Description
Follow West Iceland’s spectacular Silver Circle from Reykjavík through steaming geothermal country, a welcoming horse farm and two dramatically different lava waterfalls before the day reaches its headline experience.
The route combines vivid landscapes with memorable local character. Meet Icelandic horses, watch clear spring water stream from beneath an ancient lava field and choose the West Iceland adventure that best matches your travel style when booking.
Itinerary
Reykjavík departure
Westward into the Silver Circle
Leave Reykjavík in a comfortable minibus and watch the city give way to open countryside, distant mountains and the broad landscapes of West Iceland. The journey sets up a day where geothermal power, lava, water and ice appear in striking succession.
Deildartunguhver
Europe’s most powerful hot spring
Feel the raw energy of West Iceland at a hot spring where boiling water surges from the earth in clouds of steam. The mineral colours, intense heat and remarkable flow create a dramatic first encounter with the region’s geothermal forces.
Sturlureykir horse farm
Icelandic horses and warm rural character
Meet the famously friendly Icelandic horse at a family farm with deep roots in the region. The stop adds an engaging personal moment to the journey, with time for photographs, stories and a taste of West Iceland’s enduring farming culture.
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss
Two waterfalls born from lava and legend
See countless clear streams emerge directly from the edge of Hallmundarhraun lava field at Hraunfossar, then walk to nearby Barnafoss where brilliant blue water rushes through a narrow rocky channel. Together they form one of West Iceland’s most beautiful contrasts.
Your selected West Iceland experience
Ice tunnel, lava cave or geothermal canyon bathing
Complete the day with the option selected during booking: journey onto Langjökull and enter its extraordinary ice tunnel, explore the immense lava formations of Víðgelmir, or relax in the secluded warmth of Húsafell Canyon Baths. Each choice gives the Silver Circle a different character.
Return to Reykjavík
A final scenic ride through West Iceland
Settle back for the return journey after a day rich in geothermal energy, lava landscapes, waterfalls and local encounters. Arrival in Reykjavík is planned for the early evening, with drop-off according to the confirmed booking arrangements.
Select your preferred experience, choose your date and discover why the Silver Circle is one of West Iceland’s most rewarding full-day routes.
What is included
- Pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavík according to the booking options
- Comfortable minibus transport
- English-speaking guide
- Visits to the advertised Silver Circle stops
- The selected headline experience shown in your booking
- Wi-Fi on board where available
What do I need to bring
- Warm layered clothing
- Waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers
- Sturdy walking shoes
- Hat and gloves
- Lunch, snacks and a reusable water bottle
- Swimwear and towel if Canyon Baths are selected
- Camera or phone
Good to know
- Pickup begins at approximately 08:00 from eligible Reykjavík locations and may take up to 30 minutes.
- The headline experience depends on the option selected when booking: Langjökull ice tunnel, Víðgelmir lava cave or Húsafell Canyon Baths.
- Food and drinks are not listed as included, so bring lunch and snacks.
Meeting point: Pick-up
Choose an eligible Reykjavík pickup point while booking. Your voucher confirms the exact stop and collection window.
Highlights
- Steam and geothermal power at Deildartunguhver
- Meet Icelandic horses at a family-run West Iceland farm
- See the lava-born cascades of Hraunfossar and the blue rush of Barnafoss
- Choose an ice tunnel, lava cave or geothermal canyon-bath finale
Into the Glacier and Silver Circle – Frequently Asked Questions
It brings together geothermal energy, Icelandic horses, lava-born waterfalls and a major West Iceland experience in one varied day. The landscapes change constantly while the route remains comfortably paced from Reykjavík.
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