A THRILLING BUGGY RIDE AND SEEING THE SITES

The Golden Circle is a staple activity to add to your travel itinerary here in Iceland. It features some of the most iconic sites plastered all over those postcards you´ll be purchasing for your family members. Its most famed sites include the Geysir spring area where water erupts from the Earth, the historic Þingvellir National Park and the immensely powerful Gullfoss waterfall.

WHAT LIES AHEAD – ADVENTURE!

We want to add more adventure and action to your experience by combining our Buggy Safari tour with the Golden Circle tour all while preserving the state of your wallet. Your full-day tour will begin with our guide picking you up at the front step of your accommodation in Reykjavik. Our personable and occasionally funny Safari Quad Guide will take you to our basecamp located only 15 minutes away from the city center. At basecamp, a safety briefing and instructional short course will be given on how to operate the buggies safely. Then we´re off!

PART 1 – BUGGY THRILLS AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS 

From our basecamp, we take you on a route along the lovely Lake Hafravatn, and a variety of terrains to have fun on. Then it’s onwards and upwards as you bike to the top of Hafrafell mountain – the high point of your journey. From there you should be able to see the Hengill mountain range, Iceland’s third most active volcanic system, together with Hellisheiði, the geothermal power plant for the capital area. A spectacular view over Faxaflói bay and the whole capital region, Bláfjöll mountain range and Esja, Reykjavik’s house mountain, is waiting for you.

PART 2 – THE GOLDEN CIRCLE TOUR – Gullfoss, Geysir, and Thingvellir

After your tour with us, our guide will drive you to the pickup for your next part of your day adventure. The Golden Circle is all highlights – featuring three of the most important and well-loved sites in Icelandic nature and history: Gullfoss, Geysir and Thingvellir national park. After your quad biking action, you can relax on this coach tour like no other.

Gullfoss – The Awesome Power of Icelandic Nature

Gullfoss is a waterfall – but not just any waterfall. It’s an awesome reminder of the power of nature, as the river Hvíta thunders through a rocky canyon throwing up an endless spray. The noise alone is something to behold. Believe us, you need to experience Gullfoss.

Geysir ­­– Otherworldly Iceland

Geysir makes you pinch yourself – what planet are we on again? The bubbling mud pools, steaming, sulfurous smells, and exploding water towers make you feel like you’ve taken a spaceship instead of coach. And you won’t have to wait long to experience the awe of seeing the Strokkur geyser shoot boiling water high into the air – it happens every 8-10 minutes. So have your camera ready!

Thingvellir National Park – The Most Important Site in Iceland 

The site of the world’s first parliament (over 1000 years ago), meeting place of two tectonic plates, an area of natural beauty. Thingvellir has about as much historical and geological significance as you can get. If you are in Iceland, you have to visit Thingvellir.

Tracks are dependent on weather and trail conditions.

 Important Information 

• Hotel pickups are included in the price of the tour.
• To view our company policies and cancellation procedures, please view our policies.
• Contact Safari@safari.is