GOLDEN CIRCLE
The loop's standouts.
These are the 8 standout spa & hot springs tours on Iceland's Golden Circle loop. Where each one goes, who runs it, what it costs, and the verdict left by travellers who took it.
Small-group Golden Circle day from Reykjavik with Kerið crater, geothermal geysers, Gullfoss, Þingvellir, and Hvammsvík spa.
“Our guide was very well informed, considerate of our needs, made the experience fun. Best guide we've ever had.”
Golden Circle sights plus Fontana geothermal baths from Reykjavik, with rye bread baked in hot springs and scenic stops along the way.
“Our tour driver and guide Eric was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and ready to assist any time. We would take his tours anytime in”
Golden Circle plus Sky Lagoon geothermal spa from Reykjavik. Guided Iceland sights, hotel pickup, and Skjól ritual included for $227.
“Amazing day, beautiful scenery we got really lucky with the weather! Tour guide Kristina and driver Gregor were awesome. Loved the geysir and the waterfall. We also got to stop and see some horses on the way back. Sky lagoon was definitely worth doing, the 7 step spa treatment was lovely, amazing view from the…”
Golden Circle icons plus Hvammsvík hot springs soak with geothermal-seawater pools, geysers, Þingvellir plate-junction magic, and geothermal bread.
“Did not have to wait for our tour guide, he was there already to pick us up 🙂 Walter is a great tour guide, he was informative, funny and he made sure we all kept to schedule so no time was wasted. Trip exceeded my expectations, with the best tour guide, Walter, the glorious sunny…”
Private 4WD Golden Circle and Strokkur geyser day trip from Reykjavik with hotel pickup, Þingvellir history, and Gullfoss waterfall.
“The day trip in our case was handled by the company Mercury Grail and it's owner Andres Ivanovic. He arrived at our hotel early and was upbeat and pleasant. Even though the listing says 4x4 Jeep it was an awd Subaru. That was perfectly fine and Andres was a competent driver. One thing that you…”
Reykjavik’s Golden Circle plus Fontana geothermal baths—guided sights, onboard Wi‑Fi, and relaxing mineral soaking.
“As you can read in other reviews, hotel pickup for downtown hotels is not possible, even though you can pay to book it on the site. Communication on pickup was inconsistent. No one answered their 24 hour phone line. There was no pre tour coRead more”
Private Golden Circle plus Friðheimar tomato farm and Hvammsvík Hot Springs, with pickup, snacks, and a calm 8–9 hour pace for up to 5.
“We had an amazing day with Taste Iceland and Filip! I especially liked how well planned and packed the day was, without any rush but perfect timing. Great music along the way and very informative and funny guide! 10/10”
Private Golden Circle day from Reykjavík: Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss plus hot-spring rye baking, tomato farm and horse feeding.
“Very professional guide.”
