What does the Golden Circle tour include?
The classic Golden Circle tour consists of Iceland’s three most popular tourist attractions: Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Geothermal Area, and Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park. The route covers approximately 250 kilometers (155 miles) and loops from the capital city to the center of Iceland and back.
How much does the Golden Circle cost?
Cost & Hours: Entrance Fee: 400 ISK (around USD $4) with parking included when staffed. Open 24 hours. Visit Length: 30 minutes. The area is small, so it doesn’t take long to walk the edge of the crater or hike down to the lake at the bottom.
How many days do you need in the Golden Circle?
Driving the 140 miles (230 kilometers) of the Golden Circle can take as little as three hours if you take the shortest route. So, you could do the whole circle in about five hours with stops, but most people prefer to spend a few days to a week to self-drive the Golden Circle.
Can you do the Golden Circle tour yourself?
You have two main options for visiting the Golden Circle – you can drive yourself, or you can take a guided tour.
Is the Golden Circle worth it?
The Golden Circle is definitely worth visiting! Whether you’d prefer a guided tour or self guided tour is another question. The Golden Circle is free to visit, so you’d only need to pay for car rental on a DIY tour.
Can you do the Golden Circle in one day?
The whole Golden Circle route can easily be done in one day, as the classic journey covers around 230 kilometres (140 miles to you and me). You can actually drive the route in just over 3 hours.
Can you tour Iceland on your own?
If you’re planning to visit Iceland for at least 5 days or more, then a self-guided road trip is the best way to go, so long as you’re comfortable with renting a car and driving yourself. If you have at least 7 days, you can follow our 7-day Golden Circle and Southern Iceland itinerary.
Can you drive the Golden Circle in one day?
The whole Golden Circle route can easily be done in one day, as the classic journey covers around 230 kilometres (140 miles to you and me). You can actually drive the route in just over 3 hours. But, of course, you need to factor in time to enjoy the attractions, take photos and stay fuelled as well.
Is the Blue Lagoon in the Golden Circle?
Where is the Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon? The Golden Circle is in southwest Iceland, just outside of the city of Reykjavik. The round trip has approximately 250 kilometers from Reykjavik. Blue Lagoon is on the other side, as you would be heading to the Keflavik International airport.
Is the Golden Circle overrated?
Overall, while we enjoyed experiencing Strokkur (Geysir is currently relatively inactive, erupting extremely rarely compared to Strokkur’s every-several-minutes eruption intervals), we would consider the Golden Circle staple attraction to be highly overrated, far more so than its counterparts Thingvellir National Park.