Private Tour
Private Visit Golden Circle Essentials
Overview
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This private tour to the Golden Circle is designed to show you the 3 essential sites of what is the most popular route in Iceland.
This is a short itinerary that should take around 6 hours from pickup to dropoff including driving time and visits.
Ideal for a day when you have other plans, or to combine with an airport pickup/dropoff (Please contact us for this option)
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour duration of 5 to 7 hours include driving times between visits
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Thingvellir National Park
The National Park of Thingvellir is of interest both historically and naturally. Historically because this is where was founded the first parliament of Europe in 930. Naturally because this is where you can see the edge of the North American Tectonic plate and the divide between this plate and its counterpart: The Eurasian Tectonic Plate. Your guide will tell you much more stories about this fascinating place.
Geysir
The English word "Geyser", actually originates in Iceland, with a geyser that is named "Geysir". Although, this geyser called Geysir, is now dormant and no longer erupting. Its little brother though, named Strokkur, is very active and erupting every 5 to 10 minutes. This is also where we will have the opportunity to grab lunch and refreshments.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Parking Fees
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
SuperJeep - 4 people max
Modified Toyota LandCruiser
Pickup included
Minivan - Max 6 people
Mercedes V-Class
Pickup included
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect if short on time!
Jennifer W,,Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Philippe was amazing! Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Picked us up at the airport, ran us around all day, and got us to our cruise ship on time. He knew all the answers to our questions and taught us a lot about Iceland.
Amazing Tour Company & Experience for the Golden Circle
X7177BQericr,,Nov 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Came across Lilja Tours when googling around for a tour for me and my two friends that would cover Thingviller Park. Julien, the owner, was so helpful in figuring out what other stops we could include in a day trip. Our guide for the day was Leo who brought incredible energy to the day and was so accommodating with everything we wanted to do as well offer up ideas we weren't even aware of. He was also really strategic in terms of navigating the very limited daylight hours that Iceland has in early winter. We ended up doing a private tour. This was a more expensive option but if you're able to, this is by far a better option as you have more flexibility in what you can do and your timing. Leo was kind enough to meet us in Reykjavik and caravan with us to our hotel outside the capital and then use his own car for the tour and dropped us off at our hotel. It was seamless from start to finish. Would highly recommend this tour company. There are a LOT of tour companies out there but I would have no hesitation in booking them again.
Perfect tour from Reykjavik
Anson B,,Oct 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This trip is absolutely perfect for someone who has half a day or just over that to spend exploring. You see so many different things all in one trip, making you feel as though you've experienced so much of Iceland. My tour guide, Jón, was so informative and friendly, and he and the tour manager Julien were so easy to communicate with in the lead up to the tour. The car we travelled in was very comfortable and spacious and I love how you can customise your tour as you go along if there's certain things you are more interested in. I can't recommend this tour highly enough.
Excellent everything very well organized
libre55,,Aug 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour met our expectations very well. Well organized, Julien made us do the golden circle in a brand new Mercedes wagon. What more can I ask? We had ample time to visit all three places. At the end of the excursion, Julien allowed us to briefly visit the church in Reykjavik. Only small flat., when taken care of in the morning Julien was ill. Given the many traumas people have experienced since COVID, we would have appreciated him wearing a mask. We quickly responded to the situation by all wearing masks. I recommend this tour without reservation.
One of the Best Tours Ever
Thomas B,,Jul 5, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Julien was marvelous. He made special arrangements to accommodate our schedule. Despite this, he included two stops that wasn't on the itinerary. This was one of the best tours that I have ever taken.
Our Golden Circle Tour on March 1, 2023
martinec439,,Mar 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent visit. Very good organization of Julien. Many explanations about visiting and living in Iceland with competence and kindness
Great visit
937zo g,,Jan 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent two days rich in visits. Julien is a very good guide who passed on his knowledge about Iceland. A unique experience to discover this wonderful island. I strongly recommend that he be retained.
Fantastic tours
Kate wiggy08,,Dec 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tours with Julien made our trip. We did the private Northern Lights tour, the 8 hour private Golden Circe tour and he dropped us to the Blue Lagoon and took us to some other sights en route to the airport. Julien took us to some amazing places and included extra spots not found on generic tours. We learnt so much about Iceland and can’t wait to return and explore this beautiful country further. Julien is a wonderful guide and we would highly recommend him!
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