Golden Circle Tour + Blue Lagoon

by Protour.is · Lagoons & spas · Golden Circle

from €866.56 per vehicle

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Golden Circle Tour + Blue Lagoon — Protour.is

Duration
1 day
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
08:00, 09:00, 10:00
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

Your luxury and private journey around the Golden Circle begins at Þingvellir National park. A place of immense historical and geological significance. Here, you'll walk between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates, surrounded by dramatic landscapes, clear waters, and the birthplace of Iceland's parliament.

From Þingvellir, the tour continues to the Geysir Geothermal Area, where the earth is alive with steam and bubbling hot springs. Watch Strokkur erupt every few minutes, sending hot water high up into the air. This stop also offers great opportunity to pause for lunch; either at Geysir visitor area or at Friðheimar, famous for its unique greenhouse dining experience (optional stop).

Next, we'll visit the might Gullfoss, one of Iceland's most iconic waterfalls. Fell the raw power as glacial water cascades into a deep canyon, creating mist, rainbows and unforgettable views.

To end the day, the tour heads towards pure relaxation at the Blue Lagoon. Set within a lava field on the Reykjanes Peninsula, the warm, mineral rich waters provide the perfect contrast to a day filled with exploration... Allowing you to unwind, recharge and really soak up what an amazing day you've had.

Availability: All year
Duration: 8-10 hours
Type: Private
Pick up: Airport/Hotel
Drop off: Hotel/Airport
Included: High-end vehicle and an English-speaking driver-guide.
Not included: Admission fees to any activities, meals, refreshments etc
What to bring: Good shoes, hat, gloves, warm jacket, camera.
Price: from $

Your journey – your way

Description from the operator, Protour.is. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

Blue Lagoon
Golden Circle

Included

Private transportation

English speaking driver and guide

Not included

Blue Lagoon entry ticket

Snacks and lunch

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

Who this is not for

Not a good fit if you want a relaxed day: 1 day is a long time on the road, most of it spent getting there and back.
Priced per vehicle, so it is poor value for one or two people and good value for four or more sharing.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

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Read before you book

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Reviews from our travellers

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Lagoons & spas — questions people ask

Is the Blue Lagoon worth it or is it too touristy?

It is busy and it is worth it, once. The water is milky blue from silica, the setting in the Reykjanes lava is unlike anywhere else, and it sits twenty minutes from Keflavík Airport, so it fits an arrival or departure day. Book a time slot in advance; it sells out. If crowds bother you, go early morning or after 20:00. The Secret Lagoon or Fontana on the Golden Circle are calmer and cheaper alternatives.

Can I do the Blue Lagoon on the way to or from the airport?

Yes, and it is the best way to use it. Transfers like IceTransfer's Keflavík to Blue Lagoon to Reykjavík (/experience/1036423/) or the reverse (/experience/1036419/) stop at the lagoon for a few hours with your luggage stored. Allow at least three hours at the lagoon and check that your slot lines up with your flight. Note that the Reykjanes eruptions have closed the lagoon at short notice; check its status before travelling.

What is the difference between the Secret Lagoon and the Blue Lagoon?

The Secret Lagoon at Flúðir is a simple, warm geothermal pool with a bubbling hot spring beside it and basic changing rooms. It is on the Golden Circle, so it slots into a sightseeing day (/experience/17050/, /experience/624446/). The Blue Lagoon is a spa: silica masks, swim-up bar, saunas and a price to match. If you want a soak after a day of waterfalls, Secret Lagoon. If you want the spa day, Blue Lagoon.

Do I have to shower naked before a pool in Iceland?

Yes, at every public pool and most lagoons. Swimwear off, wash thoroughly with soap, swimwear on, then into the water. It is a hygiene rule because Icelandic pools use very little chlorine, and it is taken seriously. Changing rooms are single-sex with open showers; some larger lagoons have a few private cubicles. Nobody looks. It feels odd for thirty seconds and then it does not.