Day trip

From Reykjavik: Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Guided Tour

Day trip

From Reykjavik: Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Guided Tour

Activity provider: Gateway to Iceland (GTIce)

From US$ 117.49 per person

See the sights of Iceland’s famous Golden Circle on this bus tour from Reykjavik. Marvel at waterfalls, watch geysers erupt, and and soak in the hot springs at the tranquil Secret Lagoon.

About this activity

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup is available from most hotels and from designated bus stops (in case the hotel is located in the restricted area) within the greater Reykjavík area. You will be picked up from your hotel between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Please make sure you board on a minibus with Gateway to Iceland and not with any other company.

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover the natural wonders along Iceland’s famous Golden Circle
  • Stop to see the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall, the most spectacular in the country
  • Stand next to Strokkur geyser as it spouts water 30 meters high
  • Enjoy bathing in the Secret Lagoon hot spring
  • Walk between tectonic plates in Thingvellir National Park
Full description

Experience Iceland’s Golden Circle on a relaxed bus tour from Reykjavik. Explore the Thingvellir national park, admire the Gullfoss waterfall, and view the Strokkur geyser. Relax the Viking way in the warm waters of a natural hot spring.

Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your accommodation in Reykjavik. Take in the countryside on the scenic drive to Thingvellir, the site of the world’s first parliament, which met outdoors annually from 930 AD until 1798.

Head to one of Europe’s largest waterfalls and Iceland’s pride, the beautiful Gullfoss. Next, in the geothermal fields of Haukadalur you’ll be able to stand close to the erupting Strokkur geyser. Make your way to the popular geothermal waters of the Secret Lagoon, Soak in the warm relaxing waters while admiring views of of the countryside. Have the option of purchasing a drink while you soak. Return to your accommodation in Reykjavik at the end of your tour.

Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Experienced driver/guide
  • Entrance ticket to the Secret Lagoon
  • Round-trip transportation by bus
  • Food and drinks

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Important information

What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Hiking shoes
  • Cash
  • Outdoor clothing

Know before you go

  • Please bring a bathing suit and towel for the Secret Lagoon bath
  • Warm, windproof and waterproof clothes and outdoor shoes are highly recommended.
  • The tour operator reserves the right to delay, alter or cancel any tour due to extreme weather or any other unsafe conditions for the safety of our clients.
  • Please carry cash for lunch
  • Food and drinks are not included but there will be stops where you can purchase both
  • Please notify the operator if you need a child seat or booster seat
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 146 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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Great trip, did the three main golden circle stops plus extra stops, one for for ice cream, one to visit an area where new hot springs were currently forming and also one to see some friendly horses. The secret lagoon at the end was fantastic. This is far better than the big busses you see doing the tours, the guide was local and really interesting, giving lots of tips on each stop. It leaves at 10 giving you time to have a big leisurely breakfast so you don’t have to spend time getting lunch during the stops at inflated tourist prices. The guide also decided to change the order of the stops when he saw how crowded the car park at the geyser was. Lastly it picks up from your hotel door if you are outside the very centre of town, all the other tours wanted us to walk and wait outside at a bus stop in the wind and rain.

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March 26, 2023

Ian our guide was so informative about everything to do with Iceland. Excellent personality and went above and beyond to make sure everyone had an excellent experience. Also as our cruise had to change the itinerary at last notice the company changed everything to accommodate us without us even having to get in touch. So professional and efficient. We would definitely book again with them.

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March 26, 2023

Date of tour: March 10th 2022 I was attracted to this small group tour because it starts a little later (10 a.m) than the myriad others on offer. And good job I did! This later start means that most of the crowds had moved on. Gummi owns the company himself and is a brilliant guide - an absolute mine of information. The tour rounds off with a visit to the secret lagoon (more authentic and less crowded than the blue lagoon). When next in Iceland I’ll be using the same company - I can’t recommend them highly enough.

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March 26, 2023

Product ID: 66550