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Small-Group Golden Circle Tour and Secret Lagoon Visit from Reykjavik

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Small-Group Golden Circle Tour and Secret Lagoon Visit from Reykjavik
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Opt for a personalized experience of the Golden Circle on a small-group tour 
Duration:
8h
Taking Covid-19 safety measures
Hotel pickup offered
Group size:
19
Stroller accessible
Ticket type:
Mobile
  • Duration:
    8h
  • Taking Covid-19 safety measures
  • Hotel pickup offered
  • Group size:
    19
  • Stroller accessible
  • Ticket type:
    Mobile
About
Opt for a personalized experience of Iceland’s Golden Circle on a small-group tour from Reykjavik. Eliminate the hassle of renting a car or the expense of taxis by traveling between Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and the Geysir Geyser with ease in a climate-controlled minivan. Let a guide enliven each landmark with legend and folklore, and adhere to a schedule carefully designed to avoid peak times at each natural wonder.
Know before you go
  • Duration: 8h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
English
Highlights
  • Travel between dispersed natural landmarks with ease 
  • Beat crowds at Gullfoss waterfall and the Geysir Geyser by avoiding peak times 
  • Get free time to soak in the Secret Lagoon hot spring pool
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included
What to expect
Your tour begins with mid-morning pickup. Board a climate-controlled minivan destined for the Golden Circle route. Over the course of the morning, stop at Gulfoss Waterfall, the Geysir Geyser, and Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates collide. After a visit to the geothermal fields of Haukadalur, where you can stand up close to the erupting geyser of Strokkur, spend free time soaking in the thermal pools of the Secret Lagoon hot springs. Your tour concludes with drop-off at your Reykjavik hotel.
Know before you go
  • Duration: 8h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Available languages
English
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Highlights
  • Travel between dispersed natural landmarks with ease 
  • Beat crowds at Gullfoss waterfall and the Geysir Geyser by avoiding peak times 
  • Get free time to soak in the Secret Lagoon hot spring pool
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included
What to expect
Your tour begins with mid-morning pickup. Board a climate-controlled minivan destined for the Golden Circle route. Over the course of the morning, stop at Gulfoss Waterfall, the Geysir Geyser, and Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates collide. After a visit to the geothermal fields of Haukadalur, where you can stand up close to the erupting geyser of Strokkur, spend free time soaking in the thermal pools of the Secret Lagoon hot springs. Your tour concludes with drop-off at your Reykjavik hotel.
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Call the number below and use the product code: 7205P1
Important information
Inclusions
  • Professional and local driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated bus stops & hotels
  • Small-group tour (tour operated exclusively on minibuses with a maximum of 19 passengers)
  • Entry/Admission - Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase during stops)
  • Swimsuits (possible to rent at an extra cost)
  • Towel (possible to rent at an extra cost)
Duration
8h
Departure details
  • Traveller pickup is offered.
  • If you have not found your hotel in the drop-down menu, then it is most likely located in the restricted area where we aren't allowed to drive. Please find your hotel below and meet us at it's designated bus stop. Thank you for understanding. PLEASE NOTE: These bus stops for tour buses are not the same as the bus stops for city buses. The tour bus stops have a blue pillar with pink bus sign at the top and the number and name of the bus stop. The city bus stops have a yellow "S" in a red circle (S as Strætó - city bus). Please do not wait at the city bus stops! Once you submit/confirm with us a specific bus stop, please meet us exactly at that bus stop and not any other.   ___________________________ Bus stop 1 – Ráðhúsið – City Hall: - Chez Monique - Embassy Luxury Apartments - Hotel Reykjavík Centrum - Kvosin Hotel - 3 Sisters Guesthouse - Central Apartments - Centerhotel Plaza - City Center Hotel - Gallery Central Guesthouse - Guesthouse Álfhóll - Guesthouse Butterfly - Hotel Hilda - Hotel Metropolitan - House Of Spirits - Konsulat Hotel - Ocean Comfort Apartments - Lighthouse Apartments - Planet Apartments - Reykjavik Downtown Hostel - Ambassade Apartments - Castle House Luxury Apartments - Central Guesthouse - Luna Hotel Apartments – Laufásvegi 6 - Luna Hotel Apartments – Spítalastígur 1 ___________________________ Bus stop 3 – Lækjargata (in front of Hard Rock Café): - 1912 Guesthouse - Apotek Hotel - Centric Guesthouse - Hotel Borg - Konsulat Hotel Curio - Radisson Blu Hotel 1919   ___________________________ Bus Stop 4 - Miðbakki: - Exeter hotel - Black Pearl ___________________________ Bus stop 5 – Harpa: - Centerhotel Arnarhvoll ___________________________ Bus stop 6 – Safnahúsið – The Culture House (corner of Ingolfsstraeti and Hverfisgata: - 101 Hótel - Apartment K – Hverfisgata 14 - Apartment K – Ingólfsstræti 1a - Apartment K – Skólastræti 1 - Apartment K – Þingholtsstræti 2-4 - Centerhotel Þingholt - Loft Hostel - Luna Hotel Apartments – Amtmannsstígur 5 ___________________________ Bus stop 8 – Hallgrímskirkja: - Eric The Red Guesthouse - Forsæla Apartments - Gest Inn - Guesthouse Aurora - Hostel B47 - Hotel Leifur Eiríksson - Hotel Óðinsvé - Inga’s New Guest Apartments - Loki 101 Guesthouse - Mengi Apartments - Our House Guesthouse - SUNNA Guesthouse - Villa Guesthouse ___________________________ Bus stop 10 – Hlemmur (Laugavegur 105): - 100 Iceland Hotel - 101 Guesthouse - 4th Floor Hotel - Alda Hotel Reykjavik - Alfred’s Apartments - Alfred’s Studios - Apartment K – Laugavegur 74 - Apartment K – Laugavegur 85-86 - City Comfort Apartments - Guesthouse Von - Heida’s Home - Hlemmur Apartments - Hlemmur Square - OK Hotel - Reykjavik4you Apartments – Laugavegi 85 - Aurora Apartments, Hverfisgata 78 - Skuggi hotel - Grettisborg Apartments - Guesthouse Reykjavik 101 - Guesthouse Snorri - Reykjavik Hostel Village - Stay Apartments Grettisgata ___________________________ Bus stop 12 – Höfðatorg (in front of Fosshotel Reyjavik): - Storm Hotel - Fosshótel Reykjavík - Tower Suites ___________________________ Bus stop 13 – Rauðarástígur (in front of Centerhotel Miðgarður): - Centerhotel Miðgarður ___________________________ Bus stop 14 - Skúlagata (corner of Skúlagata/Klappastígur) - 101 Skuggi Guesthouse - 41 – A Townhouse Hotel - Apartment 37 - Apartment K – Bergstaðastræti 3 - Apartment K – Bergstaðastræti 12 - Apartment K – Hvergisgata 37 - Apartment K – Laugavegur 46 - Apartment K – Lindargata 60 - Apartments Aurora - Black Tower - Canopy Reykjavík | City Centre - Centerhotel Klöpp - Centerhotel Skjaldbreið - Domus Guesthouse - Guesthouse Óðinn - Guesthouse Thor - Guesthouse Turninn - Gray Tower - Hótel Frón - Ísland Apartments - Ion City Hotel - Old Charm Reykjavik Apartments - Reykjavik Residence Hotel - Reykjavik Residence Suites - Room With A View - Rey Apartments - Reykjavik4you Apartments – Bergstaðastræti 12 - Sandhotel - The Swan House Reykjavik Apartments ___________________________ BSÍ: - 27Soley - Hótel Holt - Guesthouse Anna - Guesthouse Baldursbrá – Laufásvegur 41 - Guesthouse Baldursbrá – Tjarnargata 46 - Guesthouse Galtafell - Guesthouse Lena - Travel Inn ___________________________ Direct pickup is offered from: 22 Hill Hotel - Brautarholt 22-24 Arctic Comfort Hótel - Síðumúli 19 B14 Hostel - Faxafen 11 BB 44 Guesthouse - Nýbýlavegur 16 Bike Cave - Einarsnes 36 Brim Hotel - Skipholt 27 Bus Hostel - Skógarhlíð 10 Cabin Hótel - Borgartún 32 Capital Inn - Suðurhlíð 35d Circle Hostel - Hringbraut 121 City Park Hotel - Ármúli 5 Downtown Reykjavik Apartments - Rauðarárstígur 31 Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel - Brautarholt 10-14 Fosshótel Barón - Barónstígur 2-4 Fosshótel Lind - Rauðarárstígur 18 Fosshótel Rauðará - Rauðarárstígur 37 Galaxy Pod Hostel - Laugavegur 172 Garðs Apótek, Sogavegur 108 Glæsibær bus stop Grand Hótel Reykjavík - Sigtún 38 Grímur Hotel - Efstaland 26 Guesthouse Pávi - Brautarholt 4 Harbor - Miðbakki Harbor - Skarfabakki Harbor - Sundabakki Hilton Reykjavík Nordica - Suðurlandsbraut 2 Hótel Ísland - Ármúli 9 Hótel Lotus - Álftamýri 7 Hótel Örkin - Brautarholt 29 Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina Icelandair Hótel Reykjavík Natura Kerno Apartments - Hringbraut 79 KEX Hostel - Skúlagata 28 Klettur Hótel - Mjölnisholt 12-14 Kringlan shopping mall (Orkan gas station on Miklabraut) Lækur Hostel - Laugarnesvegur 74a Mjódd bus station N1 gas station- Ægisiða 102 Northern Comfort Apartments - Skipholti 15 Norðurey Hotel City Garden - Hrísateigur 14 Oddsson Hotel - Grensásvegur 16a Radisson Blu Hótel Saga REKinn - Skipholt 15 Reykjavik City Hostel - Sundlaugavegur 34 Reykjavik Domestic Airport (Reykjavíkurflugvöllur) - Þorragata 10 Reykjavik Lights Hotel - Suðurlandsbraut 12 Skeljungur gas station - Kleppsvegur 104 Stay Apartments Bolholt - Bolholt 6 Stay Apartments Einholt - Einholt 2 Summerday Guesthouse - Grensásvegur 24 ________________________________________ Direct pickup (other) NOTE: The pickup time might vary. Please get in touch with Gateway to Iceland for the exact time. Blue House B&B Iceland - Valhúsabraut 19, Seltjarnarnes Eiðistorg square, Seltjarnarnes First Hotel - Hlíðasmári 5, Kópavogur Hamraborg square, Kópavogur Hotel Laxnes - Haholt 7, Mosfellsbær Hotel Smári - Hlíðasmári 13, Kópavogur Hotel Vellir - Tjarnarvellir 3, Hafnarfjörður Hotel Viking - Strandgata, Hafnarfjörður Norðurey Hotel Reykjavik Road - Reykjavikurvegur 72, Hafnarfjörður
  • Ports:
  • Reykjavik Port - Skarfabakki
  • Old Harbor in downtown Reykjavík - Miðbakki
  • Hafnarfjörður harbor
  • Reykjavik Port - Sundabakki
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Additional information
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Bathing suit required for Secret Lagoon visit
  • Please note: due to the driving restrictions in Reykjavík, we cannot guarantee a hotel pickup from all hotels. In case your hotel is located in the restricted area, we will ask you to meet us at a designated bus stop, which is never more than few minutes walking distance.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Please notify us in case you need us to provide you a child seat or when you travel with a service animal.
  • Most travellers can participate
  • The tour operates with minimum 4 adult participants.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travellers
Inclusions
  • Professional and local driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated bus stops & hotels
  • Small-group tour (tour operated exclusively on minibuses with a maximum of 19 passengers)
  • Entry/Admission - Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase during stops)
  • Swimsuits (possible to rent at an extra cost)
  • Towel (possible to rent at an extra cost)
Departure details
  • Traveller pickup is offered.
  • If you have not found your hotel in the drop-down menu, then it is most likely located in the restricted area where we aren't allowed to drive. Please find your hotel below and meet us at it's designated bus stop. Thank you for understanding. PLEASE NOTE: These bus stops for tour buses are not the same as the bus stops for city buses. The tour bus stops have a blue pillar with pink bus sign at the top and the number and name of the bus stop. The city bus stops have a yellow "S" in a red circle (S as Strætó - city bus). Please do not wait at the city bus stops! Once you submit/confirm with us a specific bus stop, please meet us exactly at that bus stop and not any other.   ___________________________ Bus stop 1 – Ráðhúsið – City Hall: - Chez Monique - Embassy Luxury Apartments - Hotel Reykjavík Centrum - Kvosin Hotel - 3 Sisters Guesthouse - Central Apartments - Centerhotel Plaza - City Center Hotel - Gallery Central Guesthouse - Guesthouse Álfhóll - Guesthouse Butterfly - Hotel Hilda - Hotel Metropolitan - House Of Spirits - Konsulat Hotel - Ocean Comfort Apartments - Lighthouse Apartments - Planet Apartments - Reykjavik Downtown Hostel - Ambassade Apartments - Castle House Luxury Apartments - Central Guesthouse - Luna Hotel Apartments – Laufásvegi 6 - Luna Hotel Apartments – Spítalastígur 1 ___________________________ Bus stop 3 – Lækjargata (in front of Hard Rock Café): - 1912 Guesthouse - Apotek Hotel - Centric Guesthouse - Hotel Borg - Konsulat Hotel Curio - Radisson Blu Hotel 1919   ___________________________ Bus Stop 4 - Miðbakki: - Exeter hotel - Black Pearl ___________________________ Bus stop 5 – Harpa: - Centerhotel Arnarhvoll ___________________________ Bus stop 6 – Safnahúsið – The Culture House (corner of Ingolfsstraeti and Hverfisgata: - 101 Hótel - Apartment K – Hverfisgata 14 - Apartment K – Ingólfsstræti 1a - Apartment K – Skólastræti 1 - Apartment K – Þingholtsstræti 2-4 - Centerhotel Þingholt - Loft Hostel - Luna Hotel Apartments – Amtmannsstígur 5 ___________________________ Bus stop 8 – Hallgrímskirkja: - Eric The Red Guesthouse - Forsæla Apartments - Gest Inn - Guesthouse Aurora - Hostel B47 - Hotel Leifur Eiríksson - Hotel Óðinsvé - Inga’s New Guest Apartments - Loki 101 Guesthouse - Mengi Apartments - Our House Guesthouse - SUNNA Guesthouse - Villa Guesthouse ___________________________ Bus stop 10 – Hlemmur (Laugavegur 105): - 100 Iceland Hotel - 101 Guesthouse - 4th Floor Hotel - Alda Hotel Reykjavik - Alfred’s Apartments - Alfred’s Studios - Apartment K – Laugavegur 74 - Apartment K – Laugavegur 85-86 - City Comfort Apartments - Guesthouse Von - Heida’s Home - Hlemmur Apartments - Hlemmur Square - OK Hotel - Reykjavik4you Apartments – Laugavegi 85 - Aurora Apartments, Hverfisgata 78 - Skuggi hotel - Grettisborg Apartments - Guesthouse Reykjavik 101 - Guesthouse Snorri - Reykjavik Hostel Village - Stay Apartments Grettisgata ___________________________ Bus stop 12 – Höfðatorg (in front of Fosshotel Reyjavik): - Storm Hotel - Fosshótel Reykjavík - Tower Suites ___________________________ Bus stop 13 – Rauðarástígur (in front of Centerhotel Miðgarður): - Centerhotel Miðgarður ___________________________ Bus stop 14 - Skúlagata (corner of Skúlagata/Klappastígur) - 101 Skuggi Guesthouse - 41 – A Townhouse Hotel - Apartment 37 - Apartment K – Bergstaðastræti 3 - Apartment K – Bergstaðastræti 12 - Apartment K – Hvergisgata 37 - Apartment K – Laugavegur 46 - Apartment K – Lindargata 60 - Apartments Aurora - Black Tower - Canopy Reykjavík | City Centre - Centerhotel Klöpp - Centerhotel Skjaldbreið - Domus Guesthouse - Guesthouse Óðinn - Guesthouse Thor - Guesthouse Turninn - Gray Tower - Hótel Frón - Ísland Apartments - Ion City Hotel - Old Charm Reykjavik Apartments - Reykjavik Residence Hotel - Reykjavik Residence Suites - Room With A View - Rey Apartments - Reykjavik4you Apartments – Bergstaðastræti 12 - Sandhotel - The Swan House Reykjavik Apartments ___________________________ BSÍ: - 27Soley - Hótel Holt - Guesthouse Anna - Guesthouse Baldursbrá – Laufásvegur 41 - Guesthouse Baldursbrá – Tjarnargata 46 - Guesthouse Galtafell - Guesthouse Lena - Travel Inn ___________________________ Direct pickup is offered from: 22 Hill Hotel - Brautarholt 22-24 Arctic Comfort Hótel - Síðumúli 19 B14 Hostel - Faxafen 11 BB 44 Guesthouse - Nýbýlavegur 16 Bike Cave - Einarsnes 36 Brim Hotel - Skipholt 27 Bus Hostel - Skógarhlíð 10 Cabin Hótel - Borgartún 32 Capital Inn - Suðurhlíð 35d Circle Hostel - Hringbraut 121 City Park Hotel - Ármúli 5 Downtown Reykjavik Apartments - Rauðarárstígur 31 Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel - Brautarholt 10-14 Fosshótel Barón - Barónstígur 2-4 Fosshótel Lind - Rauðarárstígur 18 Fosshótel Rauðará - Rauðarárstígur 37 Galaxy Pod Hostel - Laugavegur 172 Garðs Apótek, Sogavegur 108 Glæsibær bus stop Grand Hótel Reykjavík - Sigtún 38 Grímur Hotel - Efstaland 26 Guesthouse Pávi - Brautarholt 4 Harbor - Miðbakki Harbor - Skarfabakki Harbor - Sundabakki Hilton Reykjavík Nordica - Suðurlandsbraut 2 Hótel Ísland - Ármúli 9 Hótel Lotus - Álftamýri 7 Hótel Örkin - Brautarholt 29 Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina Icelandair Hótel Reykjavík Natura Kerno Apartments - Hringbraut 79 KEX Hostel - Skúlagata 28 Klettur Hótel - Mjölnisholt 12-14 Kringlan shopping mall (Orkan gas station on Miklabraut) Lækur Hostel - Laugarnesvegur 74a Mjódd bus station N1 gas station- Ægisiða 102 Northern Comfort Apartments - Skipholti 15 Norðurey Hotel City Garden - Hrísateigur 14 Oddsson Hotel - Grensásvegur 16a Radisson Blu Hótel Saga REKinn - Skipholt 15 Reykjavik City Hostel - Sundlaugavegur 34 Reykjavik Domestic Airport (Reykjavíkurflugvöllur) - Þorragata 10 Reykjavik Lights Hotel - Suðurlandsbraut 12 Skeljungur gas station - Kleppsvegur 104 Stay Apartments Bolholt - Bolholt 6 Stay Apartments Einholt - Einholt 2 Summerday Guesthouse - Grensásvegur 24 ________________________________________ Direct pickup (other) NOTE: The pickup time might vary. Please get in touch with Gateway to Iceland for the exact time. Blue House B&B Iceland - Valhúsabraut 19, Seltjarnarnes Eiðistorg square, Seltjarnarnes First Hotel - Hlíðasmári 5, Kópavogur Hamraborg square, Kópavogur Hotel Laxnes - Haholt 7, Mosfellsbær Hotel Smári - Hlíðasmári 13, Kópavogur Hotel Vellir - Tjarnarvellir 3, Hafnarfjörður Hotel Viking - Strandgata, Hafnarfjörður Norðurey Hotel Reykjavik Road - Reykjavikurvegur 72, Hafnarfjörður
  • Ports:
  • Reykjavik Port - Skarfabakki
  • Old Harbor in downtown Reykjavík - Miðbakki
  • Hafnarfjörður harbor
  • Reykjavik Port - Sundabakki
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Duration
8h
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point
Additional information
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Bathing suit required for Secret Lagoon visit
  • Please note: due to the driving restrictions in Reykjavík, we cannot guarantee a hotel pickup from all hotels. In case your hotel is located in the restricted area, we will ask you to meet us at a designated bus stop, which is never more than few minutes walking distance.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Please notify us in case you need us to provide you a child seat or when you travel with a service animal.
  • Most travellers can participate
  • The tour operates with minimum 4 adult participants.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travellers
Travel safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
What you can expect during your visit
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Itinerary
  • You'll get picked up
    See Important Information for details
  • 1
    Golden Circle Route
    Stop: 30 minutes
    See details
  • 2
    Thingvellir National Park
    Stop: 45 minutes
    See details
  • 3
    Gullfoss Waterfall
    Stop: 30 minutes
    See details
  • 4
    Strokkur
    Stop: 30 minutes
    See details
  • 5
    Secret Lagoon - Gamla Laugin
    Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included
    See details
  • You'll return to the starting point
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Ashley W
3 contributions
Hot hot hot golden circle!
A truly fantastic adventure. Hildi (sorry about the spelling) was our guide. I have been on many tours but she was the kindest and most friendly tour guide I have ever met. Please pass on our thanks to her for making our day special. The tour started prompt at 10am and Hildi immediately made us feel welcome. A few stops to pick people up and we were off. The bus was very comfortable and the group was small. It felt completely COVID safe and there were hand gel facilities on board. Hildi filled our journey with fascinating information about her life as an Icelander and the history of this beautiful country. We arrived at the first location - the national park. As we approached there were clouds beneath us in the valley, what a breath taking sight! Hildi guided us around the fissure and explained all about the area. She accompanied us right down to the second viewing platform and was kind enough to take pictures of groups of people.

On the way to the second location Hildi made a pit stop for the young children on the tour - to a farm house that made its own ice cream! Ice creams cost around 800 ISK and were delicious. We had beautiful weather and were able to enjoy our dessert looking out at two volcanos on the horizon.

Hildi's obviously love and joy for her country shone through the entire tour. At Gulfoss she gave us time to eat and told us all about the history of this beautiful place. She genuinely seemed to enjoy seeing us enjoying her tour. When we arrived at the secret lagoon we were asked to pay to enter (not sure it said that on the description) but the price was reasonable and the experience was worth that a thousand times over. We enjoyed a drink in the hot spring and a relaxing hour in the hot water.

We would recommend this trip to anyone wanting to explore the wonders of Iceland with the added bonus of the hot springs! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to Hildi for giving us the most wonderful adventure!
Written 11 August 2021
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GT I
Thanks for your review! We are happy you enjoyed the tour with Hildi. We have sent you an email regarding the cost for the Secret Lagoon, which is included in the tour, and we would like to correct if needed.
Written 21 August 2021
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Johannah M
Boston, Massachusetts, United States65 contributions
The highlight of our trip!
Gummi was an amazing tour guide! We had the best day. We saw waterfalls and geysers. He kept up an interesting commentary on the bus ride to and from, telling us about local points of interest and Icelandic culture. The lunch stop at the Geyser Restaurant was just enough time to have a glass of wine and a hot lunch. My children, ages 12 and 14, enjoyed their swim in the Secret Lagoon. It was much less crowded than the Blue Lagoon and there were showers, lockers, and a place to buy beverages and snacks. FYI: there was not much wind the day we traveled, so the bugs were out. Definitely bring some insect repellant, but we didn't let that spoil the beauty of the day. The tour was slated for 8 hours but ran 10, which was fine for us. We would definitely use Gateway to Iceland again and hope to return to the country soon.
Written 8 August 2022
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GT I
Thank you for taking the time to write such a great review and delighted to read you and the children enjoyed the experience. Thank you also for your kind words about Gummi, he is an excellent guide and very attentive to our guests. We hope you make it back to Iceland one day and we would be thrilled to see you again.
Written 9 August 2022
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MeggyLiz25
1 contribution
Fun and educational
Family
An amazing tour and well worth the the money! Our tour guide Gummi was very welcoming and knowledgable and contributed to the fantastic experience. We never felt rushed whilst at any of the sites.
He was also very adaptable to both the weather (stopping the bus off at key picture spots instead of us walking there when it was raining heavily) and always asked us if we wanted to make extra stops that interested us (for example to see the Icelandic horses and an isolated geothermal lake).
Would completely recommend to anyone considering it!
Written 16 April 2022
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GT I
Thank you for a great review. We are so happy that we were able to accommodate and make this an enjoyable tour.
Written 17 April 2022
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ggaemer
Providence, RI4 contributions
Great tour guide, stunning views.
It was a pleasure to have Jacob as our guide! He was a wealth of knowledge, and had a great sense of humor which kept us engaged throughout the day. As Iceland first timers, we loved the stunning views. The smaller group was also more our speed as we were able to get in and out quickly. Also felt more comfortable due to Covid. A dip in the “secret lagoon” was a great end to the day.

Make sure to dress for various changes in weather. Inside the bus can be warm and outside can be cold and raining. Bring layers so you can have some flexibility. There are a couple stops for food and drink but bring water and an energy bar. There are long stretches we were in the bus going to locations.
Written 30 August 2021
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GT I
Great advice! We are glad you enjoyed the tour, and thank you for the review.
Written 31 August 2021
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Tulio C
15 contributions
Don't miss the Hot Golden Tour!
The Golden Circle Tour us a "must" during your Iceland visit. The Gullfoss waterfalls are impressive! You will also see the volcanic rock wall where the American and Tectonic plaques meet and the site for the original Viking settlements. In another stop, you will experience first hand the geothermal energy: boiling water coming off the ground. The geyser is espectacular and our guide Gumme was very helpful to assist us in shooting a slow motion video of the geyser eruption. Gummed is very knowledgeable and gave us tons of info on all sights. The last stop was the secret lagoon, a big natural Jacuzzi to relax after the tour.
Written 8 March 2022
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GT I
Thank you for your great review. These are some of the awesome sights you see here in the country. We are so happy you enjoyed the tour.
Written 9 March 2022
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Helena S
3 contributions
Highly recommend GTI tours! Excellent tour guide.
Couples
Greatly enjoyed our tour with GTI. We did the Golden Circle Tour and had lovely weather in the beginning. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and we saw stunning views. Towards the end we got caught in a snow storm with high winds but our tour guide managed the situation very well and was a very skilled driver - we definitely felt safe! We booked on the Southern Iceland Tour the next day with GTI but unfortunately due to bad weather it was cancelled.
We later found out that GTI is a family owned company and the group size was small. Would recommend this tour over highly commercialized tours from bigger companies.
Written 8 January 2020
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Pete N
Bath, UK20 contributions
Top day trip
Family
Our family of 4 (kids 19&17) thoroughly enjoyed this trip today. Gummy, the driver/guide talked us through the history of Iceland, told us a few tales and pointed out endless interesting sights between the stops which were all enjoyable. The Secret Lagoon is the perfect end to the day as it leaves you 100% relaxed. Recommended
Written 31 July 2022
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GT I
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. Delighted you all had an enjoyable day and happy with the service provided by Gummi. So glad you enjoyed the Secret Lagoon, we also think it is the perfect way to end the day. Thank you also for the recommendation.
Written 1 August 2022
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Bruno M
2 contributions
Highly recommended
So pleased we chose this tour with Gateway to Iceland (25 Feb) and can highly recommend it. Our driver and guide for the day was Gummi, who was attentive, incredibly knowledgeable, sharing interesting facts and personal anecdotes, but most importantly in winter in Iceland, is also a very experienced driver. We were a group of 4 and felt safe at all times. The tour itself was fantastic, the locations visited were wonderful, topped off with an hour in the hot thermal waters of the secret lagoon. A perfect day, thank you Gummi
Written 26 February 2020
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Jasmine E
Birmingham, UK39 contributions
Worth every penny!
This tour is one of the best small tours I have ever been on. The value for money was phenomenal and our guide - Gummi - was so knowledgeable, friendly and kind (he even gritted the paths at the Geyser for the general public, using rock/salt). The sights were fantastic, even in the pouring rain. I would recommend checking the weather before hand just to ensure you have all the correct clothing. I would highly recommend this tour if you want to see some of the natural wonders of Iceland and gain knowledge of the country’s history and culture.
Written 3 January 2020
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Rabea D
7 contributions
Basically an amazing tour
Friends
Absolutely amazing tour. We had the funniest guide (shout out to Jojo and Gregor) and were able to learn a lot about the culture of iceland, heard folklores and got to know about the emblem of Reykjavík. Of course the attractions were astonishing and luckily we had beautiful weather as well. 10/10 would recommend to anyone, just make sure to bring raincoats since you can get wet at the Gullfoss.
Written 15 May 2022
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GT I
Thanks for your positive review. We're glad you enjoyed your trip with us and hope your travels in Iceland are just as amazing.
Written 18 May 2022
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Amazing day
It was a perfect day trip to see the beauty of Iceland, lots of explications, great spot for the pictures with the …
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Takk, Gummi!
We had a great tour of the Reykjanes geopark with Gateway to Iceland tours. Our guide, Gummi, tailored the tour to …
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South Coast and Golden Circle Tours
We had the most fantastic time with this company! Mr. Sigurdsson and Mr. Dooly were terrific guides. The love they …
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Great short tour w/ airport drop-off
Our guide was so knowledgeable! Great little tour if you only have 6 hours to spend it Iceland. And a good deal wit…
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Brilliant tour
I'd had reservations about booking this tour as it's advertised as a 14hr tour which is a long day, but I really wa…
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Snaefellsnes is worth your while
Despite of unfavorable weather conditions, our day tour pushed through and it's still a great way to experience the…
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Great company and nice guide
I booked 5 tours with this company before I come to Iceland. They always responded my email, answered all my questi…
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A very special tour with an amazing guide!
Our guide, Hilde, was amazing. Super friendly and a source of an unbelievable amount of history. Pretty scenery and…
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Excellent Experience.
The Views were amazing Ian was a good guide very informative ,made The trip interesting. Geysers ,mudpots looked …
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Great day with a knowledgeable guide
We had a great day seeing the sites of the South Coast with our guide, Ian. The black sand beach and glacier were h…
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outstanding
Gummi was our guide and did an excellent job. We san the Lagoon, the glacial , diamond beach and many others. This …
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Cowboy operators who cancel at the drop of a hat
I struggle to understand the positive reviews (although there are enough poors/terribles that get to the truth - do…
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Pros and cons!
The actual locations visited were excellent and absolutely breathtaking. We had enough time at each of the stops an…
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Best travel agency in Iceland!
I am just back from Iceland where we did several tours with Gateway to Iceland. All the tours were great! We did th…
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Absolutely AMAZING!!!
Gummi and his staff were absolutely amazing!! We did a 4 day private tour and he provided so much info about the C…
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