Borgarfjörður – West Iceland’s Saga Valley

Duration: 5 hours (standard)
9 hours (with Ice Cave option)

Discover the peaceful heart of West Iceland — a region shaped by geothermal power, waterfalls flowing from lava fields, and centuries of Viking history. This private tour combines nature, culture, and incredible scenery, with the option to step inside a glacier for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Description

Travel through one of Iceland’s most historic regions, often called “the Saga Valley” for its deep connection to medieval stories and Viking heritage.
Borgarfjörður offers a beautiful blend of geothermal areas, unique waterfalls, traditional villages, and vast lava landscapes — all far from crowded tourist routes.

If you want to elevate your adventure even further, you can add a visit to the man-made Ice Cave inside Langjökull Glacier — a journey into sparkling blue ice and a highlight for many travelers. (Optional upgrade; ticket not included.)

Why choose a private tour?

Tailored to your pace

Spend more time at the places you love and skip anything that doesn’t interest you.

Comfort & no crowds

Enjoy a premium private vehicle with total flexibility — just you, your guide, and West Iceland’s peaceful beauty.

Expert driver-guide

Hear the stories behind every stop: geology, folklore, Viking sagas, and local culture.

Easy upgrade

If you want to enter the glacier, we’ll arrange everything for your Ice Cave adventure.

Stops on this tour

✓ Deildartunguhver – Europe’s most powerful hot spring

Feel the intense geothermal energy as boiling water and steam rise from Iceland’s largest hot spring system, supplying nearby towns with natural heat.

✓ Reykholt – A village of Viking legends

Once home to the medieval writer and chieftain Snorri Sturluson, Reykholt is one of Iceland’s most important historical sites. Visit the geothermal pool traditionally linked to Snorri and learn about the sagas written here.

✓ Hraunfossar & Barnafoss Waterfalls – Lava meets legends

Watch clear glacial water flow dramatically out of a black lava field at Hraunfossar, then hear the local folklore surrounding the nearby Barnafoss, “the Children’s Falls.”

✓ Optional: Langjökull Ice Cave – Walk inside a glacier

Explore a man-made tunnel carved deep into Langjökull, Iceland’s second-largest glacier. Walk through shimmering blue ice corridors, learn how glaciers form, and experience Iceland from the inside out.
(Must be booked in advance; additional cost.)

✓ Little Extra Touch

If time and weather allow, we may include extra viewpoints or hidden gems to make your day even more special.

Pricing

Standard Borgarfjörður Tour (approx. 5 hours):

1–3 passengers: 140.000 ISK
4–6 passengers: 155.000 ISK

Borgarfjörður + Ice Cave (approx. 9–10 hours):

1–3 passengers: 164.900 ISK
4–6 passengers: 179.800 ISK

All prices include VAT. Ice Cave tickets are not included.

Pick-up and Drop-off

Pick-up from your hotel or designated bus stop in Reykjavík.
Standard departure: 9:00 AM (flexible upon request).

What is included

✓ Private vehicle (car or minibus)
✓ Professional driver-guide
✓ Passenger insurance
✓ Free WiFi onboard
✓ Parking fees
✓ Pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavík

Exclusions

✗ Food and drinks
✗ Tips or gratuities
✗ Ice Cave entrance fee (optional, must be booked separately)

For bookings or more information, feel free to contact us at info@coolholidaystravel.is

Reykholt

Step into the heart of Icelandic sagas.
Reykholt is a peaceful village with a legendary past — once home to Snorri Sturluson, the medieval scholar and chieftain who shaped much of Iceland’s written history.
Walk among ancient ruins, geothermal pools, and the quiet atmosphere of a place where stories were born.

Why it’s special:

Historic home of saga writer Snorri Sturluson
Medieval geothermal bath and preserved ruins
Calm, spiritual atmosphere filled with Viking heritage

Hraunfossar

Discover Iceland’s most magical lava waterfalls.
Hraunfossar is a series of crystal-clear streams flowing straight out of a vast lava field, emerging from porous rock into a bright turquoise river.
The unique color contrasts — black lava, green moss, and icy blue water — create an unforgettable natural wonder.

Why it’s special:

Rare waterfalls flowing directly from a lava field
Striking color contrasts of lava, moss, and glacial water
Peaceful, mesmerizing scenery unlike anywhere else

Barnafoss

Just steps from Hraunfossar lies Barnafoss — a powerful cascade wrapped in Icelandic legend.
According to local folklore, two children drowned here, giving the waterfall its haunting name.
The swirling water and twisted rock formations create dramatic shapes that highlight Iceland’s deep ties to myth and nature.

Why it’s special:

Powerful waterfall with dramatic rock channels
Rich folklore and mysterious atmosphere
Located right beside Hraunfossar for a perfect double stop

Ice Cave

Enter the heart of Langjökull Glacier.
This man-made Ice Cave leads you deep inside Iceland’s second-largest glacier, surrounded by glowing blue walls, ancient layers of ice, and the quiet hum of a frozen world.
Learn how glaciers form and feel the surreal calm that only deep ice can offer — a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Why it’s special:

Unique opportunity to walk inside a glacier
Learn about glaciology from the inside out
Unforgettable photos and immersive frozen-world experience