Golden Circle & Blue Lagoon Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Þingvellir National Park
- Witness the power of Gullfoss Waterfall
- Relax in the Blue Lagoon's warm waters
- Discover the geothermal wonders of Haukadalur
- Enjoy a small group experience for personalized attention
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Þingvellir National Park
- Visit to Gullfoss Waterfall
- Entry to Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Head to Thingvellir National Park, where you learn about how it lies within a volcanically active area. It's also home to the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. Straddle two continents while you walk between the plates.
Pass by: Laugarvatn sits next to a beautiful lake of the same name in a geothermally active area. The plumes of super-heated vapor billowing into the air in this area are used by the locals to bake rye bread in the ground!
Next, visit the surreal Geysir geothermal area on foot, stopping at bubbling ponds, steam vents, and Geysir and Strokkur geysers. Stick around long enough to watch the Strokkur geyser erupt (around every 10 minutes), spurting a column of water up to 98 foot (30 meters) in the air
The next destination is Gullfoss – the Golden Waterfall, where the waters of the mighty Hvíta (white) river are swept into a 70 meters deep canyon.
Pass by: Small town with lots of Greenhouses
After enjoyable hike around falls hop back on the bus for the journey to the lake-filled, 3,000-year-old Kerid crater. Stop to marvel at its magical-looking lake and colorful slopes.
Pass by: A drive through Reykjanes Peninsula admiring vast lava fields, cone volcanoes and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean before we arrive in the Blue Lagoon.
(OPTIONAL) If you select to end your day at Hvammsvík Baths, the bus will head towards stunning Whale Fjord where the SPA is located. There, you can immerse yourself in the perfect combination of geothermal water from 1400 meters below the surface and seawater from the nearby Atlantic Ocean. This extraordinary blend of water forms a continuous flow that cascades between pools, spills over their edges, and returns to the ocean, guaranteeing exceptional water quality and purity.
(OPTIONAL) Up to visit an iconic Blue Lagoon Lava Fields & SPA? You can choose to head inside the SPA (select a proper option during booking process) to enjoy a soak in the steamy waters while admiring surrounding lava fields, or (if you do not wish to swim there) take a walk around lava fields and visit the skin care products store or restaurant.
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language for a full experience.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly, as conditions can change rapidly in Iceland.
- Be aware that the Blue Lagoon can be busy; booking in advance is recommended to secure your preferred time slot.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for walking and varying weather conditions.
- Bring swimwear and a towel for the Blue Lagoon visit; towels are available for rent if needed.
- Consider bringing a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and landmarks you'll encounter.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimun age is 5 years old for Blue Lagoon, 10 years old for Hvammsvik Spa & 12 years old for Sky Lagoon
- Please note that, if you select an option with Blue Lagoon Visit only, entrance tickets are not included and must be pre-booked seperately. After booking the tour, you will receive a message with further information on how to book the Blue Lagoon tickets.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Traveler reviews
Tricky and unclear description about blue lagoon
The wording in regards to blue lagoon is tricky and unclear. The title of the tour is blue lagoon and that attracts people who want to experience entering the warm water and one assumes that the ticket for it is provided. Specially when in the itinerary says blue lagoon is free admission. But later you find out that free admission is for you to visit it. I have been there and there is nothing to visit. Specially for 2 hrs. Everyone goes there, is in the water. I gone all the way there and I end up paying a whole day price $265 for a whole day but since I was with the tour bus, I was in the water a little more than an hr.
Great value
Hits all the highlights around the golden circle. Our guide Gulli was incredibly knowledgeable, a great driver with a sense of humour and a great playlist.
brilliant tours. great guides. flexible of different needs. efficient and helpful
we did the ice and fire 3 day. so happy we’re adding a 4th tomorrow. nicetravel was flexible and accommodating of my mobility needs which i was so grateful for, drivers david and anastasia were just brilliant, david always showing us extra little places, anastasia telling us great stories both capable, kind and knowledgeable. thank you!
Amazing Iceland with the nice tours company
We have had amazing three day tour of south coast and golden coast guides, on both days guides were brilliant David and Anastasia are really great . We saw the wonderful waterfalls especially the gulfo, the amazing black beach and fantastic glaciers , going on the glacier boat was great to see the glasiers so close . The national park was the one of the highlights. Our guides were very knowledgeable and they both told great stories We will be recommending Nice-travel to all our friends and family
Nice
Very nice trip!!!! Great guidance and great view!