• 424 Hvalfjörður Tunnel - Hvalfjarðargöng is a road tunnel beneath the Hvalfjörður fjord and is Iceland’s first underwater tunnel. It ranks among the world’s longest underwater road tunnels, measuring 5,770 m (18,930 ft) in total length, with 3,750 m (12,303 ft) of it situated below the seabed. Its deepest point reaches 165 m (541 ft) beneath sea level.

• Borgarnes - Located by the shore of Borgarfjörður fjord, Borgarnes is the largest town in the Borgarbyggð municipality, with a population of approximately 2,000. The Borgarfjarðarbrú bridge, opened in 1981, is Iceland’s second-largest bridge after the Skeiðarárbrú bridge, spanning 520 m (1,706 ft). This bridge connects the main road between Iceland’s northern and southern regions. Here, there will be a stop for refreshments, restrooms, and a chance to stretch.

• Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring - Deildartunguhver, located in the Reykholtsdalur valley, is a hot spring known for its exceptionally high flow rate of 180 liters/second at 97°C, making it the highest flow rate hot spring in Europe. It provides central heating for nearby towns, villages, and greenhouses. The rare small fern Struthiopteris fallax (of the Blechnaceae family) grows exclusively at Deildartunguhver.

• Reykholt - The village of Reykholt is where the Icelandic Sagas (is. Íslendingasögur) were penned by Iceland’s greatest historian and poet, Snorri Sturluson (1179-1241). Snorri was also a chieftain, politician, and lawspeaker at Althingi, the Icelandic parliament in Thingvellir. He is believed to have authored the Icelandic Edda, commonly known as Snorra Edda, a key source of Norse mythology. Another of his works is Heimskringla, a history of Swedish and Norwegian kings, covering early medieval Scandinavian history. Egils Saga, the oldest of Snorri’s Icelandic Sagas, features Egill Skallagrímsson (AD 904-995), an Icelandic Viking, skaldic poet, sorcerer, and farmer. Snorri Sturluson was assassinated in Reykholt by agents of the then King of Norway, Hákon IV.

• Hraunfossar Lava Waterfall - The stunning Hraunfossar (e. Lava Falls) is formed by rivulets, a series of small waterfalls flowing closely together over a kilometer stretch across Grábrókarhraun (e. Lava Field of Grábrók) into Hvítá (e. White River). Hraunfossar is also known as Girðingar (e. Enclosures) due to the streams forming an enclosure-like appearance. Both Hraunfossar and Barnafoss (e. Children’s Falls) were declared a reserve in 1987.

• Barnafoss - Barnafoss (e. Children’s Falls) is named after a legend of two children who supposedly fell into the river while attempting to cross a natural stone bridge over the river below the waterfall, resulting in their drowning. Following this incident, their mother reportedly had the stone bridge demolished, though others claim it was destroyed by an earthquake. In 1891, farmers constructed a bridge over the river below Barnafoss for their sheep to cross. Like Hraunfossar, Barnafoss is fed by Hvítá (e. White River), a glacier river originating from the Langjökull glacier. Unlike Hraunfossar, Barnafoss rushes through a narrow valley, twisting and churning, and can be viewed from above. Both Hraunfossar and Barnafoss falls were declared a reserve in 1987.

• Husafell - Húsafell (e. Hill of Houses) is a woodland oasis and the innermost estate in Borgarfjörður county, encircled by mountains and glaciers. It is a historic farm and church estate, with archaeological excavations revealing farm ruins from the 14th and 15th centuries. Situated in a birch-wooded lava area, it is a popular summer resort among locals. Húsafell is entirely self-sustainable, utilizing hot water from nearby hot springs at Selgil (e. Shieling Ravine) to heat summer houses and pools. The cold water comes from nearby glaciers Eiríksjökull (e. Glacier of Eirikur) and Langjökull (e. Long Glacier). This area is best described as an off-the-beaten-path destination, surrounded by landscapes sculpted by lava on the edge of Iceland’s Central Highlands. A swimming pool, bistro, and golf course are available here, along with several second homes and holiday housing.

• Grabrokargigar - The Grábrókargígar (e. Craters of Grábrók) volcanic craters consist of three craters: Litla-Grábrók (e. Little Grábrók), Stóra-Grábrók (e. Big Grábrók), and Grábrókarfell (e. Hill of Grábrók). These craters were declared a nature reserve in 1962 as natural monuments. They are part of a volcanic system extending far west of the Snæfellsnes peninsula and belong to the Ljósufjöll (e. The Light Mountains) volcanic system. The 2,000-3,000-year-old lava from these craters is rough Aa-lava, covering most of Norðurárdalur (e. North River Valley). Stóra-Grábrók, the largest of the beautifully formed craters on this scoria cone row, has a footpath leading to its top for a spectacular view over the Borgarfjörður region and most of the Norðurárdalur valley. It’s an easy hike to the top, with a footpath around Stóra-Brók and Grábrókarfell.

• Glanni Waterfall - The beautiful Glanni (e. Lustre) waterfall, formerly known as Glennunarfoss (e. Waterfall of Lustre), is located in Norðurá (e. North River). Its name is derived from the bright white color of the frothing water as it cascades over rocks in the stream. Some locals believe trolls and elves inhabit the area, though belief in their existence is less common than it once was. Glanni is near the Grábrókargígar volcanic craters, Grábrókarhraun (e. Lava Field of Grábrók), and the small village of Bifröst (in Norse mythology, Bifröst is the rainbow bridge between Midgard (Earth) and the gods in Asgard). Glanni is a small but stunning waterfall with three side-by-side drops and multiple tiers. The word Glanni means light or shining. A viewing deck offers a great view of the Glanni waterfall, and a walking path leads to the beautiful Paradísarlaut hollow.

• Paradisarlaut - Paradísarlaut (e. Hollow of Paradise) is a serene oasis in the mossy Grábrókarhraun lava field, just below the Glanni waterfall. A dark green-blue pond lies in what resembles a lava cup, formed by water slowly seeping from beneath the lava field.

• Private transportation
• Knowledgeable & experienced English speaking driver-guide
• Pickup & drop-off within the Reykjavik Capital Area
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Parking fees

• Food & drinks (your private driver-guide can recommend stops for refreshments during the tour)
• Entry or admission fees to activities outside of the itinerary
• Gratuities

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