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DT 06 Borgafjörður & Into The Glacier
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DT 06 Borgafjörður & Into The Glacier

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The beautiful scenery of Borgarfjörður and fascinating ice caves

Tour type
Day Tour / Activity
Duration
8 hours
Difficulty
Very Easy
Pickup service
Yes
Booking in advance
2 days
Availability
September, October
Minimum age
No age limit

The experience

About this tour

The tour will take you to the hot springs of Deildartunguhver, which has the highest flow in Europe (180 litres per second at 97°C!), the water is used to provide heating for the towns of Borgarnes and Akranes.

You will also be driven to the wonderful Hraunfoss cascading falls, fed from beneath an ancient lava flow. You then go into the Ice cave where man made ice tunnels take you into the glacier, surrounded by crystal clear blue ice which makes you feel like you are in another world.

This is an ideal excursion in Iceland for those who want to combine scenery with some action.
Borgafjord & ice cave tour highlights:

  • Hvalfjörður tunnel 
  • Hot springs at Deildartunguhver
  • Hraunfossar waterfall
  • View over Langjökull glacier
  • Icecave (Entrance fee is included in tour price)
  • Waterfall in Grimsá, home of the trolls

This tour lasts 8 to 9 hours. Free pick-up from your hotel in the capital area begins at 8:30.

The tour runs all year around, see minimum requirements and availability in booking calendar

It is important to understand that in Iceland you can experience all four seasons in less than one day. It is vital to wear comfortable and appropriate clothing like waterproof walking shoes, please dress in layers to be able to enjoy your journey to the fullest.

  • Couples
  • Family Friendly
  • Group Friendly

Itinerary

How it runs

1 stop

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    Borgarfjörður

    This super Jeep tour takes you far away from the stress of Reykjavik to some areas less travelled where you will see scolding hot springs, go on a lava tube adventure and even drive across a fjord under the sea!
    The tour will take you to the hot springs of Deildartunguhver, which have the highest flow in Europe (180 litres/second at 97°C!), the water of which is used to heat the towns of Borgarnes and Akranes.

    You will also be driven wonderful Hraunfoss cascading falls, fed from beneath an ancient lava flow. All along you will be able to catch views of Langjökull, europe‘s second largest glaciers from where the panoramas are stunning.

    Best of all, your guide will take you on a lava tubing adventure to catch the sight of a unique geological rock formation.

    This is an ideal excursion in Iceland for those who want to combine scenery with some action.

What the price covers

Included
A Tour In A Superjeep, Including A Driver Guide. Icecave (entrance Price Per Persion Isk 17.900.- Is Included In Tour Price) Personal Service And A Lot Of Fun
Ticket types
  • Adults (12+)
  • Child (1 Per Adult) (5 - 11)

Where it starts

Meeting
Pick up
Pickup
Yes
Location code
Reykjavík (REY, IS)

Good to know

Type
Day Tour / Activity
Season
September, October
Cutoff (relative to start time)
12 hours before
Requests confirmed within
2 days
Details updated
23 Jul 2026