Project Description
Geysers, Waterfalls & the Rift Valley
This is Iceland’s most classic route, done properly — private, unhurried, and in comfort.
The Golden Circle brings together history, geology, and raw natural power, guided by a local Moonwalker expert and traveled in a Land Rover Discovery.
Your Vehicle – Land Rover Discovery
For this tour, we use a Moonwalker Land Rover Discovery.
Quiet, spacious, and smooth on the road — ideal for a full day of sightseeing without rushing or fatigue. This is a comfort-focused tour, designed for easy walking, good pacing, and time to take it all in.
Þingvellir National Park – History & Geology
We begin at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Iceland’s most important locations.
Here you’ll:
- Walk through Almannagjá, the rift valley between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates
- Learn where Iceland’s first parliament was founded over 1,000 years ago
- Experience a place where history and geology are visible at the same time
Open landscapes, short walks, and plenty of time to explore at your own pace.
Geysir Geothermal Area – Earth in Motion
Next, we visit Haukadalur, home of the original Geysir.
- Watch Strokkur erupt every few minutes
- Feel the heat and pressure beneath the surface
- See geothermal energy working in real time
Simple. Powerful. Unfiltered nature.
Gullfoss – Power & Scale
The route continues to Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls.
- A wide, two-tiered drop into a deep canyon
- Constant mist and thunder
- Multiple viewpoints with easy access
This is Iceland at full volume.
Optional Lunch Stop – Friðheimar Tomato Farm
If you’d like to add a memorable food experience, we can stop at Friðheimar, Iceland’s famous tomato greenhouse restaurant.
- Lunch inside a working geothermal greenhouse
- Tomato-based dishes, fresh bread, and soup
- Very popular — must be booked in advance
This is an optional stop and adds time to the day.
Optional Add-On – Laugarás Lagoon
To slow the day down and end it right, Laugarás Lagoon can be added to the tour.
Located near the Golden Circle, Laugarás offers a quiet, modern geothermal experience surrounded by nature — warm pools, cold plunges, and clean design without crowds.
- Optional add-on
- Additional time + entrance fee
- Must be booked in advance
- Swimsuit & towel required
What This Tour Includes
- Private Golden Circle tour (your group only)
- Moonwalker expert guide (SAR & WFR background)
- Land Rover Discovery transportation
- Þingvellir National Park
- Geysir / Strokkur geothermal area
- Gullfoss waterfall
Essential Info
- Duration (base tour): ~8 hours
- Pick-up: Reykjavík area, around 8:30 AM
- Fitness level: Easy
- Season: Year-round
(Adding Friðheimar and/or Laugarás Lagoon will extend the day.)
What’s Not Included
- Lunch
- Snacks & drinks
- Laugarás Lagoon (optional add-on, entrance fee not included)
What to Bring
- Warm layers
- Waterproof jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat & gloves
- Camera
- Water bottle
- Swimsuit & towel (if adding Laugarás Lagoon)
This is the Golden Circle without the rush — private, flexible, and comfortable.
A solid first day in Iceland, or a relaxed way to revisit the classics.
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BEYOND amazing!
Hands down recommend Bessi for private tours! If i had known he was this good, i’d have booked all my tours for my family with him. He is extremely knowledgeable about Iceland – there was simply no question he wasn’t able to answer! He made the tour extremely fun, enjoyable AND relaxing despite the mad weather conditions we had during our tour day! and if you want to experience true Iceland, book a tour with him because i am certain he will give his 1000% that you have a grand experience during your tour 🙂 you simply will NOT regret it!
Golden Circle & Langjökull Glacier Tour
We took the Golden Circle & Langjökull Glacier tour with Moonwalker and it was the highlight of our trip to Iceland. We are so glad we look this small group tour that allowed us to go at our own pace and get to know & learn from Bessi; he is an amazing guide & shared great insights into Iceland with his wealth of knowledge & humor. We were joined by Cami (Bessi’s dog) making an incredible trip even better. Standing on the Langjökull Glacier is amazing, but watching Cami chase glacier snow balls made this breathtaking experience even more memorable. I would definitely book this tour again (or others with Moonwalker) without hesitation. Thank your Bessi (& Cami) for this fantastic tour.
Amazing day seeing amazing sights of Iceland
Bessi was the perfect guide and the Golden Circle has so many beautiful sights. This tour was great to be able to avoid the large crowds on typical bus tours. We were able to see the sights of the Golden Circle and to do it with just the two of us and our guide Bessi. Bessi was very knowledgeable and fun. He really made the trip even better. The drive to the top of the glacier was an extra added bonus. Just us alone on top of a glacier surrounded by untouched scenery. If you are on the fence about a private versus group tour, I absolutely recommend private and I would highly recommend seeing the Golden Circle with Bessi!
Bessí, you are a Legend
Anyone considering to book this company, stop reading and DO IT!
Bessí our guide and monster truck owner, is who you want to go with on this tour or any tour. He has all the information you need to discover the sights, history and culture of Iceland. Our tour was relaxed, no rushing from place to place, plenty of time to take a million photos, have a snowball fight, eat lunch and an extra surprise stop. We had a fantastic time. Value for money, Bessí is priceless. He is a true Viking, love you mate!
A trip highlight
Bessi is an incredible guide. I got confused with the start time but he waited patiently for us to join him. He is extremely gracious. The tour itself was fabulous!! We loved visiting the Geyser, plate boundary and waterfall but by far the highlight was driving up onto the glacier in Bessi’s incredible and purpose built vehicle. We would not hesitate to join Bessi again. We were visiting on a cruise ship and had limited time so this tour was a fantastic way to visit the highlights. Highly recommended and beyond our expectations.
