Last updated August 2026
The Golden Circle & Friðheimar Greenhouse
Golden Circle tour with Friðheimar greenhouse visit. Explore Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss and taste fresh tomatoes grown with geothermal energy.
Highlights
Itinerary
Pickup in Reykjavík
Pick-up from your Reykjavik hotel or a designated bus stop. Settle into comfortable transportation as we head out along the Golden Circle route.
Walk between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates at thi…
Walk between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Almannagjá gorge and learn about the founding of Iceland's parliament in 930 AD.
Strokkur Geyser
Watch Strokkur geyser erupt every 5–10 minutes and explore the surrounding hot springs, bubbling mud pools, and colourful mineral formations.
Learn more about Strokkur Geyser →Gullfoss Waterfall
Experience the powerful 32-metre, two-tiered Gullfoss waterfall as the glacial river Hvítá cascades into a dramatic canyon.
Learn more about Gullfoss Waterfall →Step inside a working geothermal greenhouse where tomatoes
Step inside a working geothermal greenhouse where tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers grow year-round using Iceland's natural hot water. Learn about sustainable agriculture and enjoy their famous tomato soup served among the vines. Food is available for purchase at the restaurant.
Return to Reykjavík
Relax on the drive back to Reykjavik. Drop-off at your hotel or designated bus stop.
What's Included
Tour details
- Free cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before departure. Cancellations within 1 day are non-refundable.
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup — Hotel/bus-stop pickup available (about 30 minutes before de…
- Group size
- Large group coach tour
- Difficulty
- easy
- Guide & language
- English, Icelandic
- Departure
- 09:00
- Operator
- Golden Circle Day Tours (operated by Birkimelur ehf.)
Last verified July 24, 2026
Pickup & meeting point
Hotel pickup — Hotel/bus-stop pickup available (about 30 minutes before departure), or meet on location.
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