Reykjavik: Hvammsvik Hot Springs & Hvalfjordur Tour
Diamond Circle, Reykjavik
Enjoy a private tour from Reykjavik to the Hvammsvik Hot Springs and Hvalfjordur. Relax in the hot springs, visit the Þórufoss waterfall, and savor a bowl of lamb soup.
Hvammsvik Hot Springs and Hvalfjordur Driving Tour from Reykjavik
This guided tour from Reykjavik suits nature lovers seeking geothermal baths, scenic fjords, and local folklore in a comfortable, private setting.
Description
Begin with pickup from your Reykjavik accommodation by an expert local guide. After a 25-minute drive, view Mount Esja before visiting Þórufoss waterfall, known from the Game of Thrones series.
Drive into Hvalfjordur (Whalefjord) to enjoy fjord views and hear local history and folklore. Stop briefly at Steðji, an elfstone home where the Elfman Staupasteinn is said to live.
Next, relax at Hvammsvik Hot Springs with access to eight natural geothermal pools, ranging from ocean temperature (around 10 °C) up to 42 °C in the original spring. You can also swim in the sea or warm up in steam baths and outdoor hot showers.
After the soak, enjoy a bowl of lamb soup served with sourdough bread and butter made with sea salt at Höfuðstöðin restaurant. Vegan soup options are available.
Return to your accommodation feeling refreshed and satisfied.
Highlights
- Soak in the natural Hvammsvik Hot Springs
- Scenic drive through Hvalfjordur fjord
- Local history and folklore from an expert guide
- Lamb soup with sourdough bread and sea salt butter
- Visit Þórufoss waterfall featured in Game of Thrones
Includes
- Expert guide from Your Friend in Reykjavik
- Very comfortable car
- Entrance to Hvammsvik Geothermal Baths
- Delicious lamb soup with sourdough bread and sea salt butter (vegan option available)
- Pickup and dropoff from your accommodation
Excludes
- Tips
- Drinks other than Icelandic water
Important Information
- Infants must sit on your lap
- Stroller/pram accessible
- Private stalls available at Hvammsvik Hot Springs
- Cancellation fee of 100% if cancelled 1 day or less before the event
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For a comfortable experience, bring swimwear, a towel, and a change of clothes. The best time to visit is during daylight hours for scenic views and safety.
