Reykjanes Geopark small-group tour & optional Airport or Blue Lagoon drop-off
Overview
A 6-hour day-trip to the scenic peninsula of Reykjanes to satisfy any photographer, wildlife observer, urban or rural explorer, and casual tourist looking for a fresh take on Iceland. Cross tectonic plates at the famous 'bridge between the continents, ' seek ghosts and hidden creatures, enjoy lakes in volcanic craters, and marvel at the multi-colored peninsula yet to be fully explored by travelers. See the geothermal area of mud pools at Gunnuhver and Iceland's most popular lighthouse, Reykjanesviti. Tour includes round-trip transportation from central Reykjavik with a professional driver/guide and is limited to a maximum of 19 people. Optional drop-off at the Blue Lagoon or Keflavik (KEF) Airport is also available.
Inclusions
- Professional and local driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Pickup and drop-off from designated bus stops & hotels
- Tour operated exclusively with minibuses with a maximum of 19 passengers
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kleifarvatn Lake, Road 42 Iceland
Head southwest from the capital and have your cameras ready as you stop to admire Kleifarvatn. Keep a look out, as this lake is rumored to be hiding odd creatures in its depths.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grænavatn, 241, Iceland
Grænavatn translates to a green lake which was formed by a volcanic crater. It gets its green color from high content of sulfur and considerable depth (ca 45 m).
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Krysuvik, Iceland
Take a walk between bubbling hot springs on a colorful hillside.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Brimketill, Grindavik Iceland
Be amazed by wild breaking waves at Brimketill lava cliffs. The worse the weather the more exciting the experience - be ready to get wet (or stay in a safe distance).
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Reykjanes Lighthouse, R78W+785, 233 Keflavík, Iceland
Enjoy the view of Reykjanesviti lighthouse and bird cliffs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gunnuhver Hot Springs, East of Reykjanes Lighthouse GPS Points N63 49' 11.500 W22 41' 14.623, Grindavik Iceland
Feel the mystery among the steaming mud pools at Gunnuhver and you might hear the ghost (or at least you will hear the story about the ghost who has drowned in the mud pools).
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bridge Between Continents, Road 425 Iceland
Cross the famous Bridge between the continents connecting the two tectonic plates causing Iceland to grow ca 2 cm per year.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Keflavik, Keflavik, Reykjanesbaer, Reykjanes Peninsula
Tour ends with drop-off at your selected pickup location in Reykjavik at approximately 3:30pm, and you can spend the rest of the day discovering the vibrant capital on your own.
Alternatively, you can be dropped off at the Keflavik airport or the Blue Lagoon, if you have a return flight scheduled for that day or just want to explore Iceland's most popular sight (please advise at time of booking your desired drop-off location). Airport drop-off is suitable for departure flight times of 4pm or later.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Blue Lagoon, Nordurljosavegur 9, Grindavik 240 Iceland
Tour ends with drop-off at your selected pickup location in Reykjavik at approximately 3:30pm, and you can spend the rest of the day discovering the vibrant capital on your own.
Alternatively, you can be dropped off at the Keflavik airport or the Blue Lagoon, if you want to visit the Blue Lagoon, you must book the entry yourself. We recommend to book for 3pm. Make your reservation well in advance. After visiting the Blue Lagoon, you will need to make your way back to Reykjavik yourself, but there are regular buses from the Lagoon and you can pay the fare on the bus.
Duration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kleifarvatn Lake, Road 42 Iceland
Head southwest from the capital and have your cameras ready as you stop to admire Kleifarvatn. Keep a look out, as this lake is rumored to be hiding odd creatures in its depths.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grænavatn, 241, Iceland
Grænavatn translates to a green lake which was formed by a volcanic crater. It gets its green color from high content of sulfur and considerable depth (ca 45 m).
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Krysuvik, Iceland
Take a walk between bubbling hot springs on a colorful hillside.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Brimketill, Grindavik Iceland
Be amazed by wild breaking waves at Brimketill lava cliffs. The worse the weather the more exciting the experience - be ready to get wet (or stay in a safe distance).
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Reykjanes Lighthouse, R78W+785, 233 Keflavík, Iceland
Enjoy the view of Reykjanesviti lighthouse and bird cliffs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gunnuhver Hot Springs, East of Reykjanes Lighthouse GPS Points N63 49' 11.500 W22 41' 14.623, Grindavik Iceland
Feel the mystery among the steaming mud pools at Gunnuhver and you might hear the ghost (or at least you will hear the story about the ghost who has drowned in the mud pools).
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bridge Between Continents, Road 425 Iceland
Cross the famous Bridge between the continents connecting the two tectonic plates causing Iceland to grow ca 2 cm per year.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Keflavik, Keflavik, Reykjanesbaer, Reykjanes Peninsula
Tour ends with drop-off at your selected pickup location in Reykjavik at approximately 3:30pm, and you can spend the rest of the day discovering the vibrant capital on your own.
Alternatively, you can be dropped off at the Keflavik airport or the Blue Lagoon, if you have a return flight scheduled for that day or just want to explore Iceland's most popular sight (please advise at time of booking your desired drop-off location). Airport drop-off is suitable for departure flight times of 4pm or later.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Blue Lagoon, Nordurljosavegur 9, Grindavik 240 Iceland
Tour ends with drop-off at your selected pickup location in Reykjavik at approximately 3:30pm, and you can spend the rest of the day discovering the vibrant capital on your own.
Alternatively, you can be dropped off at the Keflavik airport or the Blue Lagoon, if you want to visit the Blue Lagoon, you must book the entry yourself. We recommend to book for 3pm. Make your reservation well in advance. After visiting the Blue Lagoon, you will need to make your way back to Reykjavik yourself, but there are regular buses from the Lagoon and you can pay the fare on the bus.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Infant seats available
- Please advise desired drop-off location at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Solid, warm, and waterproof shoes, as well as warm rain and windproof outdoor clothing, is recommended.
- Food and drinks are not included in the price of the tour, however, stops for refreshments are made where you can purchase a meal, or you can bring your own on the bus
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Winter: in case there is a heavy snow fall in winter, it can happen that the road along Kleifarvatn, Krýsuvík and Grænavat is closed. In that case, we reserve the right to alter the route and include additional stops instead.
- Near public transportation
- Please note: due to the driving restrictions in Reykjavík, we cannot guarantee a hotel pickup from all hotels. In case your hotel is located in the restricted area, we will ask you to meet us at a designated bus stop, which is never more than few minutes walking distance.
- Most travelers can participate
- Please notify us in case you want us to provide a child seat / in case you are travelling with service animal.
- The tour operates with minimum 4 adult participants.
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Anja_R
September 2020
Interesting sights of Reykjanes. Small group and Gummi was a guide with a lot of knowledge and he let us enough time to explore the sights.
Interesting sights of Reykjanes. Small group and Gummi was a guide with a lot of knowledge and he let us enough time to explore the sights.tinyladybigworld
February 2020
Great half-day trip before my departure with direct airport drop-off. A fantastic way to get a taste of the Reykjanes Peninsula with stops at many scenic sites. Ian was a lively and knowledgeable guide with many interesting anecdotes and fun facts. The group wasn't very big either which was great...
Great half-day trip before my departure with direct airport drop-off. A fantastic way to get a taste of the Reykjanes Peninsula with stops at many scenic sites. Ian was a lively and knowledgeable guide with many interesting anecdotes and fun facts. The group wasn't very big either which was great as it gave us a chance to interact more and it felt more personal.MsTraveller2013
April 2019
We joined the trip of Reykjanes Peninsula on April 2019 with Gateway to Iceland. Since this part of Iceland is underrated, we were the only ones on the tour bus. It was so nice because it became our private tour. The driver, Mr. Dooley was so very nice and knowlegeable. We had a relaxing trip and...
We joined the trip of Reykjanes Peninsula on April 2019 with Gateway to Iceland. Since this part of Iceland is underrated, we were the only ones on the tour bus. It was so nice because it became our private tour. The driver, Mr. Dooley was so very nice and knowlegeable. We had a relaxing trip and we even had time to walk up the lighthouse! Thanks Mr. Dooley.Alina O
December 2019
Do yourself a favor and book this trip! It was amazing and very well organized. Andres (our guide) was very professional, knowledgeable, funny and communicative. He also offered to send us hi own pics via email. We have seen many amazing places and stopped at the small port cafe to eat an amazing...
Do yourself a favor and book this trip! It was amazing and very well organized. Andres (our guide) was very professional, knowledgeable, funny and communicative. He also offered to send us hi own pics via email. We have seen many amazing places and stopped at the small port cafe to eat an amazing lobster soup! The Gateway to Iceland is one of the two the best travel companies we used in Iceland. We will definitely use their services in the future when we will be back to the land of fire and ice! Thank you a lot!AdventurousBear87
December 2019
The trip itself is good. You see the geothermal park at its best. From geothermal vents to bridges across plate tectonics, this tour is a great way to spend 6 hours. Our tour guide was Ian, who elevated the trip to another level. His vast knowledge of the area and friendly manner made this extrem...
The trip itself is good. You see the geothermal park at its best. From geothermal vents to bridges across plate tectonics, this tour is a great way to spend 6 hours. Our tour guide was Ian, who elevated the trip to another level. His vast knowledge of the area and friendly manner made this extremely wet and cloudy day that little bit brighter. We learned so much about the history of Iceland and the role it played in WWII. A very enjoyable experience. Thanks again Ian.Mr and Mrs M
December 2019
We booked this so we could see a bit more of the area and we did! They even picked us up without issue from our hotel the other side of Reykjavík. Yes there is quite a bit of driving but it’s in a warm and comfy luxury minibus and you have a lot of ground to cover both initially just outside th...
We booked this so we could see a bit more of the area and we did! They even picked us up without issue from our hotel the other side of Reykjavík. Yes there is quite a bit of driving but it’s in a warm and comfy luxury minibus and you have a lot of ground to cover both initially just outside the city and then around the peninsula itself. There are lots of stops to take photos etc. Our guide, Gummi, was very knowledgeable had lots of stories and was keen to show us as much as possible. He even helped out two tourists who had gotten stuck on the icy road. The peninsula is stunning and quite unique and the Fish House lumch was yum! The trip is well worth doing if you are interested in learning more about Iceland and it’s natural geography etc. The fact you are dropped off at the airport (we did this to fill our last day) is a bonus and we both said we were so glad we chose this tour. Thanks to Gummi and the team For making our last day in Iceland a good one. 👍