--- title: Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Small Group Tour lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 198 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 94 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 19 of 71 (Golden Circle Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-and-laugar-s-lagoon-small-group-tour/ --- # Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Small Group Tour In our comparison: #19 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore the wonders of Iceland’s Golden Circle with an exciting new twist - Laugarás Lagoon. This unforgettable tour combines dramatic landscapes with soothing relaxation. Be one of the first to enjoy Laugarás Lagoon and discover the magic of Iceland’s natural beauty. Pack your swinsuit and book today! This 10-hour day tour from Reykjavík begins at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can walk between two tectonic plates. Continue on to the erupting Geysir and the breathtaking Gullfoss waterfall, two of Iceland’s most iconic natural sights. The tour culminates at Laugarás Lagoon, Iceland’s newest geothermal spa, opening in August 2025. Nestled along the Hvitá River in peaceful isolation, this is a serence setting in which to unwind. Soak in 37°C geothermal waters, cool off in the plunge pool, enjoy two soothing saunas, and experience the unique cascading waterfall feature. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 7 start times: between 07:30 and 13:30 - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €198 per person for the With Laugarás Birki ticket option; other options up to €209 - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 94 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: BusTravel Iceland - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 10:00, 10:30, 13:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.94 from 94 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 93 of 94. - 5 stars: 91 (97%) - 4 stars: 2 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | With Laugarás Birki ticket | €198 / person | English | Birki Entrance ticket include: Birki is the basic entrance ticket to Laugarás Lagoon. Includes access to all pools, saunas etc Pickup included | | With Laugarás Lerki ticket | €209 / person | English | Lerki Entrance ticket: Lerki is the premium access ticket for Laugarás. Includes access to the whole lagoon, with free towel and free drink Pickup included | ## What's included - Free drink at the in-lagoon bar (In Lerki option) - WiFi on board - Admission ticket to Laugarás Lagoon (Lerki or Birki) - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Thingvellir National Park** (45m) - , a UNESCO World Heritage site, holds deep historical and geological importance. Visitors can walk between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates at the striking Álmannagjá gorge, which widens annually. It’s also the location of Iceland’s first parliament, adding... 2. **Geysir** (1h 30m) - At Geysir Geothermal Area, stroll past bubbling springs to Strokkur, a geyser erupting every 5–10 minutes, shooting water up to 20 meters high—sometimes even 40. Nearby lies the dormant Great Geysir, namesake of all geysers, once said to have erupted to an astonishing height... 3. **Gullfoss Falls** (45m) - Next, we visit Gullfoss, meaning “Golden Waterfall.” It’s part of the glacial river Hvítá, fed by the massive Langjökull glacier, visible on clear days. In spring, Gullfoss is especially powerful—up to 2,000 cubic meters of water thunder over the falls every second, about 20... 4. **Laugaras** (2h) - Opening in August 2025, Laugarás Lagoon inspired us so much with its vision that we built this tour around it! Set beside a pristine river, the lagoon will offer warm waters, cold plunge, two saunas, and a swim-up bar. Relax and reflect on your Golden Circle journey in this... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 10:00, 10:30, 13:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Total tour duration is 10 hours, including stops and driving time ## Compared with other Golden Circle Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #19 of 71** | €198 | 10h | 4.94 (94) | shared | | [Small-Group Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/small-group-golden-circle-sky-lagoon-with-ticket-kerid-crater/?format=md) | €226 | 10h | 4.96 (719) | shared | | [Golden Circle Tales, Tomato Farm & Kerid – Small Group from RVK](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-tales-tomato-farm-kerid-small-group-from-rvk/?format=md) | €129 | 9h | 4.94 (1185) | shared | | [Private Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon and Friðheimar Greenhouse Lunch](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-golden-circle-sky-lagoon-and-fri-heimar-greenhouse-lunch/?format=md) | €2914 per group | 9h 30m | 4.97 (389) | private | Ranked #19 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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