Silver Circle: Into the Glacier & Krauma | Full Day Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Langjökull’s stunning ice tunnels
- Soak in Krauma’s six geothermal pools
- Marvel at Hraunfossar & Barnafoss waterfalls
- Ride monster trucks up the glacier with epic views
- Relax in Iceland’s purest geothermal spa after adventure
Full description
Venture into the heart of Iceland’s drama and beauty on the Private Silver Circle: Into the Glacier & Krauma — The Full Day. Board a monster truck to ascend Langjökull glacier, where ice tunnels and magical chambers await your exploration. With an expert YFIR guide, witness the surreal blue heart of the glacier before swapping icy wonders for a soak in pure relaxation: Krauma’s geothermal baths, fed directly by Europe’s mightiest hot spring. Along the way, discover iconic sights like Hraunfossar, and Barnafoss waterfalls. Private transportation, entry fees, and top-tier guiding ensure a seamless, extraordinary day from Reykjavik—perfect for those who want Iceland at its spellbinding best.
This is the best version of a Silver Circle day that exists. You go inside Langjökull — ice tunnels, chambers, the cold weight of a glacier above you. Monster trucks take you up. Specialist guides walk you through it. An hour of blue ice.Then you come down, drive 40 minutes to Deildartunguhver, and end the day in geothermal pools fed by the world's most powerful natural hot spring. The contrast is not accidental. Moving from the cold interior of a glacier to the warmth of geothermal water in the same afternoon is one of the more distinctly Icelandic experiences available anywhere. Your guide explains both — the glaciology on the way up, the geothermal geology at the spring. Krauma gives you the experience itself: six heated pools, cold plunge, steam room, views. The route covers Deildartunguhver, Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, and Húsafell village before the glacier. Reykholt is dropped on this itinerary to maintain pace; the full stop there is available on the base Silver Circle tour.The day runs 08:00–19:30. Swimwear and a warm layer for the glacier are both required. Crampons and helmet provided on-site. Krauma entry pre-booked.
Included / Excluded
- Private vehicle and YFIR guide
- Entry to Langjökull Glacier – monster truck and guided ice tunnel tour
- Crampons and helmet for glacier experience
- Entry to Krauma Geothermal Baths
- Hotel pickup and all transportation from Reykjavik
- Swimwear (required for Krauma Geothermal Baths)
- Towel (rental available at Krauma)
- Lunch (available for purchase at Hraunfossar café or Húsafell)
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Reykjavík
Hraunfossar & Barnafoss
Meeting point
Start Location
Reykjavík
Reykjavík, Iceland
Important information
Know before you book
- Not wheelchair accessible; uneven and wet surfaces at glacier & baths
- Minimum age recommended is 6 years old due to glacier tunnel conditions
- Tour is weather-dependent; glacier access may be cancelled or altered
Know before you go
- Bring swimwear for Krauma Geothermal Baths
- Carry a warm layer for the glacier interior (temperatures below 0°C); waterproof outerwear is recommended
- This is a 12-hour day; the tour departs early morning and returns around 19:30
- Lunch is not included, but stops are available at cafés en route
- Ensure evening commitments and early flights are avoided after the tour
Health & restrictions
Dress code
Swimwear (required for Krauma)
Cancellation policy
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
Reviews
My wife, adult daughter and I booked this tour with “Your Friend in Reykjavik” through Viator the during the afternoon we arrived in Iceland. Our tour guide, Cristin, was excellent. She met the group at the designated meeting location ahead of schedule. She was very friendly and informative about everything Reykjavik. Iceland is a fascinating place with so much history, and she did a great job of bringing it to life. We would definitely recommend this tour and guide to anyone new to the city.
Ester E was our guide today on our Iceland Women walking tour and the group LOVED her and the tour. We enjoyed hanging out for conversation after the walking portion as well. I would highly recommend doing a tour with Ester E!
The local food tour was amazing. We had a goupt of 9 of us and a few others along. Our guide Palli was very informative, helpful, attentive, and so much fun to have lead us through Reykjavik. A great was to kick off our vacation. The food stops were all great. Lots of fish and lamb and stews and sweets.