--- title: Golden Circle Day Trip with Fridheimar Greenhouse visit from Reykjavik lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 81 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 1659 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 46 of 71 (Golden Circle Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-day-trip-with-fridheimar-greenhouse-visit-from-reykjavik/ --- # Golden Circle Day Trip with Fridheimar Greenhouse visit from Reykjavik In our comparison: #46 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience the wonders of Iceland on the Golden Circle tour! This unforgettable day trip takes you to the iconic Geysir geothermal area, where you can witness erupting geysers, and the majestic Gullfoss waterfall, known as the "queen of Icelandic waterfalls." Explore the historic Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site rich in geological and cultural significance. Additionally, enjoy a unique visit to the Friðheimar greenhouse cultivation centre, where you'll learn about innovative Icelandic horticulture and have the opportunity to pet friendly Icelandic horses. Discover the natural beauty and fascinating history of Iceland on this comprehensive tour! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €81 per person for the Tour from Bus Terminal option; other options up to €94 - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.81/5 from 1659 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Reykjavik Excursions - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.81 from 1659 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1601 of 1659. - 5 stars: 1443 (87%) - 4 stars: 158 (10%) - 3 stars: 31 (2%) - 2 stars: 17 (1%) - 1 star: 10 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Tour from Bus Terminal | €81 / person | English | English speaking guide: The Golden Circle Day Trip with an English speaking guide | | Pickup starts 08:30am | €94 / person | Spanish, English | Hotel or Port pickup included: This option provides pickup from various hotels and designated locations in central Reykjavik and starts 30 minutes before. Pickup included | ## What's included - Admission to Friðheimar greenhouse - Bus fare - Professional guide - Carbon Neutral tour in cooperation with Vaxa Technologies - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Reykjavik Excursions by Icelandia** (pass by, no stop) - Meeting point for the tour. 2. **Fridheimar** (40m) - Visit to Friðheimar greenhouse where we learn about the magic methods of managing pests by using biological controls and to grow delicious tomatoes in a eco friendly way with the aid of geothermal heat which Iceland has in abundance. 3. **Strokkur** (1h 30m) - Geysir geothermal area is where the Strokkur geyser shoots a column of water up to 30 meters (98 ft.) into the air every 4-8 minutes in a thrilling display of nature’s forces. 4. **Gullfoss Falls** (50m) - Visit to Gullfoss (Golden Falls) waterfall, created by the river Hvítá, which tumbles and plunges into a crevice some 32 m (105 ft.) deep. 5. **Thingvellir National Park** (55m) - The Golden Circle tour also includes the historical and geological wonder that is Thingvellir National Park, where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart at a rate of a few centimeters per year. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point BSÍ Bus Terminal is our centrally located hub in Reykjavík, just a short walk from the city center. Please be there at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. It's the main departure point for airport transfers and day tours - making it easy and convenient to start your journey with us. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Remember to dress warmly ## Compared with other Golden Circle Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #46 of 71** | €81 | 8h | 4.81 (1659) | shared | | [Small-Group Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/small-group-golden-circle-sky-lagoon-with-ticket-kerid-crater/?format=md) | €226 | 10h | 4.96 (719) | shared | | [Golden Circle Tales, Tomato Farm & Kerid – Small Group from RVK](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-tales-tomato-farm-kerid-small-group-from-rvk/?format=md) | €129 | 9h | 4.94 (1185) | shared | | [Private Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon and Friðheimar Greenhouse Lunch](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-golden-circle-sky-lagoon-and-fri-heimar-greenhouse-lunch/?format=md) | €2914 per group | 9h 30m | 4.97 (389) | private | Ranked #46 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €75 to €2520, median €171; typical length 8h 30m. 13 of 71 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/golden-circle-tours/?format=md ## More in Reykjavik - All Reykjavik tours: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-day-trip-with-fridheimar-greenhouse-visit-from-reykjavik/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md