour luxe. Featuring the magnificent gullfoss waterfall, geysir geothermal field, and thingvellir national park, the golden circle is the perfect day tour from reykjavik. Large reykjavik maps for free download and print high.
Map golden circle iceland guide for 2019 travelgal. Find a map below with all these interesting places, as well as pdf. This course covers a 300 km loop from reykjavik, to central iceland and back. The complete visitors guide to icelands golden circle. Golden circle, south shore, reykjavik sightseeing, blue lagoon, secret lagoon, multiday tours, private transfers for small groups, families or groups of friends. There are hundreds of different golden circle tours to choose from, but in case youd rather drive this route yourself instead of going on a tour, then here are a few very good reasons and tips on how to do it first up, find a rental car that suits you. Golden circle from reykjavik is our most popular tour.
Icelands golden circle from reykjavik capital, iceland. Our tour guide was very nice, although she broke into german every now and then which was kind of funny. Golden circle self drive map golden circle iceland. The golden circle in iceland is a popular route in south iceland. You will be picked up at your hotel in reykjavik by our trusted partners. This small group guarantee golden circle tour from. In this golden circle travel guide ill help you get the most out of a selfdrive adventure. Iceland maps with the best places to visit and their gps coordinates in my ebook. Your guide to the perfect golden circle iceland tour. The trail is primarily used for nature trips and scenic driving and is best used from may until october. But instead of going on a golden circle tour, why not drive it yourself. It starts in the icelandic capital of reykjavik and continues on to the east, before turning in a loop and ending back in the city. This route takes you to many of icelands best known destinations. Go back to see more maps of iceland maps of iceland.
You can visit the golden circle on an organised day trip from reykjavik, or rent a car and do it yourself. Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to help you plan your trip to reykjavik. You want to show your friends and family how travelsavvy you are so when they suggest you add the golden circle to your iceland itinerary, you nod in agreement while you. Iceland golden circle tours kopavogur 2020 all you. Iceland trip planning and interactive map luxe adventure.
It is just a tenminute drive from geysir and is the furthest point on the golden circle from reykjavik. Golden circle drive yourself tour tripguide iceland. Diving in glacial waters, walking the midatlantic ridge canyon, absorbing the grandeur of the firstever parliamentary site and watching the earth belch boiling water 40m high the golden circle has it all. Pdf map golden circle vector tourist map adobe pdf editable. Find your ideal day trip from reykjavik here and have a wonderfull full day enjoying iceland. National park with geological wonders unesco world heritage site approximate driving distance. There are also alternative stops and detours marked in orange read more about these at the end of this post. I like icelands stunning landscapes as much as the next guy but sitting on a bus and watching it glide by the window, blending together to form one homogenous mass of lava, waterfalls and endless stretches of road, isnt my idea of a good time. Iceland golden circle tours offer smallgroup private tours everywhere in iceland. The golden circle is a series of scenic tourist stops that start and end in reykjavik. Apr 05, 2015 we did the golden circle tour as an optional attraction to our trip to iceland with gate 1travel.
Golden circle full day tour from reykjavik with fridheimar farm visit quick confirmation embark on a journey along the golden circle to the heart of iceland and discover its geological wonders. From bubbling geysers and warm hot springs to the crossing of two continents and powerful waterfalls, this popular tour is the perfect way to get a breath of everything iceland has to offer. The ultimate diy driving guide the golden circle is perfect for travelers who only have a short time to see many of icelands best attractions. Reykjavik hop on hop off bus tour and golden circle tour.
The golden circle in iceland is a day trip that includes thingvellir, gullfoss waterfall and geysir geothermal area. After a brief stint living in the land of fire and ice and multiple trips back, were experts on things to do in iceland, the northern lights, the best places to stay in iceland and more all throughout our favorite country. If you need to find the perfect golden circle tour then we have carefully selected the best of the best from golden circle classic tours to more unique golden circle tours. For our 6 days trip, weve already booked the northern light tour and the golden circle. You can get picked up from selected hotels, just give us the details at. On this map, you can see all the stops on the popular route. This has the standard golden circle driving route, as well as the major highlights and other attractions marked.
Jun 30, 2017 your info about golden circle is very helpful, thanks. Exploring icelands golden circle on a selfdrive tour by jennifer dombrowski 45 comments the golden circle is the name given to a 190 mile 300 kilometer circular route from reykjavik and back which encompasses many of icelands most famous landmarks. Find the iceland golden circle map below with markers on the key stops along the way. Reykjavik is one of the most exciting places in iceland a place of departure and arrival for the golden circle tour the whole drive as we recommend here is 370 kilometers or 230 miles. In this article the golden circle iceland map and selfdrive guide i will give you an outline of the best route, the best places to see when visiting the golden circle and show you how to get there with the help of this handy iceland golden circle map to help you plan a golden circle selfdrive trip in iceland. The blue lagoon is not included in the golden circle. The golden circle is a must do experience in iceland. Golden circle classic 4 days 3 nights nordic visitor.
Either way, below is a golden circle iceland map with an. According to recent visitors, the golden circle, which sits in south iceland about 25 miles away from reykjavik, is a cantmiss part of iceland, even on a rainy day. The ultimate practical information guide to iceland 2019. The golden circle in iceland is the most popular tour attraction in iceland. If you want to drive on your own then you first need to rent a car or rent a campervanmotorhome. Click on the top left of the map to find separate layers marking the route and points of interest. Find out how to drive the golden circle like a local. The golden circle is home to some of icelands most iconic beautiful attractions and its easily achievable on a solo road trip if you happen to.
Reykjavik excursions tours in iceland iceland tours. Apr 05, 2020 the golden circle iceland is a classic day trip. Oct 29, 2019 above youll find a map of my itinerary for icelands golden circle. In iceland, fire and ice meet at the top of the world. See a selection of tours including the golden circle with its main sites gullfoss, geysir and thingvellir.
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