GOLDEN CIRCLE · STOP
The loop's standouts.
These are the 10 standout golden circle + secret lagoon tours on Iceland's Golden Circle loop. Where each one goes, who runs it, what it costs, and the verdict left by travellers who took it.
Reykjavik Golden Circle day trip: Secret Lagoon soak, Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss, Þingvellir and Kerið Crater. 10 hours, $132.
“the tour was amazing. Our guide Jorri gave us a lot of interesting hints and stories about where making the Game of trons was as well. The views were amazing 🤩”
A small-group Golden Circle day from Reykjavik, plus Secret Lagoon soak. Thingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and warm geothermal recovery.
“A great opportunity to see the golden circle with a knowledgeable guide. Our guide Ian was fantastic!”
Reykjavik tour of the Golden Circle plus Kerið crater and a soak at Secret Lagoon, with guide, tickets, and round-trip coach.
“You wont be disappointed! This was a fabulous way to see the natural beauty of this country and find areas you may want to explore further. Our driver Albert ensured we were comfortable, on time and safe to get in all stops. Sunny was a fabulous guide who loves what she does and it showed!…”
Small-group Golden Circle tour with Secret Lagoon entry and Reykjavik hotel pickup, plus Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Kerið.
“Great experience but with time constraints; made the tours too hectic ; couldn't really completely explore the places”
Golden Circle by bus plus a 2-hour soak at Secret Lagoon. See Þingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and unwind with multilingual audio.
“Fabulous trip. Enjoyed all the stops and particularly having the longer stay at the Secret Lagoon at the end of the trip. Two ‘heads-up’ comments: 1. Ignore any instructions that may say ‘look out for the green smart bus’ at the pickup bus stop. Our bus was a full size coach - we nearly didn’t…”
Small-group Golden Circle from Reykjavik with Friðheimar tomato farm and a soak at the Secret Lagoon, plus hidden stops and snacks.
“Enjoyable, moderate paced experience. Liked that we ended with a relaxing hour at the hot springs, it was needed!”
Reykjavik’s Golden Circle with Secret Lagoon soak. Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Strokkur eruptions, plus hot-spring time on a guided day trip.
“I had a fantastic tour with our tour guide Ian Communication was excellent ( being picked up at the information area in the main car park ) Ian came looking for everyone with a board with everyone’s name on it . We continued to do the Golden Circle with the Secret Lagoon at the end…”
Golden Circle plus Secret Lagoon in a small-group day tour from Reykjavik with tickets, pickup, and a hot-spring soak included.
“The Gullfoss waterfall was amazing and majestic. We enjoyed relaxing at the Secret Lagoon. It was a unique experience that we won’t have the opportunity to do again. Andre our guide was very engaging and was willing to answer any and all questions that were asked. He even gave us a few “bonus” experiences.”
Golden Circle plus Secret Lagoon from Reykjavik in one packed day: Thingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, then a relaxing geothermal soak.
“We booked this tour because, as well the Golden Circle, it included the Secret Lagoon, and offered a pickup from the cruise port. As instructed on the ticket, we waited there from half-an-hour before the start of the tour at 10am, and the ticket told us to look out for a green Smart bus. After…”
Golden Circle plus Secret Lagoon from Reykjavik with Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and a real hot-spring soak to end the day.
“Wow!!!! What more can I say!! The tour was brilliant from start to finish. Our driver/tour guide Andre was absolutely amazing. He made the tour extra special for us. We were a small group, I think about 12 of us. So, he went above and beyond to make the experience absolutely enjoyable. We had extra…”
