Before I visited Iceland, I was unprepared for the breadth and power of its natural wonders.
One of the best ways to see these highlights is to take the Golden Circle sightseeing route, either on your own or on a tour.
We toured the Golden Circle by bus — it’s a roughly 300-km (186-mile) loop that starts and ends in Reykjavik — and found it to be perfect.
The period of time we spent at each sight was just right, and it was fantastic not to have to drive.
While many guided tours (including ours) add unique detours, these “Big Three” iconic stops are always included.
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Gullfoss Waterfall: A massive, two-tiered waterfall that drops 32 metres into a deep canyon. |
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Geysir Geothermal Area: Home to the active Strokkur geyser, which blasts water 20-30 metres into the air every 5–10 minutes, along with bubbling mud pots. |
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Þingvellir National Park: A UNESCO World Heritage site where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates drift apart. It is also the site of Iceland’s first parliament. MORE: A tale of two cities, Scandinavian edition |
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