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Step into adventure with this Silver Circle tour that blends breathtaking nature, adventure, and pure relaxation. This 11-hour private excursion from Reykjavik includes a guided lava tunnel tour, dramatic waterfalls, Europe’s most powerful hot spring, and a rejuvenating geothermal spa experience to cap it all off.
This West Iceland tour is perfect for small groups who want a hassle-free experience. With private transportation in a spacious minivan, you’ll travel comfortably with an expert guide. Everything is taken care of, including all admissions, so you can simply enjoy the day.
The Silver Circle tour is one of Iceland’s hidden gems. From waterfalls bursting out of lava fields to hot springs that fuel entire towns, this route through Borgarfjordur showcases Iceland at its most authentic. It’s a perfect alternative (or a fantastic addition) to the famous Golden Circle.
Your Silver Circle tour begins with pickup at your Reykjavik accommodation. As you leave the city behind, modern buildings give way to lava plains and mountain views. The changing scenery makes the drive west a pleasure in itself.
Your first stop is Hraunfossar Waterfalls, where countless clear streams flow directly out of a lava field into the turquoise Hvita River. Just a short walk away, you’ll find Barnafoss Waterfall, a rushing cascade rushing through a narrow volcanic canyon. The safe paths and viewing platforms around both falls make them easy to explore and photograph.
Next, you’ll visit Deildartunguhver Hot Spring, the most powerful in Europe. Nearly boiling water gushes from the ground at an incredible rate of 47.5 gallons (180 liters) per second, creating clouds of steam. Sturdy wooden paths let you get close to this geothermal giant, and you might even spot the rare deer fern, which grows only here.
As your Silver Circle tour continues, you’ll head underground into one of the largest lava caves in Iceland, Vidgelmir. This lava tunnel in Iceland stretches nearly 5,250 feet (1,600 meters) and reveals a dazzling world of volcanic colors and rock formations.
With helmets and flashlights provided, your guide will lead you safely through Vidgelmir Lava Cave’s most stunning chambers, sharing fascinating details about how this massive lava tube was formed. This part of the Silver Circle tour is often a highlight, offering a sense of adventure and discovery you won’t find above ground.
After a day filled with adventure, it’s time to unwind at Hvammsvik Hot Springs. Located by the sea and surrounded by mountains, this geothermal spa features eight natural pools that merge with the coastline. Relax in the warm water as you take in views of Hvalfjordur and reflect on the day’s adventures.
By the end of your Silver Circle tour, you’ll have seen waterfalls, Europe’s most powerful hot spring, a vast lava tunnel, and finished with the soothing embrace of Hvammsvik Spa. Your private guide will then return you safely to Reykjavik, where your adventure ends.
This West Iceland tour is the perfect way to soak up the wonders, adventure, and relaxation Borgarfjordur Region has to offer. Check availability now by choosing a date.
