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Golden Circle Tour: Explore Beautiful Scenery and Geothermal Hot Spring in Reykjavik
4.2
126 Ratings
Reykjavík
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Þingvellir National Park, witness the spouting Geysir and thundering waterfall Gullfoss, and indulge in a relaxing soak in a geothermal hot spring on this Golden Circle Tour in Reykjavik.
Duration:
9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Thingvellir National Park - During our first stop we retrace the footsteps of ancient Vikings by visiting the Þingvellir National Park. In 930 AD the country’s first natonal assembly was established there by Iceland’s early settlers. Þingvellir is also where the American and Eurasian continental plates are dramatically pulling apart at an annual rate of 2 cm. It’s also where the country’s largest natural lake is to be found, Þingvallavatn
What's Included
- Local guide
- In Bus audio guide in 10 languages (English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Finnish)
- USB charger available in every seat
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- On board free WiFi
What's Not Included
- Swimsuit & Towel
- Food and drinks
- Headphones / earbuds for the on-board audio guide (please bring your own; or, they are available for purchase on site)
- Hotel pickup is not included with your purchase. SmartBus™ hotel pickup is available at extra cost.
Additional Information
Accompany your tour guide to marvel at the stunning visuals of Þingvellir National Park. Gaze upon the erupting Geysir and feel the power of the roaring Gullfoss waterfall. Up next, indulge in the quintessential Icelandic activity - a soak in a geothermal natural hot spring. Regardless of the weather conditions, you’ll find it pleasing to relax in a warm hot spring. This tour merges some of Iceland’s most frequented spots with an unwinding session at the genuinely Secret Lagoon.
- Dress according to weather: In Iceland it is always wise to dress in warm, waterproof clothes. Weather changes can be sudden so expect the unexpected. Bring a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good outdoor shoes are recommended
- It is recommended that you bring your own headphones for the on board audio guide simply because they will fit you best. It is also great for the environment. If you don’t have your headphones or forgot to bring them, earphones are available to purchase on board (own expense)
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Because of traffic limitations, customers staying in postcode 101 might have to make their way to the closest pick-up spot. Your hotel receptionist can help you find out which one that is. If you are staying in a private accommodation, please contact the local supplier
- Please note: pickup is not available from Airbnb or private housing. Please contact the operator for information information on the nearest pick up location to your accommodation
- Audio-guide languages available: English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Finnish
Location
Reykjavik Terminal
Skógarhlíð
The tour will start from Reykjavik Terminal, Skógarhlíð 10, 105 Reykjavik. Please be there at least 15 minutes before your chosen departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(126 Ratings)
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Charles_v
Aug 14, 2024
Long but memorable day - A long day tour but no problem with pick up from ship and getting back in time. Good guide. Falls were highlight.Nice bathe in the lagoon with bubbling hot springs feeding it. Geyser stop was nice but very crowded with tourists. Warm enough to sit outside with our packed lunch we brought with.
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Alayna_g
Jul 27, 2024
Must See Tour! - Spectacular! The stops were wonderful and with ample time given to explore, our guide was knowledgeable and very friendly, and the Secret Lagoon was the perfect way to relax. I highly recommend this tour!
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Michelle_e
Jul 24, 2024
Geyser did not disappoint - What a packed tour! So much to see and ended with the secret lagoon soak which was amazing. Saw my first guest and it did not disappoint.
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Karin_n
Jul 23, 2024
Nice trip and driver Johan! - Nice driver and had a good impression of Iceland! Very funny guy and nice stops! Secret lagoon could was also nice.
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Ross_h
Jul 16, 2024
Good tour to some impressive locations - Good tour to see some famous locations inland from Reykjavik. Nothing beats an active geyser, secret hot pool and some exciting waterfalls. Informative guide and the driver on the return trip from Secret Lagoon was entertaining.
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Molly_h
Sep 24, 2024
Great trip - We booked this trip with this company specifically because it spent the longest time at the secret lagoon. We are so glad we booked this one because we had the perfect amount of time at the secret lagoon. I was a little disappointed because the bus was 40 mins late picking us up due to school day traffic, which meant they shortened our time at thingvellir national park by 20 mins. then a group of people were 15 mins late getting back to the bus and instead of having them catch the next bus we all had to wait and had even more time taken off our stop at geysir. But I am only taking 1 star off for that because they aren't responsible for another group of tourists being late.
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Pamelal_s
Jul 24, 2024
The Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Tour - We enjoyed out tour guide. He was very knowledgeable. We loved the tour except the Secret Lagoon and did not to that part of the trip we booked. Our guide was gracious and said we could go back on the bus with the others.
Note: The seats in the bus were tight and I was behind a seat that did not go up. Matter was resolved but seat was broken. Our tour guide moved some of us around.
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Martin_b
Jul 14, 2024
Badly let down by wrong instructions on ticket - We booked this tour because, as well the Golden Circle, it included the Secret Lagoon, and offered a pickup from the cruise port. As instructed on the ticket, we waited there from half-an-hour before the start of the tour at 10am, and the ticket told us to look out for a green Smart bus. After about ten minutes, with no sign of the green bus, I rang the tour company Reykjavik Sightseeing to ask them when the bus would be coming. I was horrified to be told it had already left. When I explained that we had been told to wait for a green bus, the lady on the line said that was wrong and they had sent a white bus. There were loads of white buses at the terminal, none with the logo Reykjavik Sightseeing. I asked them if they would send a taxi to collect us as the tour was not due to depart until 10, but she said they could not do so. We had done exactly as the ticket said but were badly let down. Fortunately, she did manage to book us onto a Golden Circle Tour leaving at midday, but missing out on the Secret Lagoon was a huge disappointment, as we did not get what we had paid for, and we wasted two hours of the day due to the erroneous instructions on the ticket. The tour we went on was very good as a consolation, and we are grateful that the company did rebook us on that, but we expect to be refunded the difference in price between the two tours.
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Lgayhart
Sep 13, 2024
Were not Picked Up for our Original Tour - We booked the Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon tour beginning at 10am. Despite standing at our pick location, stop 12, for 45 minutes (supposed to be there 30 minutes early but we got there at 915am) us and 4 other people were never picked up. When I called I was told the bus already came and we must have missed it, which was not true.
On a good note, they promptly offered to reschedule us for their 12pm Golden Circle tour but we ended up missing out on the Secret Lagoon which was very disappointing. Still waiting on a refund for the Secret Lagoon portion…
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Terrence_h
Jun 28, 2024
Tour left early without us - Avoid Reykjavík Sightseeing company!! Customer satisfaction doesn’t mean anything to them. Our Golden Circle Tour with Secret Lagoon was scheduled to leave at 0800. We were present at the pick up point(Reykjavík Harbor cruise terminal) at 0745. No agents around to ask which van was ours, no signs seen on transport vehicles for that company, no one yelling out our last name Called their office at 0755 and told the representative the problem we were having. He was going to contact the driver. Put me on hold. Came back and said he talked with the driver. He had already left the pick up point. All before 0800.
I was offered another tour leaving at 1000. It was a Golden Circle tour but didn’t include the Secret Lagoon. I accepted because we were in Reykjavík all day and wanted to see as much of Iceland as we could. We did not go to the Secret Lagoon because it was a two hour shorter tour. I requested a credit of $40 be paid to help compensate us the price of admission to Secret Lagoon. The sightseeing company refused almost immediately saying it was up to Viator to do that as they received my payment. Emailed Viator and customer service denied it. Asked Viator to assign a different agent and received a denial from her as well.
I paid $259 to Viator for two tickets. Too bad that a $40 credit request is the reason that they have lost my future business.
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