Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon & Northern Lights
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Description
The Golden Circle brings together the rift-valley beauty of Þingvellir, the steaming drama of Geysir and the immense two-tier cascade of Gullfoss. After the sightseeing, Secret Lagoon offers the perfect geothermal pause in the village of Flúðir.
Back in Reykjavík, there is time to prepare for the evening before a minibus returns to the countryside. The guide follows cloud cover and aurora forecasts to choose the strongest dark-sky route for the night.
Itinerary
Reykjavík pickup
Golden Circle begins
Join the guided minibus and travel into South Iceland.
Þingvellir National Park
UNESCO rift-valley history
Discover the landscape where tectonic plates separate and Iceland’s early parliament gathered.
Geysir geothermal area
Erupting hot springs
See Strokkur burst skyward amid steam vents and colourful ground.
Gullfoss
Glacial waterfall power
Stand close to the thundering cascade as it plunges through the Hvítá canyon.
Secret Lagoon
Geothermal relaxation
Soak in Iceland’s oldest swimming pool, surrounded by hot springs and rising steam.
Reykjavík break
Prepare for the evening
Return to the city with time to change and have dinner.
Dark-sky countryside
Northern Lights hunt
Follow the evening forecast away from city light and search for the aurora.
What is included
- Reykjavík pickup and drop-off
- Guided minibus transportation
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Secret Lagoon admission
- Wi-Fi where connection permits
- Northern Lights tour
- Photos when conditions permit
What do I need to bring
- Swimsuit and towel
- Warm thermal layers
- Windproof and waterproof outerwear
- Hat, gloves and sturdy winter footwear
- Camera or phone
Good to know
Pick-up: Use the exact pickup point and departure time shown on your voucher.
- Minimum age is 6 years.
- There is a Reykjavík break between the daytime and evening portions.
- Aurora visibility depends on natural conditions.
Highlights
- Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss
- Secret Lagoon bathing
- Golden Circle scenery
- Evening aurora hunt
- Full winter day from Reykjavík
Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon & Northern Lights – Frequently Asked Questions
No. Aurora visibility depends on darkness, solar activity and clear sky. The route is planned to create the strongest available opportunity, but every evening is different.