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Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon & Kerið Crater Tour from Reykjavík
4.9 (1,971 reviews)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
This tour swaps the crowds of the Blue Lagoon for the older, quieter Secret Lagoon at Flúðir, and it is the highest-rated of the flagship trips for it. You run the full loop — Þingvellir, the Geysir and Strokkur springs, Gullfoss and the Kerið crater — then soak for ninety minutes in a hot spring kept at 38–40°C year-round.
The Secret Lagoon is Iceland's oldest swimming pool, set among steaming ground and a small natural geyser rather than a designed spa complex. For travellers who want the geothermal finish without Blue Lagoon prices or queues, it is the draw — and admission is included in the fare, so there is nothing to arrange separately.
It runs as a coach tour seating up to forty-nine, which keeps the price as a comfortable middle ground between the big classic loops and the small-group combos. You still get the four stops and a hot-spring soak in one ten-hour day, at well under the cost of the Blue Lagoon version.
Meals and towel rental are the two things to budget for: neither is included, so bring a towel if you would rather not pay to rent one, and plan to buy food at one of the stops.
Itinerary
- Morning
Pickup in Reykjavík, then Þingvellir National Park — about 40 minutes at the rift valley where the Alþing convened from 930 AD.
- Midday
Roughly an hour at the Geysir area for Strokkur's eruptions, then 40 minutes at Gullfoss to see the glacial Hvítá river fall in two tiers.
- Afternoon
A stop at the Kerið crater and its blue-green lake, admission covered, before heading to Flúðir.
- Late afternoon
Ninety minutes at the Secret Lagoon hot spring on an included ticket, then the drive back to Reykjavík, about ten hours in all.
What's included
Included
- Round-trip coach and guided tour
- Secret Lagoon admission
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Towel rental
Meeting point & logistics
Pickup is from your hotel or a nearby meeting point in Reykjavík; give your accommodation details at booking. The vehicle is a coach seating up to forty-nine, so it carries more people than the small-group combos but keeps the price lower.
Secret Lagoon admission is included; a towel is not, so bring your own or pay to rent one on site. Meals are not included either — plan to buy food at one of the stops along the way.
The day runs about ten hours end to end. Bring a swimsuit and warm, waterproof layers, and expect the hot spring to stay at 38–40°C whatever the season. Booking is confirmed instantly, with a full refund available up to 24 hours before most departures.
Traveller reviews
This tour holds a 4.9 rating from 1,971 verified reviews on its booking listing. Here are a few recent ones:
A smaller group made a real difference, and the guide knew the geology and history inside out. The Secret Lagoon was far more peaceful than the Blue Lagoon.
The whole family had a great time. Our guide, Monica, was informative and funny, kept us on schedule, and the lagoon wasn't crowded when we arrived.
The driver was excellent and the guide was patient and informative. The timing worked well for each stop, and they even dropped us at a spot we asked for on the way back.
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Common questions about this tour
What is the Secret Lagoon and how is it different from the Blue Lagoon?
The Secret Lagoon at Flúðir is Iceland's oldest swimming pool — a natural hot spring among steaming ground, quieter and cheaper than the Blue Lagoon, kept at 38–40°C year-round.
Is Secret Lagoon entry included?
Yes, admission is built into the fare for a 90-minute soak. A towel is not included, so bring your own or rent one on site.
Is the Kerið crater included?
Yes. Kerið is added as a fourth stop with its admission covered, alongside Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss.
How big is the group?
It runs as a coach seating up to forty-nine, which keeps the price between the big classic tours and the small-group combos.
How long is the day?
About ten hours from pickup to drop-off, including the four stops and the hot-spring soak.
Do I need to bring anything for the lagoon?
A swimsuit, and a towel if you would rather not rent one. Warm, waterproof layers are worth packing for the outdoor stops in any season.
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