The Golden Circle & Fontana Wellness
Golden Circle & Fontana Spa: explore Iceland's natural wonders and relax in geothermal bliss.
Activity provider: Reykjavik Excursions by Icelandia
Experience the classic Golden Circle landmarks before heading to the healing Fontana Wellness facilities! The Golden Circle encompasses the must-see sights of Thingvellir National Park, the golden Gullfoss waterfall, and the bubbling geothermal region of Geysir. Cap off your sightseeing day with a healing visit to Fontana Wellness.
About this tour
Combine a day of sightseeing with a refreshing soak at the Fontana Wellness hot springs. Departing from Reykjavík, guests will visit Þingvellir National Park, known for its exceptional beauty, geological significance, and historical relevance. The tour also visits Gullfoss, Iceland’s most famous waterfall, where two tiers of water crash and tumble metres below. Rounding out the Golden Circle, the tour stops at the geothermal region of Geysir, a powerful reminder that Iceland is very much alive, with steam and water erupting meters into the air from the Strokkur geyser every few minutes. This is where the word geyser comes from!
After some exceptional sightseeing, you will be taken to Fontana Wellness. The original sauna was built in the 1920s and was little more than a shack with two compartments, built above the hot spring that bubbles and gurgles below the ground. Today, a modern complex welcomes you to relax with various hot tubs and steam baths heated by powerful Icelandic hot springs.
Upon arriving at Fontana, you will take a short walk with a guide to a nearby natural hot spring used as a local natural bakery for the village. You will learn the method of baking a loaf of bread in a hot spring and watch while they dig up a typical Icelandic rye bread that has been slowly baked underground. Before dipping into the Fontana hot tubs and enjoying the natural steam baths, you will be offered a taste of the delicious, freshly baked rye bread.
At Fontana, you can purchase drinks while relaxing in the healing hot springs and enjoying the spectacular view.
BSÍ Bus Terminal - City center
Tour overview
- Availability
- All year
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Meeting Point
- BSÍ Bus Terminal - City center
Need to know
Remember to bring a swimsuit and a towel. Swimsuits and towels can be rented on the spot. Pick-up is up to 30 minutes before departure
- Flexible Cancellation
- No Booking Fees
Do you have questions about reserving online? Contact us and we’ll help you with your booking.
Tour itinerary
What’s included and what to bring on this tour
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Included
- Bus fare
- Guided tour
- A taste of rye bread at Fontana Wellness with smoked trout
- Admission to the Fontana Wellness
Not included
- Swimsuit and towels
Tour highlights
Are you wondering about something?
If you're planning a trip to Iceland, it's important to be prepared with the right information. Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you plan your trip
Pets are not allowed on coach tours.
Nature is the main attraction on many of our excursions, meaning that some day tours require short to medium-long walks. If walking is required on the tour, it will be mentioned in the tour description.
We recommend that you find a tour suitable to your needs. Please read the tour descriptions for further information on each tour.
We understand that your travel plans might change. You can easily change the dates for your booked tours with only one phone call: (+354) 580 5400 by stopping by one of our sales offices, or by sending us an email to main@re.is. You will need to quote your confirmation number to change your dates and give us all the necessary information.
Please remember: Your date change must be requested at least a day before the scheduled departure.
You can book for a group of people using our online booking system. Each booking must contain at least one adult.
Reykjavik Excursions Kynnisferðir takes pride in tailor-making and organising tours for private groups, from short trips within Reykjavik to full-circle programs. Our fleet of modern coaches consists of 80 vehicles, ranging from 6 to 70 seats and 4x4 coaches suitable for crossing un-bridged glacier rivers, reaching almost any destination in the highlands. For a tailor-made tour for groups, please send us an email to main@re.is.
Icelandia operates a sales office at the BSÍ Bus Terminal in Reykjavík and a sales office at Keflavik Airport.
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