6-Hour Private Reykjanes Peninsula Tour with Geothermal Wonders

6 Hours Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Explore the rugged beauty of the Reykjanes Peninsula on a captivating tour through one of Iceland's most geologically active regions. Discover geothermal wonder...

Duration: 6 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Reykjavik, Reykjanes, Grindavík · Languages: English, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Spanish

Know before you go: Please contact us for any extras you want to add to the tour.; A 100% cancellation fee applies if canceled 1 day or less before the event.

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What's Included

Expert guide
Comfortable car
Pickup
Gasoline
Parking fees

Not Included

Meals and drinks
Tips are welcome in Iceland if you feel the tour is of good quality, but they are not required.

Itinerary

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Day 01

Bridge Between the Continents

Iceland is the only place on Earth where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge rises above ground, revealing the divide between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. In Reykjanes, the Bridge Between the Continents lets visitors stand between these drifting plates. The plates continuously move apart, creating fissures, and the bridge in Sandvík spans one of these striking geological formations.
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Day 02

Reykjanes Lighthouse and Coastal History

Iceland's first lighthouse was built on Valhnúkur in Reykjanes in 1878. However, due to damage from earthquakes and coastal erosion, it faced the risk of collapsing into the sea. As a result, a new lighthouse was constructed a few meters inland on Bæjarfell, ensuring a safer and more stable location.
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Day 03

Views of Eldey Island

Eldey is a small island located about 20 km off the coast of the Reykjanes Peninsula. Covering roughly 3 hectares (7 acres) and standing 77 meters (253 ft) tall, it hosts a variety of bird species, including the largest northern gannet colony. While we won't visit the island, you can admire it from Valhnúkamöl sand, where we make a stop.
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Day 04

Gunnuhver Geothermal Area

Close to Reykjanes Lighthouse, the Gunnuhver geothermal area is named after the ghost Gunna, who was said to cause havoc until she fell into a hot spring. The site is filled with steaming mud pools and hot springs, where boiling geothermal water mixes with surface water. Gunnuhver is home to Iceland's largest mud pool, a 20-meter-wide, vigorously boiling spectacle of raw geothermal power.
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Day 05

Brimketill Ocean Pool

Brimketill is a naturally formed pool along the ocean, once a popular bathing spot, but now too dangerous due to the powerful crashing waves. A nearby viewing platform offers stunning views of the pool and its dramatic surroundings.
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Day 06

Hópsnes Shipwrecks and Coastal Heritage

Hópsnes, a small peninsula near Grindavík, is rich in history and natural beauty, home to about 10 shipwrecks and abandoned houses. The area, formed around 2800 years ago by a volcanic eruption, played a crucial role in Grindavík's early settlement and shipping. Visitors can explore relics of the past, including fish drying sheds, salt huts, and the Hópsnesviti lighthouse built in 1928, while learning about the area's fascinating history through informative boards placed near the shipwrecks.
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Day 07

Kleifarvatn Lake

Kleifarvatn Lake, the largest on the Reykjanes Peninsula, is also one of Iceland's deepest, with a depth of 97 meters. The lake's south end is heated by a hot spring, while the rest remains cold. Surrounded by dramatic lava formations, it offers a breathtaking landscape and is an ideal spot for photography.
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Day 08

Seltún Geothermal Field

Seltún is a fascinating geothermal field in the Krýsuvík volcanic system, known for its mud pools, vibrant earth colors, and boiling water. Despite the initial attempts to harness the geothermal energy, the area became notorious after a system explosion. The distinct sulfuric smell adds to the raw, natural experience, and nearby, visitors can also find Fúli-pollur, or Bad Smelling Puddle, adding to the area's unique geothermal allure.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Pickup from your hotel or designated bus stop within Reykjavik. Pickup is also available from the airport. · Tour start: V89F+8QH, 233 Hafnir, Iceland — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.