Journey into the legendary world of heroes, villains, and magic with this self-guided driving tour of Icelands Golden Circle. Experience beautiful rocky vistas, lush valleys, and sparkling waterfalls while learning about the nation’s dramatic Viking history.
Iceland’s Golden Circle:
Return to the age of the Vikings with this driving tour of the most sought-after Nordic destination! Your drive will take you around the storied Golden Circle, home to Iceland’s most beautiful sights.
Discover towering waterfalls crashing over jagged rocks. Take a dip in steaming geothermal pools. Stop for photos at countless jaw-dropping vistas offering views of a lush landscape that looks like it’s straight out of Game of Thrones! Plus, explore the famous Thingvellir National Park and its many natural wonders.
As you drive, you’ll also get acquainted with the Vikings who lived here centuries ago. Tour historic sites dating back to the Viking Age, learn about their culture and legends, and hear the dramatic tale of a real life Viking warrior whose life has been recorded for hundreds of years in story and song!
This comprehensive tour of Iceland’s Golden Circle includes:
■ Reykjavik Pier
■ The Legend of the Raven
■ Odin & Thor
■ Loki the Trickster
■ Thor & Loki at Utgarda
■ Baldur & Ragnarok
■ Vikings on Horseback
■ Icelandic Horses
■ Helgufoss
■ Halldor Laxness
■ Vikivaki Dances
■ Bjork
■ Sigur Ros
■ Vinaskogur
■ Geology of Thingvellir
■ Thingvellir National Park
■ Arctic Foxes
■ Game of Thrones
■ Oxararfoss
■ Silfra Dive Site
■ Aurora Borealis
■ Indigenous Legends
■ Fire Foxes
■ Elves & the Hidden People
■ The Cave People
■ Trolls
■ Gryla & the Yule Lads
■ Hot Springs
■ Geothermal Baths
■ A Ship of Toenails
■ Sagas
■ Berserkers
■ Egil the Viking
■ Strokkur & Geysir
■ Waterfalls
■ Gullfoss
■ Odin & the Runes
■ King Olaf
■ The Eddas
■ Viking Women
■ Secret Lagoon
■ Magic Pants
■ Friðheimar
■ Skaholt
■ Skaholt Cathedral
■ Eric the Red
■ The Viking Helmet
■ Solheimar Ecovillage
■ Skaholt Map
■ Kerid Crater
■ Age of Fire
HOW IT WORKS:
As you travel, audio stories play automatically based on your location. Simply go to the starting point of the tour and begin following the given route. Each story begins playing on its own, usually just before you reach a point of interest.
TOUR FEATURES:
▶ Freedom of travel
No scheduled tour times, no crowded buses, and no rush to keep moving past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like.
▶ Automatic play
No muss, no fuss. Just follow the app’s built-in route to all the must-visit spots — the audio stories about everything you see will play automatically!
▶ Works offline
Download the tour in advance and then use it seamlessly, even in areas with no service!
▶ Incredible stories
Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and secrets of this famous site with the help of a top-tier narrator and fascinating stories written by experts.
▶Reykjanes Peninsula (Volcanos & Blue Lagoon)
Discover a land of black sand beaches, steaming hot springs, and volcanic history with this self-guided driving tour of Iceland’s enchanting Reykjanes Peninsula, featuring the world-renowned Blue Lagoon! Witness soaring sea cliffs and a coastline forged by volcanoes as you drive at your own pace. Visit the Gunnuhver Hot Springs and Reykjanes Lighthouse.
New Tours Coming Soon!
▶Snæfellsnes Peninsula
▶Reykjavik Walking
FREE DEMO vs FULL ACCESS:
Check out the totally free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get full access to all of the stories.
QUICK TIPS:
■ Be sure the phone battery is fully charged or take an external battery pack.
NOTE:
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app uses your location service and GPS tracking feature to allow real-time tracking of your route.
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