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Golden Circle Tour: Explore Gullfoss, Strokkur Geyser, Thingvellir Park & Secret Lagoon

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74 Ratings

Reykjavík

Embark on a thrilling Golden Circle Tour and discover the majestic Gullfoss waterfalls, the erupting Strokkur geyser, and the unique Thingvellir National Park. Indulge in a rejuvenating visit to the Secret Lagoon, Iceland's oldest swimming pool, for a truly relaxing experience.

Duration: 9 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Thingvellir National Park - One of the most interesting locations in Iceland due to its geological and historical importance. It holds the meeting of the American and Eurasian tectonic plates, but also this place was chosen to celebrate the general assembly, this is where Iceland’s parliament was founded in 930 A.D.
Oxararfoss - Even though this beautiful waterfall is not one of the biggest in the country, it is one of the Icelandic people’s most well-loved waterfalls due to its location and for its historical significance
Geysir - Geysir geothermal area is quite stunning where you witness the geyser Strokkur erupts every five minutes.
Gullfoss Waterfall - The thundering Gullfoss waterfall tops many lists as a powerful and hypnotizing natural phenomenon
Fridheimar - After having lunch (not included) at this tomato farm, we will gain an insight into the processes of greenhouse horticulture, with a short and informative talk on the subject.
Also, Friðheimar breeds Icelandic horses, so we will be able to see and pet a couple of them.

(Please note that during the summer season we can not guarantee a table reservation for lunch)

Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin - Formed in 1891, it boasts the oldest swimming pool in the country; it is maintained at a constant temperature of 38/40 °C, thanks to the hot waters from surrounding geothermal activity.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Secret Lagoon admission
Wi-Fi on board
Driver/Guide

What's Not Included

Towels can be rented at the Secret Lagoon: 700 ISK. Also swimsuits can be rented: 700 ISK
Lunch

Additional Information

Kickstart your day with a journey along the Golden Circle route, featuring iconic attractions like the powerful Gullfoss waterfalls, the magnificent Strokkur geyser that spontaneously erupts, and Thingvellir National Park with its exposed tectonic plates and the splendid Öxarárfoss waterfall. Post a lunch break at the well-known Friðheimar tomato farm, indulge in some leisurely downtime at the ‘Gamla Laugin’ thermal pool (now known as Secret Lagoon). Established in 1891, it claims the title of the country’s oldest swimming pool, constantly heated to a comfortable 38/40 °C by the area’s geothermal activity.

At the Secret Lagoon, children 16 years old or younger can enter the pool only with their parents, patroness. Leaving children without adult supervision is prohibited.
This tour is not suitable for kids under 2 years old.
Pregnant women can bathe in the lagoon, but it is important that each woman evaluates her own physical condition before entering the water. It is also very important to stay hydrated and nourished during the lagoon experience.

Location

Bus stop #1 - Ráðhúsið - City Hall

Vonarstræti

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Q3754sqdavea

Mar 27, 2024

Golden Circle - The bus picked us up from the hotel, very convenient. The tour bus was midsize and comfortable. Great tour guide. He was very informative and polite.

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Paulinemt1351xf

Mar 22, 2024

Great tour of natural sights - This was a great tour. Nicely paced day seeing wonderful natural sights. Devin was a great tour leader with a laconic numerous style. The tomato soup at the tomato farm was delicious

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Davidbc5629wb

Feb 25, 2024

A great way to see the Golden Circle - A great way to see several highlights of Iceland in a single day. The tour guide was very personable and knowledgeable. He even squeezed in unscheduled visits to a third waterfall and a stop to pet an Icelandic horse. The small group format was much nicer than the large tour buses, we spent a lot less time waiting to unload and load and spent more time at the locations. Highly recommend!

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Millsfamily12

Feb 19, 2024

Fab day out - Golden Circle - The one and only, Leroy, was our guide. He was brilliant: a great driver, full of interesting facts & information about Iceland (history, geology & socially) and had great taste in music! We had a fantastic day and really enjoyed the beautiful scenery, tomato farm & Secret Lagoon. The bus stop pick-up sounds a bit confusing but all the companies use them so don't let this put you off. The bus stop near to our hotel was always very busy but EastWest had sent an email detailing the make, colour and registration of our minibus (plus the guide's name), which was so useful as we knew what to look out for. We would definitely recommend EastWest.

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Lalaireland

Feb 13, 2024

An unforgettable day - Unforgettable day. Everything about the day was amazing. Halle, our guide, was friendly, personable, good fun and very informative. It is clear that he he loves his country and loves to show people the place that he loves. He also made the trip feel very personal as he included information and stories about his own family and friends. Each site we visited was simply stunning, Iceland is just incredible. I would not hesitate to recommend Eastwest for any tour or excursion you take in Iceland.

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Flyer42330595474

Jan 27, 2024

Great tour - Leroy was a fabulous and attentive tour guide. He was not only a knowledgeable guide, he made sure we were all comfortable and safe.

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Linnea_l

Jan 7, 2024

Tomato heaven! - Our guide Halldr shared stories from throughout his life in Iceland and many historical nuggets that helped us understand the sites we visited. We even passed his childhood home! The tomato restaurant was delicious! Halldr had everything perfectly timed. I highly recommend this version of the golden circle!

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A5879ekbrians

Dec 24, 2023

Huldufolk - Carlos G was the perfect guide with great info about local traditions. Lucky to have him for two trips!

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611brianb

Dec 24, 2023

Golden circle - We had a great time on our trip. Our guide Martin was a joy to be with. Very personable and informative. We would highly recommend him as your tour guide. All the sights were great to see, especially the waterfalls and ending with a relaxing soak in the secret lagoon

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