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15 Iceland Hot Spring Tours, Compared

49 tours  ·  from $21 a head

Popular iceland hot spring tours fill up in the busy months, and the small-group ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour - Kerið’s volcanic bowl and blue-green lake
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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

1.Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,009 reviews · 10 hours · from $132Our pick

Travel from Reykjavík by bus to Kerið crater, the Secret Lagoon, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Þingvellir. You get 1.5 hours at the lagoon, an English-speaking guide, and a full day of varied stops. Guides on departures have included Sunny, Jessica, Anna, and Daniel; the guide assigned to your trip may differ.

“This trip was 100% worth booking. Our guide was Sunny who kept us well informed throughout the day and made everyone feel welcome. Eugene was our driver for the day, he made it a very comfortable journey and kept us well within our time frames. The highlight of the trip for me was visiting the thermal spa, this is definitely worth a visit! The time allocated to each activity allowed plenty of time to do and see everything there was. The bus stops for convenience stops such as going to the toilet and getting food/drinks. Sunny gave us plenty of information throughout the trip and overall she was an excellent…”

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Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - Strokkur: watch the water rise
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Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

2.Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,906 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $168Top rated

Travel from Reykjavik by minibus to Thingvellir National Park, the Strokkur geyser and Gullfoss waterfall, then spend an hour at the Secret Lagoon. A local guide leads the day, with past trips led by guides including Rakel and Ian. Pickup is offered, but some downtown hotels use nearby tour-bus stops.

“Rakel made this tour a 5 star exemplary excursion for us, and a perfect introduction to the history, politics , geology, vegetation, folklore, etc. of Iceland. She clearly loves her country as well as her work as a tour guide and Iceland specialist, and her talents as a story teller did not go unnoticed. Not only did she take a personal interest in each one of us in our small group, she was more than happy to answer our questions, even though she had likely been asked the sane ones hundreds of times before. The variety of activities and sights on this Golden Circle tour was a perfect balance of…”

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Iceland Secret Lagoon Admission Ticket - What the visit looks like, from changing room to lagoon
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Iceland Secret Lagoon Admission Ticket

3.Iceland Secret Lagoon Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,809 reviews · 1 day · from $35

Spend time in Gamla Laugin, Iceland’s first swimming pool, built in 1891 and fed by natural hot springs. The water stays around 38 to 39°C, and the surrounding geothermal activity gives the pool a distinctly natural feel. Admission includes lockers, changing areas, and showers. Bring your own swimsuit and towel, and arrange your own transport.

“Beautiful water, great experience, a little pricey but everything was pricey in Iceland.”

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Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Kerid Crater Tour from Reykjavik - Secret Lagoon: a warm pause in the schedule
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Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Kerid Crater Tour from Reykjavik

4.Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon and Kerid Crater Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,660 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $127

Spend a full day touring Iceland’s Golden Circle by coach, with stops at Thingvellir, Gullfoss, Strokkur and Kerid Crater, plus a warm soak at the Secret Lagoon. A guide shares Icelandic history and geology along the way. Pickup is available in Reykjavik, and the tour costs $127 per person, with attraction entry included.

“While it was an early morning start and getting the right bus was a bit hectic the tour was amazing. We had a great guide Summer, she was funny and very knowledgeable. Lots if time at each stop for pictures and some amazing scenery. The weather was very cold but most areas were walkable with caution. Highly recommended if you go to Iceland.”

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Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Geothermal Lagoon -Small Group Tour - Laugarvatn’s geothermal bread stop
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Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Geothermal Lagoon -Small Group Tour

5.Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Geothermal Lagoon -Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,550 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $139

Travel from Reykjavik in a group of up to 19, with a guide, hotel-area pickup and stops at Thingvellir, Laugarvatn, Geysir, Gullfoss and Kerid. Finish with your choice of the Blue Lagoon or Hvammsvík Hot Springs. The spa ticket is included only with the matching booking option.

“I would like to start by giving our guide Brian (I hope this is the correct name for this guy he was Moroccan anyway ) a big shout out because I got mixed up signals of what time and place to meet but Brian rang me and waited for us to get there many thanks for that . once the tour started this was quality all the way the sights we encountered will stick in our memories for a life time and to bring a little shine to it all it was snowing the guide talked us through the history of the places we visited on the golden circle tour…”

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Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon & Kerið Small Group Tour - Þingvellir: where geology meets Icelandic history
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Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon & Kerið Small Group Tour

6.Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon & Kerið Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,426 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $148

Spend about nine hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 19. See Thingvellir, Gullfoss, the Strokkur geyser and Kerið Crater, then soak at the Secret Lagoon. Reykjavík pickup and drop-off, lagoon admission, and onboard Wi-Fi are included. Bring a swimsuit and towel, or rent them at the lagoon.

“Great experience but with time constraints; made the tours too hectic ; couldn't really completely explore the places”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Day Trip - Starting in Reykjavik: plan for the pickup
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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Day Trip

7.Golden Circle and Secret Lagoon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 863 reviews · 9.5 - 10.5 hours · from $141

Spend 9.5 to 10.5 hours seeing Þingvellir National Park, Strokkur and Gullfoss by coach, with a two-hour stop to swim at the Secret Lagoon. An English-speaking guide leads the day, and an app offers audio in 10 languages. Choose a Reykjavik meeting point or optional accommodation pickup.

“We went on 3 bus tours while in Iceland and this ended up being our favorite. Beautiful sights, relaxed vibe and plenty of time to explore each stop on the way. The soak in the Secret Lagoon was the perfect treat at the end of the trip.”

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Laugarvatn Fontana: Geothermal Bread-Baking Experience - From the Fontana reception to the geothermal sand
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Laugarvatn Fontana: Geothermal Bread-Baking Experience

8.Laugarvatn Fontana: Geothermal Bread-Baking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 665 reviews · 30 min · from $27Best value

At Laugarvatn Fontana, an English-speaking guide shows you how dark rye dough is prepared and buried in geothermal sand to cook for 24 hours. A 30-minute tour includes a taste of the bread with smoked trout. Guides have included Flavio, Monika, Bruno, and David. Bathing costs extra.

“It was truly an amazing experience, our tour guide David was funny and kept the tour light and fun. Would definitely recommend.”

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From Reykjavik: Hvammsvík Hot Spring with Transportation - Changing, food and practical comforts
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From Reykjavik: Hvammsvík Hot Spring with Transportation

9.Hvammsvík Hot Spring with Transportation

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

Leave Reykjavik by bus for Hvammsvík, where several warm pools sit beside the sea beneath mountain views. This 4.5-hour outing includes admission and return transport from BSI Bus Terminal, with optional city pickup. Bring swimwear and a towel, and plan for time in the steam room, a cold sea dip or a meal at the on-site restaurant.

“Hvammsvík Hot Springs exceeded our expectations! The scenery was stunning, hassle free transfer to and from the springs and probably ended up being our favourite part of our trip to Iceland. 10/10 would definitely come back. :)”

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Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon & Friðheimar (Small Group) - Geysir: wait for Strokkur’s next burst
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Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon & Friðheimar (Small Group)

10.Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon & Friðheimar (Small Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Travel from Reykjavik to the Golden Circle’s rift valley, erupting Strokkur and Gullfoss, with a greenhouse visit at Friðheimar and a final soak in the Secret Lagoon. The tour lasts about 10 hours, includes Secret Lagoon admission and caps the group at 19. Guides on past departures have included Smári, Michal and Rimas; your guide may vary.

“First off, let me say, I only give honest reviews. I can't think of a single negative thing to say about the tour, and especially our guide Smàri. He was the perfect mix of humor and a wealth of interesting information on a wide variety of topics. His love and pride for his country definitely shine through. I learned a lot and experienced even more. I would highly recommend the tour.”

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Skip the Line: Secret Lagoon Entrance Ticket - The soak: warm water and geothermal activity
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Skip the Line: Secret Lagoon Entrance Ticket

11.Skip the Line: Secret Lagoon Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 346 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Visit the Secret Lagoon in Fludir on your own schedule with an admission ticket. The 1891 pool is fed by natural hot springs, with water kept at 38 to 39°C. Allow about 90 minutes to soak, watch the nearby hot springs, and use the changing rooms, showers, café, and restaurant.

“It was the best experience. Enjoyed a beer sitting on a rock seat, as we watched a firework show. Loved the small , more natural surroundings👍”

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1-Hour Helicopter Tour in Iceland: The Geothermal Tour - Mountains, hot springs and volcanic ground
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1-Hour Helicopter Tour in Iceland: The Geothermal Tour

12.1-Hour Helicopter Tour in Iceland: The Geothermal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 263 reviews · 1 hour · from $479

From Reykjavík Domestic Airport, take a small-group helicopter flight over colorful mountains, lava fields, craters and geothermal power plants. Your pilot explains the volcanic activity below, then lands for about 15 minutes near hot springs. The flight lasts 50 to 60 minutes in total, including the stop.

“this was a once in a lifetime experience for us. with a young child we struggled to get onto certain trips due to his age, so opted to go see things via air! the pilot was fab! the views breathtaking! the geothermal fields just awesome. only about a 20 minute walk from the Lutheran church with the added bonus of seeing the areas famous elf castle stone!!”

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Hvammsvik Hot Springs: Admission Package - Start with the changing rooms and showers
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Hvammsvik Hot Springs: Admission Package

13.Hvammsvik Hot Springs: Admission Package

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

Book admission to Hvammsvik Hot Springs, about 45 minutes from Reykjavik. Choose classic entry or comfort, which adds a towel, wading shoes and one drink. Expect several warm pools, a steam room, a swim-up bar and access to chilly seawater, all in a remote setting. Bring a swimsuit and arrange your own transport.

“I went there during lunch time after the hike at Glymur waterfall. It was perfectly relaxing after the most beautiful hike.”

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Hvammsvík Hot Spring with Return Transfers from Reykjavík - What two and a half hours feels like
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Hvammsvík Hot Spring with Return Transfers from Reykjavík

14.Hvammsvík Hot Spring with Return Transfers from Reykjavík

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $137

Ride from Reykjavík to Hvammsvík Hot Springs, about 55 minutes each way, then spend roughly two and a half hours among warm pools, fjord views and the option of a cold plunge in the sea. Return transport, admission and bus Wi-Fi are included. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at BSÍ Bus Terminal.

“This was a fantastic tour! Our driver, Briosh, was incredibly helpful and patient. He answered all of my endless questions about Iceland along the way and even shared some fascinating facts about the areas we passed. The hot springs themselves were absolutely stunning. One of the most beautiful places I’ve seen in Iceland. Because traffic was a bit heavy on the way out, Briosh kindly let us stay longer at the hot springs so we could enjoy the full experience, which I really appreciated. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting! And if you can do the 17:00 one and you are going in August, the breathtaking sunset…”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Guided Tour - Strokkur: wait for the burst
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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Guided Tour

15.Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 214 reviews · 8 hours · from $167

Travel from Reykjavik by bus to Thingvellir National Park, the Strokkur geyser and Gullfoss waterfall, with an English-speaking driver-guide. Finish at the Secret Lagoon, where your entry is included and you can soak for about an hour. Bring swimwear, a towel and weatherproof layers; lunch and drinks cost extra.

“Inga is super cool! She brought us to magical places throughout the Golden Circle. We like everything, especially Gulfoss. The trip itself is easy (not heavy walking) and we are very relaxed in the Secret Lagoon.”

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