--- title: Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 152 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 1963 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 47 of 71 (Golden Circle Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-secret-lagoon-small-group-tour-from-reykjavik/ --- # Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik In our comparison: #47 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Food and drinks (available for purchase… - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €152 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.81/5 from 1963 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Gateway to Iceland - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.81 from 1963 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1889 of 1963. - 5 stars: 1702 (87%) - 4 stars: 187 (10%) - 3 stars: 42 (2%) - 2 stars: 17 (1%) - 1 star: 15 (1%) ## 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) ## Not included - Food and drinks (available for purchase during stops) - Swimsuits (possible to rent at an extra cost) - Towel (possible to rent at an extra cost) ## Itinerary 1. **Golden Circle Route** (30m) - 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. 2. **Thingvellir National Park** (45m) - 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... 3. **Strokkur** (30m) - Another stop will be in the geothermal are near Haukadalur valley. This hilly area has a lot of hot springs, but what it is most renowned for is its geysers. The largest, Geysir gave the world the word geyser, while Strokkur is the most active in the area, shooting water up... 4. **Gullfoss Falls** (30m) - Admire the majestic waterfall Gullfoss. The sheer power of the falls is mesmerizing, and its history is inspiring. 5. **Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin** (1h; admission included) - On this tour, you will also get the time to slow down and relax like a local. Secret lagoon is Iceland’s oldest swimming pool, filled with water trickling in from an adjacent geothermal area, which, as an added bonus, has another little geyser. Its location could not be more... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00 - 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 - 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. ## Compared with other Golden Circle Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #47 of 71** | €152 | 8h | 4.81 (1963) | 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 #47 of 71 in Golden Circle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €75 to €2520, median €171; typical length 8h 30m. 13 of 71 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/golden-circle-tours/?format=md ## More in Reykjavik - All Reykjavik tours: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/golden-circle-secret-lagoon-small-group-tour-from-reykjavik/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md