Iceland’s best-known route runs east. This tour goes west – through a stretch of the country that rewards curiosity with some of its most extraordinary natural and historical experiences. The Silver Circle is West Iceland’s answer to the beaten track, and this private full-day tour follows it in full.
The route heads west from Reykjavík into the Borgarfjörður region, arriving first at Reykholt – one of Iceland’s most historically significant sites. This quiet village was home to Snorri Sturluson, the 13th-century chieftain and scholar whose writings on Norse mythology and Viking history remain essential reading eight centuries later. His ancient geothermal bathing pool still stands in the village, and the Snorrastofa cultural centre tells his story in full.
From Reykholt, the tour continues to the adjoining wonders of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss. Hraunfossar sees water seep in long, delicate ribbons from beneath an ancient lava field, flowing into the river below along a 900-metre stretch of extraordinary natural beauty. Barnafoss, immediately alongside, is a churning torrent of white water driving through a narrow canyon – as dramatic and forceful as Hraunfossar is delicate.
The day’s centrepiece is the Into the Glacier experience at Langjökull – a purpose-built tunnel system carved deep inside Iceland’s second-largest glacier. Guided by specialist staff, the experience leads through chambers and passages inside the ice, offering a perspective on one of Iceland’s great natural features that almost no one else gets to see.
On the return, Fossatun offers a quieter moment beside a natural waterfall in the West Iceland countryside. The day ends at Hvammsvik Hot Springs on the shores of Hvalfjörður fjord – eight natural pools set at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, named one of the Best Things to Do in the World by Time Out in 2023. In any season, it is a remarkable place to close a day.
Please note: the entrance fees for the Into the Glacier experience and Hvammsvik Hot Springs are not included in the initial price but can be added at the checkout page.
Inclusions
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Private Silver Circle tour, just for your group
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Friendly English-speaking local driver-guide
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Private Sedan or Private Van for the whole day
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Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation or cruise terminal
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1.5 hours at Hvammsvík Hot Springs while your driver-guide waits
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Help with your luggage and gear
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Bottled water
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USB charging on board
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Child seats, free of charge (add them when you book)
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All parking fees and local taxes
Exclusions
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Gratuities (optional, always appreciated)
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Into the Glacier ticket (required, added per person when you book)
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Hvammsvík entry tickets, unless added when you book
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Meals and snacks (we stop at a place where you can buy lunch)
Please Note
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You will receive your booking confirmation right after you book.
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Please count everyone in your group, including children and infants, as everyone needs their own seat.
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We pick up and drop off at any accommodation in the Capital Area and at the cruise terminals in Reykjavík and Hafnarfjörður. Staying somewhere else? Send us a message before you book and we will gladly help.
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Arriving by cruise ship? This is a long day, so please check your ship's all-aboard time before you book. We plan the start time and the route around it, so you are back at the port well before all-aboard time.
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This is a full day of about 12 hours door to door.
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Into the Glacier
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The Into the Glacier ticket is required for this tour and is added per person when you book. We reserve your time slot and plan the pick-up time around it.
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The ice tunnel visit starts in Húsafell and takes about 3.5 to 4 hours, including the ride up the glacier. It is cold inside the ice, and crampons are provided.
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Hvammsvík tickets
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Entry tickets are not included in the tour price, and you can add them when you book: Natural, Classic or Comfort. Tickets are priced per person.
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If you already have tickets, simply skip the add-on and let us know your entry time so we can plan the day around it.
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Walking and accessibility
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This tour involves easy walks on uneven natural paths that can be wet or icy, so it is not suitable for guests with serious mobility limitations. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
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Children
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Children of all ages are welcome on the tour and in the ice tunnel. Hvammsvík welcomes guests from 10 years of age, and guests under 18 must be with an adult.
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What do I need to bring?
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Warm, waterproof clothes, a hat and gloves, waterproof shoes with good grip and your swimsuit. Towels can be rented at Hvammsvík.
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Free cancellation up to 3 days in advance for a full refund on eligible bookings.
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