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Day-by-day plans for the four drives most people take, each on an interactive map with where to sleep, fuel stops, waterfalls and reader discounts along the way. Built for a relaxed pace, not a race.
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The Golden Circle is often the first area of Iceland people explore. It is popular to rent a car and go on a road trip around the Golden Circle. If that is something you would like to do, I hope that my Golden Circle road trip planner helps you with your tour planning. The great thing about road trips is that you can really control your own pace. If you are looking for inspiration we have a great collection of Golden circles travel stories and articles.
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Bucket List Material on the Golden Circle
The route contains beautiful places such as Thingvellir, the world´s oldest parliament, Gullfoss waterfall and the geyser field of Haukadalur valley. The restaurant and tomato farm Friðheimar is also increasingly popular for a good reason. I love the food and the ambiance there. If you have the change, I would go on a snowmobile tour on Langjökull glacier and check out the fantastic ice tunnel there.
Golden Circle travel stories and destinations
Laugarás Lagoon Discount Code: 5% Off With STUCKINICELAND
Here in Iceland, we are lucky to have an abundance of warm water. It has given Icelanders and travelers alike a favorite pastime: soaking in geothermal lagoons all around the country, not to mention our wonderful public swimming pools. Laugarás Lagoon is one of the…
Gravel Travel Iceland: Super Jeep Tours and Your 15% Discount
If you want to see the parts of Iceland that most visitors drive past, Gravel Travel is worth knowing about. They are a family-run operator, authorized by the Icelandic Tourist Board, and they are well rated on TripAdvisor. Their 4×4 trucks reach tracks ordinary tour…
Secret Lagoon Discount Code: Stuck25 for 15% Off
Short answer: the discount code for the Secret Lagoon in Flúðir is Stuck25. It gives you 15% off admission when you book on secretlagoon.is. An adult ticket drops from 4,500 ISK to 3,825 ISK — you save 675 ISK per person. No signup, no catch….
Silfra Just Levelled Up: Dive.is Now Offers the Whole Collection
The water in Silfra is so clear that you can see roughly 100 meters ahead of you. The choice of how to experience it just got a lot clearer, too. I have been sending readers to Dive.is for years, because floating between two continents in…
Gullfoss: The most iconic Icelandic waterfall
Gullfoss, or “Golden Falls” in the Hvítá River, is perhaps the most iconic and best-known Icelandic waterfall. It is on the Golden Circle route, Thingvellir, and the Haukadal geyser field. See the golden hue of the cascading water of Gullfoss waterfall under sunlight. Known as the…
Unlock a travel hack for a short vacation in Iceland
Over the past two years, I have been fortunate to have gained many top-quality partners in the Icelandic travel industry. I have done this in my free time (weekends, evenings) by emailing them and asking if they are interested in offering my readers exclusive discount…
River rafting adventure in Iceland with Arctic Rafting
In the heart of the Icelandic Golden Circle, the thrill of adventure meets the beauty of nature. Founded in 1985, the rafting and kayaking company Arctic Rafting offers a gateway to the exhilarating world of river rafting in Iceland under the stewardship of Tinna Sigurðardóttir,…
Arnar Steinn: Travel Industry Veteran Driving Innovation at Reykjavik Sightseeing
Many travelers that visit Iceland only have a little time to explore the natural wonders and landmarks here.. And, of course, people want to see as much on their trip as possible. Reykjavik Sightseeing is one of the best companies that provide focused guided tours…
Golden Circle Guided Tour – Save 25% with this promo code
The essential Icelandic destinations are on the Golden Circle. I am delighted to offer my readers an exclusive promo code for Golden Circle guided tour. My partners Reykjavik Sightseeing run this tour. Like ALL of my partners, Reykjavik Sightseeing is a top-rated company. Consider that…
See the Golden Circle and experience the Sky Lagoon in one tour
I am thrilled to introduce my partners at Reykjavik Sightseeing. This top-rated Icelandic travel company offers a combination of its renowned Golden Circle Circle Classic Tour and a visit to the fantastic spa Sky Lagoon. Stuck in Iceland Magazine readers get a 15% discount when they book…
Meet the Icelandic cave people
Smári Stefánsson is one of those great innovators in the Icelandic travel industry. He is one of the people behind the Cave People of Iceland which you will find between Thingvellir and the Laugarvatn Fontana baths on the Golden Circle. The ‘modern’ Icelandic cave people…
Hiking trails in Iceland – Save 15% on those unique hiking tours
Meet the founder of Fjallhalla Erla Thordis is the founder and owner of Fjallhalla. She is a certified hiking guide who lives in the hamlet of Reykholt on the Golden Circle. She is one of those entrepreneurs in the Icelandic travel industry whom I love…
Snorkelling in Silfra fissure is an otherworldly experience
Do you want to go snorkeling between tectonic plates? Want to feel like you are floating in clear water and discover otherworldly landscapes? Snorkeling in Silfra fissure at the Thingvellir national park is all that and more. Snorkeling in Silfra is out of this world…
Horseback Riding Tours in Iceland – get 10% off these top rated tours
We at Stuck in Iceland are thrilled to announce our partnership with Riding Tours South of Iceland. If you are looking to go horseback riding in Iceland, this company is the one you want to consider. Just look at the reviews they have on Tripadvisor….
10% off the acclaimed Golden Circle Classic tour
Claim 10% discount off the Golden Circle Classic tour by entering the promo code STUCK in the booking process. We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the leading Icelandic travel company Reykjavik Sightseeing. We at Stuck in Iceland take pride in only partnering with…
Save 15% on the Five Star Ultimate Circle Tour
Get your 15% discount for the Ultimate Circle Tour We at Stuck in Iceland are excited and proud to announce that if you head to the Moonwalker Ultimate Circle Tour page and enter the promo code ´STUCK´ you will receive a 15% discount of this…
Video of Strokkur Geyser Erupting in Slow Motion
Tom A. Warner recently shared a really cool video of Strokkur geyser erupting in slow motion with us on Twitter. I love seeing familiar things being shown in a new light and the three minute video really did that with good old Strokkur geyser which you…
Friðheimar – The Wholesome Golden Circle Restaurant
The Golden Circle is full of must-see places, as you can see on our Golden Circle road trip plan. If you are looking for a restaurant that is family-friendly and wholesome, look no further than Friðheimar. Right on the Golden Circle Friðheimar is located on the…
Golden Circle and Snowmobiling – Watch this Cool Video
How cool is it to combine a tour of the famous Golden Circle and snowmobiling? [amazon_link asins=’3319551515,1786574713′ template=’ProductCarousel’ store=’stuckinicelan-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’d5f56d85-b5fb-11e8-a0c5-03697237f1a3′] My favorite Vlogger Asgeir of ´Do More Asgeir´fame has just released a new video where he does excactly that. This time he takes a…
Video: Reykjavik, Golden Circle and Black Beach – Go on an Adventure!
My sister and I went on a 3 day trip to Iceland. My sister had to be there for a school project, and since Iceland was on my bucket list I gladly tagged along. We made the best of the three days that we had,…
Three Reasons Why I Love Iceland – Wildness, Nature and Beauty
Julian from Big and Small Travel visited Iceland the other day. He sent me this article titled “Three reasons why I love Iceland” . Thanks Julian! Extraordinary Iceland There is nothing but ocean between Iceland and Antarctica. The idea of this made me shudder a little…
Why You Should Visit Iceland in Winter
Words and pictures by Peter Riederer Because almost everyone goes to the south of Europe in winter, I, Peter, a 33-year-old IT-Department leader, and my friend Marc, a 36-year-old Sales Operations Manager from Munich, Germany, decided to buck the trend and head to the north, visiting…
Snorkeling and Caving in Thingvellir
Ásgeir is challenged to snorkel in the amazing Silfra at Thingvellir. He is lucky to be invited there by Artic Adventures and although things get a bit cold he finds it really enjoyable. He makes the tragic mistake of believing that is he is diving between…
See the Gushing Geysers of Iceland
It is one of my favorite places in Iceland. Nevermind it is a bit of a tourist trap and sometimes a bit crowded. Nevermind it is a part of the golden circle that has become bit of a cliche in Icelandic tourism. After all, the…
The Stunning Images of Thingvellir at Night
Martin Schulz is a 38 years German who has joined the ranks of guest bloggers on Stuck in Iceland. He has been addicted to Iceland since 2007. Martin has visited Iceland eight times and explored it from the shore up to the highland interior. Martin works as an…
Iceland Waterfall Perfect for all Seasons – See the Great Brúarfoss
Martin Schulz is the author of this article on the perfect Iceland waterfall Brúarfoss. You can experience Icelandic waterfalls such as Brúarfoss waterfall and many others on great tours here in Iceland. Addicted to Iceland Martin has been addicted to Iceland since 2007. He has visited Iceland eight times…
The dark side of Thingvellir
Thingvellir (Parliament Plains) is without a doubt the most interesting historic site in Iceland. It is right on the popular Golden Circle route. Hallowed Ground of the Icelanders To Icelanders, it is hallowed ground where our forbears founded a parliament and a commonwealth back in…