Private guided four wheel drive day tours - From Selfoss
The Golden Circle
The Golden Circle is one of Iceland‘s most popular day tours. You can observe the beauty of Iceland´s nature and learn about the country´s history, dating back to the settlement era. We begin the day by driving to the waterfalll Urridafoss. From there we drive to Skalholt where the first bishop, Isleifur Gissurarson, was ordained in 1056. Skalholt was the bishopric of South Iceland and a cultural and educational centre for 700 years. From Skalholt we drive to one of the world´s most active geothermal fields, the Geothermal field at Haukadalur, where plenty of boiling springs and hot mud pots are to be found. The Great Geyser is what this geological phenomenon is named by. Strokkur, another famous geyser nearby, erupts every few minutes, shooting a tower of water and steam 30 meters into the air. Following, we will visit the Golden Falls, one of the most impressive cascades in Europe. There we can view the history of Sigridur Tomasdottir from Brattholt. It is suspected that Sigridur managed to prevent the harnessing of the waterfall, which had been planned for electricity generating purposes. 
From the Golden Falls we drive to Thingvellir, where we will review the nation´s history. At Thingvellir, Althingi - the national parliament – was founded around 930, and continued to convene there until 1798. Many major historical events in the Icelandic history have taken place at Thingvellir. Today, Thingvellir is a national park, which is meant to remain in public ownership and be protected by Althingi forever. On our way back to the hotel we will pass Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Plant. Our guide will talk about the country´s unique geology and how Icelanders harness geothermal energy in an environmentally friendly way. At last we will drive through the village Selfoss and then back to the hotel.
 
 
For further information or for booking contact via email: info@isct.is 
 
 Pick up at your hotel.
 Driving distance ca. 300 km.
 Duration ca. 8 - 9 hours.
 Prices the Golden Circle from Selfoss:
 6 pax = 21.900 ISK = ca. 143 € per person.
 5 pax = 23.000 ISK = ca. 150 € per person.
 4 pax = 25.500 ISK = ca. 166 € per person.
 3 pax = 28.900 ISK = ca. 188 € per person.
 
 Children 0 - 12 = 50% discount.
 Refreshments not included.