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GTIce, Gateway to Iceland operates Day Tours in Small groups, Private Day Tours, and Private Northern Lights tours. We focus on the quality provided to our customers, personalized service on tours and efficient customer service. We never take our customers on tours on big buses, we operate the tours solely on minibuses. Our tours are guided by professional and local driver-guides who are both knowledgable and entertaining.
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Full-day Tours
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rachel b
Rotherham, UK33 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
What a fantastic day out this was. We opted for the smaller group tour which was a minibus, our driver Trond was waiting for us at the pick up point early as he said it was too cold for us to be stood waiting! He proceeded to be a fantastic driver and guide, telling us the most entertaining stories, interesting facts, singing old Icelandic songs and reciting poems. He also knew exactly how to avoid the busiest times and changed the order of the visits around so we were able to access the attractions fully and without being over crowded.
We started with the national park which was absolutely stunning, we had plenty of time to follow a short trail and take some pictures of the beautiful scenery. Next, we went to the glacier and waterfall, the scenery was quite literally breathtaking,to see the frozen waterfall and the beauty and power of nature was spectacular. We stopped off for lunch there and although it was expensive, the cafe did the most amazing chocolate cake I've ever seen, worth the calories for sure.
We then moved on to the geysers, but on the way Trond explained to us about the Icelandic horses and how important they are to Icelandic people. I had really wanted to see them and I was so happy that he made a surprise stop at a small horse petting area where we got to meet a few of the horses who can be petted and fed, as normally this is not something you can do with the wild or owned horses. This really was a highlight for me, and Trond obviously is extremely fond of them himself as he introduced them all to us. The geysers were only a brief stop, to be honest once you've seen the main one blow that's pretty much it, but the scenery was still amazing and the information interesting.
The final stop was the Secret Lagoon, which of course isn't secret but going later in the day meant it thinned out a lot and wasn't too busy by the time we got in. It is much smaller than the Blue Lagoon, we have been there as well and this is not on the same scale, but I actually enjoyed the Secret Lagoon just as much as it is naturally occurring and the history behind it is really interesting. 25 minutes in the water was plenty, it is so hot so do keep hydrated as we did see a lady who had stayed in too long and fainted. We then drove back to Reykjavik with Trond pointing out the black beach and other areas of interest.
We really enjoyed this trip, it wasn't rushed, but packed lots in and we really felt we had seen more of what this beautiful country has to offer. The small group felt much more special than a huge coach trip and our wonderful guide just made the day. It wasn't much dearer than a coach either and in our opinion worth the extra few quid.
Wrap up warm, take a camera, and have a fantastic day.
We started with the national park which was absolutely stunning, we had plenty of time to follow a short trail and take some pictures of the beautiful scenery. Next, we went to the glacier and waterfall, the scenery was quite literally breathtaking,to see the frozen waterfall and the beauty and power of nature was spectacular. We stopped off for lunch there and although it was expensive, the cafe did the most amazing chocolate cake I've ever seen, worth the calories for sure.
We then moved on to the geysers, but on the way Trond explained to us about the Icelandic horses and how important they are to Icelandic people. I had really wanted to see them and I was so happy that he made a surprise stop at a small horse petting area where we got to meet a few of the horses who can be petted and fed, as normally this is not something you can do with the wild or owned horses. This really was a highlight for me, and Trond obviously is extremely fond of them himself as he introduced them all to us. The geysers were only a brief stop, to be honest once you've seen the main one blow that's pretty much it, but the scenery was still amazing and the information interesting.
The final stop was the Secret Lagoon, which of course isn't secret but going later in the day meant it thinned out a lot and wasn't too busy by the time we got in. It is much smaller than the Blue Lagoon, we have been there as well and this is not on the same scale, but I actually enjoyed the Secret Lagoon just as much as it is naturally occurring and the history behind it is really interesting. 25 minutes in the water was plenty, it is so hot so do keep hydrated as we did see a lady who had stayed in too long and fainted. We then drove back to Reykjavik with Trond pointing out the black beach and other areas of interest.
We really enjoyed this trip, it wasn't rushed, but packed lots in and we really felt we had seen more of what this beautiful country has to offer. The small group felt much more special than a huge coach trip and our wonderful guide just made the day. It wasn't much dearer than a coach either and in our opinion worth the extra few quid.
Wrap up warm, take a camera, and have a fantastic day.
Written February 24, 2020
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Tom C.
New York City, NY3 contributions
Feb 2020
What can I say. Gummi apologized for being a bit late for our pickup. But the rest of the time spent with him was great! He is very knowledgeable about all things Iceland. My wife and I loved him. He took us out to each location and talked about it and gave us cool facts and jokes. He was definitely a pleasure to be around. He would engage us in conversation. We had a 6 yr old with us that had a small cough and Gummi handed us a few cough drops with no hesitation. He really cared about everyone on this trip. made sure we were all happy and enjoying ourselves. Truly a gem in Iceland. I would definitely recommend him hands down..
Written February 25, 2020
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peaceandenthusiasm
San Francisco, CA77 contributions
Oct 2021
We cannot speak highly enough of our experience with Gateway to Iceland! We decided that one day was too short to properly visit the South Coast and Glacier Lagoon, so we booked a two-day tour with Gummi that was awe-inspiring and absolutely unforgettable. Gummi was a fountain of knowledge and interesting stories that kept us engaged for the many hours of driving, and on several occasions showed us sights and places of interest that we are sure would not have been on other tours. He let us take our time to enjoy countless waterfalls, glaciers, and mountain vistas, while absolutely packing our days full of the glorious attractions in that part of Iceland. This was our favorite part of our trip, and would absolutely recommend Gateway to Iceland for anyone who wants to visit the country.
Written November 29, 2021
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Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so happy to take our customers around and show them these beautiful sights. We have the privilege of meeting and getting to know a lot of good people.
Written December 4, 2021
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J L
4 contributions
Jul 2021
We did two private tours with Gateway to Iceland and both were spectacular. We toured with Guðmundur one day and the other with Andres. Both of them really went out of his way to make the experience a special and memorable trip. I can't believe how much driving they did for us - one of our tour days was over 13 hours!
I highly recommend this tour company. They are so thoughtful and very well run. Guðmundur is also very good with young children and we very much appreciated him!
I highly recommend this tour company. They are so thoughtful and very well run. Guðmundur is also very good with young children and we very much appreciated him!
Written July 18, 2021
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Thank you for your review. I´m very pleased to hear you had such a good time. You are always welcome back. We wish you well and please say hi to your family.
Written August 3, 2021
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Linda B
Liberty Lake, WA59 contributions
Oct 2021
In a five-day whirlwind trip to this beautiful country, I spent two in a row with Gateway, specifically with Jakob as driver/tour guide. He is incredible! Born in Reykjavik he knows his history and has great stories to tell! I did the “Hot Golden Circle,” one day and the Snaefellsnes Peninsula the next. Both were long days, lots of miles, but he and the other passengers (small - in a van) and the incredible sights made it go fast. If you don’t want to be herded onto a gigantic bus, and if you travel to learn and have fun at the same time, this company can’t be beat.
Written October 30, 2021
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Thank you for your review. Jakob is a very knowledgeable driver/guide and fun to have around and a great storyteller
Written October 31, 2021
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S.E.W.
8 contributions
Jul 2021
We arrived in iceland early in the am and jumped into this great tour with Inga. Our small group was treated to a lot of history, knowledge and discussions about the hay bales (maybe too much) as we traversed the golden ring and saw beautiful sights. The stops at the Rift at Pingvellir National PArk, the Geysir, and Gulfoss waterfall were great as was our perfect final destination -- Secret springs/lagoon. A wonderful way to see the popular higlights in a small group setting with an enthusiastic guide and a way to learn a little folklore and stories about the elves too!
Written August 4, 2021
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Thank you for your review. We are so happy you enjoyed your tour with Inga, I´ll be glad to send her your kind words.
Written August 8, 2021
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Laura
2 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Amazing trip, lovely views and great tour guide (Ian). Ian went above and beyond for the group, was very knowledgeable about iceland and the sights we visited and was happy to answer any questions the group had. Being in a small group (there was 6 of us) meant we could stop off at places the larger buses couldn't and it was less rigid with times as there wasn't a set in stone timetable; we just went with what the group wanted to do! (I've noticed in iceland that large bus companies are very cut throat with timetables, if you're 30secs late for the bus they won't wait for you - beware if planning on using Reykjavik Excursions!!!) Thank you Ian for a lovely day, love from Laura and Pete (the couple from Suffolk, England on your 14th October daytrip to the Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon).
Written October 18, 2022
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Thank you so much for writing such a wonderful review and for your kind and praising words about Ian. Delighted to read Ian exceeded your expectations and sounds like you had a wonderful time. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Iceland.
Written October 23, 2022
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maparis607
Copenhagen, Denmark2 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Fantastic guide Gummi! His thoughtful comments, funny stories and knowledge of this beautiful country made this tour absolutely amazing. Lots of stops, no rush and the best fish & chips. Highly recommended.
Written July 14, 2020
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Hello, thanks a lot for your great review. We hope to see you again in the future to show you more of our beautiful country!:)
Written August 6, 2020
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Natasha W
3 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Our guide Ian was very informative about the general history and geology of Iceland. It's a short and sweet introduction to Iceland with some wonderful sights included. Our guide was very helpful and generally a nice person to chat to.
The only potentially negative thing I could say is that it didn't last longer! Those hours just fly by in no time.
The only potentially negative thing I could say is that it didn't last longer! Those hours just fly by in no time.
Written December 7, 2022
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Thank you for your great review. We are glad you enjoyed the tour with Ian and yes we always wish it to last longer as we find things pleasant.
Written December 25, 2022
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Trail19005682219
4 contributions
Nov 2021
Gummi and his staff were absolutely amazing!! We did a 4 day private tour and he provided so much info about the Country and all the sites which was an added bonus. Each day was a new adventure that was perfectly set up by GTIce. HIGHLY recommend if you want that experience to remember and do some local things. Thank you so much for a great trip!! Looking forward to the next visit there with you!! :)
Written December 23, 2021
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Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so happy to be of service and to be able to provide you with an unforgettable tour. Looking forward to your next visit.
Written January 3, 2022
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Do you pick up at Cruise port as arriving on Magellan on 09 March
Written January 12, 2020
Flyer18800569686
Scarsdale, New York
We will be traveling with our 12-year old granddaughter in June to Iceland and would like a 4-day small group tour leaving each day from Reykjavik using Gateway to Iceland. We also would like to stay at a hotel in Reykjavik from which we will be able to be picked up directly for the tour or would be very close to the pick up point. Can you make hotel recommendations.
Written December 8, 2019
Hello, we have also received your request by email and we have just answered it :)
Written December 9, 2019
Hi, can you please let me know your website address. Coming to Reykjavik Iceland with family in March 2019, and want to plan everything much in advance. Thanks, Uddalak Gupta
Written May 22, 2018
Get creative when copying and pasting: viator . com/tours/ Reykjavik/Small-Group-Golden-Circle-Tour-and-Secret-Lagoon-Visit-from-Reykjavik/d905-7205P1
ignore the space and put the . next to viator
Written July 15, 2018
Hi
I booked your tour and forgot waterproof shoes in the states! Will sneakers be ok for the tour?
Written April 17, 2018
Lots of people just wore sneakers...the weather is very changeable, so waterproof shoes are ideal, but you can certainly make do with your sneakers.
Written July 20, 2018
Hi, I want to do Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon, friend doesn't mind doing tour, but doesn't want to go into the Secret Lagoon itself, doesn't mind exploring. Has anyone done this as part of the tour?
Written November 14, 2017
Hæ there,
Your friend doesn't have to go into the Lagoon if s/he doesn't want to.
There is a nice, enjoyable walk around the premises.
Gateway to Iceland
Written November 15, 2017
Karrie R
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Could you provide me with a list of hotels from which you will pick people up? I want to make sure that I select one that is on your list.
Written April 13, 2017
Hi Karrie! Thanks for your question, and the best way to see the list of locations from where we pick up is to check out our website and select one of the tours. Then, within the booking form, you can see the list of locations where we do pickups. Hope this helps!
Best,
Dave
Gateway to Iceland
Written April 13, 2017
KatherineRankin
Belfast, United Kingdom
Hi there - My husband and I will be travelling over in February and I'm really loving the idea of the Hot Golden Circle Tour. Just wondering if we'd need to bring our own towels?
Written January 5, 2017
Hæ Katherine,
No need to bring your own towels - we provide them for you!
Gateway to Iceland
Written January 5, 2017
Hello GTI!
I'd like to say Thank you for showing us a wonderful time at the Hot Golden Circle. Please send my warm regards and many thanks to Tord (or Torud) for being such an amazing, kind, informative and fun guide! He made our experience wonderful and exciting. It felt like I was riding with a friend! I have memories of the tour that I will never forget, especially since we had the BEST tour guide ever!
Many Thanks from New York!
Written October 13, 2016
Do you recall the name of the terrible guide so we can avoid him? I noted Ronald was the good one! Thank you! Would you recommend a larger tour company with buses? I thought those might be too large but wondering if better for the terrain!
Written September 20, 2016
Hi Tamar,
This guide is no longer working for us, so you don't have to worry about avoiding him.
We operate all our tours in sprinters, taking up to 19 passengers per tour. We recommend joining a small group tour, because it saves you time (you don't have to wait for 50 people to get in and out of the bus), it's more personal (There's more opportunity to ask the guide questions) and we can often spend more time at the sights.
Please let us know if there is anything else we can help you with!
Kind regards,
Gateway to Iceland
Written September 30, 2016
Hello! Planning to visit Iceland in mid October, and while the Hot Golden Circle tour sounds appealing, wondering how one handles the logistics (and the cold!) of getting out of wet clothing and the hot spring back into winter clothing in this setting! Also, wondering if you want to the Blue Lagoon and if you would still recommend this hot tour with the spring in addition. Thank you much!
Written September 20, 2016
Hello,
there are changing rooms, lockers and showers at the hot spring pool, so you will change comfortable in warm environment:)
Generally we recommend the Hot Golden Circe with the Secret Lagoon much more than the Blue Lagoon as Blue Lagoon is way more touristic and crowded.
I am very sorry for late reply, if you have any further questions, please send us an email to info@gtice.is and we will respond quickly.
Kind Regards,
Kate
Gateway to Iceland
Written September 30, 2016
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