Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Kerid Crater Tour from Reykjavik
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Reykjavik, Iceland
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Go beyond Iceland's well-traveled Golden Circle sightseeing route by pairing your trip with a visit to the thermal baths of the Secret Lagoon on this full-day, 2-in-1 tour from Reykjavik. Look forward to visiting top highlights like the Gullfoss waterfall, Strokkur geyser, Thingvellir National Park, and Kerid Crater, as well as the geothermal Secret Lagoon, where you can relax in the steamy waters.
- Round-trip coach transit from Reykjavik makes exploring hassle-free
- Entry to the attractions is already included in the tour cost
- Go beyond the guidebooks with facts and insight from your guide
- Unwind with a rejuvenating soak in a thermal bath
What's Included
- Bus fare and Guided tour
- Admission Fee - Secret Lagoon
- Food and drinks
- Towel
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Start time.8:00 am
Itinerary
Start with morning pickup from select Reykjavik hotel or cruise port (if option selected), or make your way to Bus Stop #12. Then, settle into a comfortable, shared coach, and admire Iceland’s volcanic interior as you travel along the Golden Circle Route.
Stop at the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park. Learn about the foundation of the world's oldest parliament, which happened here in 930 AD. Then, view the meeting point of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates that are slowly pulling apart.
Next, visit the majestic “Golden Waterfall” of Gullfoss, considered by many to be Iceland’s most beautiful waterfall, and the Strokkur geyser that spouts water high into the air every few minutes. The final stop on the Golden Circle tour is the enormous Kerid volcanic crater.
Then it's time to rest your muscles at the Secret Lagoon. Relax in a fairy-tale-like setting, made even more magical by the clouds of steam rising from the lagoon. Fed by underground hot springs, the waters stay at 100-104°F (38-40°C) all year round.
Once you're done, dried off, and changed back into your clothes, board the coach for the return ride to Reykjavik, where your experience ends with a drop-off. Note that the order of the itinerary may be changed.
Stop at the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park. Learn about the foundation of the world's oldest parliament, which happened here in 930 AD. Then, view the meeting point of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates that are slowly pulling apart.
Next, visit the majestic “Golden Waterfall” of Gullfoss, considered by many to be Iceland’s most beautiful waterfall, and the Strokkur geyser that spouts water high into the air every few minutes. The final stop on the Golden Circle tour is the enormous Kerid volcanic crater.
Then it's time to rest your muscles at the Secret Lagoon. Relax in a fairy-tale-like setting, made even more magical by the clouds of steam rising from the lagoon. Fed by underground hot springs, the waters stay at 100-104°F (38-40°C) all year round.
Once you're done, dried off, and changed back into your clothes, board the coach for the return ride to Reykjavik, where your experience ends with a drop-off. Note that the order of the itinerary may be changed.
1
Kerid Crater
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Golden Circle Route
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Strokkur
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
5
Gullfoss Falls
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Thingvellir National Park
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 2 years
- Food and drinks are not included.
- Towel rental is not included
- The Secret Lagoon will be closed for upgrades between May 12 and 22. On these dates we will visit Laugarvatn Fontana Spa instead
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 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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You wont be disappointed! This was a fabulous way to see the natural beauty of this country and find areas you may want to explore further. Our driver Albert ensured we were comfortable, on time and safe to get in all stops. Sunny was a fabulous guide who loves what she does and it showed! She was patient, funny and very knowledgeable Thankyou so much for an incredible day. This trip is a must for everyone visting Iceland
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Travelers praise the well-organized itinerary covering key Golden Circle sites such as the Secret Lagoon, Gullfoss waterfall, and Kerið Crater, with ample time to enjoy natural landscapes and geothermal activities. Guides receive commendations for knowledgeable, engaging storytelling, while drivers are noted for professionalism and safety. The balanced pacing and clear communication create a seamless experience, with extra stops enhancing variety and participation throughout the tour.
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A great day out. I was apprehensive about this tour as I knew how busy it would be but wanted to see the sights and as first time in Iceland, didn’t want to hire a car.
Firstly- bus arrived on time as planned, the tour guide, Sven, was local- very informative and had a great sense of humour. He talked to us about the main sights and Iceland in general but made it interesting and funny.
At each spot- we had more than enough time at each site to look around, take photos, use facilities & visit the cafe/shops.
Somehow our guide seemed to manage to time our visits just before other crowds of people so it didn’t feel too busy- don’t get me wrong though, these are popular spots & there were lots of other people there.
Adding the secret lagoon trip to the golden circle was the best decision I made. We loved it there and got 2 hours to relax in the hot pool which was just enough.
I’d recommend the trip- thought it was good value for money & a great way to see some of the wonders of Iceland without the stress of driving yourself.
The Golden Circle and Secret Lagoo was a brilliant day trip. Sonny and our driver were excellent and made it a very comfortable trip. There was plenty of time in each place and the lunchtime food stop was fab. Excellent food at a good price. Pick up and drop off was on time and easy.
Michael the driver did a great job!
Sunny our guide also did an amazing job, she was very informative and kind. We had great weather, overall great trip and a great way to see the Golden Circle stress free!
Thank you Michael and Sunny!
Very good experience. A full day with many beautiful moments.
Guide Saga had a very friendly tone throughout and gave so much information. Also tried to describe how it was to grow up in Iceland .
Very nice day !
What a fantastic way to take in some of the highlights of the land. Our tour guide Darren and driver Robert were super friendly and informative. Even the drive getting from A to B to C was fascinating enough in between our destinations. I was going to try say what a highlight for me was but it was all equally amazing, I do recommend the fish and chips at the Geysir location. Highly recommend this tour.
The tour was exceptionally well-organized and an incredible experience that I 100% recommend! The guide SAGA was very friendly and shared great information about the tour, though a bit less focus on personal stories would have made it even better
Fabulous day out sightseeing Iceland. Tour included all the top places to visit and an extea stop to feed the horses. The Secret Lagoon was fabulous. Tour guide extremely knowlegable and friendly.
Sunny was a great tour guide. She was lively, smiling and full of information. The stops were great, and the Secret Lagoon was a great stop to relax after driving for several hours. Highly recommend.
We had a glorious trip with Sunny (our guide) and Sylvester (our driver), we did the tour the backwards route of the itinerary which worked well for us as the lagoon was near the end of the day not the beginning.
The journey was well informed with facts and Sunny providing recommendations and personal anecdotes from her experiences, she knew the right amount of talking to letting us enjoy the views out the window. She was so interesting and had a great sense of humour too. The stops on the tour were wonderful, we were in Iceland for a short weekend trip so this tour was perfect to see a slice of what Iceland has to offer in a short time and Iceland does not disappoint, what a gorgeous place!! Each stop has multiple routes and view points which is ideal for different abilities. My favourite stop was the waterfall and my mums favourite was the lagoon. All together we just really enjoyed the day.
Pick up was prompt but no guessing which bus was needed as Sunny got off the bus and checked us all on, each stop was head-counted so no one was left behind. Sylvester was friendly and the drive was smooth and safe!
Our your guide was great! This is a perfect one day experience , a little bit of the best of Iceland ! Lots of information very entertaining, he had a great personality, and very knowledgeable! Highly recommended!!!
Big group travel. So it’s a little bit more rushed than the small groups. All the views were amazing though especially the krater and the secret lagoon was perfect.
We had a wonderful day with Andrea as our guide/driver! Highlight for me was the Secret Lagoon. Andrea kept it informative, interesting and fun!
There are truly no words to describe how amazing this tour was! From the moment we were picked up, everything was perfectly organised. The pickup was prompt, and the guide was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and informative throughout the entire experience.
The Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon, and Kerið Crater were absolutely breathtaking, and each stop made the day even more memorable. We learned so much along the way while also having plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
The whole tour was well planned, relaxing, and absolutely unforgettable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Iceland — it was definitely one of the highlights of our trip! 🇮🇸❤️
Great tour! Better than the classic Golden Circle tours, as you also get to bathe in one of the lagoons, and visit an extinct volcanic crater.
An excellent tour for an introduction to Iceland. The Secret Lagoon is a gem. An experienced and very personable driver.
Unfortunately we had a terrible guide/driver. Olafson was the worst guide we have ever had on the many tours we have taken. The itinerary was not clear right from the beginning. Olafson kept changing his mind about where the next stop was going to be, deviated from the route to visit a dairy farm only to purchase an ice cream cone. We were at the back of the bus, he always got off the bus first and took off leaving us to close the door. By the time we were in line for ice cream he was already eating his and telling everyone it was time to go. At every stop he hurried ahead started with instructions that we missed, for example at the secret lagoon there was a short video to watch before entering, he started the video before half of us got inside. We then deviated to the Tomato Farm again to purchase their products (which were wonderful) we were there for over 1/2 hour. He then tried to tell us all that the Kerid Crater was not included in our tour. Several people had to convince him that it was. There were three of us Canadians on tour and six Americans, he was making very inappropriate comments about the relationship between our two countries making the nine of us very uncomfortable, but still continued to talk politics through out the day. He talked constantly about himself and gave very little information about the highlights of the tour. Although the sights were all fantastic our day was ruined by his behavior.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the sights, but we are sorry that the guiding did not meet expectations.
The order of stops can sometimes change during the day for operational reasons, but Kerið is included in this tour and this should have been communicated clearly. Guests should also receive clear instructions at each stop without feeling rushed or left behind.
We are particularly concerned by your comments regarding political discussions during the tour. Our guides are expected to create a welcoming environment for all guests and keep commentary appropriate and relevant to the experience.
Your feedback regarding the pacing, communication and additional stops has been shared with our operations team for review.
Darren was a knowledgeable guide who made everyone feel relaxed and comfortable on this busy tour. Time to enjoy each visit and well organised. Quite a large group /big coach.
Beautiful scenery. Well organized. The guide needed to leave politics out of his discussions. We want to know about Iceland not your negative views of other countries
Our tour guide Darren was fabulous and absolutely an informative guy! You learn a tons of valuable information about Iceland from him! I never listened to any tour guys on the bus but Darren was the first guy I was still listening even when I was napping! All the sightseeings were right on scheduled if you returning to bus on time. Secret Lagoon is a plus and relaxing especially we had glacier hike on a previous day!
This was a great tour. Darren was an awesome tour guide. We had ample time at each location. Would definitely recommend them
Our experience with BusTravel Iceland and Viator was extremely disappointing and unacceptable.
The tour operator failed to pick us up at the location clearly specified on our reservation. As a result, we had to pay for a taxi to catch up with the tour bus. Despite providing three separate confirmations documenting the correct pickup location, neither BusTravel Iceland nor Viator would accept responsibility or reimburse us for the taxi expense. Their refusal to acknowledge a mistake that was clearly documented was particularly frustrating.
Fortunately, our guide was very good, and we thoroughly enjoyed the Secret Lagoon and the geyser. Those were the highlights of the day.
However, good destinations and a good guide do not excuse poor customer service or a refusal to take responsibility when something goes wrong. There are many tour operators offering similar Iceland itineraries. Based on how our problem was handled, I would strongly recommend considering one of them instead.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your feedback, and we are glad you enjoyed the guide, Secret Lagoon and Geysir. We do need to clarify the pickup issue. The confirmed pickup location was sent in multiple pre-departure messages, including before and on the day of the tour. As the assigned vehicle attended the confirmed location, the taxi expense could not be reimbursed as an operator error.
We have recently visited Iceland and this was one if the trips we chose. Very nice places and the guide was informative and helpful . Everything was great!
Small Group (16) , Ragnor our guide was good and a great driver, organyon schedule and addyrestroom breaks. Be prepared for wet and windy weather- rained all day.
We saw SO much in one day yet it didn't feel rushed. Our guide was so knowledgeable and we learned a lot about volcanos, Icelandic culture and history as we visited the sites.
It was a fun filled day of great sightseeing and relaxing time in a hot spring and full of culture and knowledge Orr guide was amazing
A fantastic way to experience some of Iceland’s highlights in one day. The Golden Circle was spectacular, with breathtaking views at Þingvellir, the powerful Gullfoss waterfall and the impressive Strokkur geyser. Kerid Crater was another beautiful stop and a great contrast to the other landscapes.
The highlight for me was definitely the Secret Lagoon. After a full day of sightseeing, relaxing in the warm geothermal water was the perfect way to slow down and take it all in.
The whole day was well organised, with a good balance between sightseeing and time to enjoy each stop. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and clearly passionate about Iceland, which made the experience even more enjoyable.
A long day, but absolutely worth it — a great combination of incredible scenery, Icelandic nature and a little relaxation at the end. I’d definitely recommend this tour.
Great tour guide, amazing scenery and plenty of time at each stop along the way. We especially enjoyed the Secret Lagoon and the fact we had two hours there to enjoy the visit.
First time visiting ICELAND; Landscape is BEAUTIFUL; Guide was great and humorous; will definitely return to explore more!
Long day quite a bit of walking at most sites but well worth it. Our guide was excellent. Pickup and drop off went well
Our tour guide was exceptional - in detailing the history of the areas we were visiting, as well as relating all back to the history of Iceland in general.
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