Hvammsvík Hot Spring with Return Transfers from Reykjavík
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Reykjavik, Iceland
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This group tour takes you from Reykjavik out to the therapeutic Hvammsvik hot springs, where you can relax and enjoy yourself, surrounded by gorgeous cliffs and black sand beaches. Make sure your cameras are ready for photos of Mount Esja on the way, too. You don’t need to take care of any logistics-your driver does that for you.
- Enjoy pickup from the Reykjavik for ease or meet at the designated spot
- Soak as long as you like in the hot springs
- Make a few new friends in this group tour
- Ride comfortably and stay connected with Wi-Fi on your bus
What's Included
- Return Transfer to Hvammsvík
- Wi-Fi on the Bus
- Admission to Hvammsvík
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.10:00 am
Itinerary
Mount Esja (Pass By)
1
Hvammsvik Hot Springs
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- This activity includes return transport from Reykjavík
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Christopher_A
The hot springs were spectacular! Such a beautiful backdrop surrounding the thermal pools and just an absolutely beautiful experience. Briosh our tour guide made our experience even better. He provided great information and was very friendly and helpful. We recommend this tour for everyone visiting! And with some luck you will also have the wonderful Briosh as your guide!
Reviews
4.9
based on 260 reviews
Robb_N, Mar 2026
Really unique experience compared to Blue Lagoon and Sky Lagoon. We had a wonderful time in the spa area and the food was amazing. Our driver Stefan was also great!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the spa, the food, and Stefan’s service.
Best regards,
Magdalena
Tiffany_L, Feb 2026
DO NOT USE VIATOR TO PURCHASE! We got there and the bus company didn’t have our name but took us to Hvammsvik. Once there, they didn’t have our order at all and showed on their end it was cancelled. I had to show my bank statement to prove I paid and was never refunded. Hvammsvik was wonderful about it and the facilities were immaculate. This tour was 10/10 with Hvammsvik, 0/10 with Viator. Check in was easy and staff was friendly, the locker rooms and showers were clean, the hot springs were well maintained and in a breathtaking setting. Much smaller crowds than some of the other lagoons/hot springs. Please go, just don’t purchase through here.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are truly sorry to hear about the confusion regarding your booking and understand how stressful that must have been upon arrival. While third-party bookings are handled through external systems, this is certainly not the experience we want for our guests, and we regret the inconvenience you encountered.
We’re very glad to hear that Hvammsvík welcomed you warmly and that you were able to enjoy the facilities and breathtaking surroundings despite the initial issue. It’s wonderful to know that the experience itself was 10/10 once everything was sorted, and that the staff, cleanliness, and smaller crowds made your visit so enjoyable.
Thank you again for your honest feedback. Should you choose to visit Iceland again, we would be happy to assist you directly to ensure a completely smooth experience from start to finish.
Best regards,
Sesili, Customer Service
Reykjavik Excursions by Icelandia
Shirley_D, Feb 2026
Hvammsvík has a ruggedly beautiful charm and is very much worth visiting, even in the dead of winter. Though of course there are other tourists, Hvammsvík still manages to keep that feel of being off the beaten path. And the seafood soup is delicious and chock full of shrimp and scallops! That being said, make sure to bring water shoes and a towel or robe unless you enjoy stumbling across icy, rocky paths barefoot as you move from pool to pool.
The reason this rating is only four out of five stars is this: DO NOT BOOK USING VIATOR. When I arrived at the bus terminal, the Reykjavik Excursions driver couldn't find my booking. The same thing happened at Hvammsvík. The staff had to end up calling Viator and said that Viator had marked my booking as incomplete/canceled because I hadn't paid, even though I'd received a confirmation email and a ticket saying otherwise. There was at least one other family that had the same issue. Fortunately, both the staff at Hvammsvík and the driver from Reykjavik Excursions were extremely understanding and patient as they helped us resolve everything.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hello,
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed Hvammsvík and appreciated the help and patience of our staff and driver.
Best regards,
Zuzanna
Kristen_T, Feb 2026
This was the best thing we did in Iceland by far!!! The staff were amazing- they were having issues with the water pump and it was going to delay us being able to go in for 2 hours. We were able to extend the tour time, but they offered us complimentary food and drink in addition to refunding us the entire amount of the tour! Absolutely amazing experience and the hospitality was incredible. Even if that hadn't happened, this would have been worth the full price. The springs were glorious, you can cold plunge right in the fjord, and the views were breathtaking. For food, the sourdough bread is so good and my friend loved the seafood soup (it had scallops, shrimp and green lipped mussels in it!) I will definitely be coming back on my next trip.
Good info to know:
Women's facilities have 2 WC, 2 showers with doors and 2 showers without anything. There is 1 private changing room.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hello,
Thank you for sharing such an outstanding experience. We’re thrilled to hear how well the situation was handled and that the team’s hospitality made such a strong impression. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the springs, the food, and the breathtaking views — and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to Iceland.
Best regards,
Sesili
Karen_d, Feb 2026
The location is very tranquil and serene. The various lagoons all had spectacular views. Try to bring your own towel as the rental towels were inappropriately expensive.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tranquil location and the spectacular views of the lagoons. We also appreciate your tip regarding towels, which will be helpful for future guests.
Best regards,
Zuzanna
Ray_J, Jan 2026
We were picked up from outside our hotel, the driver was courteous and on time. We travelled in a minibus which made it feel special with far less people.
We arrived at Hvammsvik around 11:00am January 23rd and were shown the facilities. Absolutely incredible place, we spent 2.5hrs relaxing in the thermal pools whilst watching the sun rise. There was only 8 of us there in total that morning and we all had a pool, hot tub or steam room to ourselves most of the time. Pure relaxation
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Ray,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your visit to Hvammsvik was such a relaxing and memorable experience. It’s fantastic that the minibus made the journey feel special and that you were able to enjoy the thermal pools with so much space and peace. Watching the sunrise while relaxing sounds absolutely magical! We would be absolutely delighted to welcome you again for another unforgettable and relaxing visit.
Best regards,
Rute
Autumn_J, Jan 2026
Not enough time as an excursion. Driving yourself so you can spend as much time as you want would be better. I liked that it was smaller and that it was close enough to the sea that you could use that as the cold plunge.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your perspective on timing and flexibility. It’s great that you enjoyed the smaller group experience and the proximity to the sea for a refreshing cold plunge.
Kind regards,
Sesili
LeonarieKarren_D, Dec 2025
My personal top favorite trip in Iceland. They were also very accommodating in the changes that I requested.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hello,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
We’re thrilled to hear that this was your top favorite trip in Iceland. It’s also great to know that our team was able to accommodate your requests and make the experience even better.
We truly appreciate your review and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Best regards,
Rute
Scott_C, Nov 2025
This experience is awesome and the area is beautiful! We went in November with weather around 0 degrees celcius / 32 degrees fahrenheit, so it is cold out. Don't let that stop you! Rent or bring swim shoes (not flip flops, sandles, gym shoes). It is the one thing we should have done, but didn't. Everything else takes care of itself. Swim up bar and restaurant are a big plus. This is a must do and we would 100% do it again!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Scott,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the experience and the stunning surroundings, even in the chilly November weather. Your tip about bringing swim shoes is very helpful for future guests.
It’s great to hear you enjoyed the swim-up bar and restaurant, and that you would 100% do the experience again. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
Best regards,
Rute
tgnmonster, Nov 2025
What an amazing and magical place. Easily the best first day of a vacation, and the location and beautiful surroundings were good for the soul. Would recommend to anyone traveling to Iceland.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear Traveller,
Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that your visit was an amazing and magical start to your vacation, and that the location and surroundings made it a truly uplifting experience. We appreciate your recommendation!
Best regards,
Gabriele
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