Luxury Golden Circle
Tours made for you
Thingvellir National Park
see the shifting tectonic plates
Gullfoss
visit the famed 'golden falls'
Haukadalur Valley
watch geysers erupt boiling water
The forces of nature at their most impressive
Three main attractions form the dazzling Golden Circle: Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall and the geothermally active valley of Haukadalur, which contains the geysers Geysir and Strokkur. Covering about 300 km in the South of Iceland, this dazzling route loops from Reykjavik into central Iceland and back and is an integral element of any Iceland tour.
Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of only two places in the world where you can witness the awesome power of the shifting North-American and European tectonic plates. Gullfoss – the “golden falls”, is one of Europe’s most impressive waterfalls and is located on the edge of Iceland’s wild interior. Haukadalur valley contains two geysers, the inactive Geysir and the active Strokkur, which sends a column of boiling water into the air every 15 minutes or so.
Speak to one of our travel designers about incorporating a trip to Kerid volcanic crater, Hveragerdi greenhouse village, Faxi waterfall, the Nesjavellir geothermal power plant, snowmobiling and or meeting friendly Icelandic horses on your Iceland tour.
Highlights
Marvel at the active Strokkur geyser on a hike through the valley of Haukadalur
Meet the friendly Icelandic horses who roam the vast plains
Witness the thundering waters of Faxi and Gullfoss waterfalls
Kate Herz
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in the Golden Circle
Why book with Jacada?
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
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Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
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Trip inspiration
Where to go
Eastern Fjords
Eastern Iceland is a land of contrasts, charming picturesque villages with natural harbours that pepper the coastline against the Ice Age glaciers, jagged peaks, dark forests and remote fjords, completely untouched and rarely visited.
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Icelandic Highlands
Black lava fields and cinematic panoramas dominate Iceland's stark and volcanic interior. A no-mans-land of raw beauty without towns or villages. An exciting place to explore in 4x4 jeeps or snowmobiles, on the unmade roads and tracks.
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Northern Iceland
Captivating, with a character all of its own and home to Iceland's second city, the energetic town of Akureyri. Visit charming hamlets of traditional turf houses and wonder at bizarre rock formations and crashing waterfalls.
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Reykjavik
A city with views of wild seas, glaciers, the sparkling waters of Tjornin Lake and cobbled streets lined with colourful houses. Just moments from thermal lagoons and brimming with hip bars, stylish restaurants and fascinating museums.
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Snaefellsnes Peninsula
A beautiful branch of western Iceland, the ruggedly beautiful Snaefellsnes Peninsula is a magical landscape of windswept beaches, towering volcanoes and picturesque fishing villages.
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Southern Iceland
A region of wonderful variation and brimming with exciting excursions and natural highlights. Great for outdoor pursuits, fascinating viking history and a delicious dining experience for foodies.
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Westfjords
Remote, breathtaking and well and truly off the beaten track. Stretching out towards Greenland into icy waters, this corner of northwest Iceland is a land dominated by deep fjords and mountains that plunge into the sea.
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When to visit
Visit from June to September for long days with almost 24 hours of sunlight. The peak season is from the end of June and into July, however The Golden Circle is open all year round.
Midnight Sun
June - August
Glacier hiking
June - August
Ice caves
January
The Golden Circle travel guides
Plan your trip to theGolden Circle
Whatever you want from your adventure in the Golden Circle, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Murray and Rita were very helpful with suggestions for our two trips we took this year. Much thought was put into the services/excusions. We have used Jacada for many trips and will continue to have them help plan future ones.
Kate Hertz and Sabina Munoz were both available all the time and kept track of what we were doing. We had amazing guides in Iceland! The hotels that were booked for us were top-notch with very good food. We will make sure to use Jacada Travel again.
My family of 4 adults (2 adult sons) went to Iceland over the Xmas holidays from 12/21/23-12/27/23. The trip was outstanding! One of the best trips we have had as a family. There is so much to see and do in Iceland especially if you are looking for “action/adventure” type of activities, and especially in the winter. The country is…
My husband and I traveled to Iceland with Jacada. Every detail from beginning to end was well thought out. The trip was both luxurious and adventurous. Every moment felt like a once in a lifetime event. Communication with Jacada was spectacular. We will be traveling with them again!
Amazing trip to Iceland. All of the details exceptionally well managed and the overall itinerary was outstanding. Thanks to all the folks at Jacada for the planning, and great experiences at the Blue Lagoon, and especially at Deplar Farm- truly extraordinary!!!!
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