Reykjavik: Northern Lights & Geothermal Baths
ID: GYG365010-653810
Category:
Country: Iceland
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Set off on a tour filled with relaxation and an exciting northern lights hunt. Spend an evening away from the city and amid Iceland's magical natural scenery at the Fontana Spa.
Departing from Reykjavik, drive through the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park to arrive at Laugarvatn Fontana Spa, where you can nourish both your body and soul. Upon arrival, you can purchase a homemade soup and then and then head into the geothermal baths for a cozy evening.
Fontana Spa is equipped with three steam rooms built over a natural hot spring as well as a traditional sauna with three hot pools. The more adventurous can even take a dip in Laugarvatn Lake (when available) to cool down between the steam baths and sauna.
The steam temperatures range from 104°F to 122°F, depending on the hot springs and the weather. The steam rooms offer a unique experience, as you can smell the boiling water underneath the grids of the floor.
The traditional sauna has a lower humidity than the steam rooms but a higher temperature, between 176°F and 194°F. The three connected outdoor mineral baths vary in depth, size, and temperature, but are all perfect places for relaxing and socializing.
From the hot tub, take in a panoramic view of the countryside around Fontana and the northern lights if you are lucky and they show up early. After your spa experience, hunt for the famous northern lights on the way back to Reykjavík.
Highlights
- Enjoy a relaxing evening away from Reykjavík at Fontana Baths
- Nourish both body and soul while enjoying a panoramic view of the countryside around Laugarvatn
- Hunt for the northern lights on the way back to Reykjavik
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is dependent on the weather and sightings are not guaranteed
• Return times can vary
• If you do not see any lights on the tour, you can join another of the local partner's northern lights tours free of charge by contacting customer service
Please be ready and waiting at the BSI bus terminal 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.
The bus departs from the departure side of the terminal.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.