Tour description
The Golden Circle combined with the Secret Lagoon is is a combo tour not to be missed. Not only does it combine two fantastic activities into one day but also grants an earlier admission to the lagoon than what is typically available, making you able to soak in the hot waters out of the crowds.
The Golden Circle with Secret Lagoon combines perfectly the highlights of the area and the wellness activity, still keeping an easy going and relaxed pace for the day . The day starts at the colourful Kerid Crater Lake before heading onwards to the Secret Lagoon. The lagoon is alimented by 38-40 degree celsius warm waters which will rest your mind, body and soul. After a good time relaxing in the lagoon we continue the Golden Circle route visiting the geothermal paradise of Geysir, the magnificence of the Gullfoss waterfall and Þingvellir National Park.
This combo is one of the most popular tours in Iceland and once you have been on it you will certainly understand why!
Start of the Tour at 10-11 Kringlan
Pick-up from accommodations and special Tour Bus Stops in central Reykjavik is between 8:00 and 8:30. Then the buses meet at 10-11 Kringlan and the tour departs from there at 8:30.
1. Stop at Gamla Laugin - Secret Lagoon 120 minutes
Start the day with a leisurely swim in the Secret Lagoon, one of the oldest natural geothermal pools in Iceland, nestled amongst bubbling hot springs and a small erupting geyser. Steam rises from the surrounding geothermal area as you relax in the warm mineral-rich water, which holds at 38-40*C year-round.
2. Stop at Geysir 60 minutes
In the Geysir geothermal area in the Haukadalur valley, Strokkur fountain geyser spouts water high into the air every few minutes. In case hunger is eating you up enjoy some traditional Icelandic food at the Glíma Geysir restaurant.
3. Stop at Gullfoss Waterfall 45 minutes
The iconic waterfall of Gullfoss, or Golden Falls, is only a 7 minutes’ drive from Geysir – located in the glacial river Hvítá. It's elegant and majestic form is like no other, where the torrential river water plummets in two steps down into a 32 meters deep canyon.
4. Stop at Thingvellir National Park 25 minutes
Þingvellir National Park is not only a site of geological wonder, located at the intersection of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates but also a place charged with history, as the site of the national parliament since 930. Þingvellir tells stories of geographical and political struggles, compromises and ongoing evolution. Þingvellir was accepted on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its cultural values in 2004.
5. Stop at Kerid Crater
End of tour at Skógarhlíð 10
After drop off we will head to our headquarter at Skógarhlíð 10.
What’s included
- Bus fare
- WiFi
- Entrance fee to Secret Lagoon
- Free WiFi
- Professional guide
Highlights
- Secret Lagoon
- Golden Circle
- Geysir
- Gullfoss
- Fludir
- Þingvellir National Park
Info
- Season: All year.
- Duration: 10 hours
- Departures: Daily at 08:00
- Minimum age: 2 years old
We recommend you bring
- Your swimsuit and towel
- Warm, water - and windproof clothing are always useful in Iceland.
- All tickets are e-tickets so there is no need to print them out.
Meeting Point
Pick up starts at 8 am and can take up to 30 min. Please wait at your hotel / guest house in this time span. Reykjavik is wide spread. We collect our guests with several mini buses, so please don't be surprised being united to one bus before joining your Bus at a central bus station.
Notes
Be prepared for ice-cold weather during winter and dress accordingly.
Meals are not included, but there will be a stop for lunch.