Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Small-Group Day Tour from Reykjavik
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Reykjavik, Iceland
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Combine the dramatic landscape of the Golden Circle with a trip to Secret Lagoon Hot Springs on a group tour from Reykjavík. Visit Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Hot Springs, and Gullfoss Waterfall, with pickup and drop-off at downtown hotels, national park fees, and admission to the hot springs included.
- Cover the Golden Circle highlights plus soak in the hot springs
- Save money with a budget-friendly group tour
- Reykjavik pickup and drop-off for seamless logistics
- All tickets included to avoid unexpected extra charges
- This small-group tour offers a more personal way to travel
What's Included
- Reykjavik pick up and drop off service
- Guided tour of the Golden Circle in a minibus
- A visit to Thingvellir National Park, Geysir & Gullfoss
- Secret Lagoon Entrance Fee
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Small Group Guarantee
- Food & drinks
- Towel
- Swimsuit
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Due to traffic regulations, we are unable to facilitate pick-ups from city center hotels or private accommodation. Please note that our pick-up service exclusively caters to locations specified in the pick-up list. Should your pick-up location not appear on our designated list, we politely request that you select the nearest pick-up point from the options outlined. Please be ready at your chosen pick up location at 8:00am and note that it may take up to 30 minutes for your driver guide to arrive.
Itinerary
Start the day with pickup at your hotel in downtown Reykjavík, then travel to Thingvellir National Park, a highlight of Iceland’s Golden Circle, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore a rift valley between two diverging tectonic plates, and visit Althing, the first national parliament of Iceland, and one of the oldest operating parliaments in the world. You’ll also have time to see the Silfra Fissure and Almannagjá Rift as well as Faxi warerfall before continuing to the Geysir Hot Springs.
Take in the volcanic power of the landscape first hand, in a geothermal field of bubbling hot springs and geysers, and watch the spouting Strokkur explode 100 feet (30 meters) into the air.
Your third destination on the Golden Circle is Gullfoss Waterfall, where the Hvíta River plunges in two dramatic steps, falling 36 feet (11 meters), then 69 feet (21 meters), and sending up a powerful mist. Make the final stop of the day at Secret Lagoon Hot Springs, where you’ll have time to relax in the mineral-rich water of the naturally hot pool before returning to Reykjavík. This tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.
Take in the volcanic power of the landscape first hand, in a geothermal field of bubbling hot springs and geysers, and watch the spouting Strokkur explode 100 feet (30 meters) into the air.
Your third destination on the Golden Circle is Gullfoss Waterfall, where the Hvíta River plunges in two dramatic steps, falling 36 feet (11 meters), then 69 feet (21 meters), and sending up a powerful mist. Make the final stop of the day at Secret Lagoon Hot Springs, where you’ll have time to relax in the mineral-rich water of the naturally hot pool before returning to Reykjavík. This tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.
1
Reykjavik
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
The National Park at Thingvellir
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Gullfoss Falls
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Geysir
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Kerid Crater
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Reykjavik
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This adventure tour is a small group experience tour offering a more personal experience.
- We recommend that you bring: Warm and waterproof outdoor clothing, head wear, gloves, packed lunch, bathing suit, towel and sturdy shoes.
- Please note that the order of the itinerary can vary whereas the operator reserves the right to swap the order of the attractions due to weather conditions and other related factors.
- *Please note: Due to the Secret Lagoon's closure on May 13-23, we will visit Fontana Spa instead.*
- Total duration includes travel time between stops. Total duration of this day tour is approximately 9 hours.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 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
william_h
We had a wonderful time on our Golden Circle tour! Sven was a great guide. We not only enjoyed every sight we visited, but we enjoyed listening to Sven. He had amazing knowledge and stories about Iceland that he shared!
Reviews
4.6
based on 186 reviews
Tanya_H, Feb 2026
Slavi was great! He was quite knowledgeable about Iceland and its history. He was very kind and helpful! There are so many cool things to see on the trip!
Megan_H, Jan 2026
exactly as advertised, though "small" was 19 people (full bus) on our tour. under an hour bus ride between sites, bathrooms and snacks were available at all stops (helpful for the 5 kids traveling with us). secret lagoon was the highlight - much more authentic than blue lagoon. being early january, we had very little light for our first stop - wish it had started ~ 30+ mins later so we would have had more light to view the plates and park (but sounds like this is not an issue if you are traveling outside of December & January)
william_h, Oct 2025
We had a wonderful time on our Golden Circle tour! Sven was a great guide. We not only enjoyed every sight we visited, but we enjoyed listening to Sven. He had amazing knowledge and stories about Iceland that he shared!
Kim_L, Sep 2025
I'll start with the "not so good" info first. This "small group" tour means "up to 19" folks in the group and that is what we had ... and it was so tight and hot. Granted it was a sunny August day and I don't think the vans have A/C so be prepared. Also, the pick-up & drop-off routine is not good. Our tour instructions said to be at our designated pick-up spot at 8:00 am and be prepared to wait 30 minutes which is reasonable and understandable BUT we ended up waiting until 8:45 am (with no communication from operator) and then had to spend another 40 minutes picking up other passengers. We were a group of 7 out of the total 19 and there were at least 8 different stops to pick up one or two folks at each stop. At the end of the tour, it was the same but in reverse. We returned to the city around 5:00 pm and the drop-off route took almost an hour. That's it for concerns because the DAY and TOUR itself was amazing. Our driver was so patient and spoke excellent English. He was knowledgeable and truly made the tour a day to remember. Despite leaving Reykjavic an hour+ late, he gave us plenty of time at the stops and we never felt too rushed. Our final stop at the hot springs was the highlight. A whole hour to rest, soak and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Yes, a great tour EXCEPT the company needs to address the group size in the van and the pick-up/drop-off routine.
Kathryn_K, Aug 2025
The sights were amazing even in rough weather. And our guide Edgar was wonderful and took good care of our group!
Paige_B, Jul 2025
No matter how amazing the sites will be - we are on a bus with a speaker system that is so bad it’s all static. Hard to understand our guide and it’s definitely encouraging a headache. Also, the cold air blowing in is cannot be averted. I would really like to understand what our guide is saying through the static.
We’ve only been on the bus for 40 minutes and I’m
Looking for a way to get out of the rest of the time on this bus.
I’m sure if it were a fully operational bus the ordeal might actually be a pleasant experience.
Marianne_C, Jun 2025
Great day seeing big highlights on the Golden Circle with a knowledgeable guide. Easy, convenient pick-up at bus stop near our hotel in the city center. The main stops were well organized. We also had a few extra short stops for food treats and/or photo opps. The natural hot spring soak was so relaxing and made this one different from other GC tours. This day tour was a highlight of our time around Reykjavik!
Megan_A, May 2025
A lot packed in a day so bring water & everything you need in your backpack. You can leave it on the bus during your stops.
Linda_C, May 2025
This tour did not disappoint, we had enough time to visit all of the sights, as there was 9 of us on this tour we made good time, no stragglers and were able to get 2 hours at secret lagoon. It wasn’t crowded and was a good experience.
Kayleigh_N, Dec 2024
wonderful! our tour guide really made the day 100 times better!! he was very educated on the history of iceland and even let us play our own tunes through the bus speaker on the way home! great sights and a beautiful warm swim at the end.
tessstewart, Nov 2024
The tour guide, Thor, was very friendly and knowledgeable. We toured the Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, Strokkur (with the geysers), and the Gamla Laugin (Secret Lagoon). My favorite part of the tour was seeing the geysers at Strokkur. One of the larger geysers erupted every 10 minutes or so. The Secret Lagoon is calming and fairly small compared to the Blue Lagoon or Sky Lagoon, but a lot less crowded. The grounds around the Secret Lagoon are worth checking out as well and you will be able to get some great photos. The Gullfoss Waterfall was amazing with the volume and intensity of water. Thingvellir National Park is where you walk in the seismic rift valley that marks the border between the two continents (Europe and North America). All in all, we enjoyed the tour very much and Thor made it even more enjoyable!
Sheila_W, Sep 2024
The views and the stops were spectacular but we could have visited them on our own if we just wanted to see them. We wanted a guide so that we could learn more about the natural phenomena and be educated about the history of the region. The sound system on the bus was terrible. We couldn’t hear our guide at all. When we asked him to turn up the sound he said that it was already at max. He didn’t seem at all concerned. We were disappointed.
Mark_K, Aug 2024
The Gullfoss waterfall was amazing and majestic. We enjoyed relaxing at the Secret Lagoon. It was a unique experience that we won’t have the opportunity to do again. Andre our guide was very engaging and was willing to answer any and all questions that were asked. He even gave us a few “bonus” experiences.
MariSue_B, Jul 2024
Entire tour was memorable. Guide Erla was personable and knowledgeable. Overall a great day touring the Golden Circle and relaxing in the Secret Lagoon!
Rebecca_J, Apr 2024
The chosen sights and knowledgeable driver helped make the experience memorable. We also had some beautiful weather.
Jennifer_A, Apr 2024
Elisa was an awesome guide. Very good stories and facts about the area. She knew each of us by name, which is really special considering she probably sees 1000’s of people each month. Loved hearing all the info about the volcano types, lava and the landscape. She was a wealth of knowledge and delivered it so well. Great tour with beautiful sights. The secret lagoon was so relaxing Be prepared that you will need to shower before entering the water. It’s a public shower but once you get past the awkward the lagoon experience is well worth it.
Great tour!!!
Susan_J, Mar 2024
Our guide was the lovely Ivor who looked after us very well. The tour goes to a good mixture of locations and we had the right amount of time at each one bearing in mind how much we fitted in. The places are spectacularly beautiful. It was magical to spend time in the hot springs of the secret lagoon, which doesn't have all the extras of blue lagoon but feels very authentic. Be sure to take a cossie and towel. Definitely recommend!
JC_P, May 2023
Lucked out on a beautiful day. We really enjoyed the smaller group tour. We got to spend a little more time in each spot and didn’t feel rushed like you can on larger tours. Walter was great and loved to tell about the history and future of Iceland. Gulfoss was our favorite.
jim_c, Apr 2023
Excellent guide who went out of his way to make a great day for us. He was a good communicator and was able to address the concerns of each customer. Highly recommended
Sandie_M, Aug 2022
Loved the smallness of the group along. With our fabulous and friendly driver Ana. Iceland sure did deliver
Nicole_W, Feb 2022
We were picked up at Hallgrimskirk not long after 8am by Dára, our guide with Your Day Tours. She was brilliant, so friendly and gave us lots of information and history about Iceland, she was very funny too and made me laugh. The tour itself was amazing, 1st we stopped at the national park, it was very windy and cold in the morning which made the walk through the park an experience ! She also added in an extra stop at a farm to meet some Icelandic Horses and sheep, amazing friendly animals. We also stopped at Geysir & Gullfoss, plenty of time to spent at each to and walk around and take pictures. To end the trip we finished with over an hour in the Secret Lagoon - so relaxing and the best way to finish of the day. Couldn’t recommend the trip enough ! The bus was small so only 19 of us, so no long waits hanging about on people returning to the bus ect. Brilliant day out, we were knackered by the time we got back to the hotel.
Christopher_B, Oct 2019
Superb trip - only 19 weeks Dooley on a 4 x4 minibus - very personal - the only way to travel - arctic adventures were professional from start to finish - well worth the golden circle your
sha41143, Sep 2019
Very hands off, but if you have questions ask! The tour guides are very informative and full of answers. The day was a leisurly fun water day with small hiking and sufficient time at each stop to get a good glimpse of what each area has to offer. The hos spring will leave you feeling very tired, but your body will feel so good afterwards! Highly recommend!
Michelle_R, Apr 2019
The tour guide was very informative of anything about Iceland you asked. The small group wasn’t as small as I expected. We were crammed in the little bus.
Stuart_C, Mar 2019
Alf was our driver and guide. He was funny and wears a peach coloured hat. Alf is very passionate about Iceland and is good at conveying that through his excitement about the places you visit. The sites themselves are great and a must see. Last stop at secret lagoon was magic way to relax. Well done everyone, especially Alf.
Coastal154164, Jan 2019
This tour was paced perfectly, with the natural attractions spaced throughout the day, meaning you were never in the minibus for too long. The highlight had to be the Secret Lagoon. More rustic than it's commercial neighbor, the Blue Lagoon, it felt more authentic & we benefitted by having less than a dozen people in the pool at any time, amazing experience to be swimming in the snow.
Alison_P, Oct 2018
fantastic day out, informative guide. the correct amount of time at each location. wonderful sights to take in
John S, Sep 2018
Van and driver were on time. But once we were moving we heard little from our driver/guide. Very uncommunicative and sort of mumbly. First stop - he pointed us in the direction of a waterfall and said he'd meet us at the end of the trail with the van. So there he was after we walked through the rift valley but never asked if we found the waterfall, which we didn't. Lunch at the geyser was fine. Next the Gulfoss Waterfall - very nice. As was the Secret Lagoon, where suits & towels were rentable. More than enough soaking time. Only downer was a very lackluster guide but a good, safe driver.
Jennifer_W, Aug 2018
Tour content itself was pretty and well planned. Only negative point is the short time at strokkur, as this is also supposed to be lunch stop. We could only look at the strokkur quickly and no walk around the rest of tje area. To stop at the lagune in the end is perfect. However I did not learn anything during the tour. The "guide" was a nice person but his monotone and silent voice made most people in the bus fall asleep. Most things I could not understand and at some point i gave up. Apparently he was a teacher before. As mentioned the guide is a nice person but not quite good. Also our tour was delayed by 45 min due to other guests not showing up. As I know other companies only wait 10 min max 15 if guests do not show. Or at least the guide should have accted faster. 3 points only for the beauty of iceland, not the tour itself.
Linda_W, Aug 2018
This all day tour took us to several beautiful and/or historic places. We had ample time for a short visit at all locations. Our guide was not very personable. It certainly felt like he was doing a job because he had to not because he enjoyed it or his clients.
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