Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Small Group Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Minibus with free Wi-Fi
- Explore Thingvellir, Gullfoss & Gerysir
- Iceland's oldest swimming pool; the Secret Lagoon
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Small group Guarantee
Full description
Next, we visit Gullfoss, the "golden waterfall," on the edge of the Icelandic Highlands. This spectacular waterfall cascades into the Hvíta canyon, fed by the Langjökull glacier. Its breathtaking beauty makes it an essential stop on our journey.
Next, we'll visit the Geysir, home to the renowned geysers. Explore bubbling pools, geothermal springs, and steam vents. Witness Strokkur's impressive eruptions, a captivating display of Iceland's geothermal power.
Our last stop is the Secret Lagoon, Iceland's oldest pool, with a soothing temperature of 38-40°C (100°F) year-round. Surrounded by moss-covered lava fields and geothermal hotspots, don't forget your swimwear!
Included / Excluded
- Reykjavik pick up and drop off service
- Guided tour of Thingvellir National Park, Geysir & Gullfoss
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Small Group Guarantee
- Entry/Admission - Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin
- Food & drinks
- Towel
- Swimsuit
Meeting point
Traveler pickup is offered.Please note that we only serve the pick-up locations specified in our pick-up list below. Due to traffic restrictions, we are not allowed to pick up from hotels in the city center nor from private Air BnBs. If your pick-up location is not on our pick-up list then we kindly ask you to find the closest pick-up point to your accommodation from our list: 22 Hill Hótel – Brautarholt 22-24. Arctic Comfort Hótel – Síðumúli 19. BSÍ Bus Terminal – Vatnsmýrarvegi 10. Bus Hostel Reykjavík – Skógarhlíð 10. Bus pick up/drop off nr.1 – City Hall, Vonarstræti Bus pick up/drop off nr.3 – Lækjargata (outside Hard Rock Café) Bus pick up/drop off nr.4 – Miðbakki Bus pick up/drop off nr.5 – Harpa Music Hall Bus pick up/drop off nr.6 – Safnahúsið (The Culture House) Bus pick up/drop off nr.8 – Hallgrímskirkja Church Bus pick up/drop off nr.10 – Hlemmur on Laugavegur Bus pick up/drop off nr.12 – Höfðatorg Bus pick up/drop off nr.13 - Rauðarárstígur Bus pick up/drop off nr.14 – Skúlagata Cabin Hótel – Borgartún 32. Eyja Guldsmen Hotel – Brautarholt 10. Grand Hótel Reykjavík – Sigtún 38. Grayline – Main bus terminal - Klettagarðar 4. Hilton Reykjavík Nordica – Suðurlandsbraut 2. Hótel Ísland – Ármúla 9. Hotel Ørkin – Brautarholti 29. Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Natura – við Hlíðarfót, Nauthólsvegur 52. Kex Hostel – Skúlagata 28. Klettur Hótel – Mjölnisholt 12-14. N1 Gas Station – Ártúnshöfði Radisson Blu Hótel Saga – við Hagatorg. Reykjavík City Hostel – Sundlaugavegur 34. Reykjavík Lights Hotel – Suðurlandsbraut 12. Skarfabakki – Cruise Ship, Reykjavik Harbor, 105 ReykjavikHotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Important information
Know before you book
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Duration: 9h
Know before you go
- Order of the itinerary can vary due to weather conditions and other related factors.
- 24 hour cancellation policy
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Reviews
I had the absolute BEST TIME going on the Katla Ice Cave tour!! One of my best experiences. The ice cave and all the views around it were STUNNING. I was amazed by what I was seeing. 110% recommend booking this tour!! Also, shout out to our tour guide Arny! Thank you!
I had the absolute BEST TIME going on the Katla Ice Cave tour!! One of my best experiences. The ice cave and all the views around it were STUNNING. I was amazed by what I was seeing. 110% recommend booking this tour!! Also, shout out to our tour guide Arny! Thank you!
We just completed the 7-day tour and it was incredible! For the 6-day portion of the tour, Maggie was the BEST tour guide! She shared interesting facts about Iceland, sprinkled in with great humor. She kept the tour group running on time and gave clear instructions about appropriate attire for each attraction (for example, when to wear waterproof clothes). She also made sure we had the appropriate amount of time for each attraction; of course there was a stop or two that we wish we had more time to explore, but that is the nature of doing a country-wide tour. Overall, Maggie was the MVP and we will miss her dearly! The hotels were nice, and the dinner and breakfast selections were quite broad; they always included at least one vegetarian option. Some hotels even had hot tubs which were an added bonus. The Wilderness Center was by far our favorite hotel! There was an instance of miscommunication from Arctic Adventures (not at all Maggie’s fault), namely clarity on how to book the lagoon visit for an extra fee. It was easily resolved with a brief phone call but we wish there was clearer communication from Arctic before the tour began. The 7th day included some folks from the 6-day tour and some folks doing just a tour for that day. We had a different guide, Bruno, who was also great. The 7th day does feel a bit disconnected from the previous 6, but we would still recommend doing it because the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is a beautiful way to end a country-wide tour of Iceland. Overall, we highly recommend this tour. We found the price to be worth the experience, especially with a guide like Maggie!
Frequently asked questions
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Additional information
This adventure tour is a small group experience tour offering a more personal experience.
We recommend that you bring: Warm and waterproof outdoor clothing, head wear, gloves, packed lunch, bathing suit, towel and sturdy shoes.
Please note that the order of the itinerary can vary whereas the operator reserves the right to swap the order of the attractions due to weather conditions and other related factors.
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers