Private Silver Circle Day Tour from Reykjavik
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Expert English-speaking YFIR guide
- Hotel/accommodation pickup in Reykjavik city centre
- All transport between stops
- Private vehicle (car or minibus based on group size)
What's not
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Personal purchases
Itinerary
Europe's most powerful natural hot spring
Snorri Sturluson's 13th-century hot pool and saga history
waterfalls seeping silently through 900-year-old lava
the Children's Falls and its Viking Age legend
scenic glacier-view village with outdoor sculpture garden
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Your Friend In Reykjavik
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Reykjavik
- Its from-price is 51% above the median of the 566 day trips we list in Reykjavik.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the northernmost capital of any nation, a colourful, compact city of art and music that opens onto Iceland's volcanic landscapes.
The landmark Hallgrímskirkja church, its tower inspired by basalt columns, rises above streets of brightly painted houses. Down by the harbour, the glass-fronted Harpa concert hall shimmers on the water, and the Sun Voyager sculpture faces the sea toward Mount Esja. Laugavegur, the main shopping street, is lined with design shops, cafés and bars.
Top-ranked sights in Reykjavik: Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, Harpa.
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