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Reykjavik small-group tour to Silver Circle and Vidgelmir lava cave visit

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£133.00

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Language: English

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Duration: up to 10 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Explore the Silver Circle of Iceland in a small group
Admire the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls
Walkthrough the Vidgelmir Lava Cave
Visit the historic Reykholt Snorralaug hot spring

What to expect

Explore the western lands of Reykjavik in a small group tour to the Silver Circle, admire waterfalls, lava fields, and walk through a lava cave.

Start your day with a scenic ride passing Mount Esja to Borgarnes from where you can admire views of Borgarfjordur. You will then arrive at the most powerful hot spring of Europe, Deildartunguhver. Stroll through the billowing clouds of steam and listen to the bubbling of the hot springs to feel the power of nature. Next up is the Hraunfossar (lava waterfall) waterfall series that runs through the Hallmundarhraun lava field. Take a short walk through the lava fields to reach the Barnafoss waterfall and discover the sad story behind the name 'the waterfall of children'.

Your journey continues to the Vidgelmir Lava Cave, a cave of almost 1600 meters long inside a lava flow. Admire the stalactites and stalagmites and incredible ice and lava formations as your expert guide leads you around for almost 2-hours. The breathtaking woodlands of Husafell are next. Enjoy the fairytale lands and see the various art sculptures around the land.

Finally, you will visit Reykholt Snorralaug, a historic hot spring used since the 12th century and now an archaeological site. After this visit, you will make your way back to Reykjavik.

What's included

Guide
Admission fees
Pick up and drop off within Reykjavik
Admission fee to Viðgelmir Lava Cave

What's not included

Lunch
Food and drinks

Where

Vatnsmýrarvegur 10, 101 Reykjavík, Ísland

Meeting point:

Pickup and drop off are included from locations in Reykjavik, contact the local operator directly to confirm pickup point and time using the contact details in the booking voucher. In case you do not choose the pickup service meet at the BSÍ Bus Terminal in Reykjavík.

What to remember

A minimum age of 5 years is required to participate
Please remember to dress according to the weather conditions and to bring warm, wind, and waterproof clothing
You should wear hiking shoes for this tour
Keep in mind that lunch is not included, you will make stops during the tour to purchase some lunch or can bring some yourself
Pickup and drop off are included from locations in Reykjavik, contact the local operator directly to confirm pickup point and time using the contact details in the booking voucher
Pickup takes place between 8.30 am and 9.00 am, please make sure you are at the pickup location at 8.30 am

Provider

Nicetravel ehf

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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