Reykjavik

Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

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Small Group Golden Circle Tour and Secret Lagoon Visit from Reykjavik
  • 8 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Enhance your experience of Iceland’s extraordinary Golden Circle on a full-day tour of the country’s natural highlights from Reykjavik. With a professional guide, feast your eyes on spectacular sights like Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and the Geysir hot spring. Gain fascinating insight into the geothermic nature of the area at Strokkur, an erupting geyser, and gaze at the majestic Secret Lagoon hot spring bath before submerging yourself in the healing waters of the natural bath.
  • Full-day tour of Iceland's magnificent Golden Circle
  • See natural wonders like Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and the Geysir hot spring
  • Enrich your knowledge of geothermic activity at the erupting Strokkur geyser
  • Succumb to serenity in the warm, cleansing waters of the Secret Lagoon hot spring bath

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

By timing your visits to arrive after the morning rush, this tour ensures you avoid the tourist crowds.

What's Included

  • Professional and local driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated bus stops & hotels
  • Small-group tour (tour operated exclusively on minibuses with a maximum of 19 passengers)
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase during stops)
  • Swimsuits (possible to rent at an extra cost)
  • Towel (possible to rent at an extra cost)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

10:00 AM

Pickup details

If you have not found your hotel in the drop-down menu, then it is most likely located in the restricted area where we aren't allowed to drive. Please find your hotel below and meet us at it's designated bus stop. Thank you for understanding. PLEASE NOTE: These bus stops for tour buses are not the same as the bus stops for city buses. The tour bus stops have a blue pillar with pink bus sign at the top and the number and name of the bus stop. The city bus stops have a yellow "S" in a red circle (S as Strætó - city bus). Please do not wait at the city bus stops! Once you submit/confirm with us a specific bus stop, please meet us exactly at that bus stop and not any other.   ___________________________ Bus stop 1 – Ráðhúsið – City Hall: - Chez Monique - Embassy Luxury Apartments - Hotel Reykjavík Centrum - Kvosin Hotel - 3 Sisters Guesthouse - Central Apartments - Centerhotel Plaza - City Center Hotel - Gallery Central Guesthouse - Guesthouse Álfhóll - Guesthouse Butterfly - Hotel Hilda - Hotel Metropolitan - House Of Spirits - Ocean Comfort Apartments - Lighthouse Apartments - Planet Apartments - Reykjavik Downtown Hostel - Ambassade Apartments - Castle House Luxury Apartments - Central Guesthouse - Luna Hotel Apartments – Laufásvegi 6 - Luna Hotel Apartments – Spítalastígur 1 ___________________________ Bus stop 3 – Lækjargata (near the Hard Rock Café): - 1912 Guesthouse - Apotek Hotel - Centric Guesthouse - Hotel Borg - Hotel Reykjavík Saga - Iceland Parliament Hotel - Konsulat Hotel Curio - Radisson Blu Hotel 1919   ___________________________ Bus stop 6 – Safnahúsið – The Culture House (corner of Ingolfsstraeti and Hverfisgata: - 101 Hótel - Apartment K – Hverfisgata 14 - Apartment K – Ingólfsstræti 1a - Apartment K – Skólastræti 1 - Apartment K – Þingholtsstræti 2-4 - Centerhotel Þingholt - Centerhotel Arnarhvoll - Hótel Frón - Loft Hostel - Luna Hotel Apartments – Amtmannsstígur 5 ___________________________ Bus stop 8 – Hallgrímskirkja: - Eric The Red Guesthouse - Forsæla Apartments - Gest Inn - Guesthouse Aurora - Hostel B47 - Hotel Leifur Eiríksson - Hotel Óðinsvé - Inga’s New Guest Apartments - Loki 101 Guesthouse - Mengi Apartments - Our House Guesthouse - SUNNA Guesthouse - Villa Guesthouse ___________________________ Bus stop 9 – Snorrabraut: - 100 Iceland Hotel - 101 Guesthouse - 4th Floor Hotel - Alda Hotel Reykjavik - Alfred’s Apartments - Alfred’s Studios - Apartment K – Laugavegur 74 - Apartment K – Laugavegur 85-86 - City Comfort Apartments - Guesthouse Von - Heida’s Home - Hlemmur Apartments - Hlemmur Square - OK Hotel - Reykjavik4you Apartments – Laugavegi 85 - Aurora Apartments, Hverfisgata 78 - Skuggi hotel - Grettisborg Apartments - Guesthouse Reykjavik 101 - Guesthouse Snorri - Reykjavik Hostel Village - Stay Apartments Grettisgata ___________________________ Bus stop 12 – Höfðatorg (in front of Fosshotel Reyjavik): - Storm Hotel - Fosshótel Reykjavík - Tower Suites ___________________________ Bus stop 13 – Rauðarástígur (in front of Centerhotel Miðgarður): - Centerhotel Miðgarður ___________________________ Bus stop 14 - Skúlagata (corner of Skúlagata/Klappastígur) - 101 Skuggi Guesthouse - 41 – A Townhouse Hotel - Apartment 37 - Apartment K – Bergstaðastræti 3 - Apartment K – Bergstaðastræti 12 - Apartment K – Hvergisgata 37 - Apartment K – Laugavegur 46 - Apartment K – Lindargata 60 - Apartments Aurora - Black Tower - Canopy Reykjavík | City Centre - Centerhotel Klöpp - Centerhotel Skjaldbreið - Domus Guesthouse - Guesthouse Óðinn - Guesthouse Thor - Guesthouse Turninn - Gray Tower - Ísland Apartments - Ion City Hotel - Old Charm Reykjavik Apartments - Reykjavik Residence Hotel - Reykjavik Residence Suites - Room With A View - Rey Apartments - Reykjavik4you Apartments – Bergstaðastræti 12 - Sandhotel - The Swan House Reykjavik Apartments ___________________________ BSÍ: - 27Soley - Guesthouse Anna - Guesthouse Baldursbrá – Laufásvegur 41 - Guesthouse Baldursbrá – Tjarnargata 46 - Guesthouse Galtafell - Guesthouse Lena - Travel Inn ___________________________ Direct pickup is offered from: 22 Hill Hotel - Brautarholt 22-24 Arctic Comfort Hótel - Síðumúli 19 B14 Hostel - Faxafen 11 BB 44 Guesthouse - Nýbýlavegur 16 Bike Cave - Einarsnes 36 Brim Hotel - Skipholt 27 Bus Hostel - Skógarhlíð 10 Cabin Hótel - Borgartún 32 Capital Inn - Suðurhlíð 35d Circle Hostel - Hringbraut 121 City Park Hotel - Ármúli 5 Downtown Reykjavik Apartments - Rauðarárstígur 31 Exeter Hotel Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel - Brautarholt 10-14 Fosshótel Barón - Barónstígur 2-4 Fosshótel Lind - Rauðarárstígur 18 Fosshótel Rauðará - Rauðarárstígur 37 Galaxy Pod Hostel - Laugavegur 172 Garðs Apótek, Sogavegur 108 Glæsibær bus stop Grand Hótel Reykjavík - Sigtún 38 Grandi by Center Hotels - Seljavegur 2 Grímur Hotel - Efstaland 26 Guesthouse Pávi - Brautarholt 4 Harbor - Miðbakki Harbor - Skarfabakki Hilton Reykjavík Nordica - Suðurlandsbraut 2 Hótel Ísland - Ármúli 9 Hótel Lotus - Álftamýri 7 Hótel Örkin - Brautarholt 29 Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina Icelandair Hótel Reykjavík Natura Kerno Apartments - Hringbraut 79 KEX Hostel - Skúlagata 28 Klettur Hótel - Mjölnisholt 12-14 Kringlan shopping mall (Orkan gas station on Miklabraut) Lækur Hostel - Laugarnesvegur 74a Mjódd bus station N1 gas station- Ægisiða 102 Northern Comfort Apartments - Skipholti 15 Norðurey Hotel City Garden - Hrísateigur 14 Oddsson Hotel - Grensásvegur 16a REKinn - Skipholt 15 Reykjavik City Hostel - Sundlaugavegur 34 Reykjavik Domestic Airport (Reykjavíkurflugvöllur) - Þorragata 10 Reykjavik Lights Hotel - Suðurlandsbraut 12 Skeljungur gas station - Kleppsvegur 104 Stay Apartments Bolholt - Bolholt 6 Stay Apartments Einholt - Einholt 2 Summerday Guesthouse - Grensásvegur 24 ________________________________________ Direct pickup (other) NOTE: The pickup time might vary. Please get in touch with Gateway to Iceland for the exact time. Blue House B&B Iceland - Valhúsabraut 19, Seltjarnarnes Eiðistorg square, Seltjarnarnes First Hotel - Hlíðasmári 5, Kópavogur Hamraborg square, Kópavogur Hotel Laxnes - Haholt 7, Mosfellsbær Hotel Island Comfort - Hlíðasmári 13, Kópavogur Hotel Vellir - Tjarnarvellir 3, Hafnarfjörður Hotel Viking - Strandgata, Hafnarfjörður

What To Expect

Your day begins with pickup from your Reykjavik hotel. Meet your guide and fellow travelers and settle into the minibus for the drive south.

Your first stop is at the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park where you will see the original site of the world’s oldest parliament, the Althing, which was established in the year 930.

Next stop is the majestic Gullfoss Waterfall where you can walk toward the edge of the falls, which plunge 105 feet (32 meters).

The geothermal area near Haukadalur valley is your next stop where you can watch the regularly erupting geysir, Strokker shoot water up to to 100 feet (30.5 meters) in the air.

Slow down and unwind at your final destination. The Secret Lagoon is filled with water from an adjacent geothermal area, which helps soothe the body.

After the return drive to Reykjavik, your tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel.

Golden Circle Route

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Thingvellir National Park

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Gullfoss Waterfall

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Strokkur

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Bathing suit required for Secret Lagoon visit
  • Please note: due to the driving restrictions in Reykjavík, we cannot guarantee a hotel pickup from all hotels. In case your hotel is located in the restricted area, we will ask you to meet us at a designated bus stop, which is never more than few minutes walking distance.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please notify us in case you need us to provide you a child seat or when you travel with a service animal.
  • The tour operates with minimum 4 adult participants.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Emily_O
This was a wonderful trip, some beautiful sites. The transportation was very reliable, picking you up on time, and providing guidance throughout. Due to a really bad snow storm we were contacted saying the trip was postponed to the following day. All in good time and great communication throughout. When the trip went ahead after the weather had clearer, Gummi our driver/ guide was so knowledgeable and knew the roads like the back of his hand. Highly recommend this trip!

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Memorable trip
Marianne_B, Apr 2024
I loved the trip of the Golden Circle, and our guide had so much to tell us about Iceland, everything from folklore to tectonic plate movements. I felt I learnt so much during the trip, and we really enjoyed ourselves. My 13 year old daughter was also very happy, so Rakel managed to talk to all ages and involve everyone. Thank you so much for a memorable day!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We are very happy that Rakel provided such a great experience for you and your daughter. Thank you for sharing!
Gummi, our guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable.
Michelle_B, Apr 2024
Gullfoss falls and the National Park. The Secret Lagoon. They were all sights to enjoy. Also it was great to see the different landscape’s.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We are delighted to read that you enjoyed our tour with Gummi. Thank you!
Great day at the Golden Circle
Gobi_S, Apr 2024
A very good day trip, where we were taken around by a knowledgeable guide Ian, who took good care of everyone. It was a great experience and we enjoyed it very much, there was no bad part of the trip.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Great to hear you found only the advantages. Thank you for sharing!
Interesting Golden circle excursion
Marsha_A, Apr 2024
We enjoyed all the stops. Ian introduced us to the wonderful sites with lots of information. His suggestions for the logistics of visiting each stop were very helpful. The secret lagoon was a great way to end the day.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with us :)
Great small group tour!
Lucia_Z, Apr 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed my day out on this tour! The group was small (the van has 16 spaces but there were 10 of us). Our guide—Ian —was knowledgeable and told us lots of interesting facts about Island and the places we drove through and visited. The time given for each visit felt just right and loved relaxing in the pool at the end.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We appreciate sharing this opinion Lucia, thank you!
Perfect day trip!
Samantha_S, Apr 2024
Amazing trip from start to finish. We had a perfect day visiting lots of stunning places in the comfort of a smaller group and had a wonderful guide Trond, who brought the area to life with his stories, information and even singing!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for sharing your opinion!
The sights were fantastic...
Jacob_V, Mar 2024
The sights were fantastic . The guide , Gummie was very informative and very entertaining. The dip in the lagoon was a unique experience for us.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for sharing your opinon Jacob!
Great Tour, worth the money.
AnneMarie_W, Mar 2024
Our tour picked us up right outside our hotel. Our tour guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. She obviously enjoyed her job and like to work with people. I enjoyed being in the bills also and getting to know our fellow travelers. The tour itself was really wonderful also. We stopped and walked at the American side of the techtonic plates, a waterfall, the secret lagoon was wonderful and beautiful. Shopping at the little geyser and we even stopped to feed some Icelandic ponies. It was a great day and well worth the money.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you very much for your opinion Anne, we appreciate it!
Excellent trip
mandjj, Mar 2024
Trond our driver and guide met us right outside the cruise ship terminal in Reykjavik, which was very convenient and much appreciated. He proved to be an excellent driver and regaled us with interesting and amusing facts and tales of Iceland and what we would see on our Golden Circle tour. Timings were good for the various stops enroute and pace was just right. We felt well looked after. The Secret Lagoon was fun and relaxing and again sufficient time to visit. Booking with Viator was straightforward and they kept in touch via email, including day before reminder of instructions, drivers name and minibus registration. We have booked through Viator before and were impressed with streamline operation. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and would highly recommend. Good value for money.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for sharing your opinion! We are happy to read that not only the trip was enjoyable but also the booking process very smooth.
A wonderful introduction to Iceland!
Alison_D, Mar 2024
An amazing trip, worth every penny! Our tour guide was Trond; we were collected from the end of our road ( we stayed out of town in a suburban area) and Trond rang us to give an accurate pick up time so that we wouldn’t be standing in the cold. He was so knowledgeable and we had interesting commentary throughout; the weather was terrible as we approached the waterfall area, but we felt safe with Trond driving! So glad we hadn’t tried to drive ourselves! Waterfall, geysers, stunning views, an ice cream stop, Icelandic horses and a secret lagoon dip to end the day, before returning to town. Trond also sung us an Icelandic song in his deep baritone! Fantastic! What a day to start our holiday. Thank you so much Trond!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your fantastic opinion Alison. We will make sure to pass it on to Trond, he will be for sure very happy to read it :)
Great way to see the Golden Circle
Jillian_C, Mar 2024
Our tour guide, Rakel, was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and so nice. We had a great time seeing all the sites!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Rakel is indeed a very knowledable guide. We are happy that you enjoyed the tour with her!
Wonderful tour, highly recommend
Hannah_G, Mar 2024
Had a wonderful time on this tour, our driver / tour guide was so nice and had lots of information, highly recommend
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We are greateful for your review Hannah, thank you!
Great Guide
Jane_V, Mar 2024
Fantastic Tour. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about Iceland's history, mythology, and folk tales.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write us your review. We are really glad that you enjoyed your tour with us. Hope to see you again later
Greatest value for a day tour
Jeremy_J, Mar 2024
This was a great value! Our tour guide was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and made the ride enjoyable for everyone. The sights of Iceland are breathtaking and this tour gave plenty of time to enjoy all of the stops.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We appreciate you took the time to write us your review, and we are really glad you enjoyed your day with us
Tour is an awesome experience.
sonrisadavid, Mar 2024
Hot tub at Secret Lagoon. It’s snowing and freezing temp. Nice to finish the tour dipped in a hot tub.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your review, we appreciate it We are really glad you enjoyed your day with us
Lovely trip in a small group and led by Trond who was so interesting, affable and reliable
Joan_O, Mar 2024
The whole day was so varied that it was all memorable for different reasons. The secret lagoon at the end was a very relaxing way to complete our day.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write us your review We are really glad you enjoyed your day with us
Amazing experience
jo_w, Mar 2024
Amazing scenery,fantastic value for money would highly recommend. Finishing off in the Secret Lagoon was the icing on the cake 😊
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We appreciate your opinion Jo :)
This trip is the one to do
Penny_N, Mar 2024
Very interesting tour. The guide was late as he had car trouble but bought us all ice creams! Bring a scarf for the waterfall the spray is v cold on the face!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you very much for your opinion Penny :) We hope you enjoyed the ice cream!
Easy and memorable
Jeffrey_F, Mar 2024
Great introduction to Iceland, hits several of the most iconic spots. Gulfoss is incredible no matter the time of year!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you very much for your review Jeffrey. We couldn't agree more on Gulfoss waterfall :)
Wonderful experience
sara_p, Mar 2024
This was such a lovely tour. Great guide, very informative. I would say though that there is a lot more to see on the Island than just the golden circle
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you very much for your review Sara!
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