Luxury holidays in Golden Circle

Reykjavik is the gateway to the Golden Circle, a postcard-worthy 140-mile route circling some of Iceland’s most scenic spots. This dramatic drive loops through Game of Thrones-like landscape and a trifecta of bucket-list sites: Thingvellir National Park’s rock pools and ravines, the awe-inspiring Gullfoss waterfall and Haukadalur’s volatile geysers. In certain corners of this region in winter, the ethereal Northern Lights streak across the inky sky.

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When to go

Golden Circle’s glaciers and geysers impress year-round – spring and summer are mild but popular with visitors; winter is quieter and just as spectacular, with frozen waterfalls and snow-topped terrain.

Getting there

  • Planes

    Fly into Reykjavik’s international airport; from here, it’s an hour’s drive to Selfoss or Thingvellir National Park; Gullfoss, the Golden Circle’s furthest corner, is two hours away by car.

  • Automobiles

    For the always adventurous, hire your own four-wheel drive to navigate the Golden Circle at your preferred pace. The route is an easy day trip from Reykjavik – or opt for a chauffeured Jeep tour to take you out of the driving seat.