This private tour is a day trip to all our hand-picked sites of this famous area of Iceland. This celebrated area is rich with history and boasts powerful waterfalls, geothermal hot pools, erupting geysers, separating continental plates, luxurious hot pools and delicious food.
Your private guide will pick you up from your accommodation to start the day by walking through the serene and historic grounds of Þingvellir National Park, scarred by the separating continental plates. Learn about year round food production in often cold and dark Iceland, eating lunch among the tomato vines of Friðheimar Farm tomato greenhouse. Be hypnotised by the surging flow of the majestic Gullfoss waterfall. Be surprised by the sudden eruption of the geysers at Geysir geothermal area.
As we make our way back to Reykjavík, we will detour to the luxurious Sky Lagoon geothermal Spa, where you will have plenty of time to relax in the calming waters, over-looking the sea. With their 7 step ritual to cleanse and invigorate, you won't notice the time flying by as the sun sets. Your Hidden Iceland guide will wait patiently before returning you to Reykjavík in time for dinner.
Please note, the return time to Reykjavík will depend on how much time you intend to spend in the lagoon, recommended 2 hours.
Warm clothes and waterproof outer layers are important, especially in winter, but it can get chilly at any time of year in Iceland. If you prefer Hidden Iceland to provide thin waterproof outer layers and boots for you, free of charge, get in touch ahead of the tour with rough sizes.