Private Tour durch den Goldenen Kreis mit Farmbesuchen in Island

We returned from four days in Iceland and cannot say enough about this tour. Philippe, our guide, was amazing. We stayed at The Retreat at Blue Lagoon and scheduled an early departure. Philippe arrived prior to the designated time and informed the staff. My wife and I had arranged for a private tour and were greeted by Philippe and escorted to a very comfortable Mercedes 4WD van. Before we left the resort, he shared his WiFi access and asked if we had any preferences for the trip. Having watched endless YouTube videos, we told him that we are aware of the Golden Circle must sees and wished to take them in. Philippe told us that we should do the trip counterclockwise to avoid the early buses and heavy tourist presence that Easter Weekend. We drove the coastal highway and he explained Iceland's history, heritage and culture through amusing stories. My wife asked if he knew of a place to grab a Diet Coke, as the Blue Lagoon (and much of Iceland, it seems) are beholden to Pepsi products. He took us to a bakery and pointed out some delicacies, along with Diet Cokes. We then headed to the geysers, where he did an amazing job sharing knowledge. Of course, we visited the "must sees" but Philippe asked if we wanted to stop at a dairy farm for what he promised was the best ice cream in Iceland. That answer is always "Yes!". The small dairy is another "must see". The cows that produce the milk to make the ice creams are in full view of the shop. Kids will love seeing the calves and friendly Icelandic dogs that need a scratch and cuddle. Philippe noticed my wife commenting on the Icelandic horses and stopped so we could get up close to some. Iceland is gorgeous - the snow had fallen (just over a foot) the night before and Philippe drove us by ski resorts that had been closed all season due to a lack of snow. He explained how important this snow was, especially for the fishermen. My wife and I had anticipated a six hour tour but this lasted 8! We learned so much and cannot overstate how professional Philippe is. We look forward to returning and requesting his service again! We can only give this 5 Stars but Philippe deserves 10! Thank you Lilja Tours.

Julian was an amazing guide with lots of knowledge. I was picked up right on time from my hotel and the day consisted of waterfalls, lava tunnel, geysirs and some lesser known spots that were quiet and away from any crowds! We had lunch at the dairy farm and had some (delicious) ice cream afterwards, this was a lovely stop off and felt like such a treat and a part of real Icelandic culture! Such a perfect day and I would 100% recommend to anyone visiting Iceland that wants to see it all like I did!

We spent two full days with Lilja Tours exploring the Golden Circle, Reykjavik and the Northern Lights. It was a private tour for our family of 5 and absolutely made our trip to Iceland. We knew what we wanted to see in Iceland and had planned our trip months in advance. Then, two days before we were set to leave, volcanic activity threw everything up in the air. Julien, from Lilja, alerted us to the probability of certain activities being shut down and suggested alternatives which we quickly booked. It would have been a very different (and disappointing) trip if he hadn't reached out to get us thinking about revising our itinerary. Also, we got a great display of the Northern Lights due to his thoughtful consideration of where and when the optimal day and time would be to view them. Julien was knowledgeable, flexible, accommodating and very easy to work and communicate with. We can't recommend Lilja Tours more highly. Thanks for showing us Iceland!

Julien was an excellent guide. He gave us all the interesting information we needed but also gave us space to explore for ourselves. The comfortable vehicle meant the tour was well worth the price tag. Personally we felt we could have done without the dairy farm and had more time in the national park, but i can see that the delicious ice cream would be a major draw for younger families. We had an unforgettable day on this tour.

We did 2 tours with Lilja and LOVED them! Otto picked us up from the airport and took us to the Glymur Falls hike. It was quite adventurous– we crossed a river twice, scrambled up some small hills, walked on all types of terrain. The waterfall at the end was one of the most beautiful sites I have ever seen. We loved the challenge and adventure of it all. Glymur may be the most favorite hike I have ever done! We liked our tour so much that we booked a 2nd tour. Mervi took us through the Golden Circle. We loved the stop at the creamery for ice cream in the company of cows, and seeing the geothermal bakery! We learned so much from Mervi about Icelandic culture and history. It made our stay in Iceland so much more enjoyable to have learned from a local! Thank you for the great family memories!!

Our Goldern Circle tour with Mervi was excellent. Starting with a comfortable car and great catering to my mobility issues, Mervi was cordial, easy to talk with and knowledgeable about Iceland. The restaurant associated with the tomato farm was lovely and the farm itself is fascinating. The scenery was breathtaking. I highly recommend.

Fantastic trip with kids!! We loved the experience and the ability to go at our own pace. Completely recommend - especially with younger kids!

We trusted Julien de Lilja Tours to show us around the southwest of Iceland over 4 days and we didn’t regret it! In 4 days, Julien has made us discover many rich and varied landscapes while adapting to our requests as well as to our rhythm! Little cherry on the Skyr: Our guide found us a great spot with isolated aurora borealis and away from the city lights! GREAT! Thank you so much!

Great experience with Julien! I am French I come from Toulouse and I really enjoyed this visit with Julien! Thank you for sharing this experience. Julien is a lover of Iceland and transmits it to us. I can’t wait to get back to Iceland.