I like icelands stunning landscapes as much as the next guy but sitting on a bus and watching it glide by the window, blending together to form one homogenous mass of lava, waterfalls and endless stretches of road, isnt my idea of a good time. Jun 30, 2017 your info about golden circle is very helpful, thanks. The golden circle is home to some of icelands most iconic beautiful attractions and its easily achievable on a solo road trip if you happen to. We created this golden circle self drive map so you an get the best experience when driving on your own. As a result, you have the option to stop at some extra sights along the way. The golden circle in iceland is the most popular tour attraction in iceland. Iceland maps with the best places to visit and their gps coordinates in my ebook. Exploring icelands golden circle on a selfdrive tour by jennifer dombrowski 45 comments the golden circle is the name given to a 190 mile 300 kilometer circular route from reykjavik and back which encompasses many of icelands most famous landmarks.
The golden circle in iceland is a popular route in south iceland. There are hundreds of different golden circle tours to choose from, but in case youd rather drive this route yourself instead of going on a tour, then here are a few very good reasons and tips on how to do it first up, find a rental car that suits you. Iceland golden circle tours offer smallgroup private tours everywhere in iceland. You will learn about all the important and essential information you need while traveling in iceland on your own. Iceland is one of the smallest countries in europe, but it is without a doubt one of the most picturesque places on earth. According to recent visitors, the golden circle, which sits in south iceland about 25 miles away from reykjavik, is a cantmiss part of iceland, even on a rainy day. For most travellers on a short trip to iceland, after spending a day or two in reykjavik and soaking in the blue lagoon, their last day is spent touring the famous golden circle, easily accessible as a day trip from reykjavik. This route takes you to many of icelands best known destinations.
The ultimate guide to driving icelands golden circle the. The golden circle is the most popular attraction in iceland with its waterfalls, geysers and its beautiful national park thingvellir. With its first stop only 40 minutes east of reykjavik, a visit to the golden circle makes the perfect day trip outside of the city. You want to show your friends and family how travelsavvy you are so when they suggest you add the golden circle to your iceland itinerary, you nod in agreement while you secretly wonder what on earth theyre talking about. The golden circle is the most popular area to visit in iceland and for a good reason. Apr 05, 2020 the golden circle iceland is a classic day trip. Witness the three wonders of the famous iceland golden circle on this day trip from reykjavik. The map of reykjavik includes all major landmarks, tourist attractions, museums, and activities in reykjavik. This has the standard golden circle driving route, as well as the major highlights and other attractions marked. Reykjavik and golden circle road trip iceland travel. Since i was visiting iceland on an organised trip i didnt have to worry about driving or booking a tour. The golden circle is a must do experience in iceland. Above you can see the map with the best route to follow on your one day golden circle tour. Lucky for you dear reader, you can now easily view and save our golden circle map straight to your phone.
Why not drive it yourself instead of going on a tour. Golden circle from reykjavik is our most popular tour. Golden circle classic 4 days 3 nights nordic visitor. Above youll find a map of my itinerary for icelands golden circle. Scroll down to look at our golden circle self drive map. Reykjavik is one of the most exciting places in iceland a place of departure and arrival for the golden circle tour the whole drive as we recommend here is 370 kilometers or 230 miles. This map shows museums, hiking trails, ferries, roads, parks, reserves, monuments, haunted areas, tourist attractions and sightseeings in iceland. A driveityourself tour of the golden circle in iceland. Make your own way to bsi bus terminal, vatnsmyrarvegur 10, 101 reykjavik.
A 4x4 is unnecessary unless you are going during wintertime, then you might feel more at ease in a 4x4 if theres heavy snow on the ground. This small group guarantee golden circle tour from. Your guide to the perfect golden circle iceland tour. This is the most comprehensive guide to practical information in iceland. This golden circle bus tour is guaranteed as a small group experience and your tour guides will be local experts, with great knowledge about the area and able to take questions due to the small size of the group. But instead of going on a golden circle tour, why not drive it yourself. Golden circle, south shore, reykjavik sightseeing, blue lagoon, secret lagoon, multiday tours, private transfers for small groups, families or groups of friends. Golden circle road trip plan see the essentials of iceland. Find a map below with all these interesting places, as well as pdf. Read up on all our iceland day tours and activities, flybus schedule, hiking maps and more. Golden circle full day tour from reykjavik with fridheimar. Mother nature meets modern civilisation in this 4day iceland itinerary.
I hope you enjoy this golden circle road trip plan that i created for you. In this golden circle travel guide ill help you get the most out of a selfdrive adventure. Oct 29, 2019 above youll find a map of my itinerary for icelands golden circle. Probably the best known and most visited waterfall in iceland. Golden circle basic route drive 237 km, 3 hours, 21 minutes l. For our 6 days trip, weve already booked the northern light tour and the golden circle. The trail is primarily used for nature trips and scenic. Any map of the southwest is a map of the golden circle. Our tour guide was very nice, although she broke into german every now and then which was kind of funny. You may have heard of the golden circle and how its a must for any first time visitor in iceland. The drive between the main points of interest is about 34 hours, but if you factor in the time you spend at each attraction itll likely take 68 hours to complete. Thingvellir, haukadalur and gullfoss as well as other lesser known stops.
We, an old couple of over 75, will be going to iceland this november. Either way, below is a golden circle iceland map with an. You will be picked up at your hotel in reykjavik by our trusted partners. Heres my guide to driving icelands golden circle in a day. If youre visiting iceland for the first time, then a golden circle iceland tour is a must, as well as a map golden circle iceland, since this route is the best way to experience the stunning and dynamic natural landscape of iceland. Reykjavik hop on hop off bus tour and golden circle tour. Golden circle tours gullfoss geysir and thingvellir. Your info about golden circle is very helpful, thanks. Find out how to drive the golden circle like a local. Depending on the golden circle tour that you choose your route may not be exactly the same as this but additional stops will be listed on each tour page. Printable vector pdf map golden circle iceland, base map meters scale 1.
Map of reykjavik what to see and do in while in reykjavik. National park with geological wonders unesco world heritage site approximate driving distance. You can visit the golden circle on an organised day trip from reykjavik, or rent a car and do it yourself above you can see the map with the best route to follow on your one day golden circle tour. Golden circle icelands quintessential day trip from reykjavik, which loops through eyepopping terrain with stops at. Gullfoss was very almost lost in the early 20th century when british developers sought to. A favorite stop along the golden circle is the highly active geysir hot spring area with boiling mud pits and the lively strokkur which spouts water 30 meters 100 ft into the air every few minutes. The golden waterfall, gullfoss one of the most beautiful and powerful waterfalls in iceland, plummeting 32 metres 105 feet in two tiers into the river gorge of the popular rafting river hvita. Featuring the magnificent gullfoss waterfall, geysir geothermal field, and thingvellir national park, the golden circle is the perfect day tour from reykjavik. You can hide and show different layers, or click icons on the map to see the names of places i mention in this travel guide.
The golden circle is not only the most popular day tour we run here at bustravel iceland but perhaps also the most popular trip that leaves reykjavik. On this map, you can see all the stops on the popular route. Mar 04, 2020 my partner and i took the golden circle day tour with extreme iceland this tour promised a bit more walking than the other tours we read about. Detailed and highresolution maps of reykjavik, iceland for free download. Spend your days exploring the geysers, waterfalls, and volcanic landscapes of the golden circle, and the famous blue lagoon, while enjoying the convenience of spending your nights in reykjavik. Either way, below is a golden circle iceland map with an introduction to its highlights. Geysir geothermal area from which all geysers get their name, thingvellir national park where the viking parliament of ages past convened every summer for 900 years and where you can see some glorious tectonic fissures.
The golden circle spans a distance of about 300 km. The blue lagoon is not included in the golden circle. See a selection of tours including the golden circle with its main sites gullfoss, geysir and thingvellir. Golden circle classic guided in 10 languages price from kr 6,990 approx 45.
The complete visitors guide to icelands golden circle. The golden circle is a series of scenic tourist stops that start and end in reykjavik. There are also alternative stops and detours marked in orange read more about these at the end of this post. If you want to drive on your own then you first need to rent a car or rent a campervanmotorhome. The trail is primarily used for nature trips and scenic driving and is best used from may until october. In iceland, fire and ice meet at the top of the world. Interactive map of reykjavik with all popular attractions hallgrimskirkja, the sun voyager, geyser geothermal area and strokkur and more. To help you visualise the golden circle and plan your route, weve put together this map. The golden circle in iceland is a day trip that includes thingvellir, gullfoss waterfall and geysir geothermal area. Golden circle guide and tips golden circle, iceland golden circle.
This course covers a 300 km loop from reykjavik, to central iceland and back. If you dont have 10 days to drive the ring road around the island, driving the golden circle route out of reykjavik is an amazing experience, and can be explored in as little as a few hours although i would recommend as long as possible. The area became active more than years ago and comprises more than a dozen hot hot spring holes. Our hotel is in reykjavik, very near to the grayline bus. While many tour operators stick to the four most popular golden circle stops, there are a number of spectacular additional stops possible if you selfdrive the golden. Icelands golden circle from reykjavik capital, iceland.
Golden circle self drive map golden circle iceland. Click on the top left of the map to find separate layers marking the route and points of interest. Explore the golden circle holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Visit the thingvellir national park, a unesco world heritage site, the. Either jump in your car and drive around or start from reykjavik on one of the many golden circle tours.
In this article the golden circle iceland map and selfdrive guide i will give you an outline of the best route, the best places to see when visiting the golden circle and show you how to get there with the help of this handy iceland golden circle map to help you plan a golden circle selfdrive trip in iceland. Reykjavik excursions tours in iceland iceland tours. How to explore the golden circle on a day trip from. The golden circle is around 190 mi 300 km, in a loop from reykjavik. If so, you should use this golden circle iceland map to help you plot your route and explore icelands star attraction the golden circle is home to some of icelands most iconic beautiful attractions and its easily achievable on a solo road trip if you happen to have a hie car. Visit the thingvellir national park, a unesco world heritage site, the gullfoss waterfall and the geysir geothermal area.
The golden circle is the most popular route to take in iceland. Golden circle drive yourself tour tripguide iceland. The first stop on most tour operators golden circle route is. Have you thought about taking a golden circle selfdrive trip. Today youll drive north out of reykjavik, via the small suburbian town mosfellsbaer and drive to thingvellir national park, a unesco heritage site. Map golden circle iceland guide for 2019 travelgal. The only guide you need for driving the golden circle yourself. We still have 2 more days free in iceland before going back to canada. It is just a tenminute drive from geysir and is the furthest point on the golden circle from reykjavik. Find the iceland golden circle map below with markers on the key stops along the way.
Apr 05, 2015 we did the golden circle tour as an optional attraction to our trip to iceland with gate 1travel. Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to help you plan your trip to reykjavik. This golden circle map shows the main golden circle attractions and the best golden circle route, beginning and ending in reykjavik. Travel guide to touristic destinations, museums and architecture in reykjavik.
You can get picked up from selected hotels, just give us the details at. After a brief stint living in the land of fire and ice and multiple trips back, were experts on things to do in iceland, the northern lights, the best places to stay in iceland and more all throughout our favorite country. If not, what is most economical way to cover the golden circle in our situation. Here you also find hotels, all relevant phone numbers and a detailed map of the city center. Exploring icelands golden circle on a selfdrive tour luxe. It also has a street view option and a directions guide. Thefishareoutofthisworldfreshanddeliciouslyprepared. You couls also get the book the golden circle, and blue lagoon but golden circle is way more tha sights, it,s a tour of history and geology, and for that i recommend a certified tourguide or a guided tour. Golden circle full day tour from reykjavik with fridheimar farm visit quick confirmation embark on a journey along the golden circle to the heart of iceland and discover its geological wonders. Large reykjavik maps for free download and print high. By golden circle, i mean glacier lagoon, lake myvatn, gullfoss, geysir, thingvellir national park and may be another famous sight. You can visit the golden circle on an organised day trip from reykjavik, or rent a car and do it yourself.
If you need to find the perfect golden circle tour then we have carefully selected the best of the best from golden circle classic tours to more unique golden circle tours. From bubbling geysers and warm hot springs to the crossing of two continents and powerful waterfalls, this popular tour is the perfect way to get a breath of everything iceland has to offer. Reykjanes peninsula and the south reykjanes peninsula the golden circle the southern coast. Here, we suggest a selfdrive golden circle tour, as well as different options. Ensure you have the newest travel maps from moon by ordering the most recent edition of our travel guides to iceland and reykjavik. Plan your visit to reykjavik with complete information on all reykjavik activities golden circle classic day trip from reykjavik, northern lights night tour from reykjavik, smallgroup golden circle. Jun 21, 2018 the golden circle is an extremely popular route in the south of iceland. Reykjavik activities 1091 suggested activities visit a city. The golden circle was in the southern part of iceland and i thought it was a tour around the entire island itself.
Find your ideal day trip from reykjavik here and have a wonderfull full day enjoying iceland. You can visit the golden circle on an organised day trip from reykjavik or rent a car and do it yourselfbelow you can see the map with the best route to follow on your one day golden circle tour. The ultimate practical information guide to iceland 2019. The ultimate diy driving guide the golden circle is perfect for travelers who only have a short time to see many of icelands best attractions. Golden circle iceland find the best golden circle classic tours. Below you will find a map detailing the golden circle route and the way that the bus will drive. Complete guide to icelands golden circle stops with map. Pdf map golden circle vector tourist map adobe pdf editable. Google maps stepbystep directions golden circle basic route. Iceland trip planning and interactive map luxe adventure. It starts in the icelandic capital of reykjavik and continues on to the east, before turning in a loop and ending back in the city. Go back to see more maps of iceland maps of iceland.
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