Silver Circle & Glacier Exploration | Private Tour | Photo Package Included
by Icelandic Roamers · Glacier hiking · West Iceland
- Beginners welcome
- Can be tailored
- Self-guided
from €1,957.05 per vehicle
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Duration
9 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Departs
08:30
Cancellation
Free until 2 days before
About this experience
Glaciers, waterfalls, lava fields and steaming hot springs – the Silver Circle is where Iceland’s natural wonders collide with history and adventure. On this private Jeep tour you’ll discover the hidden gems of West Iceland before venturing deep inside Langjökull, Iceland’s second-largest glacier, through the famous Into the Glacier tunnels.
The day begins at Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in Europe. Steam rises dramatically from the earth, reminding you that Iceland is alive beneath your feet. Just a short drive away, Hraunfossar awaits – hundreds of clear streams flowing straight out of a lava field in a breathtaking display of contrasts. Nearby Barnafoss rages in turquoise, roaring through a narrow canyon and wrapped in local legends.
Our journey continues to Reykholt, once home to Snorri Sturluson, Iceland’s most famous saga writer, where history and storytelling still linger in the air. From here, the road climbs toward Langjökull, where the adventure reaches its peak. At the Into the Glacier tunnels, you’ll step inside a frozen world of blue ice corridors, carved deep into the heart of the glacier. Walking through this surreal underworld, you’ll experience Iceland from a perspective few travelers ever encounter.
Driving back, we’ll enjoy the ever-changing landscapes of West Iceland – lava plains, rivers, and green valleys – the perfect ending to a day full of contrasts.
The Silver Circle with Into the Glacier is more than a tour. It’s a journey through fire, water, and ice, combining Iceland’s dramatic nature with one of its most unique experiences – stepping into the heart of a glacier.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Deildartunguhver Hot Spring
- Reykholt Historic Site
- Hraunfossar & Barnafoss Waterfalls
- Langjökull Glacier - Into the Glacier
Description from the operator, Icelandic Roamers. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Included
- Photo package. You'll receive 15 professional photos from the tour that will be delivered to you up to 7 days after the tour. You can purchase additional pictures as an extra during the booking process.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Local certified guide (English speaking) & experienced driver from Icelandic Roamers
- 4x4 vehicle & fuel
Not included
- Food and beverages, although we can stop and have a lunch at the restaurant.
Good to know
Be aware that Icelandic weather is unpredictable. Bring:
- Warm and waterproof clothes
- Gloves & hat
- Hiking boots are strongly recommended
Cancellation for this tour
Free cancellation until 2 days before departure; no refund after that. 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 high wind or rain on the ice — the guide decides at the meeting point, sometimes after you have set off. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.
- 1Icelandic Roamers 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.
- 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.
- 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 2 days 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
- 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
Icelandic Roamers is one of 207 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 →
Read before you book
- Into the Glacier: from Húsafell or Reykjavík?The Langjökull ice tunnel from Húsafell, Klaki base camp or Reykjavík — which departure to book and what the day really costs you.
- Lava Tunnel vs Into the GlacierRaufarhólshellir lava tunnel vs the man-made ice tunnel inside Langjökull, compared on time, cost, what's underground and who each one suits.
- Snowmobiling on Langjökull or a glacier hike?An hour on a snowmobile from €241 or three hours in crampons from €92. They feel nothing alike, and one is the better first glacier day for most people.
Reviews from our travellers
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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.
Glacier hiking — questions people ask
Which glacier is best for a first glacier hike?
Sólheimajökull on the South Coast, about two and a half hours from Reykjavík. It is the most accessible glacier tongue, the walk from the car park is short and the three-to-four-hour tours (/experience/6853/ or /experience/914990/) suit beginners. Skaftafell in the southeast has bigger ice and fewer people, with tours like Glacier Wonders (/experience/17340/), but it is a five-hour drive each way, so it only works if you are staying out there.
Can you hike on a glacier in Iceland in summer?
Yes. Glacier hiking runs all year. In June to August the ice is grey and gritty on the surface with blue crevasses and meltwater channels, and the weather is milder. In November to March the ice is whiter and you may see ice formations, but daylight is short and the wind bites. Neither is better; summer is easier, winter is prettier. The one thing you cannot do in summer is visit a natural blue ice cave.
How fit do I need to be for a glacier hike?
Moderately. You walk two to three hours on uneven ice in crampons, with some short steep sections. Anyone who can manage a hilly day walk will be fine; the pace is slow because the guide is checking the route. It is not for anyone with knee or balance problems, and most operators set a minimum age of eight to ten. Check the tour page. Longer tours like Glacier Explorer (/experience/17338/) push further onto the ice and need more stamina.
What do I need to bring on a glacier hike?
Sturdy boots with ankle support, waterproof jacket and trousers, warm layers, gloves and a hat, plus water and a snack. The operator provides crampons, a harness, a helmet and an ice axe. Jeans and trainers are not allowed on the ice, and guides do turn people away. Most meeting points rent boots and rain gear for a small fee; check the tour page and book them in advance in summer.
Hotels
Where to stay for this tour
From the cheapest to the top end of what is near Reykjavík, from our hotel partners. Rooms are booked on our hotels site.
from 16.181 kr.Lowest price
Guesthouse · Reykjavík
Old Town Reykjavík
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
from 40.115 kr.Mid-range
Hotel · Reykjavík
Black Pearl Reykjavik
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
from 60.840 kr.Top end
Hotel · Reykjavik
Hótel Holt
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
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