Silver Circle: Snowmobiling & Hot Springs | Grundarfjörður
About this activity
Highlights
- Snowmobile ride on Langjökull Glacier
- Visit Deildartunguhver hot spring
- See Hraunfossar lava waterfalls
- Lunch at Húsafell Resort
- Small group, max 24 guests
Full description
Get ready for the ultimate West Iceland adventure! This full-day shore excursion whisks you from Grundarfjörður to three stunning natural landmarks with an expert guide. Start with Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring, then walk the trails beside Hraunfossar, where waterfalls seep through ancient lava fields. Feel the adrenaline on a monster truck ascent to Langjökull, Iceland’s second-largest glacier. Suit up and zoom across the ice on a thrilling, guided snowmobile ride—no experience needed! Warm up and refuel with a delicious set-menu lunch at Húsafell Resort before your scenic journey back. With all equipment included, fascinating geological commentary, and a max of 24 guests, this day is unforgettable for families and explorers alike.
(Port window of 9 hours required. Min. age for snowmobiling as passenger is 8+, as driver 17+ with license.)
From Grundarfjörður, West Iceland opens up in every direction. This 8.5-hour shore excursion takes cruise guests through three of Iceland's most extraordinary geological sites before a guided snowmobile ride on Langjökull glacier. The first stop is Deildartunguhver — Europe's most powerful natural hot spring, producing 180 litres of near-boiling water every second and supplying two towns over 70 kilometres away through hot water pipes. Flat, paved path. No admission fee. Significant impression.From there to Hraunfossar: hundreds of springs filtering silently through the edge of a 900-year-old lava field and cascading into the Hvítá river with no visible source above ground. Adjacent Barnafoss is named for two children who fell from a bridge in the Viking Age — their mother's response became Icelandic legend. Your guide tells the full sory. At Húsafell, modified monster trucks take guests up Langjökull glacier. One hour of guided snowmobiling across open ice at altitude. Panoramic views across the West Iceland highlands. All equipment provided at the staging area. Pre-arranged lunch at Húsafell Resort follows — a warm set menu before the return coastal drive to the ship. Maximum 24 guests for snowmobiling. A port window of at least 9 hours is required (ETA 08:00 / ETD 17:00 or later).
Included / Excluded
- Guided snowmobile experience on Langjökull glacier (equipment provided)
- Expert local guide and round-trip coach transport
- Pre-arranged set-menu lunch at Húsafell Resort
- Gratuities
- Personal drinks and purchases beyond included lunch
- Travel insurance
Itinerary
Grundarfjörður
Deildartunguhver
Meeting point
Start Location
Reykjavík
Reykjavík, Iceland
Important information
Know before you book
- Minimum port window: 9 hours (ETA 08:00 / ETD 17:00+).
- Participants with serious back, neck, or balance conditions should not join.
- Minimum age: 8+ as passenger, 17+ (with driving license) to drive. Waiver required.
Know before you go
- Wear warm, layered clothing and sturdy waterproof shoes.
- Bring a valid driving license to operate a snowmobile independently.
- Pack sunglasses and a camera for glacier views.
- Snowmobile gear (helmet, suit, goggles) provided at the glacier.
- Check weather forecasts and be ready for cold, wind, or rain.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
Frankly a waste of money, especially a waste of time. The first two stops were boring but OK. Then all downhill. We included in our description that we have 1 severe dairy allergy (the description said it could accommodate)but only one accommodation was made so my partner couldn’t eat anything after the first 2. The 3rd stop was literally the hot dog stand, which we had to stand and wait in a 30 minute line for?Anyone can go to a hot dog stand on their own at a better time in the day with no line. The hot dogs are made with milk powder. The 4th stop was supposed to be candy and fish jerky….from a store, not even a restaurant- I could buy this myself, so that felt like a joke. store the guide was going to buy it from was closed LOL so he went to a grocery store to get it. The last stop was a fish dish made with dairy. I would never recommend this tour. It was so unnecessarily drawn out. We are so sad one of our only nights here was wasted on this poorly done, time-consuming tour
The ferry was cancelled due to the weather so the trip changed; be flexible when booking the Westman tour for this reason. Your Friend Reykjavík driver Daniel made the tour so special. He is so personable and thoughtful. It was such a comfortable trip and so convenient when seeing the different places. The best part was going to and eating at places that are local treasures, not just touristy destinations. Highly recommend!
We had a lovely private tour on our last day in Reykjavik! Our boat had us disembark at 8am but our flight wasn’t until 5pm! Petra took us all around town and gave us a locals perspective! She showed us some beautiful spots to see before taking all of us to the airport. We had a lovely time with Petra and it was the perfect way to spend our last day!!!