GOLDEN CIRCLE & SECRET LAGOON

Explore the Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon with this unique combo tour!

We pick you up at your hotel, guesthouse or at one of the bus stops downtown Reykjavík in the morning.
The pickup is always between 8:00 and 8:30, but you have to be ready at 8 o’clock.

Golden Circle

Þingvellir

The first stop of the day is the UNESCO national park Þingvellir, which is full of history and natural beauty. This place has a special place in the hearts of all Icelanders. During the viking times, here was founded the first parliament in the world.

We will have enough time to walk around and explore this wonderful place. Take a walk in the rift valley, where the Eurasian and American tectonic plates are pulling apart.

In the area there are restrooms and coffee shops for visitors.

Gullfoss

The wonderful Gullfoss is one of the most beautiful waterfalls on earth. It is one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland, located close to the second biggest glacier in Iceland, Langjökull.

From the panoramic viewpoint, you will see the fresh glacier water falling down 32 meters into the canyon.

Gullfoss is beautiful from all angles. In the summertime it is possible to walk all the way down to Gullfoss and feel its power and spraying water in the air.

Geysir

Next stop is Geysir, the most famous hot spring in the world.

Geysir is located only 8 minutes drive from Gullfoss and is our third big attraction of the day.

The only active erupting hot spring in the area is “the son of Geysir”, called Strokkur. Strokkur erupts every 3 to 8 minutes and goes as high as 35 meters.

At Geysir we will stop for lunch. Various food options are available there, but your can also bring own lunch with you.

We will have time to check out the hot springs (no bathing allowed!).

Faxi

Before we head up the Secret Lagoon, we stop at one of the hidden gems in the area, Faxi waterfall.

Faxi is a small waterfall, sometimes called the little brother of Gullfoss. After checking out the waterfall, we will give you a little taste of Icelandic snacks: real Icelandic flatbread with smoked lamb and one of the oldest drinks in Iceland, called “Malt”.

Secret Lagoon

The last stop of the day is the Secret Lagoon. Known in Iceland as the “Old pool”, it is the oldest geothermal pool in the country, founded in 1891.

As we visit earlier than any other tour to the Secret lagoon, we will have a cozier and less crowded experience.

Remember to bring towels and swimsuits with you. Otherwise it is possible to rent them out at an extra cost at the lagoon.

We stop in the pool for about 90 minutes.

Tour details

Infant seats available
Stroller / pram accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Please contact us at info@yourdaytours.is and let us know where to pick you up from. We pickup from all hotels and guesthouses in Reykjavík between 8:00 and 8:30. Please be ready outside your hotel at 8:00. If you are staying in the city center you might need to go to nearby bus stop. See www.busstop.is for further details. Bring your bathing suit and towel (if you forget you can rent towel (700 isk) swimsuit (700 isk) Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
We do pickup at hotels, guesthouses and bus stops in Reykjavík. If your hotel is located in the restricted area for busses you would need to walk to the closest bus stop. See the Bus stop website for further details.

Cancellation policy

We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before event

What’s included

Food & drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Port pickup and drop-off
National Park fees
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Food tasting
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Local guide
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Snacks
Admission to the lagoon is included in the price

Exclusions

Lunch
Swimsuits and towels (can be rented at extra cost)

What do I need to bring?

First of all you have to bring the good mood
Swimsuits and towels (if you forget them, you can rent them at the lagoon for 700 isk each)
There is not much hiking in this tour, but it is always wise to wear good shoes
Warm clothes, the weather in Iceland can change really quickly