15 Hot Springs in Reykjavik Worth Booking

1.Sky Lagoon Entrance Pass With 7-Step Spa Ritual

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,166 reviews · 1 day · from $111Our pick

Just minutes from downtown Reykjavík, Sky Lagoon pairs a warm oceanfront geothermal pool with a seven-step Icelandic bathing ritual. Choose shared or private changing facilities, then move through a cold plunge, sea-view sauna, mist, scrub, steam, and crowberry juice. Allow at least two hours, and longer if you want time at the swim-up bar.

“spa was very nice and thr whole experience was great from start to finish.Like everywhere in Iceland things were a bit pricey but you get used to that in Iceland.”

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2.Hvammsvík Hot Spring with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 572 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $168

Travel from Reykjavik’s BSI Bus Terminal to Hvammsvík Hot Springs on a 4.5-hour outing with return transport and admission included. You’ll find several pools at different temperatures, a steam room, a swim-up bar, mountain and sea views, and access to the cold Atlantic water. Drivers such as Carlos, Sylvia, Erik, and Simon have been praised for friendly service.

“Very easy. Plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful hot springs.”

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3.Hvammsvik Hot Springs: Admission Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 244 reviews · 1.5 hours - 1 day · from $84Best value

Spend 1.5 hours to a full day at Hvammsvik Hot Springs, a quiet coastal spa 45 minutes from Reykjavik. Choose classic admission or comfort access with a towel, wading shoes, and one drink. Expect seven pools, a steam room, swim-up bar, clean changing rooms, and a striking view over the sea.

“The setting was beautiful and it was nice to have multiple pools, each with a different heat level. It was not at all crowded and we loved the swim-up bar. We also really liked being able to go into the ocean to cool off and then get back into the hot tub. The changing facilities were also very nice and convenient.”

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4.Golden Circle and Fontana Geothermal Spa Day Trip from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · from $130Top rated

You’ll visit Thingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss with a local guide, then spend two hours at Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths. Guides such as Eric, Margret, Dylan, and B-G are praised for lively explanations. Bring swimwear and a towel, and leave room for rye bread baked in the hot ground.

“The trip was excellent made better by the knowledgeable guide Karl who pointed out interesting features with facts and information. At all the stops we had plenty of time to explore. The day was rounded off with a visit to the excellent Fontana Spa to relax and see the demonstration of bread baking in the hot ground and then got to eat it with freshly smoked trout.”

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5.Reykjavík: Glacier Snowmobile and Hot Springs with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 182 reviews · 10 hours · from $431

You’ll leave Reykjavík at 8:30, ride a specially built super truck to Mountaineers Geldingafell Basecamp, and spend about an hour snowmobiling across Langjökull Glacier. Guides such as Yngvi, Einar, and Eric add useful local insight. Finish with 90 minutes at the Secret Lagoon near Flúðir. Bring swimwear, sturdy shoes, and a valid driver’s license.

“The whole experience was fun, awesome and unique, I highly recommend this tour!”

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6.Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs – Reykjavík & Hella

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $217

Leave Reykjavík early for Landmannalaugar, hike toward Brennisteinsalda with an English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide, and relax in a natural thermal river. Arctic Yeti uses a small vehicle for up to 16 people, with WiFi and pickup at central Reykjavík bus stops, Hella, and Selfoss.

“Favorite part?? Tough to puck between the hike & the hot springs after!! The whole area is so unique, would love to camp there for a few nights & get in a couple hikes and soak up this unique spot.”

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7.Lava Cave, Hot Springs, Horses & Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 130 reviews · 10 hours · from $222

Spend about 10 hours touring West Iceland from Reykjavik. Visit Glanni, Deildartunguhver, Reykholt, Hraunfossar, Sturlureykir Horse Farm, and Viðgelmir Lava Cave. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving, while cave guides lead the 1.5-hour underground walk. Bring warm clothes, cash, and sturdy shoes.

“Our guide was fantastic! The weather was difficult due to snow, however Colin handled it with ease. The trip itself was spectacular and we would highly recommend seeing the lava caves in winter due to the magical ice sculptures created inside.”

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8.Landmannalaugar Hike and Hot Springs from Reykjavik & Hella

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 109 reviews · 13 hours · from $190

Spend a long day in Iceland’s Highlands with a certified English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Hike among rhyolite mountains, lava fields, obsidian, and geothermal ground, then use free time for Landmannalaugar’s natural hot springs. Carmen and Nacho are guide names associated with the experience. Bring food, water, swimwear, and a towel.

“I really enjoyed it. It was an incredibly unique and memorable experience.”

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9.Golden Circle and Sky Lagoon Geothermal Spa Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 84 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $227

Travel from Reykjavik to Þingvellir, Gullfoss, and the erupting Strokkur geyser with a guide such as Karen, Darren, or Kristina, then relax at Sky Lagoon with the seven-step Skjól ritual. Pickup, transport, WiFi, towels, and admission are included, but the combined schedule can involve a long transfer between the two experiences.

“Excellent personable guide and driver. Geeat stories. Loved the geysers and waterfall. Beautiful scenery. The sky Lagoon was wonderful. We relaxed and enjoyed the water, everyone around us was just happy to be there . Staff and guests were all smiling and helpful to newbies.”

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10.Hvammsvík Hot Springs Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $86

Spend about two hours at Hvammsvík Hot Springs near Mosfellsbær, soaking in naturally heated pools beside a fjord. You’ll have time to enjoy the mountain setting, nearby rivers, and possible hiking routes. Admission is mobile, the minimum age is 10, and groups are limited to 19 people.

“C’est endroit est sauvage authentique et si relaxant”

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11.Landmannalaugar Hiking, Haifoss Waterfall and Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $227

Travel from Reykjavík to Hjálparfoss, 122-meter Háifoss, Bláhylur crater lake, and Landmannalaugar in a small group of up to 15. Guides such as HBO, Roman, Tom, Mia, Sarah, and Beggi have led past departures. Expect a guided hike, rough F-roads, changing weather, and time for a natural hot-spring soak.

“HBO was a great guide, providing us with interesting information and taking us on a lovely hike. I absolutely enjoyed this tour and highly recommend this.”

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12.South Iceland Small Group Tour from Reykjavík with Sky Lagoon Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $248

Travel from Reykjavík in a small group of up to 18 to Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Reynisfjara, and Seljalandsfoss, then relax at Sky Lagoon. Guides such as Omar, Siggy, Anna, and Victoria are praised for lively stories, practical help, and photo tips. The day includes transport, WiFi, and lagoon admission, but not lunch.

“Our guide allowed us to see a few extra things as time allowed. He drove safely and was very knowledgeable about the land and the culture. It was a very long day - 13 hours…but ending it at the lagoon for me was the perfect ending! By the time we got to the glacier I was really tired, and that required a longer walk. I would without a doubt do it again though! Just maybe shorter time if at all possible lol”

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13.From Reykjavík: Golden Circle Route & Hvammsvik Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · 11 hours · from $234

Spend 11 hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle by guided minibus, with stops at Hveragerði, Kerið, Gullfoss, Strokkur, and Þingvellir. You’ll taste geothermal bread and finish with a two-hour soak at Hvammsvík Hot Spring. Guides such as Christina, Bartosz, and Dominica are praised for lively stories and smooth timing.

“This tour is brilliant. It's a long day but worth it. Everything ran smoothly and our guide was good. We received good communication after booking and everything was pretty organised. Golden Circle is spectacular and we appreciated getting the chance to see Kerid Crater too. All of the sights were amazing, particularly loved Gulfoss Waterfall and Geysir was cool too. We orignally wanted to combine the tour with the Sky Lagoon but as we booked late this was the only one still available. However Hvammsvik Lagoon was stunning and we are so glad we went here. It's more natural than man-made Sky Lagoon (which we also went to later in…”

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14.A day in Kerlingarfjöll: Highlands and hot springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 12 hours · from $282

Travel from Reykjavík into Iceland’s rugged Highlands, stopping at Gullfoss and Geysir before hiking around Hveradalir’s steaming springs and colored rock. An English-speaking host welcomes you at Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll, then you have time for lunch and a two-hour soak in the Highland Baths. Bring boots, waterproof layers, gloves, and a towel.

“ein toller Tag. bei bestem Wetter war es möglich viele tolle Bilder von der wunderschönen Landschaft zu machen...”

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15.Golden circle, hot spring bakery, tomato farm private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven relaxed hours with guide Olga exploring Þingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, a geothermal bakery, Friðheimar tomato farm, and Icelandic horses. This private tour suits up to four people, includes Reykjavík pickup, transport, tickets, and parking, and runs in English, Ukrainian, or Russian.

“This Golden Circle tour was great. Olga tailored the day to our desires. We went on a hike, saw waterfalls, went to the geyser, then went to a hot spring bakery. Along the way we stopped to feed the Icelandic horses which was alot of fun.”

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