Golden Circle · South Iceland

Plan your Golden Circle around a hot soak

Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss take about half a day. The best way to finish is in geothermal water. We compare the three lagoons on the route and show you where each one fits.

Compare the lagoons See a one-day route

ReykjavíkStart

ÞingvellirNational park, rift valley

Laugarvatn FontanaLagoon by the lake

GeysirStrokkur erupts every few minutes

GullfossTwo-tier waterfall

Laugarás LagoonNewest, ~25 min from Geysir

Secret LagoonFlúðir, oldest pool

SightLagoon stop

Quick answer

Which lagoon should you pick?

All three are within about half an hour of Geysir. Choose by the kind of evening you want.

Want to splurge on a long, slow evening?Laugarás Lagoon Want something simple, warm and historic?Secret Lagoon Want a soak mid-route, plus saunas and a lake?Laugarvatn Fontana

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Plan the day

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ITINERARY

One-day Golden Circle with a lagoon finish

A timed plan from Reykjavík, with winter tips.

WATERFALLS

Waterfalls on and near the route

Gullfoss, Öxarárfoss, Faxi and Brúarfoss.

COMPARISON

Golden Circle lagoons compared

Setting, facilities, drive times and booking.