Silver Circle Adventure - Glacier Tunnel & Hvammsvik Hot Springs

About this experience

A private day on West Iceland's Silver Circle, just for your group. Your driver-guide picks you up at your Reykjavik accommodation with a VAREN name tablet and helps with your bags.

See Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring, and Reykholt, home of the saga writer Snorri Sturluson. Watch clear water pour out of the lava at Hraunfossar and rush through the gorge at Barnafoss. From Húsafell a glacier truck takes you up Langjökull for Into the Glacier, a man-made ice tunnel between walls of blue ice.

On the way home, relax for up to 1.5 hours at Hvammsvík Hot Springs by the fjord while your guide waits. Your Into the Glacier ticket and Hvammsvík Natural entry are included in the price, and we reserve both for you.

Water on request. Priced per person, 1-8 travellers. We assign the vehicle by group size: a car for 1-3 travellers, a van for 4-8 (children count as travellers).

What's included

Itinerary

1. Tour stop

   Your journey begins in Reykjavík, the northernmost capital in the world and the heart of modern Iceland. After pickup, we leave the city behind and head toward West Iceland, a region known for its powerful geothermal activity, historic sites connected to Icelandic sagas, beautiful waterfalls, and glaciers. Today’s route follows the scenic Silver Circle, offering a fascinating mix of nature, history, and unique experiences.

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2. Tour stop

   Two very different but equally impressive waterfalls located side by side along the Hvítá river. Hraunfossar is a unique series of gentle streams that emerge directly from beneath a vast lava field, creating a long line of small waterfalls flowing into the river. Nearby Barnafoss contrasts dramatically, with powerful glacial water rushing through a narrow and rugged canyon.

3. Tour stop

   From the Húsafell area you will board a specially modified glacier vehicle that drives onto Your Into the Glacier ticket is included in the price. Langjökull, Iceland’s second-largest glacier. The tour takes you deep inside the ice cap through a man-made ice tunnel, where you can walk through bright blue ice corridors and chambers while learning about glaciers, climate, and the fascinating geology of Iceland. Your Into the Glacier ticket is included in the price.

4. Tour stop

   A charming stop along the Borgarfjörður river where energetic waterfalls cascade through dark volcanic rock. According to Icelandic folklore, the waterfall is protected by a female troll named Drífa who is said to live among the rocks nearby. The surrounding “Troll Garden” features small sculptures and stories inspired by Iceland’s rich tradition of troll legends.

5. Tour stop

   Hidden along the shores of Hvalfjörður fjord, Hvammsvík offers one of the most scenic geothermal bathing experiences in Iceland. Several natural pools are built directly into the shoreline, blending geothermal water with the changing tides of the Atlantic. Surrounded by mountains and untouched nature, this is a peaceful and authentic place to relax after a full day of exploration. Guests can also enjoy food and drinks at the on-site restaurant before returning to Reykjavík.

6. Tour stop

   A small historic village deeply connected to Iceland’s medieval history and literary heritage. Reykholt was the home of Snorri Sturluson, the 13th-century scholar, poet, and chieftain who preserved much of Norse mythology and Viking history through his writings. Visitors can see the remains of Snorri’s geothermal bath and learn about the saga age that shaped Icelandic culture.

7. Tour stop

   After the final stop at Hvammsvík, the journey continues back toward Reykjavík along the scenic coastline of Hvalfjörður. The drive offers beautiful views of the fjord, surrounding mountains, and quiet countryside before arriving back in the capital at the end of the day.

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Know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You will receive a booking confirmation right after you book.
• 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.
• This is a full day of about 12 hours door to door.
• Your Into the Glacier ticket is included in the price for every traveller. We reserve your time slot and plan the pickup time around it.
• 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, crampons are provided. Bring a warm jacket, hat and gloves.
• Your Hvammsvík Natural entry is included in the price for every traveller and we reserve it for you. Bring a swimsuit and towel.
• Hvammsvík welcomes guests aged 10 and over; guests under 18 must be with an adult.
• The tour involves easy walks on uneven paths that can be wet or icy, so it is not suitable for guests with serious mobility limitations.
• Price is per person. We assign the vehicle by group size: a car for 1-3 travellers, a van for 4-8.