Gear up for a day of chasing waterfalls, marveling at geysers, and soaking in the oldest pool. In 2024, it was recognized by Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Award on Tripadvisor.
Explore Iceland's famous natural landmarks, starting at Þingvellir National Park. In this UNESCO World Heritage site, you can walk between two continents! Then, marvel at Gullfoss, a waterfall considered one of the most beautiful worldwide. Later, watch the natural wonder of Geysir, the original geyser, and its active counterpart Strokkur, which erupts sky-high at regular intervals.
Conclude your adventure with a relaxing soak in the Secret Lagoon, Iceland's oldest geothermal pool, with an erupting geyser nearby.
Please be aware that from May 12th to 22nd, this tour is unavailable due to renovations at the Secret Lagoon. We invite you to experience the Golden Circle, Kerið, and Sky Lagoon Small Group Tour as an alternative.
We’ll pick you up at your hotel, guesthouse, or one of the bus stops in downtown Reykjavík in the morning. The pickup is between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m., but you must be ready at 8 o'clock. After the pick-up, we head out of town, and the guide introduces himself/herself.
The day's first stop is the Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park, a historical site and center of Icelandic natural beauty. It’s where Vikings founded the first parliament in the world. Today, it has a special place in the hearts of Icelanders and nature lovers as a geological marvel. Þingvellir was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004.
This is the closest you can get to being on two continents at the same time. Under the national park, the Eurasian plate and the American plate are separated by 2 cm (0.8 inches) each year. There are restrooms and coffee shops for visitors in the area.
The wonderful Gullfoss is the next stop on our journey. One of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland, it has a beautiful story that your guide will tell you during the tour.
When Canadians and Americans come here, they call Gullfoss "the mini-version of Niagara Falls." We don't know if we agree with that, though. If you ask us, it's even prettier. The waterfall is close to the second biggest glacier in Iceland, Langjökull, and you will see the fresh glacier water falling 104 feet (32 meters) into the canyon.
Gullfoss is beautiful from all angles. From above, it looks perfect with the Icelandic nature around it. In the summertime, it is possible to walk all the way down to Gullfoss, feel its power, and spray water in the air.
Geysir is undoubtedly the most famous hot spring in the world. It's so famous that people from other countries talk about "Geysers" when discussing erupting hot springs. It is located only an 8-minute drive from Gullfoss and is our third big attraction of the day.
Geysir's "golden age" was at the beginning of the last century when it erupted up to 262 feet (80 meters) every half an hour. It stopped erupting in the fall of 2000. The only active erupting hot spring in the area is "the son of Geysir," called Strokkur. It erupts every 3 to 8 minutes and goes as high as 114 feet (35 meters).
There are restaurants in the Geysir area where you can have burgers, salads, traditional Icelandic meat soup (our favorite), and much more. If you want to bring your own lunch, we let our customers eat on the bus, especially if the weather is bad.
The day's last stop is the Secret Lagoon, known in Iceland as the "Old Pool." Founded in 1891, it is the oldest geothermal pool on the island and has been enjoyed by locals for more than a century.
Luckily, it’s not as secret today. In Iceland, we do have more than 100 geothermal pools all over the country and it is a big part of the Icelandic culture to go there to relax. Nothing is more calming after a day out in Icelandic nature than ending the day in a geothermal pool. What sets Secret Lagoon apart from others is the atmosphere. It’s surrounded by mossy lava fields. There is a little hot spring there, which erupts every 4 - 6 minutes. If you feel too hot, it is nice to stand up and walk around the area on the walking paths around the pool.
The water stays at a comfortable temperature of 100.4° - 104°F (38° - 40°C). Before you enter the pool, the staff will go over the rules and what to keep in mind for your visit. Remember to bring towels and swimsuits with you, but they can be rented at extra cost at the lagoon. We will spend about 90 minutes at the pool.
- 1 day notice: 100% charge
Your Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon tour is approx. 9 hours, so we will be back in Reykjavík between 17:00 and 17:30.
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