Iceland's best-kept route: Europe's most powerful hot spring, hidden lava waterfalls, a 13th-century saga historian's hot pool, and a glacier-view village. Private guide, your pace.
Private Silver Circle Day Tour from Reykjavik
Summary Description
Highlights
- 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
Description
Most visitors to Iceland head straight for the Golden Circle. The Silver Circle goes the other way — north into West Iceland's Borgarfjordur valley, where the geology is more powerful, the history runs deeper, and the tour buses don't go. This private 8-hour tour from Reykjavik covers Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring at 180 litres of near-boiling water per second; Reykholt, where 13th-century scholar Snorri Sturluson wrote the texts that preserved Norse mythology and Viking Age history for the world; Hraunfossar, where hundreds of springs emerge silently from the edge of a 900-year-old lava field with no visible source; and Husafell, a quiet glacier village beneath Langjokull with views of the ice. Your YFIR guide provides commentary throughout. Private vehicle, your pace, hotel pickup included.
Included / Excluded
- 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
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Personal purchases
Itinerary
Silver Circle Day Tour
1
Reykjavík
Start Location
Duration: 0 minutes
Admission Free
2
Intermediate Stop
3
Deildartunguhver
Intermediate Stop
Admission Free
4
Reykholt
Intermediate Stop
Admission Free
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Reykjavík, Iceland
End Location: Reykjavík, Iceland
Accessibility
- Infant seats available
Commentary
Audio : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- 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.
- Cafés available en route; bring extra cash or cards.
Cancellation
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
Options and Pricing
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| Group Rate (1-8 pax) | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 - 64 years) | N/A |
| Child (5 - 11 years) | N/A |
| Youth (12 - 17 years) | N/A |
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| Large Group Rate (9-18 pax) | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 - 64 years) | N/A |
| Child (5 - 11 years) | N/A |
| Youth (12 - 17 years) | N/A |
About operator:
Your Friend in Reykjavik (YFIR) is an award-winning travel agency, destination management company, and daily tour operator, based in Reykjavik since 2014.
Over 9,000 five-star reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, GetYourGuide, and Airbnb. Travelife Partner. ETOA Supplier Member. As featured in Lonely Planet, Rick Steves, BBC, Condé Nast Traveler, and National Geographic Traveler.
What we offer
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
Multi-day custom itineraries — full ground handling: hotels, transport, guides, activities
Cruise shore excursions — independent passengers and full group ground handling
Airport transfers and private transport across Iceland
Whisper® audio guide systems — exclusive distributor in Iceland
Why travel advisors and operators work with us
Almost every guide is a graduate of the Icelandic Tourist Guide School — local, licensed, and storytelling-first
Private tours available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and more
Small-group experiences — the opposite of bus tourism
Easy booking through Bókun agent portal, email, or account
Standard and enhanced commission rates for qualified trade partners
Get in touch Valur Heiðar Sævarsson — CEO & Founder 📞 +354 655 4040 • 📧 [email protected] 🗓 Book a call: calendly.com/valur-yourfriendinreykjavik/30min
Basic Information
- Duration: 8 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Day Trips & Excursions
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