Private Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik
4.5
Private Golden Circle Tour from Reykjavik
By Private Hire Iceland
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Duration: 7–8 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in the capital area
- Professional, Local Private driver/guide
- Pure Icelandic Bottled water
- High Speed 4G WiFi in vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Thingvellir National Park
- Entry/Admission - Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss) Waterfall
- Entry/Admission - Kerið Volcanic Crater
- Entry/Admission - Thingvellir National Park
- Entry/Admission - Faxi (Vatnsleysufoss) Waterfall
- Entry/Admission - Kerid Crater
What's not included- Entrance fees, unless specified
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We can pickup at any accommodation in the capital area. Please enter your requested pick-up point in special reqests when booking.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Skarfabakki 312 Cruise Terminal, Skarfagarðar 8, 104 Reykjavík, Iceland
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 35454P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please note, infants must be transported in a suitable child restraint, which can be organized prior to pickup
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 35454P2
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- staceyo9410 contributionsGreat experienceWe had an absolutely fantastic experience with our guide Jon on the Golden Circle Tour and the next day on the South Coast Tour. Amazing views, very luxurious ride and we learned so much. Thank you Jon!Written 7 July 2024
- Kathleen A0 contributionsAwesome ride!AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!! Driver was on time and waiting for us with sign. Took us directly to hotels door. Couldn't have asked for a better ride. Super friendly and played tour guild on ride. Car was clean. Very nice! Hope we get him on the ride back!Written 11 June 2024
- Randy B0 contributionsGreat ride!On time. Wonderful clean mercedes Friendly driver. We felt very safe and well taken care of by the driver. Would highly recommendWritten 10 October 2023
- T8161KZterrid0 contributionsWonderful Personal Transportation ExperienceWe experienced Private Hire Iceland first through the use of the Get Your Guide site. We simply needed airport-to-hotel transport for many adults and a lot of luggage. The driver was personal, timely, and very accommodating towards our senior group members. He also was very informative regarding the area as we made the trip to the hotel. My husband and I were in need of a grocery-type store. The driver was kind enough to point one out that would be just a short walk from our hotel. Since this transport was such a fabulous experience, I decided to book our transport from the cruise port terminal to the airport while we were on our cruise. This time I used the Private Hire Iceland website. It was super quick and easy. I totally appreciated that since I was having major WiFi connection issues. We had another wonderful experience. Totally would recommend them.Written 15 July 2023
- Paradise388308353320 contributionsAmazing Golden CircleWe had an amazing day with Tommi. He was very informative and knowledgable about this beautiful country. He talked about what we were seeing before we got there so we knew what to look for. We were slow at some locations and he was more than accommodating. Perfect weather. On top of that, we left something in his car and he brought it back the next day. Highly recommend Private Hire Iceland and Tommi Laukka!Written 12 June 2023
- KunalPatel10 contributionsGreat option for airport transferWe did the airport transfer in May and June. The driver was on time both times and very friendly. We had change in hotel and they accommodated that. Very nice and clean Mercedes van.Written 31 May 2023
- Garry S0 contributionsGot to go thereLovely way to relax in a natural spa. Brilliant facilities and excellent staff - plenty of attention to the detail. The cold beer was very welcome whilst in the water.Written 1 March 2023
- jameskS4147GP0 contributionsAbandoned Us With No transportation to the AirportI was scheduled for a transfer from our hotel in Reykjavik to KEF. The company reconfirmed the day before that a pickup would occur at 14:00. The next day, 14:00 came and went with no pickup. I called the company and they did not provide an explanation, and stated they would provide a call back shortly--they never called back. I called a second time after waiting an additional 15 minutes. A different person answered and said there was a computer error and I was not not on the schedule--I was then disconnected from the call. I called a third time and was told the transport company had no drivers and i would not be picked up. The company did not arrange any alternatives and basically abandoned us to find our own way to the airport--now 40 minutes later. The company was completely unprofessional. Why provide a confirmation the day before and then abandon the family with no alternative? The company is fly by night and I would never, never, recommend them to anybody. I NEVER received any telephone calls from you. I was left abandoned at the hotel. I was not provided any alternatives by the company. The inability to perform services as paid for and as promised—and reconfirmed was totally irresponsible.Written 25 February 2023
- unat20170 contributionsReliable airport transferEarly morning transfer for 7 people from hotel to airport. Driver was waiting 10 minutes prior to pick up time. Very friendly & helpful with luggage. At that time of morning you need a reliable service. The company was easy to contact. I had excellent email communication with them which gave me great confidence. I also phoned the day before to confirm. Overall I would recommend Private Hire Iceland for airport transfer. Thank you.Written 30 January 2023
- marisolm5790 contributionsExcellent Experience!Our Guide Luke was outstanding, with the best disposition and we saw amazing places! I highly recommend this company and this tour!!Written 8 January 2023
- GaryandTheJones0 contributionsGreat airport transferTransfer was on time Gentleman who picked us up was professional and had a lovely new Mercedes. We got to the airport in safely and in good timeWritten 21 December 2022
- Elizalica0 contributionsPrivat Transfer AirportThe Transfer Welt Perfect . The driver was very nice and helpfull , gave us Good tips . He even stoped for a While so we can See and photograph the Norden Lights. Very Pleasant Company and very Kind .Written 17 October 2022
- Tammy H0 contributionsExcellent ServiceWe had 2 airport transfers with Private Hire Iceland. We were picked up on time in a clean and comfortable vehicle. We were lucky enough to get the same driver both times. She was very funny and informative. We had great conversation to pass the time, which made our drive that much more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this company.Written 13 September 2022
- Roy S0 contributionsHighly RecommendedOur driver, was waiting for us as we emerged from baggage claim at KEF. He was pleasant, has a wonderful sense of humour and is clearly proud of his home. I'm a talker and we engaged in a wonderful conversation along the way to our downtown Reykjavik hotel. The travel time flew by and before we knew it, we were at the hotel. The vehicle was spacious and clean. After 6 hours of the airplane's very dry air, we were parched and the chilled bottle of water he gave us was a very welcome sight! Based on this experience, I have no hesitation recommending Private Hire.Written 15 August 2022
- A2621ELmichaell0 contributionsEverything worked perfectDriver was waiting for us in the arrival hall with my name. Big and comfortable car. Enough space for luggageWritten 24 July 2022
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jtp4
Cambridge, MA119 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
We had a helpful guide who took account of our mobility difficulties so that we could enjoy the highlights of the tour. I was thrilled by the personal experience of plate tectonics. We also had good views of the Gullfoss waterfall and the Strokkur geyser performed for us at Geysir park.
Written 12 June 2024
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NCLCruiseFriends
1 contribution
Sept 2022
Seven cruise friends booked this tour during our port stop in Iceland and it was the best decision we made. Our wonder Viking guide, Mr. S., met us just as we got off the ship and we were whisked away for a wonderful day of adventure. We were a good 45 minutes ahead of the buses and crowds all day. Our guide was authentic and really knew what he was telling us as we drove around his beautiful country. We even got to stop at a few secret spots along the way. I would book with them again next time in in Iceland. It was truly a memorable and wonderful day!
Written 15 November 2022
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Jessica Miles
11 contributions
July 2022 • Family
We took the Golden Circle Private tour on 7/15/22 with Johann as our guide. He was on time, courteous, informative, and he really took the time to make sure we got what we wanted out of the tour. He always told us the best way to see the sights at every stop and he would make it as easy as possible for us when getting out of and back to the van. The tour never felt rushed and he truly cared that our day spent with him was the best possible. He answered all of our questions, told us a lot about the history of Iceland and the places we visited and as an added bonus, he was also very funny! It is very obvious that he is passionate about Iceland and truly loves sharing it with visitors.
Overall, Iceland is so beautiful and there’s no better way to see it than on a private tour in a very comfortable and spacious van with an amazing local guide. We’ve taken serval tours in other countries on this particular vacation and this one was hands down our favorite—even our 13 and 17 year old daughters voted this one as the best! When we come back to Iceland for a longer stay, I will use Private Hire Iceland again and I will definitely ask if it would be possible for Johann to be our guide!!
Overall, Iceland is so beautiful and there’s no better way to see it than on a private tour in a very comfortable and spacious van with an amazing local guide. We’ve taken serval tours in other countries on this particular vacation and this one was hands down our favorite—even our 13 and 17 year old daughters voted this one as the best! When we come back to Iceland for a longer stay, I will use Private Hire Iceland again and I will definitely ask if it would be possible for Johann to be our guide!!
Written 15 July 2022
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LCL-travels
Chicago, IL561 contributions
Aug 2022
Iceland has a population of about 380,000, and previous to Covid had over 2,000,000 visitors per year. What this means for tourists is that if you want to take a Golden Circle Tour, you better book it considerably in advance.
We did not book the tour far enough in advance. When we tried to schedule a Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik, there were NO tour guides available, only drivers. With Private Hire Iceland, we were provided with a driver who did an excellent job of taking us to the main sites (the Gullfoss waterfall, the Strokkur waterspout and the Thingvellir National Park) and through beautiful areas of the island. But, he was not a tour guide.
And because of our late date in booking, we were charged hundreds of dollars more than we would have paid for a private tour WITH a guide if we had booked earlier.
Private Hire Iceland provided us with what they indicated they would -- a driver. A driver AND guide would be preferable.
We did not book the tour far enough in advance. When we tried to schedule a Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik, there were NO tour guides available, only drivers. With Private Hire Iceland, we were provided with a driver who did an excellent job of taking us to the main sites (the Gullfoss waterfall, the Strokkur waterspout and the Thingvellir National Park) and through beautiful areas of the island. But, he was not a tour guide.
And because of our late date in booking, we were charged hundreds of dollars more than we would have paid for a private tour WITH a guide if we had booked earlier.
Private Hire Iceland provided us with what they indicated they would -- a driver. A driver AND guide would be preferable.
Written 28 August 2022
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Hello. It’s unfortunate that you are not fully happy with your experience. All of our tours are operated by driver-guides (a guide that drives).
Written 2 January 2023
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laura t
Philadelphia, PA24 contributions
Aug 2022
Amazing tour with Anna! She was so informative, friendly, helpful and courteous and really made our Golden Circle tour a highlight of our trip. She was on time to pick us up from the port and made the tour a relaxing and stress free way to see the awesome sights that Iceland has to offer. She made several amazing stops for us, even taking us to a great Hot dog stand and farm for ice cream, and even kept my 7 year old engaged and excited throughout the long day! I highly recommend this tour!! You will not be disappointed.
Written 6 September 2022
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John D
Lichfield, UK140 contributions
Feb 2022
Jon the Viking picked us up from our hotel bang on time. The car was more than big enough for our group of four. Despite the snow and ice on the roads, Jon's skilful driving made the journey around the Golden Circle an absolute pleasure.
Jon's commentary demonstrated his pride of Iceland and his extensive knowledge of the history and geography of the country. His recollection of Icelandic folk tales might frighten a few children - it seems there are lots of creatures in the country that feast on humans!
Overall, the experience was well worth the money. The personal service certainly makes a difference.
Jon's commentary demonstrated his pride of Iceland and his extensive knowledge of the history and geography of the country. His recollection of Icelandic folk tales might frighten a few children - it seems there are lots of creatures in the country that feast on humans!
Overall, the experience was well worth the money. The personal service certainly makes a difference.
Written 25 February 2022
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Arran L
York, UK39 contributions
Our day with Anna from Private Hire Iceland was easily the no. 1 highlight of our trip to Iceland. She picked us up promptly on time from our cruise and instantly made us feel so welcomed. From the first 10 minutes we knew we were going to have an incredible day and we did. She was extremely knowledgeable about the areas we visited and so easy to talk to. Thank you Anna for giving us a tour that we will remember forever. I’m so pleased we booked Private Hire Iceland!!!
Written 5 July 2022
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Brandon D
5 contributions
Aug 2022
What a wonderful day we had with Anna from Private Hire Iceland through the Golden Circle and in the Reykjadalur Valley – Jæja!! Our trip to Iceland was pure magic – but our day with Private Hire Iceland was particularly special and unique. Anna was very attentive to us and shared so much about Iceland and Icelanders.
Our stop at Þingvellir was much better than the typical 45-minute bus tour stop. We were able to take our time and explore the beauty of that special place.
The highlight of our day was a bespoke side trip to the Reykjadalur Valley and the hot river (note this is not part of the standard tour but was an add-on by us).
Thank you SO MUCH for an amazing day, Private Hire Iceland. The next time we visit Iceland, we will be sure to book another bespoke trip with you.
Anna – you are a wonderful tour guide and a happy, fun person to be around – we are lucky we got to spend the day with you.
Our stop at Þingvellir was much better than the typical 45-minute bus tour stop. We were able to take our time and explore the beauty of that special place.
The highlight of our day was a bespoke side trip to the Reykjadalur Valley and the hot river (note this is not part of the standard tour but was an add-on by us).
Thank you SO MUCH for an amazing day, Private Hire Iceland. The next time we visit Iceland, we will be sure to book another bespoke trip with you.
Anna – you are a wonderful tour guide and a happy, fun person to be around – we are lucky we got to spend the day with you.
Written 27 September 2022
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Hilary C
Hillsborough, NC134 contributions
July 2022
Two families (7 total including three teens) had an amazing day with "Mr. S." on the Golden Circle tour. He was prompt and courteous and very willing to adapt to the day's activities in order to give us the greatest of experiences. We never felt rushed and appreciated the "door to door" service. Pick up and drop off were literally steps from our hotel. This was a day we will never forget. Just spectacular. We would absolutely recommend Private Hire Iceland and specifically our guide/driver, Mr. S.
Written 3 July 2022
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kendall stevenson
Austin, TX11 contributions
June 2022 • Family
One word. JOHANN. This man made my entire Iceland trip. My family and I did two private tours and got him both times. So glad we did. He brought traditional Icelandic food for us to try, knew the answer and more to every single question asked, was funny and charismatic, drove super safe, made the days fun without worry, i seriously can’t say enough good things about this wonderful human being. Each tour was fantastic and we saw so many things- we did the golden circle one day and then the South coast the other day. If you’re visiting Iceland for the first time, trust me, do one of these tours and request Johann. He went above and beyond in every respect. He even gifted my sister and I with mini puffin statues. Incredibly generous and kind. If you’re reading this Johann, THANK YOU!!! I miss you already!! -kendall
Written 22 June 2022
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Riley
Santa Rosa, California
Do we pay for one private tour if we have 2 people? Or do we pay for 2 private tours? We are planning on coming in October.
Written 6 May 2019
When you book the tour, they ask how many people and if you say two, they charge the rate times 2.
Written 27 September 2019
Is it suitable for an older person who can't walk very far...She is happy to wait at the bus if there is a lot of walking but would she still see plenty? Alternatively is it suitable for wheelchairs?
Written 12 October 2018
We are a group of 8 to 10 people? How much would this tour be? It would be on July 3 2019. Also what would airport transfer be with and without 5he Blue Lagoon?
Written 24 September 2018
We are a family of five, including two kids age 8 and 10. Does the price of $1076 apply to us?
please reply to hammerling at gmail com?
Written 23 July 2018
If we chose to go to Secret Lagoon or Blue Lagoon, is that possible?
Written 19 July 2018
Is the price per perso and can you be picked up at the port?
Written 21 May 2018
Is this price per person?
and can you be picked up at
the port
Written 21 May 2018
Is this $166.29 for the day, for car and driver? Or is it a per-person fee?
Written 16 May 2018
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