Secret Lagoon Tours 2026: Tickets and Golden Circle Tours Compared

Secret Lagoon tickets and tours

Choose your soak

In the center, the most booked: a Golden Circle day with Kerid crater and the lagoon ticket included. On the left, the entry ticket if you drive; on the right, the top-rated guided tour with hotel pickup.

Entry ticket ★ 4.7Stay until closingFree cancellation

Secret Lagoon Admission Ticket

Pool, lockers, showersNo time limitSelf-drive

The simple way in if you have a car: a timed entry to the old pool in Flúðir with the changing rooms, lockers and showers, and no time limit in the water. Towels and swimsuits can be rented at the desk.

What's included

Entry to the Secret Lagoon
Changing rooms, lockers, showers
Stay until closing time
Towel and swimsuit rental extra
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Full tour details

From$33per person Reserve

Most booked ★ 4.810 hoursFree cancellation

Golden Circle, Kerid and Secret Lagoon Tour

Lagoon entry includedKerid craterGeysir and Gullfoss

The most booked way to the Secret Lagoon: a full Golden Circle day by bus from Reykjavik with Kerid crater, the Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss and Thingvellir, and an hour and a half in the warm water with the ticket in the price.

What's included

Full-day Golden Circle by bus
Secret Lagoon entry
Kerid crater entry
Bus stop meeting or pickup
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Full tour details

From$133per person Reserve

Top rated ★ 4.98 hoursFree cancellation

Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Guided Tour

Hotel pickupLagoon entry included8-hour day

The highest rated of the bus tours: pickup at your Reykjavik hotel, Thingvellir, Gullfoss and the Strokkur geyser, then a soak in the Secret Lagoon to finish the day, with the entry ticket included.

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver-guide
Secret Lagoon entry
Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Full tour details

From$157per person Reserve

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Which one suits you

Two questions sort most of it: do you have a car, or do you want the Golden Circle and the lagoon in one day from Reykjavik? Then check whether the lagoon ticket is in the price and how long you get in the water.

Tour	Starts	Lagoon time	Best for	Length	From	Book
Golden Circle, Kerid and Secret Lagoon Tour	Reykjavik, bus stop or hotel pickup	Lagoon entry included, 1.5 hours in the water, plus Kerid, Geysir, Gullfoss and Thingvellir	The full Golden Circle with the lagoon	10 hours	$133	Book
Secret Lagoon Admission Ticket	Hvammsvegur, Flúðir	Entry only: drive yourself, about 1 hour 20 minutes from Reykjavik, and stay as long as you like	Drivers: the lagoon on your own time	Stay until closing	$33	Book
Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Guided Tour	Reykjavik hotel pickup	Lagoon entry included, at the end of the day after Thingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir	Hotel pickup and a top-rated guide	8 hours	$157	Book
Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Day Trip	BSI Bus Terminal or hotel pickup	Lagoon entry included, 2 hours in the water at the end of the day	Two full hours at the lagoon, with an audio guide app	9.5 to 10.5 hours	$146	Book
Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Small-Group Day Tour	Reykjavik pickup	Lagoon entry included, plus Kerid crater; back in Reykjavik around 7pm	A smaller group with Kerid crater and the lagoon ticket included	9 hours	$151	Book
Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Aurora Chase	Reykjavik	Lagoon entry included, 2 hours in the water, then a northern lights hunt after dark	The lagoon by day and a northern lights hunt the same night	12 hours	$208	Book
Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Small-Group Tour	Reykjavik City Hall	Lagoon entry included, at the end of the day after Faxi waterfall and Gullfoss	A small group with Faxi waterfall and the lagoon to finish	9 hours	$211	Book
Private Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Farm Market	Reykjavik pickup	Private car for up to 4, lagoon entry included, then a farm market and coffee house	A private car for up to 4, with the lagoon ticket included	9 to 10 hours	$1,102	Book
Private Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Tour	Reykjavik pickup	Private driver-guide and a 14:00 lagoon slot; the lagoon ticket is booked separately	Your own driver-guide and a fixed 2pm lagoon slot	10 hours	$656	Book
Private Golden Circle with 6 Stops and Secret Lagoon	Reykjavik pickup	Private for up to 3, 2 hours at the lagoon; the lagoon ticket is booked separately	Tomato soup at Fridheimar, Icelandic horses and 2 hours at the lagoon	9 hours	$1,312	Book

Most bus tours include the Secret Lagoon ticket; two private tours book it separately, and each tour page says which. Towels can be rented at the lagoon. Every tour on this site cancels free up to 24 hours before.

The Secret Lagoon

Iceland's oldest pool.

Locals call it Gamla Laugin, the old pool. It was made in 1891 at Hverahólmi, a geothermal area near Flúðir, and in 1909 the first swimming lessons in Iceland were held here, every year until 1947. Then it fell quiet for decades, until it reopened as the Secret Lagoon on 7 June 2014.

The water comes straight from the hot springs around the pool: Vaðmálahver, Básahver and Litli Geysir, a little geyser that spouts every few minutes beside the path. It flows all the time, is fully replaced every 24 hours, stays at 38 to 40°C all year and has no chemicals in it.

38-40°C

The water temperature, all year round, straight from the springs.

Hot springsLitli GeysirFlúðirGolden CircleCold plungeSince 1891

Steam rising from a natural pool edged with stone, with a small spring bubbling beside a wooden path — Steam over the old pool.

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1891

The year the old pool was made.

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24 hours

For the water to be fully replaced.

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1 h 20 min

From Reykjavik by car, per the ticket listing.

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3 pools

The old pool, a hot paddling pool and a cold plunge.

Your day

A Golden Circle day, step by step

How the most booked tour runs, from the Reykjavik pickup to the soak and the drive home.

01

Kerid crater

Pickup in Reykjavik, then a walk round the red crater and its lake.

Morning

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The lagoon

An hour and a half in the warm water, with the cold plunge if you dare.

Late morning

03

Geysir and Gullfoss

Strokkur spouts every few minutes; then the two-step waterfall.

Afternoon

04

Thingvellir

Between two tectonic plates, then the drive back to Reykjavik.

Late afternoon

Steam drifting over a natural hot spring pool edged with grey stone and green moss

The path round the pool

Smooth lava pebbles under clear, warm, slightly green water

Plan your trip

Plan your visit

Driving yourself, a Golden Circle tour, a private car, or the northern lights too: one tab each.

The ticket: the Secret Lagoon entry, from $33, no time limit.
Parking: a private car park for guests during opening hours; no camping or overnight parking.
Read getting there from Reykjavik: the drive and the bus.
Read tickets and prices before you book.

Most booked: Golden Circle, Kerid and Secret Lagoon, from $133.
Top rated: the guided tour, 4.9 from 232 reviews.
Longest soak: the day trip with 2 hours in the water.
Read what to bring for the day.

Ticket included: private tour with a farm market, up to 4.
Fixed slot: private tour with a 2pm lagoon slot.
Six stops: Fridheimar, horses and the lagoon.
On two private tours you book the lagoon ticket yourself; each page says which.

Day and night: the Golden Circle, lagoon and aurora chase.
The lagoon closes in the evening, so you will not see the lights from the water.
If the lights do not show, that tour lets you join again on another night for free.
Read the best time to visit.

Entry ticketFrom $33Self-drive, no time limit.

Golden CircleFrom $133Kerid and the lagoon.

2 hours soakFrom $146Audio guide app.

Small groupFrom $151Pickup, Kerid.

With auroraFrom $208Day and night.

PrivateFrom $656Your own guide.

Getting there

Flúðir, the old pool

Secret Lagoon (Gamla Laugin)

Hvammsvegur, 845 Flúðir, Iceland.

The lagoon is in the village of Flúðir, about 1 hour 20 minutes by car from Reykjavik, per the ticket listing, and an easy add-on to the Golden Circle. The lagoon runs no transport of its own; the public bus via Selfoss is very limited, so most visitors drive or come on a tour from Reykjavik with pickup.

Open daily 10:00 to 19:00 in winter, 10:00 to 20:00 in summer
A private car park for guests during opening hours
Towel and swimsuit rental ISK 1,200 each at the desk

Plan the trip from Reykjavik

Around your visit

Everything else worth knowing

When to go, what guests wish they had known, what is nearby and the house rules.

Winter (1 October to 31 May): open daily 10:00 to 19:00; on 24 and 31 December until 18:00.
Summer (1 June to 30 September): open daily 10:00 to 20:00.
All year: the water stays at 38 to 40°C, so snow and rain only add to it.
Quiet hours: guests mention having the pools almost to themselves at opening time.

Take silver jewellery off: the sulphur in the water can change its colour.
Bring your own towel to save the rental, and a water bottle: drink before and after the soak.
Eat before you go in, especially in the evening; the café has snacks and sandwiches, no hot meals.
The bottom is gravel and lava pebbles; a lost ring is hard to find.

Geysir and Strokkur: Strokkur spouts every few minutes, up to 35 m (Wikipedia).
Gullfoss: the two-step waterfall in the Hvítá canyon.
Kerid crater: a volcanic crater with a lake, on several tours here.
Laugarás Lagoon: a newer spa lagoon on the Golden Circle.

Shower without a swimsuit before you go in: it is mandatory, as the water has no chemicals.
Children 16 and under come with an adult, up to 3 children per adult.
The hot springs around the pool are about 100°C: stay on the path.
Prices on this site are from-prices in USD.

Guest reviews

What guests say

4.8 ★★★★★
6,610 reviews · the Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon tour
Quotes below come from several tours and the entry ticket

★★★★★
The day just went by with one great experience after another, highlight was the Secret lagoon soak in geothermal pool & the cold plunge there after!
Jaisha · Golden Circle, Kerid and Secret Lagoon, Nov 2026

★★★★★
A nice place to relax after a full day of walking. Unlike other lagoons, the bottom is covered with lava pebbles, so it's really pleasant to walk through the warm water.
Ivana · Secret Lagoon entry ticket, Oct 2026

★★★★★
Sunny was a fantastic guide and Michael a brilliant driver during the day. She was funny and knowledgeable and the pace was fantastic. Secret lagoon was such a treat. Our guide for the aurora in the evening was brilliant too.
Hayleigh · Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and aurora, Nov 2026

★★★★★
It was the most authentic lagoon, not too crowded. My friends and I truly enjoyed it, taking a dip surrounded with nature.
Sarah · Secret Lagoon entry ticket, Sep 2026

★★★★★
The tour was great; the stops were well chosen and worthwhile. The swim in the Secret Lagoon was wonderful and a perfect way to end the day. [...]
Stefanie · Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon small group, Mar 2026

★★★★★
Loved this trip. Rakel was so knowledgeable and kind. [...] The bus was so comfortable. The Secret Lagoon was a real highlight!
Meagan · Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon guided tour, Feb 2025

A second soak

Laugarás Lagoon

After the old pool, fancy a designed spa? Laugarás Lagoon is a newer geothermal lagoon on the Golden Circle, with saunas, a cold pool and a restaurant, and the water at 38 to 40°C.

Laugarás Lagoon Entry Ticket

★ 4.8 · 2.5 to 4 hours · Laugarás, Golden Circle

Want a second soak, or a designed spa after the old pool? Laugarás Lagoon is a newer geothermal lagoon on the Golden Circle, with warm pools, a cold pool, two saunas and the Ylja restaurant. Four admission levels, from the lagoon alone to a towel, a drink and a meal. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Two saunasCold poolRestaurant

From$54per personReserve

The guide

The Secret Lagoon, explained

A ticket or a tour; an hour and a half or all afternoon; the bus or a private car: here is how the options differ, and how to choose one.

Entry ticket or Golden Circle tour

With a car, the entry ticket is the simple way: about 1 hour 20 minutes from Reykjavik, no time limit in the water and the rest of the day is yours. Without one, a Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik takes you to Thingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss and stops at the lagoon for 1.5 to 2 hours, with the ticket included on most bus tours. More in getting there from Reykjavik.

A quiet road crossing snowy lava fields toward low hills under a pale sky — The road east from Reykjavik.

The Secret Lagoon or the big spas

The Blue Lagoon near Keflavík and the Sky Lagoon on the Reykjavik coast are designed spas, with spa rituals, bars and higher prices: the Blue Lagoon starts from ISK 12,990. The Secret Lagoon is the old, simple pool: hot spring water, a gravel bottom, a geyser by the path and an entry price of ISK 4,500 at the desk. More in Secret Lagoon vs Blue Lagoon.

Check what the from-price covers. Most bus tours include the lagoon ticket; two private tours book a lagoon slot but not the ticket. Towels and swimsuits are not included anywhere: bring your own or rent them for ISK 1,200 each. Read tickets and prices.

Before you go in

Shower without a swimsuit first: it is mandatory here, because the water has no chemicals. The showers are communal, separate for men and women, with soap and hair dryers provided. The sulphur will not harm your hair, but take silver jewellery off. More in what to bring and the shower rules.

A rolled towel, a swimsuit and a water bottle on a wooden bench beside a steaming pool — What to pack for the soak.

When to go

The lagoon opens every day of the year, from 10:00 to 19:00 in winter and to 20:00 in summer, and the water is 38 to 40°C whatever the weather. In winter it closes before the northern lights come out, so for the lights, add an evening aurora tour. More in the best time to visit.

A steaming pool under a snowy hillside in the low winter sun — A winter afternoon in Flúðir.

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FAQ

Questions before you book

Straight answers to what people ask most about the Secret Lagoon.

Is the Secret Lagoon worth visiting?

Yes, if you want an older, simpler hot spring pool: it is Iceland's oldest swimming pool (1891), fed by the hot springs around it at 38 to 40°C, and a ticket costs a fraction of the big spas. More in is the Secret Lagoon worth it.

How much does the Secret Lagoon cost?

At the lagoon, adults pay ISK 4,500, children 14 and under ISK 260 and seniors 67+ ISK 3,300. The entry ticket on this site is from $33, and Golden Circle tours with the lagoon included start from $133. More in tickets and prices.

Do you need tickets for the Secret Lagoon?

Booking ahead is strongly recommended: the lagoon says it cannot guarantee a place without a reservation. Book a timed entry or a tour with the ticket included.

Which is better, the Blue Lagoon or the Secret Lagoon?

They are different: the Blue Lagoon is a large designed spa near Keflavík from ISK 12,990; the Secret Lagoon is a small, natural old pool in Flúðir at ISK 4,500, easy to add to a Golden Circle day. More in Secret Lagoon vs Blue Lagoon.

How warm is the Secret Lagoon?

The water stays at 38 to 40°C all year, fed by the hot springs around the pool. The springs themselves are about 100°C and are not for bathing.

How far is the Secret Lagoon from Reykjavik?

About 1 hour 20 minutes by car, in Flúðir, off the classic Golden Circle loop. Most visitors come on a Golden Circle tour from Reykjavik. More in getting there from Reykjavik.

Can you swim in the Secret Lagoon?

Yes: it was a swimming pool, and the first swimming lessons in Iceland were held there in 1909. Most people soak and float; there is also a hot paddling pool and a cold plunge pool.

Is the Secret Lagoon natural or man-made?

Both: the pool was built in 1891, but the water is 100% natural, from the hot springs around it, and it is fully replaced every 24 hours with no chemicals.

Is the Secret Lagoon or Laugarás Lagoon better?

The Secret Lagoon is the old, simple hot spring pool; Laugarás Lagoon is a newer designed spa on the Golden Circle with saunas and a restaurant. More in Secret Lagoon vs Laugarás.

Do you have to shower naked at the Secret Lagoon?

Yes: showering without a swimsuit before you go in is mandatory, as the lagoon uses no chemicals. The showers are communal, separate for men and women. More in what to bring and the shower rules.

Secret Lagoon Tours

Choose your soak

Secret Lagoon Admission Ticket

Golden Circle, Kerid and Secret Lagoon Tour

Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Guided Tour

Smaller groups, private cars, northern lights

Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Day Trip

Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Small-Group Day Tour

Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Aurora Chase

Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Small-Group Tour

Private Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Farm Market

Private Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Tour

Private Golden Circle with 6 Stops and Secret Lagoon

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Which one suits you

Iceland's oldest pool.

1891

24 hours

1 h 20 min

3 pools

A Golden Circle day, step by step

Kerid crater

The lagoon

Geysir and Gullfoss

Thingvellir

Plan your visit

Flúðir, the old pool

Secret Lagoon (Gamla Laugin)

Everything else worth knowing

Warm water. Cold air.

What guests say

Laugarás Lagoon

Laugarás Lagoon Entry Ticket

The Secret Lagoon, explained

Entry ticket or Golden Circle tour

The Secret Lagoon or the big spas

Before you go in

When to go

Plan it properly

Notes from Flúðir

Questions before you book

The water is warm.