The Golden Circle & Friðheimar Greenhouse
Unveil the majestic Golden Circle and dive into the magical world of Fridheimar
Activity provider: Reykjavik Excursions by Icelandia
This best-selling tour of Iceland’s most famous south Iceland landmarks includes a visit to Friðheimar Greenhouse. The Golden Circle encompasses the must-see sights of Þingvellir National Park, the golden Gullfoss waterfall, and the bubbling geothermal region of Geysir. Experience the classic Golden Circle landmarks with a sustainable twist, a stop at Friðheimar!
About this tour
The tour kicks off with a visit to Friðheimar, where guests learn how Icelanders grow delicious tomatoes with the aid of geothermal heat, which Iceland has in abundance. The farm is home to tomato greenhouses, a horse-breeding operation and a café. Tomatoes don’t get any fresher in Iceland, and the menu takes advantage of this with items like tomato soup and creative Bloody Marys. It’s lovely to walk the grounds of the greenhouses and sample a Bloody Mary.
After Friðheimar, the tour heads to the Geysir geothermal area, where the Strokkur geyser shoots a column of water and steam up to 30 metres into the air every few minutes in a thrilling display of nature’s power. The tour continues to the golden Gullfoss waterfall, created by the Hvítá river, which tumbles and plunges below at 32 metres deep. The waterfall is postcard perfect and one of the most classic sites in south Iceland.
Rounding out the tour is a visit to the historical and geological wonder of Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Þingvellir is not only where democracy was born in Iceland, as it’s the site of the country’s first parliament, but it’s also an area where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart at a rate of a few centimetres per year.
BSÍ Bus Terminal - City center
Tour overview
- Availability
- All year
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Meeting Point
- BSÍ Bus Terminal - City center
Need to know
Remember to dress according to the weather.
Warm clothes, a waterproof jacket, and sturdy shoes are recommended.
We recommend bringing thermal layers, a winter hat, a scarf, gloves, and warm socks for colder days.
- Flexible Cancellation
- No Booking Fees
Do you have questions about reserving online? Contact us and we’ll help you with your booking.
Tour itinerary
What’s included and what to bring on this tour
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Included
- Bus fare
- Professional local guidance
- Free Wi-Fi
- Admission to Friðheimar greenhouse
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Optional add-ons include tomato soup or Bloody Mary
Tour highlights
Are you wondering about something?
If you're planning a trip to Iceland, it's important to be prepared with the right information. Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you plan your trip
Pets are not allowed on coach tours.
Nature is the main attraction on many of our excursions, meaning that some day tours require short to medium-long walks. If walking is required on the tour, it will be mentioned in the tour description.
We recommend that you find a tour suitable to your needs. Please read the tour descriptions for further information on each tour.
We understand that your travel plans might change. You can easily change the dates for your booked tours with only one phone call: (+354) 580 5400 by stopping by one of our sales offices, or by sending us an email to main@re.is. You will need to quote your confirmation number to change your dates and give us all the necessary information.
Please remember: Your date change must be requested at least a day before the scheduled departure.
You can book for a group of people using our online booking system. Each booking must contain at least one adult.
Reykjavik Excursions Kynnisferðir takes pride in tailor-making and organising tours for private groups, from short trips within Reykjavik to full-circle programs. Our fleet of modern coaches consists of 80 vehicles, ranging from 6 to 70 seats and 4x4 coaches suitable for crossing un-bridged glacier rivers, reaching almost any destination in the highlands. For a tailor-made tour for groups, please send us an email to main@re.is.
Icelandia operates a sales office at the BSÍ Bus Terminal in Reykjavík and a sales office at Keflavik Airport.
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