About this experience
This is a private driving tour to Hvalfjordur and Hvammsvik Hot Springs with an expert guide.
On our way from Reykjavik, we visit a waterfall and an elf stone before we head to the brilliant Hvammsvik Hot Springs, which is a beautiful experience where you have access to eight natural hot springs that evolve into the ocean with temperatures ranging from ocean temperatures to 42°C in the old original hot spring.
You can even access the sea, steam baths, and hot outdoor showers to warm you up if you are brave enough to brave the ocean. This experience was recently voted the number one thing to do in the world by Timeout magazine!
After your rejuvenating soak in the hot springs, it's time to head to Höfuðstöðin, the restaurant to enjoy a nice bowl of delicious lamb soup. With the Lamb soup, you get fluffy Sourdough bread & butter with sea salt, also made on location.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Private transportation
- We provide swimwear if needed but we recommend bringing your own swimwear and towels
- Stop at Höfuðstöðin for delicious lamb soup made with local ingredients
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary and highlights
The Scenic drive out of Reykjavik where your expert guide tells you the story of the landscape & people
Driving out of Reykjavik we observe this beautiful guardian mountain of Reykjavik, called Esjan
Our next stop is a beautiful little waterfall called Þórufoss, made famous in the TV series, Game of Thrones where a dragon (Drogon) captures an Icelandic Goat
And then it's time for our second shortstop, an Elfstone or home called Steðji, where an Elfman called Staupasteinn is said to reside.
When we have heard enough elf stories we head the Hvammvik Geothermal Baths
Now we head to the brilliant Hvammsvik Hot Springs, which is a beautiful experience where you have access to eight natural hot springs that evolve into the ocean with temperatures ranging from ocean temperatures (around 10 °C) to 42°C in the old original hot spring.
You can even access the sea, Steam baths, and hot outdoor showers to warm you up if you are brave the ocean. This experience was recently voted as the number one thing to do in the world by Timeout magazine!
After your rejuvenation soak in the hot springs, it's time to head to Höfuðstöðin. With the Seafood soup, you get fluffy Sourdough bread & butter with sea salt, also made on location.
On our way back we drive Hvalfjordur and along the coastline towards Reykjavik
Meeting and pickup information
- We will be in contact in regards to the exact pickup location and time as it depends on where you are located in the great Reykjavik area.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Your Friend In Reykjavik
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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