The Golden Circle and the South Coast are Iceland's most famous routes, and it’s easy to see why. Located close to the capital, they provide a range of natural scenery to explore, rich with stories spanning from Iceland's early settlement to the present.

In this adventure, we have combined the highlights of the two routes into one. With our knowledgeable Icelandic guides, we tell stories of Iceland, Norse mythology, Vikings, geology and much more all through the day. Our time constrained customers can therefore choose this marvelous option and enjoy their other days in Iceland exploring something else.  

From Reykjavik we head to the South Coast, a magical route full of stunning sights and historical importance. We make our way through Selfoss and Hvolsvöllur, enjoying agricultural landscapes mixed with mountain ranges and lava fields along the way.

First stop of the day is the iconic Seljalandsfoss. A jaw dropping majestic sight with the possibility to walk behind the waterfall! 

The black sand beach of Reynisfjara is one of the biggest attraction in Iceland and the iconic Reynisdrangar cliffs, sticking out from the sea. Be careful, the tides can sneak up on you. Basalt rock wall is a selfie must spot before we hop on to Sólheimajökull glacier. There we touch upon the brink of the glacier so we can claim we have been on a glacier in our lifetime. Bucket list item? We think so.

But the journey doesn´t end here...  The grey rain curtain of this world rolls back and all turns to silver glass... On our way back we visit the ever impressive Skógarfoss, 60 meters high no less!

Thingvellir National Park, a gem with immense historical and geological significance. This is where Iceland’s parliament was established in 930 A.D., with thirty ruling chiefs gathering here annually to discuss the island's laws until Danish rule began. It’s also where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, allowing us to “walk between continents” at this unique location. Adding to the experience, we’ll take a short hike to the picturesque Öxararfoss waterfall, one of Iceland's few human-made waterfalls. The Öxará River was redirected in the 10th century to provide water for parliamentary assemblies.

The journey continues to the Geysir geothermal area, where we can watch Strokkur, a powerful geyser, erupt every five minutes. We then head to Gullfoss waterfall, renowned for its thundering cascades and hypnotizing beauty.

The tour emphasizes both nature and culture as we explore in a small group, with no more than 19 people in a comfortable minibus. This allows our guide to connect with each guest, creating a friendly, engaging atmosphere throughout the journey.

*Please note that lunch is not included in the tour price.