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
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,…
Northern Lights Offer Bonanza – Exclusive 25% Discount
My friends at Reykjavik Sightseeing are generously offering my readers 25% off their fantastic northern lights guided tours when they book any of those tours online. Sign up for the Stuck in Iceland newsletter to receive the promo code for a 25% discount off the…
Discover the ‘Real’ Iceland with Gravel Travel
Roll up all adventure lovers and intrepid explorers! I have an exhilarating announcement that’s set to make your Iceland journey even more memorable and pocket-friendly. As you know, I have done my best to bring you insider knowledge on the most enchanting destinations of Iceland…
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…
Save 15% on the ticket to the Secret Lagoon on the Golden Circle
The Secret Lagoon on the Golden Circle is my latest partner. Save 15% off the admission ticket to the Secret Lagoon with the Stuck in Iceland discount promo codes. Sign up for the Stuck in Iceland newsletter below to receive the promo codes. You will…
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
I am excited about having the family-run adventure company Fjallhalla as a partner. They are a family-run adventure company which focuses on high-quality small group Golden Circle hiking tours. Their top-rated hiking tours are now exclusively available to the Stuck in Iceland community at a…
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, I would look no further than Friðheimar restaurant. Right on the Golden…
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, Me – Peter a 33 years old IT-Department leader and my friend Marc a 36 years old Sales Operations Manager from Munich – Germany decided to buck the trend…
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…
Gullfoss: The Most Iconic Icelandic Waterfall
Gullfoss – or “Golden falls” in the Hvítá river is perhaps the most iconic and best known Icelandic waterfall (although it is not as powerful as Dettifoss in the north or as high as Glymur in the south-west). It is relatively close to Reykjavik and…
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…
Watch the Northern Lights Dance Above Thingvellir in Iceland
Our friend Addi at the renowned Icelandic media production company Tjarnargatan loves nothing more than to go out into the Icelandic countryside with his camera. He graciously gave us permission to publish his latest short video which features the sky above Thingvellir glowing with the…
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…