Wake Up Reykjavík ehf.

Are you ready for a 10 hour power-day where you will see glaciers, volcanoes, lava fields, waterfalls, black and golden beaches, caves and more?

If you have only one day to experience the incredible natural beauty of Iceland, look no further - This Snaefellsnes Peninsula tour was created for you.

Our journey begins in Reykjavik where you will be picked up at your hotel for a day full of adventure through lava fields, mountains and ancient fishing villages.

The beauty & mystery of Snæfellsnes Peninsula lies in the natural history of the area and you might just be lucky enough to see seals, rare Atlantic birds and possibly whales from the shoreline as much of the day is spent on the coast. For the same reason, the tour can be slightly different every time as your guide of the day has flexibility to make short stops here and there when we come across wildlife or any other natural attractions beyond our control.

For the 2 hour drive from Reykjavik to Snæfellsnes we are rewarded with amazing views of the mountains, spectacular fjords and black sand beaches.

We spend the day exploring the surreal landscapes of lava fields, coastal cliffs and even small ice-cap with glaciers. Those are of course Arnarstapi coastal cliffs, Hellnar fishing village and more famous attractions. Among the stops is the “most photographed mountain” in Iceland - the effable Kirkjufell mountain. And throughout the whole tour we will be blessed of up-close views of Snaefellsjokull glacier.

If you have only one day to experience the incredible natural beauty of Iceland, look no further – This Snaefellsnes Peninsula tour was created for you.

Snaefellsnes Peninsula and it’s National Park is the natural wonder of Western Iceland, only 2 hours away from Reykjavik and known for it’s dramatic landscapes. Locals even say that this is the only region in Iceland where you can find every single type of natural phenomenons that Iceland has to offer.

 

We at Wake Up Reykjavik hand-picked this particular Snaefellsnes Peninsula tour for you as we believe it is one of the best quality, best price, filled with value and is operated by a really great company that has one of the best customer feedback in the Icelandic travel industry.

 

Are you ready for a 10 hour power-day where you will see glaciers, volcanoes, lava fields, waterfalls, black and golden beaches, caves and more?

Our journey begins in Reykjavik where you will be picked up at your hotel for a day full of adventure through lava fields, mountains and ancient fishing villages.

 

The beauty & mystery of Snæfellsnes Peninsula lies in the natural history of the area and you might just be lucky enough to see seals, rare Atlantic birds and possibly whales from the shoreline as much of the day is spent on the coast. For the same reason, the tour can be slightly different every time as your guide of the day has flexibility to make short stops here and there when we come across wildlife or any other natural attractions beyond our control.

 

For the 2 hour drive from Reykjavik to Snæfellsnes we are rewarded with amazing views of the mountains, spectacular fjords and black sand beaches.

 

We spend the day exploring the surreal landscapes of lava fields, coastal cliffs and even small ice-cap with glaciers. Those are of course Arnarstapi coastal cliffs, Hellnar fishing village and more famous attractions. Among the stops is the “most photographed mountain” in Iceland – the effable Kirkjufell mountain. And throughout the whole tour we will be blessed of up-close views of Snaefellsjokull glacier.

 

The driving distance for the day is around 400 kilometers and total driving time is approx. 4,5 hours. But as all of this is divided into shorter adventures between the highlighted attraction it will be comfortable and easy.

WONDERS OF SNÆFELLSNES

The Golden Circle route in Iceland is the absolute best ‘see it all, do it all’ highlight tour of Icelandic nature from Reykjavik. In only a few hours you will discover the most unique gems of Icelandic nature, from powerful waterfalls, erupting geothermal areas to beautiful national parks.

For our guests staying in Reykjavik, the Golden Circle is a must do to experience the highlights of Iceland as it is also one of the few tours where you can explore our incredible nature only a few hours away from the city. 

You will drive along beautiful landscapes, glacier rivers and get a good feel of Icelandic nature. Furthermore, you will not only see the main highlights: Gullfoss waterfall, Thingvellir National park and the geothermal area, Geysir. But we've also added a variety of other incredible stops such as Kerið Volcanic Crater and Friðheimar tomato farm. (please note; lunch at friðheimar is not included in the tour price.)


 We believe your Iceland trip won’t be completed without a visit to those beautiful sights.

We at Wake Up Reykjavik hand-picked this particular Golden Circle tour for you as we believe it is one of the best quality, for the best price, filled with value and is operated by a really great company that has one of the best customer feedback in the Icelandic travel industry.

The Golden Circle route in Iceland is the absolute best ‘see it all, do it all’ highlight tour of Icelandic nature from Reykjavik. In only a few hours you will discover the most unique gems of Icelandic nature, from powerful waterfalls, erupting geothermal areas to beautiful national parks. 

For our guests staying in Reykjavik, the Golden Circle is a must do to experience the highlights of Iceland as it is also one of the few tours where you can explore our incredible nature only a few hours away from the city. You will drive along beautiful landscapes, glacier rivers and get a good feel of Icelandic nature. Furthermore, you will see the main highlights: Gullfoss waterfall, Thingvellir National park and the geothermal area, Geysir. We believe your Iceland trip won’t be completed without a visit to those beautiful sights.

We at Wake Up Reykjavik hand-picked this particular Golden Circle tour for you as we believe it is one of the best quality, for the best price, filled with value and is operated by a really great company that has one of the best customer feedback in the Icelandic travel industry.

The first stop is usually, Thingvellir national park. There you will encounter the birth place of the Icelandic nation and the site of the oldest still standing parliament in the world. It was the first viking parliament or Althingi and was founded on 930 a.d. In Thingvellir you can also walk on ‘no-mans land’ as it is also one of the spots where we can appreciate more clearly the forces shaping our planet as the tectonic plates spread apart and separate Europe from N-America.

Another of the visits during the Golden Circle is Gullfoss waterfall which is without a doubt, one of the prettiest waterfalls in Iceland, and that’s a lot for a country with as many waterfalls as Iceland.

Next, it is the indescribable geothermal area, Geysir which get’s its name from the boiling hot water that it gushes high up in the air. Today, the original Geysir hasn’t been active for years but his neighbor, Strokkur, blows hot steam high in the air every 5 to 10 minutes for our delight. Truly a remarkable sight!

You will also take a short stop at the town of Hveragerdi, where you’ll find a small exhibition about a 6,3-6,6 earthquake that took place in the town in 2008.

 
The waterfall at Faxi is also part of the tour. Smaller than Gullfoss, but very beautiful in the morning light. When conditions allow, the tour will also try to stop to admire some of the famously friendly Icelandic horses.

Geo Iceland that operates this tour encourage all their guests to make online booking at least 24 hours prior to the departure.

Gullfoss Waterfall in Golden Circle Iceland

SMALL GROUP GOLDEN CIRCLE

What can I say? It was fantastic the whole way through. We were picked up on time, the minibus was comfortable, our guide was fun and informative. She didn't just give us facts, she told us interesting stories about Icelandic culture..

In one day, we saw a volcano, a waterfall, a geyser and a national park. What a fun day!

Loved this tour so much that we booked on to the south coast tour the day after.

Natasha L

Outstanding tour! 

Fascinating 8 hour tour of several beautiful Icelandic sights. This tour is a small group tour of no more than about 19 people. Some other tours have buses carrying 40 - 50 people. There were frequent stops, so you’re only driving for about 45 minutes at most between stops. Plenty of time provided to explore at each stop. Our guide was Baldwin, the best tour guide during our time in Iceland. He explained each sight we visited, and welcomed questions from the group. The experience was great.  In the winter, dress warmly. Warm water-proof foot wear is a big plus. In winter, do not try to drive this tour route on your own. Go with a highly rated tour company for safety reasons

JaneB89

Highly recommended day trip!

The Golden Circle Day Tour was a great experience! Berglind was a very funny, knowledgeable and enthusiastic -but very safe and smooth- driver and tour guide. She showered us with interesting stories about the politics, history, and geology of the island.. But best of all were the stories of her and the people's life on the island.
My trip to the island would not have been the same without this experience. Looking for a tour? Look no further!

Davidveld

Most memorable tour ever!

Explore the highlights of Icelandic nature in the best ‘see it all, do it all’ tour from Reykjavik!

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Explore the most unique & incredible gems of Icelandic nature - all in one day

If you have only one day in Iceland - do THIS! The South Coast small group tour combines the most exciting & stunning sightseeing spots in Iceland, all in one, fun packed day of adventure. 

Powerful waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beach & so much more! Book this tour, get your camera ready & get excited for the unforgettable day ahead!"Remove value


WHY I THINK YOU'LL LOVE THIS TOUR!

Beautiful waterfalls, the famous Black Sand beach, the coastal town of Vík and be up close and personal with an Iceland glacier. Experience the best of Iceland’s untouched nature in this incredible tour. The South Coast is one of the most beautiful regions in Iceland and it is perfect to explore in a day tour from Reykjavik.

In this tour of the South Coast of Iceland you will drive all along the South/East coastline from Reykjavik until you reach the beautiful coastal town of Vík in Mýrdalur. On the way you will come across some of the all time most beautiful sights and natural wonders that Iceland has to offer, such as Seljalandsfoss waterfall which you can walk behind, the powerful Skogafoss waterfall, Svinafellsjokull glacier and the Black Sand Beach!

We believe this tour is the best possible quality, for the best price and is operated by a an outstanding tour operator in Iceland that has one of the best customer feedback in all the Icelandic travel industry. So if you want to explore the best of Icelandic nature, you should consider one.

Your adventure day of the South Coast in Iceland begins with a pick up at your accommodation or a nearby meeting location of your choice in Reykjavik. After being picked up we will drive south on highway #1 and be introduced to incredible Iceland’s incredible untouched nature, geology, history and folklore.

Many of our guests most favourite stops on the way are at the effable famous waterfalls of the South Coast. They are the majestic Seljalandsfoss waterfall and Skogafoss waterfall. And you might even have the chance to see the infamous Eyjafjallajokull volcano, that stopped air traffic all over Europe when it erupted back in 2010.

Our next stop will be the magical Reynisfjara beach or the Black Sand beach as it is commonly called in English. Not only is the beach wonderfully beautiful … and the sand is black! But there are also very unique basaltic lava rock pillars that create the cliffs around the beach and that’s where puffins nest in during summer.

Another must visit stop on the Iceland South Coast is the beautiful coastal town of Vík. A lunch-break stop will be made either at the Reynisfjara beach or in the small town of Vík (depending on weather, timing and amount of people in the area). However, it is also of course allowed to bring light snacks to have during the trip.

After the breath-taking beauty of the Black Sand beach the tour will take you towards Solheimajokull glacier. You will be able to walk right up to the glacier and to touch it. If lucky, we might even find an ice-cave!

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall in South Coast Iceland

SOUTH COAST ICELAND

This was a beautiful tour that allowed me to see the black sand beaches, multiple waterfalls, the town of Vik, and other beautiful landmarks of Iceland. the tour guide, Thor, was phenomenal and made the experience even better as he was knowledgeable and super fun!

Shannon N

Absolutely Stunning!

We took three tours while in Iceland, each with a different company. We enjoyed all three and would recommend all three, but this was our absolute highlight, because of the outstanding guide, Baldwin. He knew the best way to time our stops to avoid big crowds, and he was extraordinarily informative and interesting. The south coast is not to be missed.

Jwkalat

The highlight of our trip to Iceland!

A wonderful tour with Berglind. The tour is well planned and scheduled, this company really lives up its slogan ”we’re not in a hurry”. The guide told us so much about Iceland while driving. Because the weather was so good, Berglind made an extra stop on top of a cliff with a stunning view to the sea and the surroundings. So we got actually more than what we had paid for <3

I really recommend tours by this company especially for those who do not like big groups. It is worth every penny you pay more than for a tour with a big bus.

Linda87

Worth Every Penny!

The best tour for experiencing Iceland’s true unique natural wonders. Amazing waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beach & more!



9-10 hours. Return to Reykjavik 18.00-19:00 (Full Day of Fun!)

Arrives between 8.30-9:00 from all accommodations in the capital area

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Seeing the majestic highlights of the Golden Circle is a MUST for everyone and anyone visiting Iceland! But most Golden Circle tours head straight back to Reykjavik after the full day of seeing powerful waterfalls, national parks and erupting geysers. 

This awesome tour however, has one more amazing stop. A super special visit to the Secret Lagoon Natural Hot Spring. I can't think of a better way to end a long day of sightseeing and exploring than relaxing in a warm and cosy Icelandic natural hot spring!

WHY I THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS TOUR!

On this tour, you'll get to know the very best of Icelandic geothermal energy as you soak in a beautiful & completely natural hot spring in the middle of nowhere … after exploring the must-see natural wonders of Iceland!

The tour will take you to all three attractions of the popular Golden Circle sightseeing directly from Reykjavik, with an added visit to öxarárfoss waterfall, two amazing local farms, and the incredible Secret Lagoon.

It is a perfect Icelandic experience giving you a chance to visit waterfalls, geysers, historic sights and soak in a natural hot spring. 

There is a good reason this tour is getting to be on of ours most popular ones.

Come explore the famous sites of Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot spring area with a great Icelandic twist and a secret stop!

The wild Natural Hot Springs found all over Iceland are some of our absolute most favourite things about living in Iceland.

You should definitely plan to dip in one during your stay.

Join this small group tour to experience incredible Icelandic natural phenomena’s, relax in a hidden hot spring and get great value for money!

Get to know the very best of Icelandic geothermal energy as you soak in a beautiful & completely natural hot spring in the middle of nowhere … after exploring the must-see natural wonders of Iceland! 

The tour will take you to all three attractions of the popular Golden Circle sightseeing directly from Reykjavik, with an added visit to the unique Secret Lagoon.

It is a perfect Icelandic experience giving you a chance to visit waterfalls, geysers, historic sights and soak in a natural hot spring. There is a good reason this tour is getting to be on of ours most popular ones.

Come explore the famous sites of Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir hot spring area with a great Icelandic twist and a secret stop!

The wild Natural Hot Springs found all over Iceland are some of our absolute most favourite things about living in Iceland. 
You should definitely plan to dip in one during your stay. 

Not less important are the most popular natural attractions in Iceland, Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area & Þingvellir national park. 

Together, this amazing lineup of natural wonders is called the Golden Circle. Join this small group tour to experience incredible Icelandic natural phenomena’s, relax in a hidden hot spring and get great value for money!



Natural Hot Spring in Iceland, Secret Lagoon

Thingvellir National Park (Golden Circle)

GOLDEN CIRCLE & SECRET LAGOON

Wow, we would recommend this trip to anyone visiting Iceland! Our guide, Maria was 5* - her friendliness and knowledge were second to none. Our driver was great too! Each destination was breathtaking. We are so lucky to have experienced this trip on such a beautiful day; yet, as you will expect, still extremely cold - so layer up! Don’t miss out on seeing these beautiful examples of nature on an all round brilliant trip!

Nicolaas N

Breathtaking - you must take this trip!

What a wonderful tour. Our day began at the tectonic plates followed by the geysers. Then we had a quick cheeky meet and greet with some beautiful friendly Icelandic horses. After that we saw the beautiful waterfalls and then our day ended at the secret lagoon. The lagoon was incredible. So warm and relaxing.
Our guides were absolutely incredible. Friendly, so informative and really kind always taking photos for us and checking we were happy. This has been the best day in Iceland so far!

Rosetteangel 

Best day in Iceland so far!

Just had the chance to write review but couldn't miss the chance.

Booked this for the one full day we had in Iceland with my sister. Our guide picked us up from the pickup location on time. She is quite a warm and friendly guide and showed such knowledge and pride of her country. She also has a way of circumventing the tourist crowds. For instance, she arranged for us to grab lunch on a nice family run farm just for us so we had enough time to see the highlights!!

The tour itself took us through the beautiful sights of the golden circle and the secret lagoon, with useful tips on getting the best of the experience. Highly recommended...

ginika_0

Really enjoyable tour!

Visit the powerful Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir, the erupting geothermal area and Thingvellir national park.


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Experience Incredible Sightseeing & Relax in a Natural Hot Spring - All in One Day

Powerful Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall) & Öxarárfoss Waterfall

Thingvellir National Park (Silfra, Waterfalls, Icelandic Parliament, Tectonic Plates)

Bath in the Warm & Relaxing Secret Lagoon

This was a day to perfection. Our tour guide Asdis was amazing! She is not only passionate about her country but very dedicated to her job. I have been on tours with other companies but this one was the best by far. Asdis really tried her best to maximize our experience. It's rare to find someone as dedicated as her, we were lucky to have her for the day! Highly recommended!

AbiC1 

Best day in Iceland by Far!!!

This was my husband's favorite tour. Arna our guide was amazing. She was personal and knew everything about the penisula! So many stops and you can't believe you were there that long! Truly, it was amazing food and the hospitality was great!

Lisa J

You need to do this tour!

The guide was super nice and professional. We had a great weather, all the landscapes were magical. The atmosphere was great. Fantastic experience! I highly recommend the tour!

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