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Golden Circle, Kerid Crater and Blue Lagoon Tour Review — The Long Day with the Famous Soak

The Golden Circle, Kerið Crater and Blue Lagoon tour is the most-booked Blue Lagoon day on GetYourGuide (★4.9, 6,181 reviews). At €224 per adult it is one of the dearer day tours, but the Blue Lagoon ticket, Kerið entry and hotel pickup are in the price. Expect an 11-hour day by minibus with about 2 hours in the lagoon. The main complaint is the short stop at Geysir.

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★4.9 6,181 reviews11 h day≈2 h in the lagoon
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Golden Circle & Blue Lagoon

★4.96,181 reviews11 hComfort or Premium
4.9Guide4.9Transport4.8Value
from €224 per adult
From-price per adult with Comfort admission to the Blue Lagoon, pickup in Reykjavík included. Premium admission costs €245. The price depends on the date and season, the option, the number of travellers and availability; you see the exact price in the GetYourGuide calendar.
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€224Comfort€245Premium

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The options

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater and Blue Lagoon Tour: Comfort or Premium

The tour sells two Blue Lagoon tickets on the same 09:00 departure. Comfort, at €224, includes a silica mud mask, a towel and a drink. Premium, at €245, adds two more masks, a small silica mask to take home and a bathrobe. Everything else is identical, so the €21 buys only spa extras. A 10:00 departure is listed on some dates.

ComfortBlue Lagoon ticketPremiumBlue Lagoon ticket
Departs09:0009:00
MasksSilica mud maskSilica + 2 more, 10 ml to take home
AlsoTowel, one drinkTowel, one drink, bathrobe
Price per adult€224€245
✓ better on that rowComfort · €224Premium · €245
Take Comfort unless you want the bathrobe: after an 11-hour day most guests only want warm water, and the mud mask is in both tickets. Premium makes sense if you will not visit the Blue Lagoon again and want the full spa set.

Options, ticket contents and prices on a sample date: GetYourGuide, checked Nov 2026.

The day

How the Day Runs, Stop by Stop

The minibus does the classic loop first, Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, then Kerið, and ends with about 2 hours in the Blue Lagoon on the way back. That order means you soak when you are tired and cold, which guests love. Lunch is at Geysir and costs extra; one guest found an hour for lunch and the geysers too short.

  1. 1
    Reykjavík09:00Pickup in Reykjavík included
  2. 2
    ÞingvellirPhoto stopWalk between the plates
  3. 3
    GeysirPhoto stopStrokkur erupts; lunch here, paid separately
  4. 4
    GullfossPhoto stopThe two-step falls
  5. 5
    KeriðPhoto stopCrater lake; entry included
  6. 6
    Blue Lagoon≈2 hSoak with a silica mask; ticket included
  7. 7
    ReykjavíkDrop-offBack in Reykjavík
Path through the Þingvellir rift
Þingvellir · first stop
Kerið crater lake
Kerið · entry included
The Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon · about 2 h

Order from the GetYourGuide itinerary; "about 2 hours at the Blue Lagoon" from the same page, Nov 2026. Minutes for the other stops are not given.

In the price

What the Price Includes

The price covers the guide, the minibus with Wi-Fi, pickup and drop-off in Reykjavík, Kerið entry and the Blue Lagoon ticket you choose, with a towel. Food is not included; you can buy lunch and snacks along the way. Shower gel and conditioner are free in the lagoon. Children under 5 cannot join.

Included

  • Live guide in English
  • Minibus with Wi-Fi
  • Pickup and drop-off in Reykjavík
  • Kerið entry
  • Blue Lagoon ticket, Comfort or Premium, with a towel

Not included

  • Lunch, food and drinks
  • Swimsuit rental at the lagoon
  • Children under 5

Bring

  • Swimwear
  • Warm, waterproof clothing
  • Good walking shoes

Inclusions and notes as listed on the GetYourGuide tour page, Nov 2026.

Reviews

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater and Blue Lagoon Tour Reviews: Praise and Complaints

Guests rate the tour ★4.9 from 6,181 reviews: 4.9 for the guide, 4.9 for transport and 4.8 for value. Recent reviews praise the guides and how smoothly a long day runs, and many call the lagoon the best end to it. The complaints we read in 1–3 star reviews are about individual guides and too little time at Geysir.

What guests praise

  • The guidesMany reviews name the guide; one ran a music playlist to match the stops
  • A well-run long dayGuests say food stops and breaks are well organised
  • Ending in the lagoonThe soak after a cold day is the part guests mention most

What guests complain about

  • Geysir and lunchOne guest had an hour for lunch and Geysir, where they expected 80 minutes
  • Some guidesComplaints about a hard-to-follow accent and a guide who changed the drop-off order
  • Time in the lagoonGetYourGuide’s summary of 300 reviews says some want more time there
  • A long dayEleven hours or more; guests call it long but worth it
★★★★★
“It is a long day but well worth it. Food stops and comfort breaks well organised.”
Helen · Nov 2026Verified booking
★★★★★
“We had enough time at each place to see what we needed. Ending with the blue lagoon was a perfect end.”
Guest · Oct 2026Verified booking
Rated 1–3 ★
“Only one hour for lunch and sightseeing at the Geyser. Not enough.”
Guest · Oct 2026Verified booking
Rated 1–3 ★
“The guide accent was difficult to understand.”
Guest · Oct 2026Verified booking

Ratings: GetYourGuide, Nov 2026. We read the 10 newest reviews and the 10 newest rated 1–3 stars; quotes are shortened. These are samples, not statistics.

Our verdict

Who Should Book the Golden Circle, Kerid Crater and Blue Lagoon Tour

Book it if you want the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon in one day and would rather not arrange the lagoon separately. Look elsewhere if €224 is too much, if 11 hours is too long, or if any hot spring will do. The alternatives below cost €83 to €218.

Book it if

  • You want both the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon, ticket included
  • You want pickup and a minibus rather than a coach
  • You do not mind a day of 11 hours or more
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Take something else if

  • Any hot spring will do: the Secret Lagoon tour is €103 cheaper
  • You want more time at Geysir and Gullfoss
  • You would rather see the Blue Lagoon on your airport day
  • Children under 5 are travelling with you

Alternatives

Blue Lagoon minibus tour★4.8 (1,989) · 80 min at GeysirYou want longer stops at Geysir and Gullfoss€218Book
Golden Circle & Secret LagoonGolden Circle & Secret Lagoon★4.8 (6,584) · 10 h · our reviewAny hot spring will do€121Read review
Classic with KeriðClassic with Kerið★4.8 (27,970) · 8.5 h · our reviewYou will visit the lagoon another day€83Read review
All lagoon toursBlue, Secret, Sky and Laugarás comparedYou want to compare every lagoonfrom €121Read review

Ratings and from-prices per adult: GetYourGuide, checked Nov 2026.

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Dates and Prices for the Golden Circle & Blue Lagoon Tour

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Questions

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater and Blue Lagoon Tour: Questions

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Is the Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon tour worth it?–

If you want both in one day, yes: it is rated ★4.9 by 6,181 guests and €224 includes the Blue Lagoon ticket, Kerið and pickup. A Blue Lagoon ticket alone starts at about €88.

What is the difference between Comfort and Premium?–

Comfort (€224) includes a silica mud mask, a towel and a drink. Premium (€245) adds two more masks, a small silica mask to take home and a bathrobe.

How long do you spend at the Blue Lagoon?–

About 2 hours, as the tour page states. It is the last stop before Reykjavík.

How long is the tour?–

About 11 hours, departing at 09:00. Guests say it can run closer to 12.

Is hotel pickup included?–

Yes, pickup and drop-off within Reykjavík are included on both options.

Is lunch included?–

No. You buy lunch at the Geysir stop; there are snack stops along the way.

Do I need to bring a towel?–

No, a towel comes with the Blue Lagoon ticket. Bring swimwear, or rent it at the lagoon.

Can children join the tour?–

From 5 years. At the lagoon, children aged 2–11 share a locker with an adult; a child pass includes a drink and a towel.

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