Secret Lagoon Experience Ticket

by VAREN Iceland · Lagoons & spas · Golden Circle

4.50· 126 Google reviews of the operator

Fine on your own
Self-guided

from €44.05 per person

Next departure: Thu 22 Oct

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Secret Lagoon Experience Ticket — VAREN Iceland

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Duration
3 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Flúðir
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Secret Lagoon
Hvammsvegur, Flúðir
Departs
11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30 …
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

Experience the natural beauty of the Secret Lagoon (Gamla Laugin), Iceland’s oldest swimming pool, originally built in 1891 in the geothermal area of Hverahólmi near Flúðir. Surrounded by raw geothermal landscapes, it offers an authentic and peaceful escape into Icelandic nature.

The lagoon is fed entirely by natural hot springs such as Vaðmálahver, Básahver, and the active geyser Litli Geysir, ensuring continuous fresh water renewal every 24 hours. With warm, mineral-rich water maintained at 38–40°C year-round, it provides a simple, relaxing, and truly traditional Icelandic bathing experience in any weather.

Description from the operator, VAREN Iceland. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Included

Entrance to the Secret Lagoon
Access to the natural geothermal swimming pool
Use of newly built facility next to the pool
Traditional Icelandic-style separate changing and shower facilities (men & women)
Access to showers and basic amenities
On-site bistro access for snacks and drinks (no warm meals served)

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

Why we list it

VAREN Iceland is one of 204 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about VAREN Iceland

Read all 126 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.5/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Chris Allen
★★★★★ · a year ago
Lovely hour-long cruise round the Utrecht canal. Friendly guide with lots of information about the history and people of Utrecht. Prices were very reasonable, and longer trips available if you wanted.
Tilman Dominik
★★ · a year ago
We Bootes a place to see the grachten in Utecht. Unfortunately there were no explanations or informations about the area or buildings at all. So Next time I would Book another ship
Ginney Liu
★★★★★ · 7 years ago
Five stars service - super nice and helpful staff We booked the boat for a bachelorette party. We had a few logistical challenges prior and on the day itself - and Varen in Utrecht staff were so helpful and kind to help us to find solutions. On th day itself, Max - our captain- went out of his way (quite literally, by picking up the bride by boat at a location that would be easily accessible by car). Moreover, as the bride wasn't able to get to the spot until 40 minutes later, Max at his own initiative even extended our time because the next reservation wasn't until half an hour later after our initial time was supposed to end. How incredibly kind is that? A million thanks to the lovely people of this company - would recommend them in a heartbeat.
Peter M
★★★★★ · 7 years ago
Visitors of Utrecht often forget that its canals are just as attractive as those in Amsterdam and the best way to see them is by boat. Good angles for photography as well.

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

Read before you book

Laugarás Lagoon: which ticket, and is it worth itLaugarás Lagoon on the Golden Circle: the €62 Birki ticket is enough for most people. Lerki adds a towel and a drink, Ösp adds lunch at Ylja.
Reykjaböð hot springs: Classic or Signature pass?Reykjaböð in Reykjadalur sells a €58 Classic pass and a €116 Signature pass. Take Classic unless you want the bathhouse spa and a drink, and book ahead.
Best Lagoon in Iceland (2026): 5 Picks ComparedWhich hot lagoon or hot spring tour to book in Iceland, ranked. Real prices, where each one starts, and who should skip it.

Reviews from our travellers

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Lagoons & spas — questions people ask

Is the Blue Lagoon worth it or is it too touristy?

It is busy and it is worth it, once. The water is milky blue from silica, the setting in the Reykjanes lava is unlike anywhere else, and it sits twenty minutes from Keflavík Airport, so it fits an arrival or departure day. Book a time slot in advance; it sells out. If crowds bother you, go early morning or after 20:00. The Secret Lagoon or Fontana on the Golden Circle are calmer and cheaper alternatives.

Can I do the Blue Lagoon on the way to or from the airport?

Yes, and it is the best way to use it. Transfers like IceTransfer's Keflavík to Blue Lagoon to Reykjavík (/experience/1036423/) or the reverse (/experience/1036419/) stop at the lagoon for a few hours with your luggage stored. Allow at least three hours at the lagoon and check that your slot lines up with your flight. Note that the Reykjanes eruptions have closed the lagoon at short notice; check its status before travelling.

What is the difference between the Secret Lagoon and the Blue Lagoon?

The Secret Lagoon at Flúðir is a simple, warm geothermal pool with a bubbling hot spring beside it and basic changing rooms. It is on the Golden Circle, so it slots into a sightseeing day (/experience/17050/, /experience/624446/). The Blue Lagoon is a spa: silica masks, swim-up bar, saunas and a price to match. If you want a soak after a day of waterfalls, Secret Lagoon. If you want the spa day, Blue Lagoon.

Do I have to shower naked before a pool in Iceland?

Yes, at every public pool and most lagoons. Swimwear off, wash thoroughly with soap, swimwear on, then into the water. It is a hygiene rule because Icelandic pools use very little chlorine, and it is taken seriously. Changing rooms are single-sex with open showers; some larger lagoons have a few private cubicles. Nobody looks. It feels odd for thirty seconds and then it does not.

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Flúðir · Secret Lagoon: light 08:30–17:41, 9 h 11 min of daylight.

✓ Free cancellation until 24 hours before
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✓ If VAREN Iceland cancels for weather or safety: a full refund, or another date
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Pairs well with

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