Borgarfjordur and into the glacier
Discover Iceland’s west in private luxury, from lava-carved waterfalls to the powerful Langjökull glacier, ending with an unforgettable descent into luminous blue ice caves hidden deep within the ice.
Area
Snaefellsnes and western Iceland
Type
Community & Culture
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Teens
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Full Day
Journey along Iceland’s spectacular west coast on a private exploration that reveals a landscape shaped by fire, water, and ancient stories. This is a day designed for those who seek beauty beyond the obvious, where each stop offers depth, tranquillity, and the sense of stepping into a world few truly experience.
Begin in Borgarfjörður, a fjord renowned for its sweeping scenery and deep-rooted history. Your first moments are spent at Hraunfossar, where glacial water spills through a thousand rivulets across black lava fields, a sight as delicate as it is dramatic. Nearby, the thunderous Barnafoss provides striking contrast, its restless currents carving their way through volcanic rock.
Continue to Reykholt, once home to Snorri Sturluson, Iceland’s most celebrated saga writer. Here, your guide weaves together myth, history, and landscape, offering a richer understanding of the island’s cultural heartbeat. Passing Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful geothermal hot spring, you witness Iceland’s elemental force rising in clouds of steam.
Your journey culminates at Langjökull, one of the country’s largest and most awe-inspiring glaciers. In this remote, ethereal environment, the world falls quiet. Equipped for adventure, you descend into the glacier itself, entering a network of luminous blue ice tunnels carved by time. Inside, the light refracts around you, and the silence feels ancient, an encounter with Iceland at its most profound.
This exclusive experience blends natural spectacle, cultural insight, and rare access. It is designed for the traveller who values not just what they see, but how they feel, returning with memories shaped by wonder, connection, and the privilege of stepping deep into the heart of a glacier.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationHotel Alda
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View ExperienceExplore the Snaefellsnes Peninsula
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View ExperienceGiljabod canyon baths
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