The Golden Circle is the most popular tourist excursion in Iceland. On this tour one will visit the Thingvellir national park, Geysir Hot spring area and Gullfoss waterfall. Optional are visits to the Faxi waterfall and Kerid volcanic crater. Thingvellir or Þingvellir in Icelandic, is the most sacred of places in Iceland. Here in a Rift valley between the American and EuroAsian tectonic plates parliament was established in Iceland in the year 930 and continued to be here until 1798. It was protected by law in 1928 and in 2004 Þingvellir was accepted on the Unesco World Heritage list for its cultural values. The rift valley is also a majestic example of the rift between the two tectonic plates. Geysir hot spring area is named after the original Geysir (Geyser) that would spew hot water as high as 70 meters. Geysir has now retired, but his little brother Strokkur has accepted the choir of spewing hot water and erupts about every 7-10 minutes as high as 40 meters, even though average eruptions are closer to 15 to 20 meters. Gullfoss waterfall in the river Hvita, and is the most famous waterfall in Iceland. It falls in two stages over two tectonic faults at 90° to one another. Gullfoss was saved from being a victim to a hydro electric plant in early 20th century. Its survival has been credited to a woman, Sigridur Tomasdottir in Brattholt, the daughter of one of the owners, but she fought hard to have the waterfall protected. Later historical explanations dispute this, but what ever was the case, Sigridur, who inherited a part of the ownership from her father, did her best to get the waterfall protected. She may have been the first tourist guide in Iceland as she routinely would bring visitors to the waterfall. Faxi is a waterfall in the river Tungufljot. The Secret Lagoon is optional for those that want to relax in geothermal hot springs. Admission to the Secret Lagoon is not included in this tour. Pre-booking is recommended as access can not be guarantied on the day. Find out more about the Secret Lagoon here.To fit the itinerary a reservation to the Secret Lagoon should be made for 2pm on the day of the tour. Book the tour before booking the Secret Lagoon. A one hour visit to the Secret Lagoon would replace the visit to Kerid to keep the 9 hour schedule. To keep Kerid also in the itinerary the tour would extend to approx. 10 hours. Kerid is a volcanic crater, belonging to a row of craters that erupted 6.500 years ago. The crater is 55 meters deep. In the crater there is a lake that is like a window to the ground water in the area, and the surface will rise and fall with the hight of the ground water. The crater it is easily accessible for anyone that can make a short walk up a hill. Season: All Year Duration: Approx. 9 hours Pick Up Time: 8 am Pick up at your accommodation or BUS Stop in Reykjavik Metro Max passengers: 7 Level: Easy Included Travel in a comfortable 7 passenger 4x4 Full Size SUV with a Certified Local Guide/Driver Free pick-up/drop-off at your accommodation in Reykjavík Metro. NOT Included - What to bring Meals or refreshments are not included. Bring your own water bottle. Dress according to weather.In Iceland it is always smart to dress in warm and waterproof clothes, weather changes are swift so expect the unexpected. Bring a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Water resistant walking shoes are recommended. Important Information Choose your hotel or guesthouse on the list in the booking procedure. If your hotel or guesthouse is not on the list, you can choose the location nearest you and be there at the time of pick up OR you can contact us (preferable) by e-mail and tell us where you want to be picked up. All information regarding your booking is included on your booking ticket you receive in e-mail.Tour operator: Iceland Locations ehf. Terms and Conditions Pick up and drop off for day tours Pick up is on time. Please be ready in time for your pick up in front of your hotel or guesthouse or at the BUS Stop you chose when making the reservation. Drop can be after indicated arrival time due to the location of your accommodation and during winter return times can vary due to weather conditions. Please let the Driver/Guide know at the beginning of the tour of any appointments that may be affected by the arrival time. Prices Tours and services are dependant on currency fluctuation and other services, After the tour has been paid, the charge will not change unless the customer asks for extended time and it is approved by the driver/guide. Languages Tours are guided in English. Clothing Bring suitable clothing for the Icelandic exterior, warm and water resistant, water resistant walking shoes, hat and gloves. This is for your own comfort while exploring the exterior sites. On Northern Light Tours, bring extra warm clothing so you can be outside for extended time in the cold Icelandic Night. Food & beverages Kindly limit consumption of food to “snack type foods” (candy, chips, cookies etc.). All food items that make a mess in the car if spilled are not accepted in the car. Only beverages in covered containers are allowed on board. Liability Iceland Locations ehf. reserves the right to change routes, itineraries or time schedules without prior warning, should the necessity arise. No liability is accepted for losses or expenses due to delays or changes of arrival or departure of flights or other services, injury, sickness, accident, strikes, damage, negligence, weather, war or other causes outside the control of Iceland Locations ehf.. 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