About this experience
Our Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon & Northern Lights Combo tour allows you to experience so much in just one day. This combo includes two tours at a great reduced rate.
Our morning Golden Circle, Kerið Crater and Secret Lagoon tour takes you to 5 of the highlights on the famous Golden Circle route; Kerið crater, the Secret Lagoon, Geysir, Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir National Park. This is a day filled with all that makes Iceland unique; volcanoes, geothermal hot-springs and stunning natural landscapes.
After this tour, you will return to Reykjavík for a few hours of free time. Take the time for relaxation and a great dinner, as you will need some energy before the second part of your day, our evening Northern Lights Hunting Tour.
We will collect you from the same place as in the morning and take you far beyond the city lights in search of cloudless patches of the night sky and the famous green and red shimmering aurora lights. Enjoy our home made hot chocolate as a treat.
At a glance
- Duration: 13 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 13 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
A base for the Golden Circle you want
Compare a Reykjavík starting point with a stay in the wider region by the arrangements that matter to you.
Plan the Golden Circle with room to look
Connect the principal places with a clear route, useful current information and a pace that fits your visit.
What is included
- Experienced and enthusiastic guides
- Entrance tickets to Kerið and the Secret Lagoon
- WiFi on board
- Two bus tours on the same day
Not included
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
Golden Circle is the ultimate day tour route from Reykjavik. It includes three Iceland's iconic destinations: Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Thingvellir national park.
Ancient volcanic crater lake with stunning walking trails, including a winding path down into the mouth of the volcano.
65 minutes drive to Kerið. 25 minutes on location
Geysir is one of Iceland´s most iconic and popular attractions. In fact the name for this geological feature is derived from the original icelandic term, a rare instance where an icelandic word is used internationally.
25 minutes drive to location. 75 minutes on location
Walk past steaming pool and stream towards Strokkur Geysir, which shoots steam and hot water high in the air, every 10 minutes of so. So you will have plenty of time to see it perform during your stop here. Strokkur has been known to erupt up to 40 meters into the air.
Gullfoss waterfall is one of iceland´s most impressive and powerful waterfalls. This multi-drop falls derives much of its power from glacial meltwater from Langjökull glacier which looms large to the north of Gullfoss.
There are several viewing platforms here where you can take in the sights from different perspectives. On the walking trails you can feel the spray from Gullfoss on your face, such is the power of the falls.
Gullfoss has been known to freeze in particularly harsh winters though this is increasingly rare.
15 minutes drive to location. 40 minutes on location
Thingvellir, a UNESCO heritage site is notable for two main reason. Firstly it is an historically significant location for Icelanders, as Iceland´s parliament, Alþingi, first met here in the late 10th century! Chieftains from all over would meet here periodically, some traveling great distances in order to discuss the issues of the day.
Thingvellir is also important due to its unique geology, sitting as it does on the mid-atlantic ridge between the european and american tectonic plates. Iceland is the only place in the world where the ridge can be seen on land, with the edges of both plates clearly visible.
60 minutes drive to location. 40 minutes on location. 45 minutes drive to location.
Secret Lagoon, also known as Gamla Laugin, is Iceland´s oldest geothermal pool. This natural hot-springs is the perfect refuge from the sometimes harsh winter months in Iceland. Your entrance ticket is included in your tour price. Just remember to bring your swimsuit and towel, although those can be rented here for an extra fee.
Your evening northern lights hunt will be on a different bus to your morning Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon tour.
Our guides will take you out into the countryside in pursuits of the shimmering lights display of the aurora. We will do our best to find the lights for you and will go to several locations if necessary to find clear skies.
Meeting and pickup information
- Bus stop 12 outside Storm Hotel
- Pickup can take up to 30 minutes. Pickup can take upto 30 minutes. Pickup for the second part of the day, the Northern Lights tour begins at 20.30 and can take 30 minutes. Same pickup location as the morning tour.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- BusTravel Iceland
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Pickup can take upto 30 minutes.
Pickup for the second part of the day, the Northern Lights tour begins at 20.30 and can take 30 minutes. Same pickup location as the morning tour.
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