Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Hot Spring Tour

Take a dip in the Secret Lagoon while visiting the Golden Circle.
Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Hot Spring Tour
Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Hot Spring Tour
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Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Hot Spring Tour
Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Hot Spring Tour
Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Hot Spring Tour
Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Hot Spring Tour
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When to book

Most travelers book about 2 weeks ahead. May is the cheapest month, from US$127 per person, and November is the busiest month.

Description

Summary

Tour starts
Reykjavík
Duration
9 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English
Available
All year
Minimum age
5 years old

When to book

Most travelers book about 2 weeks ahead. May is the cheapest month, from US$127 per person, and November is the busiest month.

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Description

See the main sights of the Golden Circle and end the day with a soak in the Secret Lagoon on this small-group day tour from Reykjavik.

You're picked up in central Reykjavik by minibus, and the group has a maximum of 19 people. On board, there's free Wi-Fi, and your guide introduces you to Icelandic music and a tasting of Icelandic food.

The first stop is Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. It's also where Iceland's parliament was founded in 930.

Next, you visit Gullfoss Waterfall, where glacial water plunges into a rugged canyon.

You then continue to the Geysir Geothermal Area, home to Strokkur Geyser, which erupts every 4 to 16 minutes.

Afterward, you stop at Faxi Waterfall, often called the "little brother" of Gullfoss.

The day ends with 90 minutes at the Secret Lagoon, Iceland's oldest geothermal pool, founded in 1891. A small hot spring next to the pool erupts every few minutes while you relax in the warm water.

You return to Reykjavik between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m.

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Included

Professional English-speaking guide
Icelandic music on board
Free Wi-Fi on board
Admission to the Secret Lagoon
Icelandic food tasting
Pickup and drop-off in central Reykjavik

Activities

Sightseeing
Hot Spring Bathing
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Attractions

Thingvellir National ParkThingvellir National Park
Gullfoss WaterfallGullfoss Waterfall
GeysirGeysir
Faxafoss Waterfall (Faxi)Faxafoss Waterfall (Faxi)
Secret LagoonSecret Lagoon
The Golden CircleThe Golden Circle
Fludir VillageFludir Village
Strokkur GeyserStrokkur Geyser

Tips from travelers

  • Bring a towel and swimwear

    Pack your own swimwear and a towel from your accommodation so you avoid extra rental fees at the lagoon.

  • Pack lunch and snacks

    Bring your own sandwiches and drinks so you can explore the geysers instead of spending limited time waiting in cafe lines.

  • Use a waterproof phone pouch

    Carry your phone in a protective waterproof case so you can take photos safely while soaking in the thermal water.

  • Follow the trail end instructions

    Check where the minibus will meet you at Thingvellir National Park, because the driver often picks up the group at the end of the walking trail.

  • Prepare for winter twilight

    Expect morning departures in midwinter to arrive at early stops before sunrise, when daylight appears only later in the morning.

  • Listen for your name

    Wait outside your designated pickup spot and listen for the driver calling names against the passenger manifest among the morning minibuses.

Pick-up information

Starting time

This tour has flexible departure times. See the drop-down for all departures. Free pick-up is included with this tour.

Pick-up location

This tour includes hotel pickup. Use the drop-down to view pickup locations. You can also add your pick-up location later.

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What to bring

Swimsuit (can be rented on site at your own expense)
Towel
Warm layers, a hat, and gloves
Sturdy shoes
Waterproof jacket and pants

Good to know

The guide shares background stories and local history during the drive, giving instructions before guests explore each stop independently and return to the vehicle at an agreed time. Expect a full day on the road with moderate walking on uneven gravel paths and steps between viewing areas.

The hot spring facility features communal changing rooms with open showers required before stepping into the thermal pool. The heated vehicle offers a restful ride back to town after outdoor walks and the warm soak.

The tour lasts about 9 hours and runs all year.

The maximum group size is 19.

The minimum age is 5.

Pickup is from bus stops, hotels, and guesthouses in central Reykjavik. You choose your pickup location when you book.

Pickup starts 30 minutes before departure and can take up to 30 minutes, so be ready at your pickup location.

The tour is rated easy.

Bringing snacks and a water bottle is recommended.

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Price per person by month

Lowest prices: August, from about US$116.

US$116Lowest priceAug
US$145Average priceAcross the season
Apr and MayCheapest monthAverage US$134
JunMost expensiveAverage US$152
JanUS$147
FebUS$146
MarUS$146
AprUS$134
May
US$134US$127
Jun
US$152US$146
JulUS$150
Aug
US$146US$116
Sep
US$147US$125
OctUS$150
NovUS$146
Dec
US$143US$126
Lowest price per personAverage price per personTypical price range

Weather and cancellations

Called off on about 0.3% of dates. May is the riskiest month.

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Apr
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None called offFewer to more called off
  • Called off by the operator? You get a full refund or a free rebooking.
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

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Who books this tour

Who travels on this tour, where they come from and which days fill up first.

Who books

1.9travelers per booking on average
Couples48%
Groups of 3 or more12%
Solo travelers35%
Families with children5%

Couples make up the largest share of bookings, at 48%. Solo travelers follow, at 35%.

Where travelers come from

United States37%from the United States
United StatesUnited States37%
JapanJapan14%
United KingdomUnited Kingdom11%
South KoreaSouth Korea6%
CanadaCanada5%
GermanyGermany4%

The largest share of travelers, 37%, comes from the United States, followed by Japan and the United Kingdom.

Busiest days of the week

SunbusiestThuquietest
Mon
14%
Tue
14%
Wed
14%
Thu
9%
Fri
16%
Sat
16%
Sun
17%
Busiest daysQuietest days

Sunday is the busiest departure day. Thursday is the quietest.

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What travelers love

More than half of reviews mention the guide.

  • Guides sharing local history
  • Relaxing soak at Secret Lagoon
  • Pacing with time at sights
  • Comfortable bus with onboard Wi-Fi
  • Visit to Kerid volcanic crater
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Laura Wasastjerna
10
Amazing!

Laura Wasastjerna

Excellent tour and guide Örn.

Good value for money and time.

Enjoyed the Secret Lagoon with it's peaceful and authentic atmosphere, it's little living geysir and it's lack of crowds.

Visit to Kerid was a marvellous surprise, so fascinating!

Zachary Fawbush
10
Amazing!

Zachary Fawbush

Magnus did a great job talking to us about history and the natural beauty of Iceland.

ANA PAOLA RIVEROS B
10
Amazing!

ANA PAOLA RIVEROS B

Maggie was an outstanding guide for our tour, she gave us a lot of interesting informacion about Icelandic language, history, culture and geology. She even sang us a song!

I absolutely loved this tour.

Danielle Nicole Teyssier
10
Amazing!

Danielle Nicole Teyssier

The tour was great! The golden circle was beautiful. Gullfoss was amazing, and so was the crater. Paul did a great job of telling us about the areas that we were seeing. I also liked stopping for the second best ice cream in Iceland.

Harison Wiesman
10
Amazing!

Harison Wiesman

The golden circle tour was really nice. The highlight was definitely getting to swim at the secret lagoon for a few hours. It would have been nice to have more time to wander around the other stops though, like at Thingvellir.

Lily was a great guide as well and had a great perspective as someone who moved to Iceland.

Ena Algaba-Montes
10
Amazing!

Ena Algaba-Montes

Great tour and fabulous guide. Swimming in the lagoon made the e perience just perfect.

keith dragan
10
Amazing!

keith dragan

Small bus group size was much better. about 16 andhad an excellent guide! Very personal

Parisa Eliyon
10
Amazing!

Parisa Eliyon

Beautiful place. Very serene, clean and unique

Karen Wheeler
10
Amazing!

Karen Wheeler

it was great and sergio our driver/guide was very informative and professional and a good driver. he also gave us suggestions and pointers on things which were helpful. this was so much better than another tour for northern lights we did with a different company. we saw everything and then some--i would highly recommend this company and kudos to your excellent employee sergio. thanku for the highlight of our trip!! k&k from denver co usa

Karen Coldicott
10
Amazing!

Karen Coldicott

This trip was very good value as we got to see the Golden Circle, a geyser, the lake inside the crater and the Lagoon was fantastic. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly recommend.

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