Why Is Thingvellir Important? Iceland's Assembly From 930 to 1798
The general assembly met in this rift valley every summer for more than eight centuries. What happened here, and what you can still stand on.
Short reads, each answering one question you are likely to have before a day in the rift valley: why the place matters, whether a private tour is worth the money, how to walk Almannagjá, what works with children, and how cold the water in Silfra is. For the longer planning pieces, open the guides. To compare fares straight away, start with the Thingvellir National Park tours.
The general assembly met in this rift valley every summer for more than eight centuries. What happened here, and what you can still stand on.
A coach seat from $85 or a private car from $713 for up to three. What the difference buys you is time in the park, and the price table never shows it.
The western wall of the rift, the path down from the visitor centre, the Law Rock flagpole and the waterfall at the far end. How you walk Almannagjá.
The exhibition is free to 17, the snorkel starts at 12, and one Golden Circle day stops at a horse farm. What you plan a family visit around.
Water at 2 to 4 degrees all year, a drysuit over a warm undersuit, and a hot drink afterwards. What the cold is like, and how you stay warm in it.
The practical answers are on visiting the park and the FAQs, and every fare sits side by side on Thingvellir Tours.