Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik
Overview
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8 hours
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Indulge in a tour of the Golden Circle - the relaxing way, and explore some of Iceland's most famous sights, including Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall and the Geysir hot spring. Plus, see the erupting geyser Strokkur in Haukadalur geothermal area and visit the Secret Lagoon hot spring bath.
Your tour begins with a mid-morning pickup from the city centre or cruise port. Board a climate-controlled minivan destined for the Golden Circle route.
Over the course of the morning, stop at Gullfoss Waterfall, the Geysir Geyser, and Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates collide.
On this tour, you will also spend free time soaking in the Secret Lagoon hot spring pool.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Golden Circle Route
Golden Circle tour is the tour to take if you only take one tour in Iceland! The duration of the stops vary, but it is (very roughly) at least 30 min at each of the main sights.
Thingvellir National Park
You will take a short walk through Thingvellir, a National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, located directly between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. The history here is also fascinating; Thingvellir was the original site of what is now the longest-running parliament in the world, formed in 930 AD.
What‘s Included
Pickup and drop-off from designated bus stops, hotels & cruise port
Professional and local driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Small-group tour (tour operated exclusively on minibuses)
Food and drinks (available for purchase during stops)
Swimsuits (possible to rent at an extra cost)
Towel (possible to rent at an extra cost)
Pickup points
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Options
Golden Circle Tour
Hot Golden Circle: Visit the wonderful sights of Golden Circle (Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geyser) and take a viking style bath in hot spring lagoon at the end of the tour!
Pickup included
Reviews
1,906 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Tour with ‘Gummi’
clarke22,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were picked up on time by Gummi our lovely guide. I think we hit the jackpot, Gummi was a very knowledgeable gentlemen who was so passionate about his country and all it had to offer. From the minute he picked us up to dropping us off he was like a walking encyclopedia on Iceland, he was extremely patient and so courteous. I would most definitely book with Gummi again when I return to Iceland. Our tour was incredible, thanks to Gummi. Xxx
Absolutely first class
Colin S,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely first class. A superb day with a very knowledgeable guide, Gummi. A lovely small group, and plenty of time to enjoy and absorb the various locations we visited. The culmination of a dip in the secret lagoon was just about the perfect way to finish. Would recommend.
Great tour with a lovely guide.
jonbuk,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Our driver and guide Gummi was excellent. Full of stories and information. Kept very relaxed and felt like were going at our own pace but no doubt was subtly keeping us on schedule! Really liked the Secret Lagoon at the end which not all the Golden Circle tours include. A really nice contrast to the more commercial Blue Lagoon.
Great Day! Extremely nice...
joshzmom,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great Day! Extremely nice being a small group. You got to enjoy each stop longer because you didn’t have to wait on a lot of people. We were able to really get to know our guide Rakel
Golden Circle Tour to Remember.
S2460JPsusanc,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We started our adventure when the sun was shinning. It was going to be an amazing day. Our guide Gummi is a son of Iceland and knew facts & figures about our tour & sites that only a native would know. Seeing the tectonic plates & the geysers, hearing about the volcanoes & earthquakes was fascinating. A visitor could just imagine being there. The Secret Lagoon was a lovely way to end the tour. We were all warm & cozy for our trip back to Reykjavik. Thanks Gummi for such a wonderful day. I could not recommend this tour enough.
Great tour guide and tour
Sarah A,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend Ian as a tour guide. He was knowledgeable about the history, geography, and the sites and worked to personalize the tour for the two families on the trip. We saw the geyser, the amazing Gullfoss falls, Ringvillr, and enjoyed relaxing in the secret lagoon. We even stopped to see bread baking buried in sand heated by geothermal steam.
A must do trip
Emma G,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Rakal the tour guide is amazingly knowledgeable, makes you feel so welcomed and like you've known her for years. The secret lagoon is the perfect way to end such a fabulous day seeing all of the beauties the Golden Circle tour offers. The small group makes the trip feel personal and intimate rather than being on a full bus load of tourists. Would highly recommend.
Fantastic Golden Circle Day Trip
barrakelly,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our wonderful guide Rachel made our day educational, fun, relaxing and fantastical. We packed so much in, but never felt rushed. With the slightly later departure time than most tours, we avoided most of the congestion of the bigger tour buses. Comfortable minibus transported us around hitting the major sites and culminated in a hot spring soak, which is the antithesis of The Blue Lagoon. Tak fyrir, Rachel!
Rakel was our guide and...
Sandy m,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Rakel was our guide and she was amazing Very knowledgeable and helpful I loved the waterfall and geyser
Our guide Rekel made our...
Renee R,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Rekel made our day! She was very knowledgable about her country , history and topology and had wonderful magical stories of Iceland elves !
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