5 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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