Golden Circle Platinum tour
The Golden Circle: Platinum tour is an adventure of expertly hand-picked sites of the famous Golden Circle region of Iceland, including the Secret Lagoon and lunch at Friðheimar Tomato Greenhouse. The Golden Circle has all of Iceland’s must-visit and most popular sights. This popular region is rich with history and boasts powerful waterfalls, geothermal hot pools, erupting geysers, a rift between tectonic plates, as well as delicious food production, all on Reykjavik’s doorstep.
The tour starts at 8:30 am, as you are taken out of Reykjavik and head straight to warm up and soak in the natural hot springs of the Secret Lagoon, Iceland’s oldest natural swimming pool. You will be there early, before the crowds arrive, allowing you to truly relax and soak in the magic of this wonderful geothermal pool. The perfect way to start the day!
Afterwards, you’ll enjoy a unique lunch inside the tomato greenhouse farm Friðheimar where they produce over one tonne of tomatoes each day. Having lunch amongst all the tomato plants in the greenhouse is something we are sure you will never forget. You will be introduced to their famous tomato soup, ravioli pasta or grilled tortilla pizza, homemade bread, as well as hot beverages. Lunch is included in the price of this tour.
Next, you get to witness the force of mighty Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most powerful waterfalls. On sunny days, rainbows appear in the mist of this golden hued waterfall. From there, it is only a short drive to see the wonders of the geothermal area of Geysir, the original exploding geyser, and its surrounding steam vents.
After all this we drive onto the famous Þingvellir National Park. This is a place of great historical and geological significance and Þingvellir is the site of the first known parliament in the world, where many of Iceland’s most important decisions were made. It is also a place of incredible beauty, sitting in the rift valley between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. From there, it’s a short drive back into town, reaching Reykjavik in time for dinner.
Operates: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Duration: 9 hours
Pick-Up Time: 8:30 am from your pick-up location in Reykjavík
Number of people: maximum 12
Minimum age: 8 years old
Level of difficulty: Easy
Price: Adults 19,990 ISK, Youth (8-14 years old) 17,990 ISK
Included: Entrance fee into the Secret Lagoon, Lunch and Tea/Coffee from Friðheimar, pickup and drop-offs in Reykjavik and transportation with a small group and an English speaking guide.
Be sure to bring your towel and swimsuit for the Secret Lagoon or you can rent towels from Secret Lagoon for 700 ISK each if needed.
Please note that included for lunch at Friðheimar is a main course from their lunch menu, homemade bread and hot beverages. Drinks, dessert and other menu options are available, just bring along extra money to purchase extra items.
As with all our trips, be sure to bring along waterproof jackets and pants for the unpredictable Icelandic weather. Waterproof jackets and pants are available to hire. Make sure to order in the booking process.
Operated by Hidden Iceland
