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Reykjavik: Golden Circle Tour with Blue Lagoon Visit & Entry

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Activity provider: Rvk Sightseeing
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    Reykjavik: Golden Circle Tour with Blue Lagoon Visit & Entry

    Activity provider: Rvk Sightseeing

    4.4

    309 reviews

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    From US$ 225.15 per person

    Likely to sell out

    See the most popular sights in Iceland on a tour of the Golden Circle, followed by a dip in the healing waters of the Blue Lagoon. See geysers, hot springs, Gullfoss Waterfall, and more in one day.

    About this activity

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    Covid-19 precautions
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    Duration 13 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English
    Pickup included
    Pickup begins 30 minutes prior to the tour start time. Please be ready and on the lookout for a green Smartbus. As each driver usually has a few stops to make, it can take up to 30 minutes to finish the pickup service; there is no need to worry if the bus is not there exactly on time. Pickup is available from most hotels, hostels, and guesthouses. In the city center, some areas are restricted to buses, and therefore buses can only stop at nearby bus stops. If you need directions to your nearest bus stop, please visit this website: www.busstop.is. Pickup is not available from Airbnbs or private residences; for these cases, it is recommended you select the nearest hotel address or bus stop and request pickup from there.

    Experience

    Itinerary
    11.5 hours

    • Reykjavik

    • 45 minutes

    • Thingvellir National Park

    • Geysir

    • Gullfoss Waterfall

    • Reykjavik (break)

    • Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik (visit)

    • 45 minutes

    • Reykjavik

    Pickup / drop-off
    Main stop
    Highlights
    • Visit the Blue Lagoon and relax in the mineral rich waters
    • Take a guided bus tour of Iceland’s Golden Circle
    • See boiling water erupt from the famous Strokkur Geysir
    • Admire the majestic Gullfoss Waterfall cascading down 32 meters
    • Follow in the footsteps of vikings at Thingvellir National Park
    Full description

    Tour the Golden Circle to discover Iceland’s most iconic sites. Also, enjoy a relaxing dip in the Blue Lagoon. Travel in a bus with Wi-Fi-connected tablets providing a stream of information via a GPS synced audio guide. Take plenty of time at the major stops to marvel at nature and take pictures. Depart from Reykjavik and drive to visit the Thingvellir Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site home to the largest freshwater lake in Iceland. Continue to the Geysir park, filled with steaming geothermal springs.

    Admire Strokkur Geyser as it erupts to heights of 35 meters (115 feet). Then see the magnificent Gullfoss Waterfall, where the glacial meltwater falls 32 meters (105 feet) down into a canyon. Drive back to the capital and take a break in Reykjavik, before heading back on the road for a ride to the Blue Lagoon. Once there, have time to soak in the mineral-rich waters, relax after your day of sightseeing, and reflect on the natural beauty of this island. Complete your experience with transportation back to the capital, with time to purchase food or drink when you arrive.

    Includes
    • Audio guide in Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Korean
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Golden Circle tour
    • Transportation by bus
    • Blue Lagoon entrance ticket
    • Admission to sights
    • Local guide
    • Wi-Fi and USB charger for each seat
    • Silica mud mask
    • Use of towel
    • 1 drink at the Blue Lagoon
    • Food
    • Additional drinks
    • Headphones for the audio guide (bring your own or purchase onboard for 1000 Icelandic Króna)
    Not suitable for
    • Children under 2 years

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    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Swimwear
    • Towel
    • Outdoor clothing
    • Headphones

    Know before you go

    • Headphones for the audio guide can be purchased on board the bus, but bring your own if possible
    • The audio guide is available in a choice of 10 languages (English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Finnish)
    • Pickup from private or rented accommodation is not available
    • You will have about 3 hours to enjoy at Blue Lagoon
    • There is no bathroom on the bus, but there will be plenty of stops where facilities can be used
    • At Geysir, Gullfoss, and at the Blue Lagoon there are places where you can buy food and drinks
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.4 /5

    based on 309 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.4/5
    • Transportation
      4.3/5
    • Value for money
      4.2/5
    • Safety
      4.6/5

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    In one word I would describe this tour as wonderful. The Golden Circle tour was a must for me whilst visiting Iceland. I was happy with the sites we visited and we got to explore each site in good time. Beforehand, I wasn’t sure about which lagoon to visit but I’m so glad I chose the Blue Lagoon. It’s just as beautiful as the photos and not crowded. I also got a mud mask with a drink (I chose prosecco) which was perfect. I highly recommend this tour. Some advise: be prepared because it is a long day and remember to be on time for the buses! We unfortunately missed the 8am tour ( as we confused the 7.30am pickup). However, the activity provider was very helpful and found space for us on the 10am tour that day.

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    March 15, 2023

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    The tour was excellent! Our guide and the driver did their jobs wonderfully. However, the service description must include the information that they're really two tours, one to the Golden Circle and after to the Blue Lagoon. Since the Blue Lagoon and its facilities close at 9 pm, from my point of view, it doesn't make sense to put a bus at 10:15 pm. Also, doesn't makes any sense to me the prohibition of eating and drinking on the bus due to possibly someone's allergies. Since the breaks are short, eating and drinking during the travel between the attractions is always the best option.

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    March 6, 2023

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    Edgard – United Kingdom Verified booking

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    Full day tour to get the highlights close to Reykjavik. Went in Feb 2023 when it had snowed. Made scenery great! You’ll get picked up by minibus in the town and then dropped off at Bus Terminal for a bigger coach. First stop was a visit to Thingvellir to see the American / European tectonic plates. Very interesting, then onto the geysers which we loved and then on to an impressive waterfall. Then if you do the blue lagoon you’ll get on another minibus to get onto another coach! Our tour guide Darren (and Hemi the driver, hats off for the safe driving in the snowy conditions!) were great, lots of interesting facts about Iceland culture, environment, lifestyle etc. Darren was very relaxed and made the trip comfortable and enjoyable. Blue Lagoon was highlight of the trip, even the drive up towards it is impressive, alien landscape! We spent 3 hours at blue lagoon and had enough time for something to eat too. Bus leaves 15 mins past each hour. Total trip 13.5 hours but well worth it!

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    February 17, 2023

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