Reykjavík: Golden Circle & Fontana Spa Experience

Join us on this Golden Circle tour in a luxury vehicle!

The Golden Circle features some of Iceland's most iconic sights, known for their stunning beauty, fascinating geology, and historical significance. It's not just the proximity to Reykjavik, but the unique allure of these natural wonders that draws visitors.

The traditional Golden Circle includes Þingvellir National Park, Geysir Geothermal Area, and Gullfoss Waterfall.

A highlight of this tour is the Laugarvatn Fontana, offering a tranquil geothermal spa experience by Lake Laugarvatn. Relax in outdoor mineral baths of varying temperatures, enjoy the natural steam rooms heated by underground springs, or take a refreshing dip in the lake and end the day learning the processes they use to make traditional Icelandic rye bread at the bakery, even take part yourself!

Optional Activity

Friðheimar Tomato Farm

Experience a unique meal in the greenhouse setting of Friðheimar, where tomatoes grow year-round despite Iceland's long winters. Enjoy fresh tomato soup, bread, and other delights surrounded by thriving plants.

For those who wish to extend the tour, additional stops can be added for a fee. Options include glacier hikes, snowmobiling, and a visit to the Blue Lagoon. Extra charges will apply for each hour added beyond the standard tour duration.

Note: The entrance fee for the fontana baths & bakery is already included in the price. 

Hotel Pick-Up

Please be advised that pick-up for your tour will be in front of your hotel. Kindly ensure your readiness 10 minutes prior to departure.

Your guide from Your Friend in Reykjavik is not just knowledgeable but also incredibly fun-loving. We hope you're ready for a fantastic adventure!

Þingvellir National Park

Þingvellir National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Iceland’s most historic and scenic locations. It sits in a rift valley where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, creating dramatic landscapes with deep fissures and lava fields. The park is also the site of Iceland’s first parliament, Alþingi, founded in 930 AD. Visitors can explore its hiking trails, admire the Öxarárfoss waterfall, and even snorkel or dive in the crystal-clear waters of Silfra fissure.

Gullfoss Waterfall

Gullfoss, or the "Golden Falls," is one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls, located on the Hvítá River. It cascades in two dramatic tiers, plunging a total of 32 meters into a rugged canyon. On sunny days, mist from the falls creates stunning rainbows, adding to its breathtaking beauty. Gullfoss is a key stop on the Golden Circle and is known for its raw power and scenic surroundings.

Geysir Geothermal Area

Geysir Geothermal Park, located in the Haukadalur Valley, is home to bubbling hot springs, steaming vents, and erupting geysers. The most famous, Strokkur, erupts every 5–10 minutes, shooting boiling water up to 30 meters high. Though the Great Geysir, which gave all geysers their name, is mostly dormant, the area’s geothermal activity remains a stunning natural spectacle. Visitors can explore colorful mineral deposits and feel the Earth’s intense heat beneath their feet.

Kerið Crater Lake

Geysir Geothermal Park, located in the Haukadalur Valley, is home to bubbling hot springs, steaming vents, and erupting geysers. The most famous, Strokkur, erupts every 5–10 minutes, shooting boiling water up to 30 meters high. Though the Great Geysir, which gave all geysers their name, is mostly dormant, the area’s geothermal activity remains a stunning natural spectacle. Visitors can explore colorful mineral deposits and feel the Earth’s intense heat beneath their feet.

Laugarvatn Fontana

Laugarvatn Fontana offers you a relaxing geothermal spa experience by Lake Laugarvatn. The outdoor mineral baths, with their varying depths, sizes, and temperatures, provide both recreation and relaxation. Locals have enjoyed these natural steam baths since 1929.

Choose between soaking in the connected outdoor pools, feeling the natural heat of the steam rooms, or taking a refreshing dip in the lake itself. Each steam room draws heat directly from the geothermal spring below, creating an authentic Icelandic wellness experience.

Rye Bread tour (Geothermal bakery)

Guests are invited to experience the geothermal bakery first hand and take part in baking a bread in the ground. It takes 24 hours for the earth to bake the bread, the slow cooking makes the dark rye bread very tasty and rememberable for everyone sampling it. After the informative walk and entertaining demonstration, everyone is invited to sample the freshly baked bread. Ideal in combination with the geothermal bathing.

End of Tour

As we bid farewell at your hotel doorstep, cherish the memories of our journey together.

Your Friend in Reykjavik hopes our shared laughs, stories, and discoveries stay etched in your Icelandic adventure.

For the rest of your stay, dive deeper into Iceland's wonders—chase waterfalls, savor local bites, and chase those midnight sunsets.

And when you return, we'll be here, eager to create more unforgettable moments.

Safe travels, explore boldly, and until we meet again in this land of fire and ice!