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Many warterfalls peaking through a lava field, and orange vegetation

Borgarfjörður: The Silver Circle

  • Adventure, Sightseeing, Hot Spring
  • All year round
  • Easy
  • 11 hours
  • 6 participants max

175 000 ISK

(Approx: 1 130 USD and 1 230 EUR)

18 000 ISK

(Approx: 130 USD and 120 EUR)

Your itinerary

1. Hraunfossar and Barnafoss

Hraunfossar is the name of multiple waterfalls, that together, are what many would consider the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland. These waterfalls have been flowing through a lava field for kilometers before coming out of the rocks and bushes and falling inside of a turquoise blue river.

Next to them is Barnafoss. It actually looks more like a torrent than a proper waterfall. Nonetheless, it looks absolutely stunning. Also, a sad, yet interesting legend is associated to them. It tells you why, a natural stone bridge over the river, no longer exists.

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Countless waterfalls flowing through lava rocks and bushes in spring Beautiful waterfalls falling in turquoise blue water in front of fall-colored bushes Picture of many waterfalls is taken, in autumn, through a leafless bush Waterfalls flows through green vegetation into turquoise blue water An immense blue river seems to be filled by dozens of waterfalls coming from the vegetation picture taken during the golden hour, and in autumn. Waterfalls are falling in a blue river through rocks and bushes.

2. Viðgelmir Lava Cave

A journey through the past, inside the 5000 years old, longest lava tube of Iceland. Within a group, with a guide, discover how was formed this geological marvel, and have the wonderful chance to explore it safely.

If you come in the winter, you will witness a strange phenomenon: Ice stalagmites coming up from floor to ceiling.

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Wooden stairs are heading down inside of an immense lava cave A wooden paths circumvulate inside of a cave A woman and her guide, both with helmets and headlamps, are heading towards a lava tunnel during the winter Closeup of a wall of flowing, solidified lava A colourful natural corridor of lava rock, with a wooden path at its bottom Inside a cave, dozens of ice stalagmites A blob of ice

3. Deildartunguhver

Deildartunguhver is the the most powerful hot spring in Europe. The flow of hot boiling water coming from inside the earth is like nowhere else in the country.

Hot water Pipes coming from Deildartunguhver can run for up to 60km with a heat loss of only about 2 degrees Celsius. We will stop there briefly, to see the water boiling, and gushing high above ground.

Hot boiling water and steam fill up the whole picture. Only a red rock can be distinguished.

4. Hvammsvík Hot Springs

Discover the Hot springs of Hvammsvík. Beautifully located on the shore of the stunning fjord of Hvalfjörður, Hvammsvík hot springs offers several hot sea water baths, of different temperatures.

The views on the surrounding mountains truly is what distinguishes Hvammsvík from other hot springs in Iceland. For the bravest of you, you can try and take a dip in the "not so warm" atlantic ocean.

There are no better ways to finish a tour than enjoying our beautiful hot springs.

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People are bathing in hot springs by the ocean, surrounded by mountains Beautiful waterfalls falling in turquoise blue water in front of fall-colored bushes

Information

Good to know

  • About 15 minutes walk on easy terrain in Hraunfossar

  • The temperature inside of the lava cave is around freezing all year round.

  • Walking inside the cave is not very difficult, but can be unaccessible to people with mobility issues

What to bring

  • Weatherproof clothes

  • Warm clothes, all year

  • Swimsuit and towel

Included

  • Private driver guide

  • Comfortable vehicle

  • All entrances and parking fees

  • Guided group tour to the Lava Cave

  • Admission to Hvammsvík Hot Springs

Not included

  • Food, drinks

  • Meals, snacks

  • Personal expenses

Book your tour

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Mercedes V-class

Type: Minivan

Capacity: 6 passengers

Price: 175 000 ISK / Vehicle

Approx. 1 130 $ or 1 230 €

Plus: 18 000 ISK / Person

Approx. 130 $ or 120 €

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Toyota Land Cruiser

Type: SuperJeep

Capacity: 4 passengers

Price: 169 000 ISK / Vehicle

Approx. 1 175 $ or 1 275 €

Plus: 18 000 ISK / Person

Approx. 130 $ or 120 €