Iceland · Geological Wonders

Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon & Northern Lights Tour

14 Hours Round trip from Reykjavík Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Relax in the warm waters of the Secret Lagoon
  • 02 Visit the Geysir geothermal area and see Strokkur erupt
  • 03 See the dramatic Gullfoss waterfall
  • 04 Explore UNESCO-listed Þingvellir National Park
  • 05 Combine Golden Circle sightseeing with an evening Northern Lights tour
  • 06 Travel with a professional guide
  • 07 Enjoy hot chocolate during the Northern Lights tour
  • 08 Free WiFi on board

Experience some of Iceland’s most famous natural highlights in one memorable day, combining the Golden Circle with a relaxing visit to the Secret Lagoon and an evening Northern Lights tour. From geothermal landscapes and powerful waterfalls to a UNESCO-listed national park, this itinerary brings together classic sightseeing and a soothing geothermal bath.

Unwind in the warm waters of the Secret Lagoon before continuing to the Geysir geothermal area, where Strokkur erupts regularly, and to Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls. You’ll also visit Þingvellir National Park, where dramatic geology and Icelandic history meet, before returning for the evening hunt for the Northern Lights.

Unwind in the warm waters of the Secret Lagoon before continuing to the Geysir geothermal area, where Strokkur erupts regularly, and to Gullfoss, one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Reykjavik, Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

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. Northern Lights Tour

End of tour at Skógarhlíð 10

After drop off we will head to our headquarter at Skógarhlíð 10.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Reykjavík 4 cities · 14 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Entrance fee to Secret Lagoon
  • A professional northern lights guide
  • Hot Chocolate
  • Free WiFi

What's Not Included

  • Pickup and dropoff
  • Food and drinks

Know before you go

  • There is no food included on this tour but there will be stops where you are able to purchase food
  • The Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Tour is approx. 10 hours and the Northern Lights tour is approx. 4 hours.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Reykjavík, IS
Tour start
Reykjavík, IS
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 14 hours finish where they began, in Reykjavík.

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