Iceland · Hot Spring

Private Hvammsvik Hot Springs & Hvalfjordur

5 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Reykjavík. Easy pace
A collage of highlights during your Private Hvalfjordur & Hvammsvik Hot Springs Tour
Enjoy a drink in the luxurious Hvammsvik Hot Springs while immersing yourself in this luxurious experience
Experience traditional Icelandic bathing culture as you take a bath in the serene hot springs
The luxurious hot springs offer various amenities such as Saunas
Hvammsvik offers eight different hot springs in varying temperatures, guaranteeing the right feeling for everyone
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private half-day tour from Reykjavík
  • 02 Scenic drive through Hvalfjörður and past Mount Esja
  • 03 Visit Þórufoss waterfall, featured in Game of Thrones
  • 04 Hear local history and folklore along the way
  • 05 Relax at Hvammsvík Geothermal Spa
  • 06 Access to natural hot springs, steam baths, and the sea
  • 07 Enjoy lamb soup made with local ingredients
  • 08 Pickup and drop-off in Reykjavík included

Escape Reykjavík for a private journey into the landscapes of Hvalfjörður, where mountain views, local folklore, and geothermal bathing come together in one relaxing half-day experience. Travel with a local driver-guide past Mount Esja and into the scenic Whale Fjord, with stops including Þórufoss waterfall and Staupasteinn, a legendary guardian stone tied to Icelandic elf stories.

The highlight of the tour is time at Hvammsvík Geothermal Spa, where natural hot springs meet the ocean in a striking coastal setting. After your soak, warm up with a delicious lamb soup made with local ingredients before returning to Reykjavík feeling refreshed and restored.

The highlight of the tour is time at Hvammsvík Geothermal Spa, where natural hot springs meet the ocean in a striking coastal setting.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Reykjavik
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Pickup from your accommodation

Driving towards Mount Esja

Visiting Þórufoss waterfall, made famous in the TV series Game of Thrones

Say hello to Staupasteinn, the guardian of Hvalfjörður

Relaxing in the Hvammvík Geothermal Spa

Enjoying a delicious Lamb soup made of local ingredients

Heading back to Reykjavik

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Reykjavík. 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • This tour includes an expert guide from Your Friend in Reykjavik
  • A very comfortable car
  • Entrance to Hvammsvik Geothermal Baths
  • Delicious Lamb soup with Sourdough Bread and sea salt butter (Vegan option available)
  • Pickup & Dropoff for your Driving tour

What's Not Included

  • Tips are welcome in Iceland if you feel the tour is of good quality but not a requirement.
  • We provide Icelandic water with the delicious lamb soup, but there are no other drinks provided

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • There are private stalls available at Hvammsvik Hot Springs

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Reykjavík.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Reykjavík.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Reykjavík..

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