Short summary for this overnight tour
Tour pickup at 12:00 (PM) from chosen location in Reykjavik. Checkout the next morning at 8:30 (AM) with arrival back in Reykjavik around 10:30 (AM) the morning after. All timing is subject to change on this Golden Circle Iceland tour.
STOP 1 : THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK
Our first stop is Thingvellir National Park. It is a UNESCO world heritage site and the most significant place regarding Icelandic history. The name Thingvellir in Icelandic means “Parliament Fields”.
The general assembly, the Althing was established here in 930 AD making it one of the oldest parliaments in the world. Thingvellir is also known for its geology and has been a protected area since 1928.
Thingvellir is amongst the very few places on Earth where you can observe a continental drift valley between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
STOP 2 : GEYSER HOT SPRING
Our next stop on this Golden Circle Iceland tour is the famous Geysir hot spring area. It is located in the geothermally active valley Haukadalur. Today the most active is Strokkur, an energetic spouting hot spring, which goes up every 5 minutes or so.
The white column of boiling water forms a beautiful half bubble before it goes up as a super-heated steaming water. It can reach the height of 15-30 m (60-90 feet). Strokkur (the churn) was formed in an earthquake in the year of 1789.
Other interesting hot springs are Blesi and Fata, the former are two large basins separated by the ”blaze” but connected to it is Fata. We also have Konungshver named after King Christian IX king from Denmark.
STOP 3 : GULLFOSS WATERFALL
Our next stop is Gullfoss waterfall, one of the most popular tourist attractions on this Golden Circle Iceland tour. It runs down the river Hvítá into beautiful curved three step “staircase”!
It is a very powerful experience to walk close to the waterfall on the west side as on average we have 140 cubic meters per second (80 in winter) falling down the staircases.
When you arrive at Gullfoss parking area, the edge can’t be seen, so it appears as the earth is simply absorbing the waterfall.
STOP 4 : RELAXING IN SECRET LAGOON
Our next stop is in the Secret Lagoon at Fludir. It is a unique natural hot spring and the oldest swimming pool in Iceland (made in 1891). Its temperature is perfect and the water holds at 38-40 Celsius (100-104 Fahrenheit) all year around.
When done bathing, enjoy the beautiful landscape- see the natural geysirs heating the lagoon and the nearby greenhouse.
STOP 5: SLEEPING IN A BUBBLE
Our last visit will be at a bubble for a night stay. All the bubbles are transparent, so if the aurora is dancing you will have a private show.
We will have all 9x bubbles fully transparent and exactly same. No need to select because all guests will get same type of bubble.
All bubbles are located a short walking distance from our service house, which contains two toilets, two showers, and a self-service kitchen.
Details for this Golden Circle Iceland tour
Included
Guided (english) Golden Circle tour on Suburban luxury SUV or similar. Max 6 person per tour. Entry ticket to Secret Lagoon included. One night in a bubble (2 adults per bubble) and free pickup & drop off in Reykjavik. Breakfast and dinner not included in price.
Availability
Availability of this tour is based on the availability of the bubbles. We only 9x fully transparent bubbles to use for this tour. This means you need often to book many months ahead as we often get fully booked very fast.
Solo Fee
There is now a solo-traveler booking fee built in to the calendar. This is required for all guests booking as 1 person.
Not included
No meals/food is included in the tour price. We make one official stop for dinner on the evening of the tour where guests may purchase a meal. Please contact us for more information on food while on the tour or see our FAQ.
Restaurant locations/options are subject to change.
Type of bubble
We have 9x fully transparent bubbles. All tour guests will receive the same type of bubble, all with one double sized bed for 2 adults.
Price
Price is ISK 59.900 per person (around USD 465/ Euro 385 per person @currency rate 3. Dec. 2020).
There is now a solo-traveler booking fee built in to the calendar. This is required for all guests booking as 1 person.
Be treated like a president
We just bought three new Suburbans for this tour only. Each has 6 seats so we can max have 18 passengers for 9 bubbles each day.
These SUVs are the same as US presidents have been using for decades except we don't have the bullet proof version!
Add extra packages to your tour
Select a package you like. You add this in the booking process.
Easy going
Add this non-alcohol sparkling tea to your experience. It will be waiting for you in a cooler container on the leather box in the bubble.
Price: 4,500 ISK
A little treat
Add our treat package and receive a cheese plate, with an accompaniment of crackers and grapes.
You will also receive a gift of six 330ml bottles of local craft beer from Ölvisholt Brewery, chilled and waiting for you on the leather box in your bubble.
Price: 10,000 ISK
Special moments
For those memorable moments add our romantic rose petal setup to the bubble for your special occasion stay.
As well as strawberries, grapes and chocolates, there will be a complementary chilled bottle of Prosecco waiting in a cooler on the leather box upon your arrival.
Price: 15,000 ISK
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IMPORTANT
There is now a solo-traveler booking fee built in to the calendar. This is required for all guests booking as 1 person.
