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The Golden Circle with Brúarfoss, Iceland's Bluest Waterfall
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ReykjavikA small group in a minibus around the Golden Circle: Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, Geysir and the geothermal ground around it. Two of the stops are not on most of the other runs. Brúarfoss, which gets called the bluest waterfall in Iceland, and the Kerið crater. The minibus is back in downtown Reykjavík around 5 p.m. Roads and weather can change the order of the day and the hour of the return.
What's included
- Wi-Fi on bus
- Professional guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated Bus stops
- Icelandic Music on board
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- English Speaking Driver/Guide
Itinerary
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Troll.is
The day starts when the guide collects you in the minibus, in the morning, for the Golden Circle.
Thingvellir National Park
Thingvellir National Park is one of the clearest places on earth to see what two moving tectonic plates do to the ground, the North American and the Eurasian. It also holds Iceland's largest natural lake, with enough fish and bird species in it that the park gets called the Galapagos of the North. The parliament was founded here in 930 AD. Thingvellir translates as Parliament Plains, which is the whole story in one word.
Bruarfoss Waterfall
Brúarfoss gets called the bluest waterfall in Iceland, and it sits well away from the routes most people take. It is small next to the other falls, and the water runs over lava rock rather than dropping far. The colour is the reason to stop: sapphire blue against the green of the moss and the black of the rock it slides over, with the surface smooth enough to hold a reflection.
Gullfoss Falls
The Golden Waterfall. Meltwater from Langjökull, the second-largest glacier in Iceland, drops into a deep canyon here. On clear days the glacier itself is visible in the distance, and the spray off the falls puts a rainbow over the canyon.
Kerid Crater
Kerið is a volcanic crater 6,500 years old, in the south of Iceland, and the colours are what it is known for. Red volcanic rock runs down a slope 270 metres round, 170 metres wide and 55 metres deep. A short walk along the rim gets you above the shallow lake at the bottom, with much of the caldera still intact. Minerals in the surrounding soil turn the water aquamarine. Green moss covers everything except the cliffs of red rock. Kerið is in the Western Volcanic Zone, the same one as the Reykjanes peninsula and the Langjökull glacier, and it is counted among the three most recognisable craters in the country.
Reykjavik
The minibus heads back to downtown Reykjavík at around 5 p.m. The order of the stops and the time of the return can both change with the roads and the weather.
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Hiking Boots Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
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- Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
- Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
- Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please contact us regarding pick up. There are some hotels where buses are not allowed to drive. You can find information about designated pick up locations at busstop.is or ask the front desk of your hotel. Pick up from Keflavík airport or outside of the greater capital area is not available.
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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