10 Spa & Hot Spring Days in Reykjavik to Build a Day Around

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

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

Spend a day at Reykjavík’s oceanside Sky Lagoon with warm geothermal water, a North Atlantic view, and the seven-step Icelandic ritual. Choose shared or private changing rooms, then follow cold plunge, sauna, mist, scrub, steam, and crowberry juice stops at your own pace.

“Excellent experience - relaxing and great facilities. The 7 step ritual was a great addition and was very invigorating. The day finished off with an amazing sun set. Highly recommend!”

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2.Hvammsvík Hot Spring with Transportation

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

Take a 4.5-hour trip from Reykjavik’s BSI terminal to Hvammsvík, where several warm pools sit beside the sea beneath mountain views. You get admission and return transport, with time for the steam room, cold plunge, swim-up bar, and restaurant. Bring swimwear and a towel.

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

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3.Silfra: Hot and Cold Snorkeling and Spa Tour – Self Drive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · from $206Top rated

Drive yourself to Thingvellir for a small-group Silfra snorkeling tour with a dry suit, warm undersuit, hot chocolate, and cookies. Afterward, continue to Laugarvatn Fontana for geothermal pools, saunas, and steam rooms. Guides such as Sara, Quim, and Konrad are praised for careful briefings and steady support.

“What an experience! Highly recommend this, definitely unique. Our guide Quim was the best, checking on everyone throughout the tour. Great pics!”

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4.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, about 45 minutes from Reykjavik. You can move between seven warm pools, a steam room, a swim-up bar, and the chilly sea, with mountain and fjord views. Bring swimwear, or rent it on arrival.

“Excellent facilities and hot tubs including the steam room. I loved it! The lunch and coffee bar was very slow however. It took about 40 mins for a simple order to arrive. I had a long drive afterward so time mattered. Maybe you need an extra staff member on for lunch? Overall 9/10… would have been 10/10 if lunch had arrived in a reasonable time.”

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5.Small-Group Golden Circle, Hvammsvík Spa with Ticket & Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 226 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $224

Spend 11 hours exploring Hveragerði, Kerið, Gullfoss, Geysir, and Þingvellir with an English-speaking guide, then soak at Hvammsvík Hot Springs. Guides such as Elias, Axel, Siddi, and Thor are praised for clear stories, humor, and good pacing. Pickup, Wi-Fi, and spa entry are included.

“Fabulous tour. Was kept informed of pick up times via text the day before & on the morning of the tour. Christina was a great guide, informative & very friendly. Would definitely recommend.”

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6.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, soak for about 2.5 hours in several geothermal pools, and look across Hvalfjörður. Return transport, Wi-Fi, and admission are included. Guides such as Carlos, Briosh, Eiríkur, and Rute have earned praise for friendly service, though some visitors want more time at the springs.

“Activity was enjoyable. I booked this excursion a day prior and received my confirmation and ticket only to be held up at the reception desk. Multiple attendees couldn’t confirm my purchase. Finally a manager had to run to his office and retrieve his laptop computer to view my reservation. He let me know that changes occurred to my reservation and that it hadn’t been completed. Luckily I wasn’t changed a second time and was allowed into the springs after a bit of a wait.”

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7.Sky Lagoon Spa Experience with Private Transfer from Reykjavík

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $296

Travel by private car from your Reykjavik accommodation to Sky Lagoon, about 10 to 15 minutes from central Reykjavik. Choose shared or private changing facilities, soak beside the ocean, and follow the seven-step ritual with a cold plunge, sauna, steam, and salt scrub.

“My recent visit to the Sky Lagoon had its ups and downs, and I’d like to share my experience to help future visitors make informed decisions. **The Good:** The lagoon itself is absolutely stunning. The tranquil waters and scenic views create a relaxing atmosphere that’s hard to beat. The swim-up bar was a highlight, offering a unique and enjoyable experience. The locker rooms were well-maintained and convenient, making it easy to store belongings securely. **The Not So Good:** However, I must point out some significant issues we encountered. The floors, especially in the locker and shower areas, were extremely gross and slippery. This posed a safety hazard, and I would…”

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

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

Spend about nine hours visiting Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss from Reykjavík, then relax at Laugarvatn Fontana. Guides such as Eric, Margret, Dylan, and B-G bring the route to life, while the hot-spring rye bread adds a memorable local touch.

“The whole trip was amazing. Lasma was an amazing tour guide who is very charismatic and knowledgeable of Iceland which made the experience 10x better. We did the golden circle then went to a thermal spring spa and throughout the whole journey Lasma was giving us Read more”

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

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

Travel by small Arctic Yeti vehicle from Reykjavík to Landmannalaugar, hike toward Brennisteinsalda with a certified multilingual guide, then relax in a natural hot spring. The group is limited to 16, with WiFi onboard and pickup from central Reykjavík, Hella, or Selfoss.

“The places you visit are GORGEOUS. It takes more than 2 hours to get to the national park from Hella and once you get there the hike is beautiful, and fairly easy (only 3 hours of walking). Considering days are so long in the summer, they could probably start a bit later or finish a bit later and go on a longer hike. The hot springs at the end are amazing. It’s overall a good tour. Our guide was super nice.”

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10.Blue Lagoon: Retreat Spa Experience & Private Changing Suite

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 40 reviews · 5 hours

Spend five hours at Iceland’s Blue Lagoon Retreat Spa with a private changing suite for two, quiet Retreat Lagoon access, sauna, steam cave, cold plunge, drink, and the self-applied Blue Lagoon Ritual. You also receive access to the main lagoon through a private spa entrance.

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