Hvalfjordur & Hvammsvik Hot Springs Private Tour

5 hours
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Private tour
Reykjavik, Iceland

About this activity

This is a private driving tour to Hvalfjordur and Hvammsvik Hot Springs with an expert guide from Your Friend in Reykjavik.

Highlights

  • The wonderful Hvammsvik Hot Springs
  • Þórufoss Waterfall
  • The Elfstone called Staupasteinn
  • The Mountain Esja
  • Stop at Höfuðstöðin for delicious lamb soup made with local ingredients

Full description

This is a private driving tour to Hvalfjordur and Hvammsvik Hot Springs with an expert guide from Your Friend in Reykjavik.

 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 world's number one thing to do by Timeout magazine! 
After your rejuvenation soaks in the hot springs, it's time to head to the restaurant to enjoy a nice bowl of delicious seafood soup made of fish from the fjord and local ingredients (there is also a vegan option). With the seafood soup, you get fluffy sourdough bread and butter with sea salt, also made on location. 

Included / Excluded

  • Dinner
  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • We provide swimwear if needed but we recommend bringing your own swimwear and towels
  • An Expert Driver guide from Your Friend In Reykjavik
  • Gratuities
  • Other drinks than Icelandic Water

Important information

Know before you book

  • There are private shower stalls available at Hvammsvik Hot Springs

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible

Reviews

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Zoe
Oct 2026
5.0

My sister and I chose the Folklore Tour and would recommend to anyone, who is also curious about the darker side of folklore. Einar was our guide and he really brought the stories to life - many jokes, committed dramatic performances and a clear passion for folklore

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Marisa Clarke
Oct 2026
5.0

Excellent tour with Kristin, informative and engaging, a great blend of history, folklore and mythology. A wonderful introduction to our time in Iceland and very lucky to see so many of the famous cats!

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Kathryn Swann-Tart
Oct 2026
5.0

Maria G was punctual, friendly and very knowledgeable. It was very rainy and windy. She made the experience fun. I would highly suggest her as a Icelandic Food Tour guide.

Additional information

Not wheelchair accessible