Iceland · Geological Wonders

Private luxury Tour to Húsafell Journey to one of the world’s greatest wilderness 10 hours

10 Hours Pickup service provided in Reykjavík. to Drop-off service provided in Reykjavík. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day journey to Húsafell in West Iceland
  • 02 Visit Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls
  • 03 See Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring
  • 04 Explore the woodland oasis and historic settlement of Húsafell
  • 05 Optional add-on: Into the Glacier ice cave experience
  • 06 Try the famous Husafell Stone lifting challenge
  • 07 Optional stop at Krauma Geothermal Baths
  • 08 Pickup and drop-off provided in Reykjavík

Discover the wild beauty of West Iceland on a private luxury journey to Húsafell, a historic inland settlement surrounded by striking natural scenery. This full-day experience combines waterfalls, geothermal power, and dramatic landscapes, with time to relax, explore, and enjoy one of Iceland’s most remarkable wilderness areas.

Along the way, visit Hraunfossar and Barnafoss, witness the force of Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring, and explore the Húsafell area, known for its woodland setting and Viking history. You can also test yourself against the famous Husafell Stone and choose to add the Into the Glacier ice cave experience.

On the return journey, there is also the option to stop at Krauma Geothermal Baths to soak in hot tubs, unwind in the steam bath, or enjoy lunch at the restaurant.

Discover the wild beauty of West Iceland on a private luxury journey to Húsafell, a historic inland settlement surrounded by striking natural scenery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Reykjavik
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Journey to one of the world’s greatest wilderness where you will be able to explore the incredible ice cap glacial environment the most powerful hot spring in Europe and the Largest Fjord all in a days Work..

Explore Húsafell, the woodland oasis of West Iceland and one of the oldest settlements in the area. Journey to the spot where travelers found refuge and food when traveling across the West. Visit Húsafell to relax, hike in beautiful nature, and an option to add in a trip to  Into the Glacier ice cave experience! An all year round Ice Cave  – the largest man-made ice cave in the world

Húsafell is one of the older settlements in West Iceland, unusual in the way to it isn’t at the coast but actually quite far inland. But once there, you will see all the natural beauty and why the Viking simply couldn’t resist putting their farms down here.

Taste your strength with the Husafell Stone, the world’s most famous Lifting Stone – but only if you are used to weights, heavyweights. The legendary stone is 186 kg or 409 lbs, so only for the strongest, or a team of people to try! 

We then visit the waterfalls Hraunfossar and Barnafoss. These waterfalls are a must see !

Witness the force of Europe’s most powerful hot spring Deildartunguhver.

On route back to town we have an option to stop into Krauma Geothermal baths – soak in the geothermal hot tubs, relax in a steam bath located above a natural hot spring, find peace at the fireplace or have a yummy lunch at their restaurant.

 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Pickup service provided in Reykjavík. to Drop-off service provided in Reykjavík. 1 city · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Each car has a set of equipment in case you would like to explore additional sights

  • Cave exploring helmets and gear
  • Crampons for winter walking
  • Rain jackets
  • Hiking poles
  • Bottled Water

Cancellation policy implemented: 24 hours prior to tour or full charges

Know before you go

  • We will pick-up and dropp you off at your accommodation.
  • Duration is 10-12 hours
  • SIGHTS VISITED
  • Hvalfjörður
  • Glymur
  • Barnafjossar
  • Langjökull
  • Deiltartunguhver
  • Borgarnes
  • Húsafell

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Reykjavík.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Reykjavík.
Tour end
Drop-off service provided in Reykjavík.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours run from Pickup service provided in Reykjavík. to Drop-off service provided in Reykjavík..

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