ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Private Silver Circle Day Tour from Reykjavik
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Hraunfossar Lava Waterfall · Húsafell forecast
7°
Clear sky
Today · Wind 6 m/s
Today
10° 6°
Light rain
Tomorrow
12° 5°
Light rain
Fri
7° 3°
Rain
Sat
5° 2°
Light rain
Sun
5° 3°
Light rain
Mon
6° 3°
Light rain
Tue
9° 1°
Cloudy
Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
Road signals for West Iceland
Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
The Silver Circle covers West Iceland — where the geology is dramatic, the history runs a thousand years deep, and the tour buses don't go. After a brief stop in Borgarnes for views over Borgarfjordur, the route heads inland to Deildartunguhver — Europe's most powerful natural hot spring, producing 180 litres of near-boiling water every second. At Reykholt, a medieval hot pool used by 13th-century saga writer Snorri Sturluson still exists and still works — your guide tells the full story of the man who preserved Norse mythology. At Hraunfossar, waterfalls filter silently through 900-year-old lava with no visible source. And at Husafell, open views to Langjokull glacier fill the windscreen.
Your private YFIR guide provides geology, Viking Age history, and Icelandic saga commentary throughout. No shared groups. Hotel pickup included.
Perfect for: repeat Iceland visitors, history enthusiasts, anyone who wants something more interesting than the standard routes.
What's included
Not included
- –Lunch
- –Gratuities
Itinerary
- Tour stop
Europe's most powerful natural hot spring
- Tour stop
Snorri Sturluson's 13th-century hot pool and saga history
- Tour stop
waterfalls seeping silently through 900-year-old lava
- Tour stop
the Children's Falls and its Viking Age legend
- Tour stop
scenic glacier-view village with outdoor sculpture garden
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
This activity may be cancelled due to bad weather.