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Explore the wonders of West Iceland in comfort on a private Silver Circle tour from Reykjavik. This 7-hour journey is ideal for travelers seeking a relaxed pace while visiting powerful hot springs, majestic waterfalls, and well-preserved historic sites.
On this Silver Circle tour, you can relax while your private guide takes care of the details. Travel in a comfortable car, enjoy stories along the way, and set the pace that feels right for your group. With the choice of an English or Hindi-speaking guide, your journey stays easy and enjoyable.
This day tour from Reykjavik begins with a comfortable pickup from your accommodation, cruise port, or the airport. You’ll set out on a scenic drive west where the city views give way to open fields, distant mountains, and glimpses of the coastline.
Your first stops on this west coast tour are the waterfalls Hraunfossar and Barnafoss. Hraunfossar Waterfall is made up of many small streams that flow out from beneath a lava field, creating a calm and unusual scene as they spill into the Hvita River.
Just a short walk away, Barnafoss Waterfall offers a sharp contrast. Its bright blue water rushes through a narrow canyon of dark volcanic rock in a powerful display. There are well-maintained paths and viewing points around these two waterfalls, so you can safely enjoy sightseeing.
Your Silver Circle journey continues at Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in Europe. It releases an incredible 47.5 gallons (180 liters) of near-boiling water every second, filling the air with heat and mist.
Wooden walkways guide you safely through the steam, and if you look closely, you might spot deer fern, a rare plant that grows only in this area.
Speaking of rare gems, your next stop is Arhver, a geothermal spring unlike most others. What makes it special is its location right in the middle of the Reykjadalsa River in Borgarfjordur.
In this geothermal spring, steam rises straight from the small sand flats in the flowing water, almost like a whale spouting. Although it’s small, it’s an unusual sight worthy of a stop on your Silver Circle tour.
As your Silver Circle day tour comes to a close, you’ll stop at Reykholt, one of Iceland’s most important historical villages. Here, you’ll find Snorralaug, a small hot spring where the poet and chieftain Snorri Sturluson is said to have bathed. Nearby, next to the old Reykholt Church, you can also visit his grave.
After a full day of sightseeing on the West Coast, you can sit back and relax on the drive back to Reykjavik. Your guide will drop you off at your accommodation, cruise port, or the airpor,t wrapping up a seamless day of exploration.
Discover stunning waterfalls, impressive hot springs, and the historic village of Reykholt on this private Silver Circle tour from Reykjavik. Check availability now by choosing a date.
