The Silver Circle and Glacier Visit
On the silver circle tour, you will witness some of the most beautiful places in the western part of Iceland, including hot springs, waterfalls and glacial vistas.
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The Silver Circle and Glacier Visit
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Hraunfossar
Hraunfossar is a series of waterfalls formed by rivulets streaming over a distance of about 900 metres out of the Hallmundarhraun, a lava field which flowed from an eruption of one of the volcanoes lying under the glacier Langjökul. Hraun means lava and fossar mean waterfalls, so the name basically means Lava Waterfalls.The water originates from Langjökull glacier, the second-largest glacier in Iceland, therefore, making it the twin brother to the powerful Gullfoss waterfall. The glacial meltwater has to travel quite a long distance to Hallmundarhraun filtering through the lava field and spouting out again in an incredible water array.
Langjokull Glacier
Langjökull is the second largest ice cap in Iceland, after Vatnajökull. It is situated in the west of the Icelandic interior or Highlands of Iceland and can be seen clearly from Haukadalur. Its volume is 195 km³ and the ice is up to 580 m thick. The highest point of the ice cap is about 1,450 m above sea level. At least two volcanic systems can be found under Langjökull glacier but have been dormant for thousands of years
Husafell
Húsafell is quite inland for an Icelandic settlement, made possible due to the fertile lands and relative lack of eruptions in the area. In spite of its distance from the coast, fishing has always been popular due to the trout lakes and salmon rivers within it. A rectory once stood on the farm, gaining it fame as a location across the country when it was in its deepest religious throes, although all that remains now is a church. Today, Húsafell is most popular and well-known as a camping location. There are many campsites, cabins, bungalows and holiday homes to be rented in the area, making it very popular amongst both locals and travellers. The old farmhouse, dating back to 1904, is also now a hotel.
Inclusions
- children's seats if needed
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only) please contact us for your pick up location in down town Reykjavik
- Super Jeep
- Food and drinks
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A stop will be made where you can purchase lunch
- Jeans are not suitable clothing; water proof jacket and shoes and a warm sweater are recommended.
- During winter months we are working with very limited daylight hours. This may result in some of the sites being visited in dusk or darkness, or skipped altogether. We will do our best to avoid this, but ask for your understanding should this happen.
- A minimum of 3 people per booking is required
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Tour pick up is between 08:30 and 09:00 in the morning please be ready at your designated pickup location at 08:30. You will not miss us on our Super Jeep.
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• Dress code: weather smart - you never know what kind of weather we get. Better to bring more than less and some water resistant jacked
