Iceland · SPA & HOT SPRINGS
The good hot spring & pool days run small groups and fill weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Sky Lagoon near Reykjavík, covering the 7-step ritual, ocean views, changing rooms, timing, price, and practical tips.
“Great to visit the Sky Lagoon looked after from start finish the place is spotlessly clean with fresh towels constantly re stocked. The 7 step ritual was brilliant and the main pool very warming and relaxed as the weather was -7° when we visited.”
Review of Hvammsvík Hot Spring from Reykjavik, covering views, transport, pools, facilities, value, timing, and practical tips.
“The driver was very friendly and even stoped along the road as he understood the group would be happy to have a picture on a scenic view.”
Snorkel between tectonic plates at Silfra, then warm up in Laugarvatn Fontana’s geothermal pools, saunas, and steam room.
“Our guide Sara was the best! We felt safe and comfortable throughout the snorkel, and she checked on everyone several times. I really enjoyed Silfra and the hot springs after. Would recommend to anyone on the fence truly a bucket list moment, Sara was the best!”
Review of Hvammsvik Hot Springs near Reykjavik, with seven pools, ocean views, practical tips, package details, and honest value advice.
“This is a beautiful place!! We visited December 2025 and absolutely loved it. It’s quiet and serene and not crowded at all. There’s only 46 lockers per locker room, so it handles a more intimate capacity. Walk up bar, steam room and access to the (chilly) waters of the ocean with spectacular unforgettable views! Seven (7) different pools with varying temperatures. We spent a good three hours there. The location is remote but the drive there (50 min from Reykjavik) is so picturesque with many photo opportunities. There is a short walk from the parking area to the entrance of the building. Highly recommend this place for its rustic feel,…”
Review of a Golden Circle day tour from Reykjavik with Kerid Crater, geothermal bread, Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir, and Hvammsvik Spa.
“Wonderful day trip from Reykjavík! The day was packed with must see items on everyone’s list. The spa was an absolute dream.”
Relax in seven geothermal pools beside Hvalfjörður with return transport from Reykjavík, fjord views, cold plunges, Wi-Fi, and a swim-up bar.
“Great natural hot spring setting! We appreciated the convenience of transport to and from as it is 45min out of town.”
Review of Sky Lagoon from Reykjavík, with private transfers, seven-step ritual, pass choices, pricing, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“If you have been to blue lagoon before and have a high hopes , don’t bother with Sky. Good points- 1) changing facilities very clean , 2)most staff are nice , although a couple of staff felt like as if they didn’t want to be there 3) a nice sauna Bad points- 1) staff “forgot” to remind everyone the saunas room is supposed to be quiet , we had a good relaxing moment until a couple of big tour groups came in chatting loudly with each other . 2) thermal water not hot enough , it was just warm 3) wine glasses not being cleared away fast enough , people…”
See Iceland’s Golden Circle, watch Strokkur erupt, then unwind at Fontana Spa with hot-spring rye bread from Reykjavik.
“We loved this tour! A really great way to see a lot of things in a day. It was a small minbus, which we preferred. We visited the National Park, Geysir and Gullfoss before heading to the Fortuna Spa, for a well deserved dip in the geothermal pools. Our guide Dylan, was the best tour guide we've ever had. He was interesting, engaging and clearly passionate about his country. Would definitely recommend this tour.”
Review of the Landmannalaugar hike and hot springs from Reykjavík, with practical details on timing, transport, difficulty, price, and what to bring.
“Was a great trip. The folks at Artic Yeti - Paula, Miro, Vito were really nice and made for a very nice day trip.”
Ride a snowmobile across Langjökull, rumble up in a super truck, then soak in Iceland’s Secret Lagoon near Flúðir.
“The whole experience was fun, awesome and unique, I highly recommend this tour!”
Explore West Iceland on a 10-hour small-group tour with lava caves, Hraunfossar waterfalls, hot springs, Reykholt, and WiFi.
“We had such a great day, tour guide Thor was brill and loved the cave. Would recommend.”
Explore Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Sky Lagoon on a full-day Reykjavík tour with guides, transport, and spa ritual included.
“We had a lovely day travelling round the golden circle, with the best tour guide mr G!! Very knowledgeable and made the experience. Wish we had a little longer at the national park, but the geyser and the waterfall were incredible! Only downside was we had to wait for a new bus to go to sky lagoon which took a long time to come, but the lagoon itself was an unforgettable experience - especially as we arrived to a beautiful sunset! A fantastic day :)”
Explore Iceland’s Landmannalaugar, Háifoss, Hjálparfoss, and hot springs on a 13-hour small-group tour from Reykjavik.
“We were called 3 days before the tour to say it wasn’t available on the day we booked. They didn’t explain why or even apologise, they just asked us what other days we could do, luckily we could go the day before. Once we were on the tour, we had an amazing day, the scenery is mind blowing!”
Snorkel Silfra between tectonic plates, then enjoy Sky Lagoon’s seven-step ritual in this practical Iceland combo tour.
“Our snorkeling session was excellent! We were prepared for the cold and those dry suits really did keep us comfortable in the water. Anil was an excellent guide and I would love to do this again in warmer months!”
Review of Iceland’s 11-hour Golden Circle and Hvammsvik tour, with geysers, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, geothermal bread, and hot springs.
“Our tour guide Christina was fabulous! She was so happy and bubbly and funny which makes quite a difference when you’re spending nearly the whole day with someone. She told us everything we needed to know about the famous hotspots we visited that day and was very knowledgeable :)”
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