The 15 Blue Lagoon Tours in the Golden Circle That Survive a Bad Forecast

1.Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,631 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $249Our pick

Spend a packed Iceland day visiting Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and the Blue Lagoon. Nicetravel uses groups of up to 19, includes entrance tickets, Wi-Fi, hotel pickup, a towel, silica mask, and one drink at the lagoon. Guides such as Monika, Halldor, and Dominique are praised for humor and useful local detail.

“Long day filled with all the must see stuff outside Reykjavik. Guide, Collin was knowledgeable, funny and helpful! Recommend highly without hesitation.”

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2.Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,351 reviews · from $243

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide such as Elias, Christina, Filip, or Walter, visiting Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and the Blue Lagoon. You get hotel pickup, minibus transport, Wi-Fi, crater entry, lagoon admission, and a towel. Expect a busy but well-paced day with time for walks, photos, food, and a two-hour soak.

“It was fantastic! Filip was a great guide, a lot of info about Iceland, great playlist and amazing extra stops.”

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3.Golden Circle, Volcano Crater and Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,932 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $253

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide visiting Þingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Kerið before relaxing at the Blue Lagoon. Groups are limited to 18, pickup is available in central Reykjavik, and the price includes a towel, silica mud mask, and first drink at the lagoon.

“What a trip ! We had the most amazing day , helped by the perfect weather and great guide (Dooley). If you only do one day trip this has to be the one !”

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4.Golden Circle, Crater & Blue Lagoon Minibus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,583 reviews · 11 hours · from $252

Travel from Reykjavík by small-group minibus to Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, Kerið crater, and the Blue Lagoon. Your English-speaking guide handles the long day, with towels, a silica mask, and one lagoon drink included. Guides such as Tom, Siggie, Thorey, and Monia are praised for lively stories, clear explanations, and thoughtful help at each stop.

“The best trip we did! Absolutely amazing - we loved our guide (unfortunately I don’t know how to spell her name to thank her again). Well worth the money”

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5.Golden Circle Day Tour with optional Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 921 reviews · 7.5 - 13 hours · from $78Best value

Travel from Reykjavik to Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss on a guided bus tour with WiFi, USB charging, and a GPS-sensitive audio guide in 10 languages. Add three hours at the Blue Lagoon for a longer day. Guides such as Darren, Alex, and Siggy are known for lively Iceland stories and clear practical advice.

“Great way to acclimate to the island. We did not do the optional Blue Lagoon, but opted for a drive to Secret Lagoon so we wouldn't be tied to a timeframe. It was wonderful and not so commercialized. The tour guide was great!”

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6.Golden Circle Minibus Tour & Blue Lagoon Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 546 reviews · 11 hours · from $136

Spend 11 hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Þingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, Kerið, and Selfoss before reaching the Blue Lagoon around 5:00 PM. Guides such as Sikki, Monika, Beggi, and Gummi are known for lively commentary. Blue Lagoon admission is booked separately.

“we liked everything & every stop. Our tour driver was excellent & very knowledgeable & accomodating. we will recommend this tour to our friends and family.”

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7.Golden Circle Tour with Blue Lagoon Visit & Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 441 reviews · 13 hours · from $351

Spend about 13 hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle by coach, with stops at Thingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss before a roughly three-hour Blue Lagoon visit. An English-speaking guide leads the day, while audio commentary is available in 10 languages. Pickup, entry, a towel, mud mask, and one drink are included.

“Despite a power cut we still managed to have a fabulous time. What an incredible experience in the dark. The face mask and complimentary were very nice 👍🏻 All staff so helpful and pleasant 😊”

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8.Golden Circle Day Trip with Blue Lagoon Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 345 reviews · 11 hours · from $152

Travel from Reykjavik in a small group of up to 19 people, with an English-speaking guide, to Thingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Kerid Crater. The day ends at the Blue Lagoon, whose admission is booked separately. Guides such as Gulli, Holgar, and Nicola have added history, humor, music, and occasional surprise stops.

“Tour guide was excellent and we had an amazing day, with fabulous sights and lots of t8mrs to enjoy them. Blue Lagoon was worth doing, but very stressful getting in and out and not as relaxing as anticipated,”

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9.Golden Circle and Kerid Minibus Tour with Blue Lagoon Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $137

Travel from Reykjavik by air-conditioned minibus to Thingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Kerid Crater, then relax at the Blue Lagoon. The group is limited to 24, with Wi-Fi, an English-speaking guide, and about two hours at the lagoon. Blue Lagoon admission is separate and should be booked for 5:00 pm.

“I HIGHLY recommend this tour with Bus Travel Iceland. Siggy was our tour guide, and he was excellent, even better than all of our the guides we had on several excursions (from our Viking ship) in Iceland. He was not only knowledgeable, he was very personable, funny, spontaneous, and entertaining. We hit all the high spots of the Golden Circle but also had a few extra spontaneous stops along the way. The tour was a great value, and so much fun. Don’t hesitate to take this tour!”

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10.Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon, and Aurora Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 207 reviews · from $338

Start with Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Kerið, then soak at the Blue Lagoon with a towel, silica mask, and drink included. After dark, head beyond Reykjavík to search for the aurora. Guides such as Addi, Roman, Michael, and Andri are praised for clear stories, humor, and help with night photography.

“Picked up busy stop #13 outside our hotel & taken to a transfer point to get on a smaller bus. We drove through some hairy weather, snow & winds but all was well, the driver seeming very confident. The sights as described were great but we felt a little rushed at each one as apparently we were booked into the thermal spa at 4.30 so everything seemed to be set around that. The Blue lagoon was still closed so we were taken to Hvammsvick instead, basically directly in the sea. The hot water was fantastic but the howling cold wind was something else. There is privacy available when changing for…”

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11.Golden Circle Tour Including Blue Lagoon Admission from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 113 reviews · from $249

Spend about 13 hours seeing Thingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss, then soak at the Blue Lagoon. The Golden Circle portion has engaging guides, including Darren and Cat, while the Lagoon transfer can be confusing. Expect a large bus group, several transfers, one drink, and a silica mud mask.

“We absolutely loved our golden circle trip, the national park, geysers and falls were amazing! ⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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12.Day Trip to the Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $470

Travel from Reykjavik by private vehicle with guide Andres to Þingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, Kerið crater, and the Blue Lagoon. Expect a flexible day shaped around your pace, with hotel or port pickup, photo stops, Icelandic history, geology, and culture. Lagoon and lunch costs are extra.

“Excellent day with Andres. He was very informative and in tune with our group and what we wanted to see and accomplish for the day. I would book this tour again with Andres.”

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13.Golden Circle, Northern Lights and Blue Lagoon Tour with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $353

Spend about 14 hours visiting Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Kerid Crater, then relax at the Blue Lagoon before a separate evening aurora hunt. Guides such as Denis, Monica, Helgi, and Zack have earned praise for clear explanations and photo help. Pickup, WiFi, and key admission fees are included.

“What a fantastic trip! Our guide, Siggie, was super great, he kept the day very lively and had a great sense of humour, as well as very interesting facts about each spot we stopped off at, I would highly recommend. Thank you for a smooth and easy journey too!”

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14.Private Guided Day Tour + Blue Lagoon(Optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide to Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Bruarfoss. You get Wi-Fi, hotel pickup, flexible pacing, and a meal break during the 7 to 9 hour day. Sam and Sultan are named guides. The Blue Lagoon is optional and costs extra, including its transfer.

“We had a great day with Sam. He was kind and knowledgeable and on time and knew when to pivot for a group as to what to take us to see and do. We also got to go to the blue lagoon which was great!”

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15.Golden Circle Tour and Blue Lagoon Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 27 reviews · 10 hours · from $276

Spend 10 hours visiting Strokkur, Gullfoss, and Thingvellir with an English-speaking guide, then transfer from Reykjavik to the Blue Lagoon. Your Comfort Package includes entry, a silica mud mask, towel, and one drink. The day runs year-round, but the schedule can feel tight.

“Good except that the trip to the Blue Lagoon was separate from the day trip and took a long time to get back to the hotel. It was late at night after 10.00pm and could not find a open restaurant.”

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