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Laugarvatn Fontana: Geothermal Bread-Baking Experience

1. Laugarvatn Fontana: Geothermal Bread-Baking Experience

Take part in a unique baking experience in the heart of the Golden Circle, the most popular route in Iceland. Take a stroll around the geothermal area and learn about the history of this baking technique. Witness firsthand how the dark rye dough is prepared and then buried in the warm ground with a lively 30-minute demonstration. Discover how the slow cooking of 24 hours gives the bread its memorable taste. Get to sample a fresh batch of lava bread, placed in the ground the day before. Geothermal bathing is also offered at Laugarvatn Fontana, however, tickets for bathing must be booked separately.

Laugarvatn: Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths Entry Ticket

2. Laugarvatn: Laugarvatn Fontana Geothermal Baths Entry Ticket

Entrance to the geothermal baths at Laugarvatn Fontana will complete your experience of the Golden Circle and enhance the tradition by locals, to bathe in the steam and hot water streaming endlessly from the ground. Enjoy admission to the geothermal baths, natural steam baths, and the use of shower and changing rooms with lockers. Shampoo, conditioner, creams, and cotton pads are available in locker rooms free of charge.

From Reykjavik: Golden Circle & Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour

3. From Reykjavik: Golden Circle & Blue Lagoon Small-Group Tour

Join a minibus tour of the Golden Circle with plenty of stops in all the best locations along the way. See natural formations, such as geysers, waterfalls, lakes, and unwind in the Blue Lagoon hot springs. Visit Thingvellir, a historic landmark where the Icelandic Commonwealth was founded. View the North Atlantic Divergent Ridge and see eruptions of up to 20 meters high at Strokkur, which erupts every 3 to 4 minutes. Pass by the dormant Geysir. Enjoy the view at Gullfoss, considered the most beautiful of Iceland’s 30,000 waterfalls. Stop for lunch before heading to Kerið, a striking crater lake filled with blue-green water and surrounded by black and red slopes. The highlight of the day is the time you will spend at the Blue Lagoon, Iceland´s most popular geothermal spa. This luxurious experience comes with a free face mask and drink of your choice.

Reykjavik: Day Trip to Golden Circle and Sky Lagoon

4. Reykjavik: Day Trip to Golden Circle and Sky Lagoon

Experience the raw natural beauty of Iceland's Golden circle with this day tour from Reykjavik. Feel the rush of watching the Strokkur geyser erupt. Take a swim in the warm relaxing waters of the Sky Lagoon geothermal spa. Be picked up in Reykjavik and take in the country landscapes as you are transported to Thingvellir National Park. Walk between two continents at the location where the Eurasian and American tectonic plates meet. Hear stories about Viking history at the site of the first Viking parliament. Next, head to the geyser geothermal area where you can see the geyser Strokkur erupt every few minutes.  Marvel at Strokkur as the geyser sends boiling hot water up into the sky. Continue to the Gullfoss waterfall to watch as millions of gallons of ice-cold, glacier-fed water plunges 30 meters into a canyon. Finish your day with a trip to the Sky Lagoon geothermal spa. Experience Icelandic bathing culture first-hand with a relaxing swim in a 250-foot infinity pool. Admire views of the dramatic coast as you lie back in the warm soothing waters. Have the freedom to swim up to the cave bar for a refreshing cocktail. Try the revitalizing Icelandic 7-step ritual that includes a fog misting, an indulgent body scrub, and a trip to the steam room.

Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater and Sky Lagoon Tour

5. Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater and Sky Lagoon Tour

Set off on the experience of a lifetime with this breathtaking tour of Iceland’s famous Golden Circle. This is your chance to walk between continents, get up close to a gushing geyser and feel the phenomenal power of a roaring two-tier waterfall. As well as that, you’ll also visit a dazzling multi-colored volcanic crater and warm yourself in the soothing waters of the spectacular Sky Lagoon. Your memorable Golden Circle tour will begin with a short drive from the city to Þingvellir National Park (Thingvellir). You’ll discover a dramatic rift valley where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates pull apart along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Here you can walk between two continents and visit the site of Iceland’s Viking parliament, which met here for a thousand years! The next stop on your journey is the Haukadalur geothermal area. The most spectacular spot is the hot spring, Geysir, which is Icelandic for “gush”. This is where you’ll find Strokkur, an “old faithful” that sends boiling water spouting high into the air every few minutes! It’s a thrilling place, where you’ll feel the raw power of nature rumbling under your feet! Gullfoss is next, a short drive further inland. This glorious waterfall thunders over two tiers into a deep ravine, powered by meltwater from the second-largest glacier in Iceland. The “Gold Falls” are a magical sight, with several viewing platforms to enjoy - look out for rainbows on sunny days! Before we return to the city, we have one more special sight to enjoy - the colorful volcanic crater at Kerið. This stunning 3000-year-old crater is streaked with red rocks, dark green mosses and a blue lake, which makes Kerið very memorable. Your Golden Circle adventure will end with an extraordinary experience - a visit to the Sky Lagoon! One of Iceland’s newest geothermal spas, you’ll enjoy a soothing soak in an incredible 250-foot-long heated infinity pool with a swim-up bar and ocean views. You’ll have the opportunity to select one of two options with different access levels - the Pure Pass or the Sky Pass.

Golden Circle and Fontana Wellness Tour from Reykjavik

6. Golden Circle and Fontana Wellness Tour from Reykjavik

Depart Reykjavik for a full-day coach tour of Iceland’s Golden Circle and experience the geothermal wilderness up-close. Depart the city center and drive to the Geysir Geothermal Area to see springs of spouting spring water and the most active geyser Iceland at Strokkur. Continue to Gullfoss to stand next to an amazing waterfall. Watch the vast quantities of water tumble violently into a deep, meandering gorge. Encounter a cross-section of Iceland's natural wonders and geological phenomena at Thingvellir National Park. Then, go to the natural steam baths at Fontana. Originally built in the 1920s, Fontana was little more than a shack with 2 compartments built above the hot spring that bubbles and gurgles below ground. Today, a modern complex invites you to relax in various hot tubs and steam baths that are naturally heated by hot springs. Enjoy some traditional rye bread baked in hot springs before the return transfer to Reykjavik.

Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Friðheimar, & Sky Lagoon Day Trip

7. Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Friðheimar, & Sky Lagoon Day Trip

This tour begins with our free pickup service in central Reykjavík. The first stop of the day is to Kerið, a volcanic crater formed after an enormous eruption over 1000 years ago. Enjoy the view along the crater top walkway or descend the steps to the lake below. Great photo opportunities are to be found from each vantage point. The next stop is to Friðheimar farm which has a greenhouse, horse farm and restaurant. Here you will meet the tiny icelandic horse and see a horse show demonstration of their unique gaits. Next up you will be taken on a tour of the greenhouse where tomatoes and cucumbers are produced to an impressive scale. Here you will also have a table reservation for lunch though please note that lunch itself is not included in your ticket price. Later you come to Geysir geothermal park, home of the eponymous Geysir, though it is its younger sister Strokkur that now erupts regularly. You will have time to witness several eruptions as it erupts every 7-10 minutes or so. Take a leisurely walk around an see other bubbling pools with the distinctive sulfur smell lingering heavily in the air. Just a short drive from Geysir, lies the immensely powerful waterfall, Gullfoss. This waterfall lies on the Hvitá river which itself is fed by meltwater from Langjökull glacier to the north. Here you are met first by the water mist from the falls before you even see them. Take the walking path down to the falls or stay to the higher path for a bird´s eye view. There is no wrong choice here. The final sightseeing stop of the day is to Thingvellir National Park. Here Icelanders met in an ancient parliament assembly, the longest continuous assembly is the world, though now located in Reykjavík. But perhaps more significantly here one can visibly see the continental rift between the american and euroasian tectonic plates, a rift increasing in size by the year. Walk between the continents! The final part of this fantastic day will be spent at Sky Lagoon where your Pure Pass tickets gives you access to both the lagoon itself with it´s awe-inspiring infinity affect sea view as well as the 7-step Ritual Experience. This includes one of the world´s most stunning sauna with floor to ceiling sea view, body scrub, cold plunge pool and steam bath. After a couple of hours here, you will be dropped back to your respective pickup locations in the downtown area.

From Reykjavik: Golden Circle Tour and Sky Lagoon Bath

8. From Reykjavik: Golden Circle Tour and Sky Lagoon Bath

Set out on a wondrous day trip that combines the most popular tour in Iceland, the Golden Circle, and relax in the geothermal bathing site at the Sky Lagoon. Explore the staggeringly raw beauty of Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and Geysir Geothermal Area. Start the Golden Circle tour to discover Iceland's most spectacular natural attractions with a visit to Thingvellir National Park. Find out about the place where Iceland’s ancient parliament was born and the country’s dazzling tectonics are on display. Next, at Gullfoss, witness one of Iceland’s most powerful waterfalls. Move onward to the Geysir area to see (and smell) an erupting hot spring and other geothermal features. After a day of exciting sightseeing, unwind in a typically Icelandic way with a soak in the Sky Lagoon. Experience a brand new bathing experience with luxurious facilities and stunning panoramic views of the ocean

From Reykjavík: Summer 3-Day South Coast/Golden Circle Tour

9. From Reykjavík: Summer 3-Day South Coast/Golden Circle Tour

You will be picked up from your accommodation or a nearby bus stop and, from there, set out to see Iceland’s most famous route: the Golden Circle. You’ll get the chance to experience everything that the area has to offer, including geothermal spots, waterfalls, and some local favorites. On day 2 you will experience the South Coast of Iceland with its two amazing waterfalls and further East you will head into the national park of Vatnajökull and take part in a glacier hike from Skaftafell. On Day 3 you return to Reykjavík, but with a few stops along the way. The first stop of the day will be Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and just across the road you will see the amazing Diamond Beach. Heading South you will stop at Reynisfjara black sand beach and Sólheimasandur desert.

From Reykjavik: Golden Circle & Blue Lagoon Small Group Tour

10. From Reykjavik: Golden Circle & Blue Lagoon Small Group Tour

Discover Iceland's iconic Golden Circle route on this guided bus trip from Reykjavik. Visit the historic Thingvellir National Park, watch a geyser erupt at Strokkur, marvel at Gullfoss Waterfall, and journey to in the world-renowned Blue Lagoon. Board a climate-controlled bus in Reykjavik and relax on the drive to visit the best place on earth to view the North Atlantic Divergent Ridge at the Thingvellir National Park. See eruptions of up to 20 meters high at Strokkur, which erupts every 5 minutes. Take in views of the magnificent Gullfoss waterfall which is considered the most beautiful of Iceland’s 30,000 waterfalls. Pay a visit to the stunning volcanic crater at Kerið and admire it from above at a viewpoint.  End your day with a relaxing soak in the soothing waters of the Blue Lagoon. Be sure to reserve your admission ticket for the Blue Lagoon for 5:00 PM, as the tour will arrive at that time. After you finish at the Blue Lagoon, head back to Reykjavík and be dropped off at the meeting point where your tour began.

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What people are saying about Laugarvatn

Our guide Karen was brilliant and our driver Milan was very good. Karen knew everything about everything! She was full of information about the things we saw and passed by, and she was funny. We learned much about Iceland and the things we stopped to see were interesting. The most exciting for me was seeing where the two tectonic plates meet. Even though the weather was foggy and rainy at times during the day it just seemed to authenticate the whole Icelandic experience. I was glad that I had brought crampons as it was slippery and icy on some stretches and would advice others to bring them when visiting in the winter. We finished the day at Sky Lagoon which I definitely recommend every body tries! The 7 step spa was lovely and the view from the lagoon and sauna amazing! A really good day!

This was an amazing tour and such an easy way to see so much of iceland. Our tour guide Tom was great and knew so much about the history of iceland. He showed us round the national park and explained how it was formed. We had plenty of time at each destination and he even stopped off so we could have a drink and a slice of cake. Overall great experience and 100% recommend.

Great tour our guide HPO was very informative, great experience, would definitely recommend, blue lagoon was really good with ample amount of time spent there, only criticism would of been to go to the blue lagoon a little earlier so you can see a lot more in daylight hours, was still a great experience dispite that.

Excellent. Blue lagoon well worth trip. Bus driver was also fantastic! Gardrune (I can’t spell it - tour bus 5 on 17th of Feb!) you are brilliant.

Fantastic day, great experience and knowledgeable guide, Tony.