Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoon
by Laugarás Lagoon · Lagoons & spas · Golden Circle
- Fine on your own
- Luxury
- Suits older travellers
- Self-guided
from €62.4 per person
Next departure: Thu 22 Oct
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Duration
2 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Laugarás
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Skálholtsvegur 1, Laugarás
Departs
10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 …
Minimum age
5
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before
About this experience
Laugarás Lagoon is a geothermal retreat in the heart of Iceland’s Golden Circle, surrounded by nature and overlooking the Hvítá River.
The two-level lagoon is designed to flow naturally into the landscape, offering warm geothermal waters, two saunas, a cold plunge and swim-up bars – all with views across the surrounding countryside.
Complete the experience at Ylja Restaurant, led by Icelandic chef Gísli Matt. Ylja celebrates the flavours of the region through seasonal dishes made with ingredients sourced from local farms, greenhouses and fisheries.
Located within easy reach of Gullfoss, Geysir and Þingvellir National Park, Laugarás Lagoon fits naturally into a day exploring the Golden Circle – whether you are travelling as a couple, with friends, as a family or on your own.
Description from the operator, Laugarás Lagoon. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Included
- Unlimited access to entire outdoor wellness areas
- Access to changing room with a personal locker and vanity station
- Shampoo, conditioner and shower gel in showers
Not included
Guests need to bring their own bathing suit and a towel.
Drinks and meals can be purchased on site.
Good to know
Guests need to bring swimwear and a towel. Shampoo, conditioner and shower gel is included.
Laugarás Lagoon is wheelchair accessible, featuring private changing rooms for your comfort and convenience.
Children from the age of 5 are welcome to visit our lagoon. However, children aged 4 and younger are not allowed in the lagoon. All ages are welcome to dine at Ylja Restaurant.
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 this one and not the cheaper one?
The nearest cheaper Secret Lagoon Experience Ticket from VAREN Iceland is €44 — €18 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.
| Laugarás Lagoon · €62 | VAREN Iceland · €44 | |
|---|---|---|
| How long it runs | 2 hours | 3 hours |
On everything we can measure, the VAREN Iceland tour is the better buy. The €18 is not buying anything we can point to, so unless you want this operator in particular, take the cheaper one.
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Children under 5 cannot join this one.
Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.
Why we list it
Laugarás Lagoon 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 Laugarás Lagoon
Read all 442 reviews on Google →Operator rating 4.6/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.
★★★★★ · 7 months ago
Unbelievable place. Cheaper than the other major lagoons. What I liked about this place was that it was tucked away in the golden circle. It was not over crowded. And the facilities were lush. The Lagoon itself was so nice. Loved the drinks and I loved the sauna and Steam rooms. The restaurant was a major hit and very generous portions.
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
Beautiful lagoon with lovely views. Changing facilities were clean, with options for private showering if so desired and nice shower gel etc. Lagoon felt spacious, not too busy - I loved the varied heat within it. Waterfall was a really nice touch, as were the tables and benches to enjoy your bar drinks at (though be careful of your shins as you move around 🤣). Nice jacuzzi and cold plunge, but thought the sauna could have done what being warmer. The 'quiet/private' area wasn't that quiet or private when we were there, but still nice. It was a nice way to break up our golden circle tour - v relaxing!
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
I loved Laugaras Lagoon, especially after having been to the Blue Lagoon on a previous trip to Iceland. It was so peaceful and uncrowded and totally relaxing. I loved the way it blended into the setting, and it was nice to see trees around it! One of the employees at the check-in desk explained that his family has been there for generations and is responsible for having planted a large number of the trees in the area. The water temperature was perfect and I especially enjoyed the quiet area. We had a 5:00 entry, and then 6:30 dinner reservation which was just right. The food was very good. I would definitely recommend this if you have time to go somewhere further from the airport area.
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
Nestled in the southern part of the country, this natural gem combines warm, soothing waters with breathtaking surroundings. 🙂👍 After soaking in the lagoon’s inviting warmth, the perfect way to end the day is with a delicious Icelandic meal at the lagoon’s Ylja restaurant ... that was just superb, bursting with flavors & ingenuity!
Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026
Read before you book
- Easy Iceland tours for limited mobilityChoose short stops near the car park, boats and lagoons, and a private car if you can. Avoid glacier hikes, caves, and anything that says 'hike' or 'off-road'.
- 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.
- 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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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.
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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