The Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Tour takes you on an unforgettable journey through Iceland’s breathtaking landscape. Start your day relaxing with a dip in the Secret Lagoon (Gamla Laugin), one of the country’s oldest natural hot springs. As steam rises from the surrounding geothermal springs, soak in the warm, mineral-rich water, which has a constant temperature of 38-40°C. A small active geyser bubbles in the background, creating a unique atmosphere that will help you relax before your adventure continues.
Every day of the week. Start at 8AM or 9AM
In Reykjavik at your chosen pick-up point or at the tour starting point at:
Bus Stop # 12 (opposite Storm Hotel)
Þórunnartún, Reykjavík 105, IS
The Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Tour takes you on an unforgettable journey through Iceland’s breathtaking landscape. Start your day relaxing with a dip in the Secret Lagoon (Gamla Laugin), one of the country’s oldest natural hot springs. As steam rises from the surrounding geothermal springs, soak in the warm, mineral-rich water, which has a constant temperature of 38-40°C. A small active geyser bubbles in the background, creating a unique atmosphere that will help you relax before your adventure continues.
After this relaxing start, you’ll drive on to the impressive Geysir Geothermal Area in the Haukadalur Valley. Here you’ll experience the power of nature as Strokkur, an active geyser, shoots a powerful jet of water tens of meters into the air every few minutes. The area is filled with bubbling mud pools and steaming hot springs, giving it an almost otherworldly feel. If the fresh air whets your appetite, you can enjoy a traditional Icelandic meal at the nearby Glíma Geysir Restaurant.
Not far from Geysir, one of Iceland’s most iconic natural wonders awaits: Gullfoss Waterfall. Also known as the “Golden Falls,” this impressive waterfall plunges 32 meters into a rugged canyon in two large steps. As you walk along the edge of the cliffs, you’ll feel the spray on your face and hear the thundering sound of the falling water – a powerful and unforgettable sight.
The journey continues to the historic Þingvellir National Park, a place of geological and cultural significance. This UNESCO World Heritage Site lies right on the fault line between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, meaning you can literally walk between two continents. It also plays an important role in Icelandic history: in 930, the country’s first parliament was founded here, making Þingvellir one of the oldest parliamentary sites in the world. As you walk through the rugged landscape of lava fields and crystal-clear springs, you can feel the rich history that this place exudes.
As a final stop, you’ll visit the impressive Kerið crater, a colorful volcanic crater with a bright blue lake at the bottom. The red and orange hues of the steep crater walls contrast beautifully with the water, making this one of the most photogenic locations of the day. You can take a walk along the crater rim or descend to the lake to see this special natural phenomenon up close.
After a day of stunning nature and relaxation, you will return to Reykjavík, with memories of steaming geysers, thundering waterfalls and the warm waters of the Secret Lagoon. This tour offers a perfect mix of adventure, relaxation and history – an experience you will remember for a long time.
It was a long day visiting the Golden Circle, as well as the volcanic crater and time in the secret lagoon, but we never felt rushed or pressed for time.
Our guide Else spoke excellent English and was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic but not pushy. Paco our driver was great especially when the weather changed on the way home.
We had a great tour with our guide Sunny. She was knowledgeable, friendly, enthusiastic and funny. Every stop was excellent, with the perfect amount of time at each stop without it feeling rushed. Eugene did a great job getting us there safely and keeping us on track! Thanks Sunny & Eugene for a great day.
What an amazing day, so many sights, stunning photos with a great guide Sunny and Eugene our driver who looked after us fantastically. Sunny had so many great facts and gave us all the best information on where to go for the best photos etc but also gave us time to explore.
Absolutely incredible tour, our guide Jeff was incredibly informative. The locations we visited were simply out of this world. I would highly recommend this tour to see some of the many highlights of Iceland
Great experience, the tour took us to many great places, and despite everything we saw in one day, it never felt rushed, and we never felt like the times were too long. Our guide, Sunny, was very enthusiastic and gave us great information, and made the tour better
