11 Private Hot Spring Experiences in Iceland Worth Travelling For

1.Blue Lagoon & Reykjavík Sightseeing – PRIVATE TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $1,114Our pick

Start at 9 a.m. with a private guide such as Helga or Stone, see Reykjavík landmarks including Hallgrímskirkja and Harpa, then spend about three hours at the Blue Lagoon. Transport and a premium admission ticket are included. Bring a swimsuit. Lunch is not included.

“Helga was an excellent guide who showed us the sights of Reykjavík and the Blue Lagoon. We enjoyed her history and the wonderful spa. Highly recommend this tour.”

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2.Private Tour to Golden Circle and Hvammsvík Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Travel from Reykjavik in a private vehicle with your own group of up to five. Your driver-guide handles the roads and timing while you visit Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and Friðheimar, then relax for three hours at Hvammsvík Hot Springs. Guides such as Tomasz and Filip have led this route.

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3.Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon & Friðheimar (lunch included) – PRIVATE TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $1,129

Travel from Reykjavik to Thingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Friðheimar greenhouse, and the Secret Lagoon with a private guide and hotel pickup. The group is limited to eight people, and guide Helga Bára Bartels Jónsdóttir has a background in geology. Bring a swimsuit and towel, or rent them at the lagoon.

“We enjoyed our tour of amazing sites on the Golden Circle. Helga, our guide, was excellent! She was passionate, friendly, amazingly knowledgeable with an Advanced degree in geology. Ending the day at the secret lagoon was the icing on the cake!”

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4.Lake Mývatn Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $195Best value

Travel from Akureyri to Lake Mývatn with a private guide and door-to-door transport. The 5 to 7 hour outing includes Godafoss, Skútustaðir’s pseudocraters, Dimmuborgir, Grjótagjá Cave, and Námafjall. Guides such as Mike, Jonas, and Jonus have led the tour, with time to ask questions and adjust the schedule.

“Our tour guide Mike was amazing! He was so knowledgeable. We loved the tour. He was flexible with our schedule and made sure we got back to our ship timely. Also my little son left his favorite toy stuffed animal in the van. Our tour guide was so kind. He let us know and mailed the toy home to the US for us. My son was so happy!!”

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5.Golden Circle and the Secret Lagoon Private Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $1,181

You’ll visit Iceland’s Golden Circle with a private guide, stopping at Þingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, Kerid Crater, and the Secret Lagoon. Hotel pickup, private transport, WiFi, water, and admissions are included. Guides such as Jon and Fridjon add local stories and can adjust the pace to your group.

“This tour was perfect! The six of us were all very comfortable and being picked up from our Air BnB was a treat. Jon was our tour guide and he was very knowledgeable and a pleasant fellow to spend the day with. We were extra surprised by the delightful lunch stop at the tomato greenhouse. Overall, this tour was one of our best days in Iceland!”

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6.Private Tour Tailor Made Tour from Akureyri e.g Lake Myvatn, Godafoss, Dettifoss

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with a private guide exploring northern Iceland from Akureyri. You can shape the day around Lake Myvatn, Godafoss, Dettifoss, Dimmuborgir, or other requested stops. Guides such as Armann and Jón are known for local stories, geology, photography, and careful help in snowy conditions.

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7.Lava, Craters and Hot Springs Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $447

Spend about 6.5 hours with a private guide, often Bjarni, exploring Reykjanes by rugged SUV. Visit lighthouses, Hvalsneskirkja, the Bridge Between Continents, Gunnuhver, Brimketill, the Blue Lagoon area, and fresh lava near Svartsengi.

“The entire itinerary of the lava fields. We had a fabulous tour guide. Dry knowledgeable and would define recommend him.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours

Join Olga or another Red Planet Adventure guide for a private Golden Circle day from Reykjavík. You will visit Þingvellir, watch Strokkur erupt, see Gullfoss, help make geothermal rye bread, visit Friðheimar tomato farm, and feed Icelandic horses. The pace is relaxed, with transport, guide services, tickets, and parking included.

“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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9.Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon Luxury Private Tour in a new luxury Mercedes Benz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours 45 minutes (approx.)

Travel with guide Orn in a new luxury Mercedes Benz on an 8-hour-45-minute private Golden Circle tour. You’ll visit Thingvellir, watch Strokkur erupt, eat among Friðheimar’s tomato plants, soak at Secret Lagoon, and see Kerið crater. Pickup covers Reykjavik and nearby towns, with room for up to five people.

“Orn was an excellent tour guide and ambassador to Iceland. We thoroughly enjoyed the first class experience. He met us at the ship and dropped Us off right out front. Had our name on the windshield, water and a thorough itinerary. Thanks for the memories.”

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10.Golden Circle Private Tour Tomato Soup Lunch and Secret Lagoon with Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $800

Join photographer-guide Luke EM for an eight-hour private Golden Circle tour from Reykjavík. Visit Thingvellir, Strokkur, Gullfoss, Kerið Crater, Friðheimar tomato farm, and the Secret Lagoon. Your group of up to four travels by Jeep, pauses for tomato soup, and gets help capturing memorable photos along the way.

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11.Hvalfjordur & Hvammsvik Hot Springs Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $791

Travel privately from Reykjavik or Keflavik with an English-speaking guide to Þórufoss, the elfstone Steðji, and Hvammsvik’s eight oceanfront hot springs. You’ll have two hours for soaking, sea access, steam baths, and outdoor showers, followed by seafood soup, sourdough bread, and butter at Höfuðstöðin. Guide Bo has led this route.

“Great day! We stopped at some sights on the way to Hvammsvik. Bo, our guide, was friendly and informative. The hot springs were amazing as well! We enjoyed our seafood soup. We liked stopping g at the less known sights near the hot spring.”

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