Silver Circle Private Tour: Glacier, Waterfalls & Hvammsvik Hot Springs
Silver Circle Private Tour: Glacier, Waterfalls & Hvammsvik Hot Springs
Silver Circle Private Tour: Glacier, Waterfalls & Hvammsvik Hot Springs is a 11 hours experience run by VAREN Iceland in Reykjavík area, from 215.750 ISK per person. 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.
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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.
What’s included
- Inclusions
- Private transportation in a comfortable sedan (1-3 passengers) or minivan (4-8 passengers) , exclusively for your group
- Dedicated, professional English-speaking guide for the full day
- Door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off in central Reykjavík
- Flexible itinerary adapted to your group's pace and interests
- WiFi and USB charging ports available on board
- Bottled water provided on board on demand
- All parking fees and local taxes
What to bring
- Clothing & footwear
- Warm, waterproof, and windproof outer layer - Icelandic weather can change within minutes regardless of season.
- Thermal base layer and mid-layer fleece for colder months (October-April).
- Sturdy, waterproof hiking shoes or boots - paths can be wet, muddy, or icy.
- Warm hat, gloves, and a scarf - especially important outside summer months.
- Sunglasses - useful year-round, essential in summer and on bright winter days.
- For Into the Glacier
- An extra warm mid-layer or thick fleece - temperatures inside the glacier remain near freezing year-round, regardless of outside conditions.
- Sturdy, waterproof footwear with good grip - tunnel surfaces can be uneven.
- Gloves and a warm hat - essential even in summer.
- For Hvammsvik Hot Springs
- Swimsuit or swimming trunks - mandatory for entry.
- Flip flops or sandals for the changing area and pool surrounds.
Good to know
- Into the Glacier entrance fee
- The entrance fee for the Into the Glacier experience is not included in the tour price.
- Advance booking is strongly recommended, especially during peak season (please contact our team immediately).
- Transport to the glacier entrance is provided by the Into the Glacier operator from the Húsafell area.
- Warm clothing and sturdy, waterproof footwear are essential inside the glacier, where temperatures remain near freezing year-round.
- Hvammsvik Hot Springs entrance fee
- The entrance fee for Hvammsvik Hot Springs is not included in the tour price.
- Advance booking is strongly recommended, especially during peak season (please contact our team immediately).
- Minimum age for entry is 12 years. Guests under 12 are not permitted entry.
- Confirmation & pickup
- You will receive a booking confirmation immediately after purchase.
- Exact pickup time will be confirmed by the operator at least 24 hours before departure.
- Hotel pickup is included.
- Groups of 1-3 travel in a private sedan; groups of 4-8 travel in a private minivan.
- Health & accessibility
- This tour involves easy walking on uneven natural terrain. It is not recommended for guests with serious mobility limitations.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children & age requirements
- Children of all ages are welcome on this tour.
- Please note the minimum age for Hvammsvik Hot Springs is 12 years. Children under 12 are not permitted entry to the hot springs.
- Parents or guardians are responsible for the safety of children throughout the tour.
- Food & drinks
- Cafés and snack options are available at stops along the route. Hvammsvik Hot Springs has an on-site bistro.
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Where it starts
Reykjavík, Iceland
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