2-Day West | Lava Cave, Snæfellsnes & Silver Circle - Small Group

Join this 2-day guided journey to explore the amazing nature of the West of Iceland. Visit the Snæfellsnes Peninsula with its spectacular beauty and great views. Discover the historic area of Borgarfjordur with magic waterfalls and the hot springs. One of the many highlights of the tour is a caving expedition in the Vidgelmir Lava Cave - the biggest one of its type known in Iceland

Itinerary

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   Day 1 — Magic of Snæfellsnes Peninsula

   • Get picked up between 8:30 and 9 by your guide and let the day begin!
   • Before reaching the first stop enjoy the scenic drive along the Whale Fjord
   • After a scenic drive bus stops for short break in the town of Borgarnes laying on the small peninsula.
   • Within a short drive from Borgarnes the true magic of Snæfellsnes Peninsula begins. Yti-tunga is a charming farm with nearby beach housing seal colony. Perfect place for animal lovers!
   • Búðakirkjan Black Church is by many considered the most beautiful church in Iceland.
   • A natural harbor surrounded by stunning landscapes. Beautiful rock formations decorate the coastline, spotted with green-and-yellow moss. Here one can stroll along the cliffs and take a perfect picture or simply enjoy the atmosphere of remote fishing village.
   • This is the place where two basalt columns mark the coast, so they can be even seen from the road. This is also another perfect stop for animal lovers - cliffs are famous of being house to many species of birds and air is filled with their sounds
   • Gorgeous black beach located within boarders of Snæfellsjökull National Park. While walking along the black sand beach one can find a curiosity on the beach: four large lifting stones used to measure the strength of fishermen you used to live in the area
   • In order to reach the northern part of the peninsula tour will take you on the ride around Snæfellsjökull Strato-Volcano, one of the most powerful ones in Iceland (luckily not active these days) covered by the glacier cap
   • Kirkjufell (Church Mountain) accompanied by Kirkjufoss (Church Waterfall) is one the most known and picture-perfect location in Iceland. It got a lot of international attention after being featured in many Hollywood and TV productions - like in Games of Throne just to start with.
   • Day 1 ends in Borgarnes - capital of West Iceland located on the small peninsula in the City Fjord - famous for its Saga Exhibition and stunning views over mountains rising above the sea. During Northern Lights season it is perfect place to enjoy this natural phenomenon.

   Overnight stay in town of Borgarnes laying in the City Fjord. Standard of accommodation is to be chosen during booking

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   Day 2 — Silver Circle and Lava Caving

   • Next you will see the great Hraunfossar, a series of waterfalls formed by rivulets streaming over a distance of about 900 m (almost 300 ft!) across the Hallmundarhraun lava field, which flow from an eruption of one of the volcanoes lying under the glacier Langjökull. The waterfalls pour into the Hvítá River from ledges created by less porous rock in the lava.
   • Literally a stone’s throw upstream from Hraunfossar, you will visit another waterfall called Barnafoss. Its name, “the waterfall of the children,” comes from an accident which is said to have taken place here in a previous century. There was a natural stone bridge over the waterfall, and two children from a nearby farm fell to their deaths crossing the river on the bridge. Afterwards, the grief-stricken mother had the bridge destroyed.
   • The highlight of the tour is a visit to a colorful Viðgelmir Lava Cave. Just shy of 1600 meters the cave features amazing colors and lava formations that lurk in the depths of the earth. During this 1,5 hour long expedition you will have a change to see one of the largest lava caves in Iceland with its stunning lava stalactites and stalagmites.
   • Finally, take in the sights at Deildartunguhver, the highest-flow hot spring in Europe.
   • Enjoy an unforgettable visit to the Sturlureykir Icelandic horse farm. You can get as close as you want to these beautiful friendly animals and then enjoy some home made "hot spring bread" called rugbraud in Icelandic with a nice cup of coffee or ice cool water.

What's included

• ✓Free Wi-Fi on bus and USB chargers next to every seat
• ✓Admission fee to the Vidgelmir Lava Cave
• ✓Pick-up and drop-off at Reykjavik
• ✓Breakfast
• ✓Professional tour guide in English in a minibus
• ✓Accommodation in a double or a twin room

Not included

• ✗Food and drinks, unless specified

What to expect

• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress warm, wind and waterproof clothes
• Good hiking shoes are recommended
• Only small carry on luggage such as backpacks is possible.
• Minimum age is 5 years
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

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