Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Northern Lights Tour

Recommended by 93% of travelers

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Reykjavik, Iceland

13 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.6

· Ronny_M ·

Nov 2025

The whole experience was amazing! Daniel was my guide for the secret lagoon and golden circle and he was very informative and patient with our group. I don’t recall the name of my northern lights guide but she was amazing! We were able to catch the lights on our first stop and I accomplished something on my bucket list

· Carla_G ·

Feb 2026

Barbara and Gregory were the best tour guide possible. We got to experience the prettiest northern lights. Barbara was extremely knowledgeable and very kind. You can tell you love what you do and it’s contagious 😊

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Overview

Maximize your limited time in Iceland with this all-in-one adventure, solving the challenge of fitting everything—literally all Iceland’s best sights—into a short visit. Experience the Golden Circle's volcanic wonders and Secret Lagoon by day, then after a relaxing dinner break, hunt the Northern Lights away from city glare. You’ll also gaze upon iconic waterfalls, geysers, hot and springs—and toast with hot chocolate under the dancing aurora.

Entrance tickets to Kerið and the Secret Lagoon are included
Experience the famous Golden Circle, including Geysir and Gullfoss
Hotel pickup and round-trip transportation from Reykjavik are included
Leave the driving and navigation to your driver and guide

What's Included

Two bus tours on the same day
Entrance tickets to Kerið and the Secret Lagoon
Experienced and enthusiastic guides
WiFi on board

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pickup can take up to 30 minutes. Pickup can take upto 30 minutes. Pickup for the second part of the day, the Northern Lights tour begins at 20.30 and can take 30 minutes. Same pickup location as the morning tour.

Meeting point

Bus Stop #12 Höfðatorg
Þórunnartún 6, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
Bus stop 12 outside Storm Hotel

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Golden Circle Route

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Kerid Crater

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Geysir

1 hour 35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gullfoss Falls

55 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Thingvellir National Park

2 hours 25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin

2 hours 35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Northern Lights Bus

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Alison_B

I can’t praise it enough. It was pacy , fun and worth every penny we paid. The morning was jam packed with stunning views and activities. The lagoon wasn’t too busy and was fantastic . We were blown away by the springs and the volcano. seeing tbe lights at night with Dennis was out of this world. The coaches were of top quality and on time to the T. Our operator moved our pick up to near our hotel with best little notice- thank you! Sonnie, the morning guide made it enjoyable and was humorous but so knowledgable. Must book this fantastic experience.

Reviews

4.6

based on 75 reviews

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Fantastic!

Linda_D, Mar 2026

This was a really enjoyable way to see the wonders of the Golden Circle. The Secret Lagoon proved to be a most dreamy, tranquil and authentic experience that was unforgettable. The Northern Lights tour was a huge success due to the keen eye and knowledge of our wonderful, special guide, who shared the most amazing stories with us and made the whole experience feel extra magical. A fantastic tour all round and not to be missed when in beautiful Iceland!

Best tour all week! Forget the Blue Lagoon, do this instead!

Ruth_R, Mar 2026

Our guide Anna was amazing. Despite the high winds and snowy conditions she made the day fun, enjoyable and easy to follow. Her stories of Icelandic history plus geology information meant we were fully immersed in the tour. The Secret Lagoon is stunning- mossy backdrops without all the hype or price tag of the Blue Lagoon. Towel hire is available (£7). The teams knowledge and experience meant that the northern lights section of the tour was delayed until the next night. So worth the wait! The day is long so use the visitors centres for restrooms and to top up lunches and water. Plenty of stops along the way. Overall, this was our best tour in Iceland and we would happily do it all again. Great value, great experiences, top notch guide.

A good trip

Lauren_M, Mar 2026

The golden circle tour with sunny as our guide was incredible. She was so friendly and gave so much inform nation and took the trip to the next level for us. The stop at the lagoon was lovely, absolutely stunning. The northern lights tour was incredible however unlike the morning we were not given a time frame of when we would be back. The tour said 13.5 hours in total bit didn’t mention that you have over 3 hours between tours so after arriving for our pick up at 8 am we were dropped back around 5 and not picked up again until 9 pm and arrived back after 1am. It was a very long day. The lights were amazing as was our guide but we were so tired from such a long day it was hard to enjoy. If you e did this tour again I would book the lights on a different day to the circle. Definitely not one for kids as it’s such a long day

Worth Every Penny! Excellent .

Alison_B, Feb 2026

An amazing experience if visiting Iceland

Cheryl_M, Feb 2026

This was a great experience the staff were lovely the sights were exactly what we expected the only downside was we didn’t get to see the northern light this was not the company’s fault this was due to weather and is leaving however the team were extremely helpful and I would definitely recommend this company over and over again thank you

Best Northern lights ever!!!

Carla_G, Feb 2026

Very enjoyable tour

Tejal_M, Feb 2026

Nice pace coach trip. Secret lagoon visit was in the morning. Very good guide Heidi. Very informative tour guide.

Best combo deal

Yvette_S, Feb 2026

The morning started off well with Syzman and Jessica providing a smooth ride with key information without being overwhelming for others still trying to wake up. We had a scenic day with clear skies and even had time to see the horses. The Northern Lights tour with JP was great as he really tried to be attentive to everyone to assure they had a good experience with a photo to remember no matter your device. Overall great bang for your buck tour, just be ready for a long day as you only get a 2 hour break in between

Absolutely Magical and Comfortable

Jasmine_N, Jan 2026

I loved everything about this tour. I was so worth it and priced much better than other tours. Everything flowed seamlessly, and adding the pick-up and drop-off was great. The tour helped me see and experience so much of Iceland in one day without feeling rushed. I recommend that you dress very warm because even if it 40 degrees, if it’s windy you will be very cold while outside. I wore an ankle length coat and layers under. I would recommend to everyone, and we actually got very lucky to see the northern lights as soon as we went an hour out. It was magical. Hot chocolate was tasty as well. Both guides were awesome very nice.

Perfect package

Santhi_S, Jan 2026

This is the perfect tour for anyone wanting to explore key sights in Iceland. TL/DR: perfect package plus great team - long day with chaotic pick ups. With it being our first trip to Iceland, we wanted to see some of its stunning nature but weren't too sure where to start or whether we'd be able to drive to all places, so we picked this tour. We started the day waiting for the bus near our hotel. It was a little chaotic as the bus was a little late and then drivers were reading out names and people were flocking around each bus (there were several at the same time). Our guide Anna was fantastic. Even though the tour started just after 8.30am, she was energetic, knowledgeable, funny and approachable. Szymon is a great driver and I felt safe and comfortable sitting in the bus all day. First stop: Firstly, we stopped at a fuel station where we could use the toilets (very clean and short queues) and a fantastic bakery. We bought a number of pastries that kept us going all day. The staff was very quick! Second stop: Kerid Crater Breathtaking crater. We could walk all around it and even go down near the little lake inside of it. People could take photos and use the toilets. Third stop: secret lagoon What a place. Despite a full bus of people getting out at the same time, watching a safety video together, taking a shower and then entering the lagoon together, it was so peaceful. The water is so warm and you could even enter smaller sources with slightly hotter and one cold (6°) water. The entire place is well maintained and all staff are friendly. All men/ women do have to shower naked without any real closed off space for privacy. There's lockers for your belongings and shampoo/conditioner and body wash, hair dryers. The lagoon also has a miniature geyser that will erupt every few minutes. Fourth stop: Geysers Here, we could see a number of geysers. The OG geyser which is no longer active, but also Strokkur which erupts every few minutes. It's definitely worth the wait, as there's something magical about absolutely boiling hot water shooting out of the earth surrounded by icy grounds. We also climbed the mountain for some spectacular views. There's a centre near the geysers, where you can eat, shop or use the toilets. This is where the tour was given extra time to have lunch. Next stop: Gullfoss What a stunning waterfall. We once again had plenty of time to walk around and take photos. There's a cafe that serves delicious hot chocolate. Last stop: Þingvellir national park Anna walked us out to a spot and gave us some historical background to the importance of this site. We then had time to walk around and explore the area by ourselves. All in all, this tour is designed in a way that you don't ever feel like you're sitting on the bus for too long, nor do you feel like you're on your feet too long. There's plenty of toilets throughout the day and depending on how well you walk, you can stay close to the bus or walk to your heart's content. Anna is a great tour guide and definitely knows what she's doing. In the evening, we took a bus to chase the Northern Lights. Pick up was even more chaotic as there was loads of people and loads of buses and no real system to it. Once on the bus, Darren (our guide) was talking to us until we got to a more secluded spot to see the Lights - yes, we saw them! Darren helped take photos and shared tips on how to make sure photos come out great. At some point, he gave everyone a tiny cup of hot chocolate to warm us up. He was clearly very passionate about what he does and asked the participants a few times if we were all content before finally getting us back to our bus stops. Definitely worth the money!

Great tour of the southern coast.

Arun_S, Jan 2026

Fantastic journey along the South Coast. Our guide, Stefan and driver, Tomas, were brilliant. Lots of info and anecdotes which gave us a great taste of the real Iceland. Every stop brought a new highlight and there were several rest/food stops along the way. We were even treated to an impromptu display of the northern lights at the last waterfall and were able to spend longer there to appreciate it. Excellent tour, extremely satisfied with how it went.

poor pick-up

David_M, Jan 2026

The pick-up of passengers is a nightmare! The tour, itself, once on the bus, was fantastic. The bus driver needs a microphone to call passengers, or better markings on the busses.

We had a wonderful Golden...

David_F, Jan 2026

We had a wonderful Golden Circle tour with Ava on 1/17!! She was very friendly and knowledgeable. The highlights for us were Gulfoss and the Secret Lagoon. Unfortunately the Northern Lights tour was cancelled two days in a row due to weather.

Good highlights tour of the Golden Circle with family

Danielle_M, Jan 2026

My family of 6 opted to have a 2 day layover in Iceland. To see some of Iceland, we chose this tour the morning after a midnight arrival. Iceland is incredibly beautiful, and the landscape changes frequently. We were able to see this beautiful part of Iceland in a safe and efficient manner. To and from the sights, our guide gave us interesting facts and stories about Iceland. The bus driver was safe and experienced. You are with hundreds of tourists, so it will be congested. With that said, this tour was well executed to let us see the highlights of the Golden Circle.

Wonderful tour guide and driver

Henry_Z, Dec 2025

Wonderful and friendly tour, got to see more of each site with explanations that other tours have lacked. Unfortunately it was way too cloudy to do the northern lights portion but they gladly rescheduled it multiple times.

First time excursion

David_w, Dec 2025

Well, what can I say? What an absolutely fantastic excursion especially for my first one the tour guide Daniel was full of local knowledge of Reykjavík and Iceland and made the whole experience amazing he went above and beyond in my opinion and asked for the driver being a fellow coach driver his driving was that smooth I nodded off twice can’t wait for the northern lights excursion tomorrow night

Good but a bit rude

Ryan_F, Dec 2025

Great solo adventure. My one grievance was with the Northern Lights tour. During the first location, the guide couldn't be troubled to tell us it was time to go. Rather, the driver honked the horn to get us moving which seemed a bit rude. There was nothing personalized but understandable for the price.

Golden Circle Good - Northern Lights not so much

Mary_Q, Dec 2025

The Golden Circle Tour was great but I can’t comment on the Northern Lights tour because in the mob scene at the meeting point our name was not called and we were left off the bus. There were several big busses and several guides calling out names among the din of bus motors and people shouting it was a bit traumatic. We checked with each bus but they said our name wasn’t on the list. I did call customer service and they our bus had left and there was nothing they could do but give a partial refund. Very disappointing.

Amazing!!!!

Ronny_M, Nov 2025

Golden Circle and Northern Lights Tours

Angela_J, Nov 2025

Fantastic tour with really knowledgable guide Sunny, who was fun and really enthusiastic along with our driver Eugen, it was well delivered and i believe everyone had a good time. We then later, went on the Northern Lights tour with Roman? He was a fantastic guide and was so determined that we would see the lights I thought he would drive us to Sweden if that's what it took!! A great tour and really well organised with lovely helpful staff who made it really memorable.

Anna was our guide..The...

Brenda_J, Nov 2025

Anna was our guide..The tour was truly one of the very best tours i have ever taken. It was clear from the start that she was very knowledgeable, professional, and truely enjoys her work..She talked to us all day giv ing so many perspectives on many areas which we visited over a 10 hour period..She and the driver conversed as a team all day strategizing over bonus opportunities to add to our experience...It gave us a true taste of the wonderful country of Iceland.We Will be back!

Solo travel first timer

Veronica_P, Nov 2025

Tour was great for families but being on a big bus vs something smaller and more intimate is more my speed. Guide was amazing with great stories and help. Lagoon very different from others and more of a local spot. I could tell smaller tours took you to more prime spots vs having to walk up or down. All in all good amount of things to be done

Amazing experience, our...

Jennie_B, Nov 2025

Amazing experience, our guide Sonny was fantastic not only providing information on the points of interest but giving us an insight into Icelandic life and culture. Highly recommend. Our guide for the Northern Lights was Rose and again very knowledgeable unfortunately the lights were not out on our excursion but we had hot chocolate and were able to rebook free of charge.

Great experience one...

marial_d, Oct 2025

Awesome experience one should not miss. Beautiful places one might not see in other countries. Absolutely stunning!

Golden Circle

Amber_S, Sep 2025

We went on the Golden Circle tour. We saw a beautiful crater, swam in the secret lagoon, saw a geyser, had a secret stop after, and last during the day, we went to the national park. The night we went and saw the northern lights, which were stunning! I highly recommend this trip.

Fantastic day with excellent guide and driver

Samuel_H, Feb 2025

Really insightful, beautiful tour with adequate stopping time. Fantastic for solo travellers. I was nervous on my own but managed to explore every place and see some beautiful sights. The weather was perfect and gave a fantastic view of the sites. Sunny and Lukasz were fantastic and I learnt so much throughout the day, would recommend to anyone

Amazing! A must do trip in iceland

julie_m, Dec 2024

Amazing day with lots of unforgettable wonders to see, great value and the Northern lights were awesome, a must do trip!

Great day trip option

Sarah_C, Nov 2024

Vic was the best tour guide we’ve ever had. We learned so much throughout the day. We stopped for lunch at Geysir park; there were a lot of options for food and drink. If you’re getting picked up from bus stop #12, it’s very chaotic, so just be prepared.

AMAZING, OKAY, and EXHAUSTING

Raegan_R, Nov 2024

THE GOLDEN CIRCLE TOUR WAS AMAZING! NO COMPLAINTS. We had a great tour guide, plenty to see with plenty of time to actually enjoy ourselves. THE SECRET LAGOON: if you are a MODEST person, this isn’t for you. You have to strip naked and shower with 10 people in the open. The lagoon actually has algae in it, and doesn’t feel clean like the man mad lagoons…. NORTHERN LIGHTS TOUR: after an extremely long day, we were looking toward to relaxing. But our bus driver had Tourette’s… and spoke very loudly from 8:30PM to 1:00AM…. She made robot noises and loud sounds into the microphone. She apologized in advance for her condition, but I am saying this for people who are expecting to relax on this tour, you won’t. It’s not a time to rest your eyes….