Farm Stay, Snæfellsnes Peninsula & Silver Circle Adventure
Two days of volcanic landscapes, countryside hospitality, and the untamed beauty of West Iceland
This private Snæfellsnes and Silver Circle tour brings together two of Iceland's most celebrated regions into a single immersive two-day journey, anchored by an overnight stay at a working family farm in the heart of the West Icelandic countryside.
The first day traces the dramatic coastline of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, where volcanic craters, black-sand beaches, and a glacier-capped stratovolcano shape a landscape that has inspired writers and explorers for centuries. Iconic landmarks including Kirkjufell mountain and the Búðir Black Church punctuate a route that delivers extraordinary variety within a compact area.
The overnight farm stay transforms this itinerary from a standard sightseeing circuit into something far more personal. Guests settle into a private three-bedroom apartment, interact with sheep and horses, and wake to a farm-fresh breakfast before continuing into the Silver Circle on day two.
The second day follows the Hvítá river valley through a chain of geological and cultural highlights — from the raw power of Deildartunguhver hot spring to the ethereal curtain of Hraunfossar waterfalls — before returning to Reykjavík with a full picture of what makes West Iceland so distinctive.
Tour Highlights
Stand beneath Kirkjufell, Iceland's most photographed mountain, known to fans of Game of Thrones as the Arrowhead Mountain.
Spend the night in a private apartment on a genuine West Icelandic family farm and experience authentic sveitarómantík — country romance.
Walk the black-sand beach of Djúpalónssandur, scattered with lava formations and the rusting remains of a historic shipwreck.
Witness Deildartunguhver, Europe's most powerful hot spring, where superheated water erupts from the earth in a continuous torrent of steam.
The farm's low light pollution makes it one of the finest Northern Lights viewing locations in the region on clear winter evenings.
Discover Hraunfossar, where glacial water seeps through an ancient lava field and tumbles into the Hvítá river in hundreds of delicate rivulets.
Climb the wooden boardwalk to the rim of Grábrók crater for a panoramic view over West Iceland's lava fields and valleys.
Itinerary Overview
Private pickup from your chosen location in Reykjavík city marks the start of the journey west. The route along the Snæfellsnes Peninsula takes in Búðir Black Church, the sea cliffs and stone arches of Arnarstapi, the shipwreck-scattered beach of Djúpalónssandur, and the unmistakable silhouette of Kirkjufell mountain.
As the day winds down, the group arrives at the family farm of Hvassafell for an evening of genuine rural Icelandic life. Guests can cuddle sheep, spend time with the horses, and settle into a private three-bedroom apartment for the night. When skies are clear, the farm offers outstanding conditions for Northern Lights viewing with minimal light pollution.
Day two begins with a hearty farm-fresh breakfast and time to revisit the animals or take a quiet walk through the surrounding countryside. A relaxed departure allows guests to fully absorb the rhythm of farm life before heading into the Silver Circle.
The Silver Circle route includes the volcanic hike up Grábrók crater, a stop at the legend-laden Glanni waterfall, and the otherworldly Hraunfossar lava-field waterfalls paired with the nearby Barnafoss canyon. The day concludes at Deildartunguhver hot spring, where visitors can taste tomato soup grown in a greenhouse heated by the spring itself.
After completing the Silver Circle loop, the group is driven back to Reykjavík with drop-off at the guest's preferred location within the city limits. The return journey follows the Borgarfjörður valley, offering a final stretch of Icelandic highland scenery.
What Is Included
Included
- Private pickup and drop-off within Reykjavík city
- Private guiding throughout both days
- Overnight stay in a private three-bedroom farm apartment
- Farm-fresh breakfast on the morning of day two
- All transport in a private vehicle
- Northern Lights chase from the farm (weather and season dependent)
Not Included
- Lunches, dinners, and additional meals
- Personal travel insurance
- Entrance fees to any optional paid attractions
- Gratuities for the guide
Important Information
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