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Silver Circle: Lava Cave, Waterfalls & Iceland Horses-Small Group

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Reykjavik, Iceland

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Overview

Explore the Western part of Iceland. Enjoy a unique visit to the Sturlureykir horse farm. Visit Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, Deildartunguhver – the most powerful hot spring in Europe and woodland oasis of Husafell. The highlight of this tour is a visit inside the stunning Viðgelmir Lava Cave. All admissions included in the price

What's Included

  • Admission fee to Viðgelmir Lava Cave
  • Admission to visit the Sturlureykir horse farm
  • Free Wi-Fi on bus
  • Lunch Meals are not included, but there will be a stop for lunch and a coffee break in the afternoon.
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Please note that Nicetravel offers free pickup and drop off from hotels within Reykjavik. As buses are not allowed to drive in certain areas of Reykjavik centre, your pick up may be from the nearest bus stop. After receiving your pickup information, we will notify you of your exact pick up location. If you do not require hotel pickup, you can meet the tour at Nicetravel office in Fiskislóð 45M, 101 Reykjavik. Please notify Nicetravel directly if you intend to use this option and be there before 08:20.Pickup takes place between 08:30 - 09:00, so please be ready from 8:30 at your pickup location and look out for a bus with red NICE Travel logos.

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Glanni Waterfall

First up is a visit to a very scenic waterfall called Glanni in the tranquillity of the Bifrost area.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring

Take in the sights at Deildartunguhver, the highest-flow hot spring in Europe, providing 180 liters pr second of 100@C hot water! Thread the path carefully while watching and hearing the powerful energy of the hot spring at work.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sturlureykir Horses/Visiting HorseFarm

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.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Snorralaug

Next you will stop at Reykholt historic site. There you can learn a little bit about history of Iceland and see Snorralaug – small hot spring used by local people since 12th century. This place was first mentioned in medieval writings of Snorri Sturluson -the famous Icelandic poet and politician who used to bath there.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hraunfossar

You will see the great Hraunfossar, a series of waterfalls spread at a distance of around 900 m. The waters flow out of the Hallmundarhraun, a lava field that was formed around 1000 years ago during a massive eruption of volcano lying under a Langjökull glacier. Hraunfossar are very often called “Lava Waterfalls”. Rivulets streaming from the lava field create one of the most breath-taking views in Iceland.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Barnafoss

Just few meters away from Hraunfossar you will find another interesting waterfall – Barnafoss. Its name, “the waterfall of the children,” comes from an accident tale 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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Cave

The highlight of the tour is a visit to a colorful Vidgelmir 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 chance to see one of the largest lava caves in Iceland with its stunning lava stalactites and stalagmites. The area surrounding the entrance to the cave will allow you to realize how powerful eruptions of volcano can be.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Silver Circle: Lava Cave, Waterfalls & Iceland Horses-Small Group?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Admission fee to Viðgelmir Lava Cave
  • Admission to visit the Sturlureykir horse farm
  • Free Wi-Fi on bus
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Reykjavik capital area
  • Professional guide
  • LunchMeals are not included, but there will be a stop for lunch and a coffee break in the afternoon.

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