Discover Iceland’s hidden Silver Circle: Thingvellir, powerful hot springs, saga sites, magical waterfalls, and a glacier-view village — on a private, flexible 8-hour tour.
Private Silver Circle Day Tour from Reykjavik
- Walk the tectonic rift at UNESCO Þingvellir National Park
- Marvel at Deildartunguhver, Europe's mightiest hot spring
- Discover saga history at Snorri’s hot pool in Reykholt
- See Hraunfossar’s hidden waterfalls and Barnafoss legend
- End the day in the glacier-view village of Húsafell
Discover Iceland’s breathtaking Silver Circle on a private tour that merges dramatic landscapes with rich history. You’ll walk the tectonic rift at UNESCO-listed Þingvellir National Park, marvel at the power of Deildartunguhver, Europe’s strongest hot spring, and visit Snorri’s hot pool in Reykholt, steeped in saga lore. Experience hidden jewels like the cascading Hraunfossar waterfalls and hear the legends of Barnafoss. Finally, relax in the glacier-view village of Húsafell, soaking in the tranquility of your surroundings. With a private vehicle and expert guide, you’ll enjoy a flexible itinerary tailored to your group, making this an extraordinary exploration of Iceland’s natural wonders.
Most people fly to Iceland and head straight to the Golden Circle. It's good. It's also done by millions of people a year. The Silver Circle is different. West Iceland holds some of Iceland's most extraordinary geology, Viking Age history, and raw landscape — and almost nobody goes there. On this private 8-hour tour, your YFIR guide takes you north into the Borgarfjordur valley and across terrain that the tour buses miss entirely. The day begins at Thingvellir National Park — but at a completely different pace. When it's your private group and one dedicated guide, you can take your time at Almannagjá gorge, stand at Logberg where the Viking parliament met from 930 AD, and see the Silfra fissure without a queue behind you. From Thingvellir the route heads north. Deildartunguhver produces more hot water per second than any other spring in Europe — 180 litres at 97C, every second. A short drive brings you to Reykholt, where 13th-century scholar Snorri Sturluson sat in a natural hot pool still filled with geothermal water today. Then Hraunfossar. Hundreds of springs emerge silently from the edge of a 900-year-old lava field. Adjacent Barnafoss carries a Viking Age legend your guide will tell in full. The day ends in Husafell — a quiet glacier village beneath Langjokull. Your vehicle, your guide, your pace. No strangers, no fixed stops, no compromise.
- Private vehicle and driver-guide for your group
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik city center
- Expert YFIR guide throughout the tour
- All transportation between Silver Circle stops
- Lunch
- Thingvellir National Park parking fee
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Personal purchases
Silver Circle Day Tour
Reykjavík
Thingvellir National Park
Deildartunguhver
Reykholt
Hraunfossar & Barnafoss
Start Location: Thingvellir National Park, Selfoss, Iceland
End Location: Reykjavík, Iceland
- Infant seats available
Audio : English
- Tour is private: max group size fits vehicle (contact for larger groups).
- Accessible to all fitness levels; flat, simple path walking.
- Hotel pick-up only within Reykjavik city center area.
- Dress in comfortable layers; Iceland’s weather changes often.
- Wear sturdy walking shoes for flat, sometimes wet paths.
- Bring a reusable water bottle and snacks if desired.
- Parking at Thingvellir incurs a small fee (payable onsite).
- Cafés available en route; bring extra cash or cards.
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
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Your Friend in Reykjavik (YFIR) is an award-winning travel agency, destination management company, and daily tour operator, based in Reykjavik since 2014.
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Daily walking tours in Reykjavik — Food Lovers, Folklore & Ghost, Beer & Booze, Walk With a Viking, and the Reykjavik CatWalk (winner — Scandinavian Outdoor Award for Best Outdoor Product)
Private driving tours — Golden Circle, South Coast, Snæfellsnes, and bespoke itineraries off the beaten path
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Airport transfers and private transport across Iceland
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Private tours available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and more
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- Duration: 8 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Day Trips & Excursions