Borgarfjörður Private Adventure
by Moonwalker · West Iceland
- Luxury
- Couples
- Suits older travellers
- Works in the rain
- Good with teenagers
- Eco-certified
- Skip the queue
- Can be tailored
- Self-guided
from €1,835.2 per vehicle
Next departure: Mon 9 Nov
1 / 21
Duration
9 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Borgarfjørdur eystri
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Start time
Time agreed after booking
Cancellation
Cancelling costs 10% of the price within 2 days of departure.
About this experience
Borgarfjörður plays a central role in the Icelandic sagas, and its magic awaits your exclusive adventure. Discover the enchanting region of Borgarfjörður in West Iceland on a captivating private day tour with Moonwalker. This area is a treasure trove of natural wonders, rich history, and unique Icelandic culture, offering a perfect blend of stunning landscapes and fascinating tales, easily accessible from Reykjavik in a capable Land Rover Defender.
Your Private Adventure Vehicle: The Land Rover Defender
On this Borgarfjörður Private Adventure, your exclusive transport is a classic Moonwalker Land Rover Defender. Renowned for its character and capability, the Defender is the perfect vehicle to navigate West Iceland’s varied landscapes – from scenic coastal roads to country tracks leading to hidden gems. It adds an authentic, adventurous feel to your private journey, connecting you with the spirit of Icelandic exploration.
Journey Through Scenic West Iceland with Expert Guides
Your adventure begins as we drive north from the capital in your private Defender, potentially passing through or enjoying views of the scenic Hvalfjörður (Whale Fjord) area. Your certified Moonwalker guide (many with Search and Rescue (SAR) backgrounds and WFR certification) is an expert in this region, passionate about sharing its stories and natural wonders safely.
Our first stop is the powerful Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring. Feel the incredible heat emanating from the earth and witness the vast clouds of steam – a potent display of Iceland’s geothermal energy.
Waterfalls Born from Lava: Hraunfossar & Barnafossar
Next, prepare to be mesmerized by the unique beauty of Hraunfossar waterfalls. Unlike typical waterfalls, Hraunfossar consists of countless small rivulets flowing directly from beneath a vast lava field – a stunning, delicate tapestry of water emerging from the rock. Adjacent is Barnafossar (Children’s Waterfall), a powerful cascade rushing through a gorge, steeped in intriguing legends your guide will share.
Meet the Icelandic Horse
Immerse yourself in authentic Icelandic culture with a visit to a charming local horse farm. Get up close and personal with Iceland’s beloved Icelandic horses. Learn about their history and unique gaits, enjoying a wonderful opportunity to interact with these friendly animals.
Optional Adventures: Horseback Riding or Lava Caving
Enhance your private adventure with exciting optional add-on activities (subject to availability and extra cost) in the Borgarfjörður area:
- Horseback Riding Tour: Experience the Icelandic landscape from horseback (Must be booked in advance).
- Viðgelmir Lava Cave Exploration: Venture underground into this extraordinary lava tube cave, one of Iceland’s longest and most impressive (Must be booked in advance).
As we explore this region in your private Defender, you may also catch distant views over the vast Icelandic highlands and glaciated peaks.
Experience Borgarfjörður with Moonwalker: Private Adventure by Defender
Choosing Moonwalker for your private Borgarfjörður adventure means exploring this treasure trove of nature, history, and culture with the exclusive attention of a certified expert guide in a characterful Land Rover Defender. We are a highly-rated family business, consistently earning the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice award every year since 2016, known for superior service, safety, and personal adventures that uncover hidden gems.
Description from the operator, Moonwalker. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Borgarfjörður Private Adventure
Included
Expert Guide (Private guidance by a certified Moonwalker expert guide), Transportation (All ground transportation in a Moonwalker Land Rover Defender), Visit to main listed highlights.
Not included
Lunch, Snacks, Drinks, Optional add-on activities (Horseback Riding, Lava Caving).
Good to know
Waterproof & windproof jacket and pants, Warm layers, Sturdy hiking shoes, Warm hat and gloves, Snacks, Camera, Reusable water bottle, For Horse Riding add-on: Comfortable pants, For Lava Cave add-on: Layered clothing (cave temperature is constant). Your sense of adventure.
- Duration: Approximately 9 hours (+/- 1 hour).
- Type: Private Tour (Exclusively for your booked group).
- Pick-up: From your accommodation in the Capital Area starting at approximately 8:30 AM.
- Minimum Age: Generally suitable for all ages. Consult for specifics on optional activities.
- Fitness Level: Easy. Involves leisurely walks on mostly well-maintained paths. Lava cave add-on involves walking on uneven surfaces underground. Ability to step in/out of vehicle.
- Vehicle: Travel in a Moonwalker Land Rover Defender for your private journey.
- Seasonality: Generally available year-round, though conditions can vary. Optional activities may have specific seasonality.
Cancellation for this tour
Cancelling costs 10% of the price within 2 days of departure. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.
If the weather cancels this tour
Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is a forecast the operator judges unsafe. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.
- 1Moonwalker decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
- 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
- 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.
What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until the cutoff shown above, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Priced per vehicle, so it is poor value for one or two people and good value for four or more sharing.
Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.
Why we list it
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What travellers say about Moonwalker
Read all 31 reviews on Google →Operator rating 5.0/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.
★★★★★ · a month ago
We had an absolutely unforgettable experience in Iceland with Bessi and Cami. We spent 8 days together, drove more than 3,000 km around the island, and visited some of the most beautiful and remote places we have ever seen. From waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches and lava fields to fjords, small villages and hidden spots far from the obvious tourist route, every day was carefully planned and incredibly special. Bessi is much more than a guide. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable, safe, flexible and a truly great companion on the road. He knows Iceland deeply and has a very special ability to read the day, the weather and the mood of the group. Several times, he adjusted the route to take us to an amazing place, even when that meant driving extra hours or changing the original plan. Those unexpected stops became some of the best memories of the trip. Cami was also wonderful — kind, attentive, organized and always making sure everything went smoothly. Together, they made us feel very well taken care of throughout the entire journey. The itinerary was excellent, with the perfect balance between the classic highlights and more unique places that we would never have found on our own. The hotels selected by Bessi were also very well chosen, always fitting the route and giving us comfort at the end of long and intense days. What made the trip so special was not only the beauty of Iceland, but the way Bessi and Cami helped us experience it: with calm, safety, good humor, attention to detail and genuine care. We are deeply grateful for everything they did for our family. If you are planning a trip to Iceland and want a private, thoughtful and truly memorable experience, we highly recommend Bessi and Cami. They made our trip extraordinary.
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
Best experience on iceland! We had an amazing tour, Bessi is just so much fun and knows all the details, we saw fantastic places on Hekla/Landmannalaugar you would usually never see - and lovely dog Cami is definitely a bonus. Highly recommended, we will definitly book Bessi again!!
★★★★★ · a year ago
We were told that we must use Moonwalker Tours and Bessi on our trip to Iceland. Best advice for any trip we’ve taken! Bessi and Cami were perfect for our family of 5. Bessi is so personable and knowledgeable you find yourself quickly becoming friends rather than a tour guide. The stops and off the path places he took us was way beyond our expectations. His ability to connect to all three of our kiddos (ages 13-21) was amazing. Then add Cami to the trip to take the experience over the top. Thank you Bessi for 3 unforgettable days in Iceland. We will see you again!
★★★★★ · a year ago
We had the best experience on our day tour to the Landmannalaugar area with Bessi and Cami. Bessi is personable, funny and kind. And he took us to see things that surprised us, even after having researching our trip a lot and after already driving the ring road and seeing the sights along it. Highly recommend!
Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026
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Hotels
Where to stay for this tour
Places to stay near Borgarfjörður Eystri, from our hotel partners. Rooms are booked on our hotels site.
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