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GOLDEN CIRCLE: Iceland’s most famous route and most beautiful secret
EDITORIAL SUMMARY
This motorcycle-travel episode explores southern Iceland, combining the Golden Circle’s celebrated sights with a ride to Þakgil, described as a road and campground away from the usual tourist attractions. Filmed in August 2022, it moves from quieter scenery towards an active geyser and Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s best-known waterfalls.
About this film
Part of Got2Go’s Iceland Unlimited series, the film is an extended tour of the Golden Circle and its surroundings. The itinerary balances familiar Icelandic landmarks with a less typical stop at Þakgil, presenting the journey as more than a checklist of major attractions. The creator rides a Yamaha Ténéré 700, named Fox. The description also frames the episode around southern Iceland and a route that includes time away from the standard sightseeing circuit before heading towards the Golden Circle. Torfhús Retreat is introduced as a hotel option for exploring the area, alongside visits to the natural attractions.
The journey
The film opens with an introduction to the Golden Circle and the adventure, then heads to Þakgil, highlighted for its road and campground. From there, the ride turns towards the Golden Circle, with some waterfalls skipped along the way. A map segment gives context for the route before the episode continues to an active geyser and Gullfoss. The description does not specify every road travelled or the riding conditions, but it makes the contrast between the quieter detour and the famous visitor sites central to the outing. The journey’s progression is therefore as much about choosing which attractions to pass by as it is about reaching the best-known stops.
People, places and moments
The locations named give this episode a clear southern Iceland focus: Þakgil, the Golden Circle, Torfhús Retreat, an active geyser and Gullfoss. The film pairs a road and campground singled out for their scenic appeal with two headline natural features: a geyser in eruption and Iceland’s famous waterfall. It also offers a practical point of orientation through its Golden Circle map segment. The available description identifies the motorcycle and the month of the journey, but provides no further detail about the rider’s encounters or the conditions on the road. Viewers can expect a scenic motorcycle outing shaped by the choice to include a quieter road as well as established attractions.
What to expect
- A motorcycle tour in southern Iceland, filmed in August 2022.
- A detour to Þakgil before the Golden Circle sights.
- An active geyser and Gullfoss feature among the stops.
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