Private Golden Circle, Laugarvatn Fontana & Geothermal Bakery

by Absorb Iceland · Lagoons & spas · Golden Circle

  • Luxury
  • Couples
  • Suits older travellers
  • Good with teenagers
  • Can be tailored

from €1,766.47 per vehicle

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Private Golden Circle, Laugarvatn Fontana & Geothermal Bakery — Absorb Iceland
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  • Duration

    9 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Laugarvatn

  • Pickup

    Hotel pickup included

  • Guide

    Guided in English

  • Departs

    07:30, 08:00, 09:30

  • Minimum age

    4

  • Cancellation

    Free until 2 days before

About this experience

Embark on an enchanting journey through Iceland's most iconic natural landmarks with the Golden Circle tour. This captivating tour takes you to three main stops: Thingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall.

The Thingvellir National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site of immense historical and cultural significance, offering breathtaking natural beauty. Here, you can stroll between the tectonic plates of Europe and North America, immersing yourself in Iceland's geological history.

In the Geysir geothermal area, witness the awe-inspiring Strokkur geyser, shooting boiling water up to 30 meters high. Explore the geothermal landscape, filled with bubbling mud pots and steaming vents, creating a unique experience.

Prepare to be spellbound by the Gullfoss waterfall's sheer power and majestic beauty, one of Iceland's most spectacular waterfalls. Stand on the viewing platforms, feel the mist on your face, and listen to the thunderous roar of the cascading water.

But the Golden Circle tour offers more than just natural wonders. You'll also visit the Geothermal Bakery, renowned for its traditional rye bread baked in hot black sand. Gain insight into the baking process and savor this unique bread's delightful aroma and taste.

To complete your extraordinary experience, relax and rejuvenate at Laugarvatn Fontana, a geothermal bath and spa. Immerse yourself in the warm, mineral-rich waters, unwind in the saunas, and be captivated by the breathtaking views of nature.

Join us on this remarkable combo tour, where you'll discover the wonders of the Golden Circle, indulge in authentic Icelandic delicacies, and immerse yourself in the ultimate relaxation at Laugarvatn Fontana.

Description from the operator, Absorb Iceland. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Thingvellir National Park
  2. Geothermal Bakery
  3. Laugarvatn Fontana
  4. Geysir hot springs geothermal area
  5. Gullfoss waterfall

Included

  • Laugarvatn Fontana admission fee
  • Geothermal Bakery tour
  • Knowledgeable & experienced English-speaking driver-guide
  • Pickup & drop-off within the Reykjavik Capital Area
  • Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • National Park entrance fee
  • Parking fees
  • Services tax

Not included

  • Food & drinks (apart from what is included at the Geothermal Bakery - your private driver-guide can recommend stops for lunch and refreshments during the day)
  • Swimwear, towels, and bathrobes (can be rented on-site at the Laugarvatn Fontana)
  • Tip or gratuity

Good to know

  • Bring swimwear and a towel, or rent at the Laugarvatn Fontana when there.
  • Please respect nature - do not throw out trash or walk on any moss.
  • You do not need to print out your e-ticket for environmental responsibility purposes.
  • Your private driver-guide can always recommend different restaurants in the area and make stops on the way so you can purchase food/snacks/drinks, but you are also welcome to bring a packed lunch.
  • This tour's total duration depends on how much time you spend at each stop.
  • Road conditions or adverse weather could make some stops inaccessible during winter, so the itinerary may need to be altered if necessary.
  • Dress according to the weather by wearing warm and wind-/waterproof clothing in layers and bring gloves and a hat.
  • Wear suitable footwear, preferably waterproof with a good grip, in case of slippery conditions due to ice, rain, or gravel paths.
  • We may occasionally need to alter the tour itinerary due to unpredictable weather and road conditions in Iceland, especially during winter. The weather in Iceland can be pretty unpredictable.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 2 days before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is a forecast the operator judges unsafe. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Absorb Iceland decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
  2. 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 2 days before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Who this is not for

  • Children under 4 cannot join this one.
  • Not for late risers on your first morning — the earliest departure is 07:30, and Reykjavík pickups start before that.

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

Why we list it

Absorb Iceland is one of 207 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

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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.

Hotels

Where to stay for this tour

From the cheapest to the top end of what is near Þingvellir, from our hotel partners. Rooms are booked on our hotels site.

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