The Silver Circle: Private Borgarfjörður Day Tour with Optional Hot Springs, Snowmobiling, Ice Cave, ATV or Lava Tunnel

by Gravel Travel · Ice caves · Lava caves · Snowmobiling · Vatnajökull & Jökulsárlón

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The Silver Circle: Private Borgarfjörður Day Tour with Optional Hot Springs, Snowmobiling, Ice Cave, ATV or Lava Tunnel — Gravel Travel

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  • Duration

    10 hours

  • Difficulty

    Moderate

  • Season

    Sep – Apr

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Meeting

    Hotel pickup available

  • Languages

    EN, DE, NO, FI, RU, SV, KO, IT, PT, FR, ES, ZH, ZH, EN, DA

  • Departs

    08:00

  • Minimum age

    6

  • Cancellation

    Free until departure

About this experience

Embark on an Epic Journey Through the Land of Sagas: Borgarfjörður Tour

This thrilling tour invites you to explore Borgarfjörður, a region steeped in myth and history, known as the heartland of the Icelandic Sagas. With its raw natural beauty and deep cultural significance, Borgarfjörður offers a fascinating blend of storytelling, adventure, and relaxation.

Viking Legends and Icelandic Sagas

As we journey into Borgarfjörður, you’ll find yourself surrounded by the dramatic settings that inspired the famous Icelandic Sagas. These medieval tales of heroism, family feuds, and survival were born in these very valleys and mountains. With every step, you'll be walking in the footsteps of legendary Vikings like Egill Skallagrímsson and Snorri Sturluson.

Natural Wonders: Waterfalls, Hot Springs, and Glaciers

Our first major stop is Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in Europe. Here, you can witness water bubbling at a near-boiling 97°C (207°F), steaming out of moss-covered lava rocks. This geothermal marvel supplies hot water to much of West Iceland and powers local spas like Krauma.

Next, we visit two stunning waterfalls:

  • Hraunfossar ("Lava Falls") – A series of crystal-clear rivulets that seem to magically emerge from beneath the Hallmundarhraun lava field, cascading over a wide expanse into the Hvítá river.
  • Barnafoss ("Children’s Falls") – A powerful, churning waterfall with a tragic legend. According to folklore, two children fell to their deaths here, giving the falls their haunting name. The surrounding landscape, with its natural stone arch and turbulent waters, evokes both beauty and mystery.

After reaching Húsafell, you’ll have the chance to enhance your Silver Circle experience with one of the following optional activities (please note these options are not included and priced per person as an extra at checkout) :

  • Snowmobiling on Langjökull Glacier – an exhilarating ride across Iceland’s second-largest glacier, offering unmatched views and high-adrenaline fun.
  • ATV Quad Biking in Húsafell – explore the rugged terrain surrounding Húsafell on an exciting off-road adventure.
  • Guided Tour of Víðgelmir Cave – venture deep into one of Iceland’s largest lava caves and discover its spectacular formations and volcanic history.
  • Húsafell Canyon Baths – relax in naturally heated geothermal pools set in a remote canyon with stunning views.
  • Into the Glacier: Langjökull Ice Tunnel Experience - enter the heart of Langjökull, Iceland's second-largest glacier. Ride in a specially modified glacier vehicle up the icy slopes, then venture inside a man-made tunnel that leads deep into the ancient ice.
  • Krauma Geothermal Spa - where luxury meets the wild power of nature. Fed by Deildartunguhver’s geothermal waters and cooled with glacial meltwater from nearby rivers, Krauma offers the perfect temperature in its five outdoor pools. Soak in the natural warmth, try the cold plunge for an invigorating rush, and relax by the fireplace in the minimalist, Icelandic-designed relaxation room.

Off the Beaten Path

We’ll leave the busy Ring Road behind as we wind through quiet farmlands and vast lava fields shaped by ancient eruptions. Keep your eyes peeled for hidden waterfalls tumbling down mossy cliffs, glacial rivers rushing through narrow gorges, and the occasional Icelandic horse grazing under the open sky.

Whether you're here for the sagas, the landscapes, or the warm waters, this tour is your gateway to the true essence of Iceland. Let us know when you’re ready to join us on this unforgettable adventure through the land of fire, ice, and legends.

Description from the operator, Gravel Travel. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Included

  • Professional Personal Driver Guide
  • Private Transportation
  • Pickup and Return from Reykjavík accommodation
  • Beautiful Icelandic Nature

Not included

  • Access to the ice tunnel or Krauma Spa are a optional extra
  • Food and Drink

Good to know

  • Dress according to weather
  • Water and windproof outerwear
  • Hiking boots
  • Headwear
  • Gloves
  • Camera
  • Food, Drinks and Snacks
  • Fresh socks encase you get wet
  • Swimsuit and Towel (for the hot spring option)
  • Dress according to the weather. In Iceland it is always smart to dress in warm, waterproof clothes, weather changes are sudden so expect the unexpected.
  • If required you must provide your own car seat. Per Icelandic LAW: Children under 135 cm must use a child car seat when travelling in a car. Taller children are free to use car seats as long as the car seat is intended for children of that height and weight. Children under 150 cm must not sit in front of an active airbag. For more information please see: https://island.is/en/children-in-cars
  • For snowmobiling option please note:
  • A valid driver’s license is required to drive the snowmobile.
  • 2 persons share the same snowmobile, a single person per vehicle costs extra (please reach out to us if you would like this option).
  • Every under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Only one child is permitted per adult on this tour.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 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 melt-water or unstable ice after a warm spell — the guide decides on the morning, and a cave can close for days. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Gravel Travel 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 0 hours before departure, 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

  • Children under 6 cannot join this one.
  • 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

Gravel Travel is one of 154 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Gravel Travel

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Operator rating 4.4/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Chai Chuan Wei

    ★★★★★ · 5 months ago

    We went for Katla Ice Cave tour this morning on 29 Mar. Gunnarr is our guide. He can drive superjeep very well and is a very interesting guide. Would recommmend to join their ice cave tour which is of very good experience we had

  • Roya Shahi

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    The Landmannlauger super jeep tour departing from Hella (I chose pick up there, but pick up from Reykjavik is also possible) was wonderful and so much fun! Our tour guide was great, had a sense of humor and explained the scenery and history of all the places we visited very well. The super jeep is huge and comfortable, so can cross the rivers easily and makes for a fun ride. The tour included lots of incredible, beautiful spots like the famous Landmannlauger area and scenery of course, which also included time to go on a brief hike and relax at the hot spring, lots of volcanic scenery between points of interest on the tour, much of it looking like a different planet, a big crater with lake, a few gorgeous waterfalls including the tallest in Iceland, beautiful and unique scenery all around. The tour is packed with so many amazing sites and is the perfect way to explore the highlands. I highly recommend booking with Gravel Travel, as the itinerary was perfect, customer service was friendly and prompt, and the experience was one of the highlights of my Iceland trips.

  • Nora Tuominen

    ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

    The Katla ice cave tour from Vík was great! The ice caves are changing constantly, but at least in late May the cave was about 30 meters deep and the walls were beautiful mix of blue, clear, white and black stripes. There were no other groups at the cave, and the guide allowed us to stay in as long as we liked. The journey to the cave and back was fun as well, with the guide sharing stories and facts about the areas we drove past.

  • Jared Kaufman

    ★★★ · 7 months ago

    I have to say I was disappointed by the Super Jeep Northern Lights tour. The lights were incredible, however, I’m not sure what we gained with the Super Jeep. For the added cost from a traditional tour, there did not appear to be any evident difference. Don’t waste your money on this upgraded experience if you’re expecting something special by being in a “super jeep”. Guide was a little rough around the edges, though, brought us to a great spot. Pick up was late, drop off was over an hour early. A 4 hour experience was actually less than 2.5 hours.

Reviews from Google · updated 13 Sept 2026

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Ice caves — questions people ask

When can you visit an ice cave in Iceland?

Natural blue ice caves open from around November to March, when the glacier is cold enough for the meltwater tunnels to be safe. They form under Vatnajökull near Jökulsárlón, and the caves change every year. Two exceptions run all year: the Katla ice cave near Vík, which is dark ice striped with ash, and Into the Glacier at Langjökull, a man-made tunnel. If you want the glowing blue photos, come between November and March.

Can I do an ice cave tour as a day trip from Reykjavík?

Only the Katla cave. The South Coast and Katla ice cave tour (/experience/22559/) is about twelve hours from Reykjavík and back. The blue caves at Vatnajökull are five hours' drive each way, too far for a day, so operators sell them as two- or three-day tours (/experience/6131/, /experience/7358/) with a night near Jökulsárlón. If you are self-driving, stay in the Höfn or Skaftafell area and book the Crystal Ice Cave tour (/experience/17337/) from there.

Is the Katla ice cave as good as the blue ice caves?

Different, not worse. Katla's cave under Mýrdalsjökull is black and white, layered with volcanic ash, and open all year. It will not give you the glowing blue tunnel photos from Instagram; those are the Vatnajökull caves, November to March only. What Katla gives you is a shorter super-jeep drive from Vík (/experience/22558/) and availability in summer. If you are here between November and March and can reach Jökulsárlón, choose blue. Otherwise choose Katla.

Are ice caves safe?

With a guide, yes. Operators inspect the caves daily and cancel when meltwater, warm weather or ice movement makes them unsafe, which happens most often in November and March at the edges of the season. You wear a helmet and crampons and stay with the group. Never enter a glacier cave on your own. If your tour is cancelled for safety, you get a full refund or another date, and most operators try to substitute another cave first.

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