Join Your Friend In Reykjavik on a private bespoke tour around the Reykjanes Peninsula!
In 2015, UNESCO recognized Reykjanes as an area of international geological significance and announced it as an official UNESCO Global Geopark. The site is managed with a holistic protection, education, and sustainable development concept.
There are 55 geosites on the peninsula, a young section of Iceland, and we will visit the most impressive of them!
During this tour, you can also soak in the iconic Blue Lagoon, renowned for its mineral-rich geothermal waters.
Pick up from your hotel in Reykjavik
We will pick you up from your hotel in Reykjavik at the selected time.
Bridge Between Continents (20 minutes)
Iceland is the only place in the world where you can see the mid-Atlantic Ridge above ground and the Eurasian and North American Tectonic plates. The ridge rises above ground in Reykjanes, and the Bridge Between the Continents allows you to stand on a bridge between the continents.
The tectonic plates continuously drift apart, creating fissures that form due to stresses caused by the tension that builds up as the plates move from each other. The Bridge in Sandvík is over a significant crack which provides clear evidence of the presence of the plates drifting apart.
Gunnuhver (20 minutes)
Close to Reykjanes Lighthouse is the Gunnuhver area. The area is named after a female ghost named Gunna, who supposedly lies there. She had been causing quite a bit of havoc until a priest set a trap for her, and she fell into the spring. The area is full of mud pools and hot springs. The mud pools form where steam from boiling geothermal reservoir water emanates, condenses, and mixes with surface water. The biggest mud pool in Iceland is now in the Gunnuhver area. It is 20 meters wide across the rim and boils vigorously.
Reykjanes Lighthouse & Valahnúkamöl (40 minutes)
Reykjanes Lighthouse
The first lighthouse in Iceland was built on Valhnúkur in Reykjanes in 1878. However, a few years later, earthquakes and surf had damaged the lighthouse so much there was a risk it would fall into the sea. A new lighthouse was built a few meters inland on Bæjarfell.
Valahnúkamöl
Reykjanestá, also known as Valahnúkamöl, is a breathtaking destination in Iceland at the southwestern tip of the Reykjanes Peninsula. Renowned for its stunning landscapes, this area offers visitors a unique opportunity to observe the mid-Atlantic ridge, a geological feature marking the divergent boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
As you explore Valahnúkamöl, you'll come across a poignant statue of the Great Auk, which stands on the cliffs as a tribute to the species hunted to extinction, with the last known pair killed in 1844 nearby. In the background, you'll see Valahnjúkur - the cliffs also serve as a habitat for numerous colonies of seabirds, including a large population of kittiwakes. Visitors are encouraged to admire these birds from a distance to ensure their tranquility while enjoying the natural beauty surrounding them.
Blue Lagoon (2 hours)
The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal SPA in southwestern Iceland. It is located in a lava field 5 km from Grindavík and in front of Mount Þorbjörn on the Reykjanes Peninsula, in a place favorable for geothermal power, and is supplied by water used in the nearby Svartsengi Geothermal Power Station.
Named one of 25 wonders of the world by National Geographic in 2012, the Blue Lagoon was honored for its unique geothermal seawater. Found nowhere else on earth, this renowned resource is rich in silica, algae, and minerals - the elements that give the lagoon its skin-nourishing powers.
With a sauna, steam room, steam cave, mask bar, massage waterfall, and an in-water beverage bar, the lagoon is rich with possibilities for a uniquely unforgettable adventure.
The Blue Lagoon Comfort admission includes:
- Access to the Blue Lagoon
- Silica Mud Mask at the Mask Bar
- Use of towel
- 1st drink of your choice at the In-water bar
Children aged 2-13 share a locker with a parent/supervisor. Drink is not included with a free child pass.
Children 8 years and younger are required to use the arm floaties provided.
Lunchtime - Papas' Restaurant in Grindavik (45 minutes)
We will stop for lunch at a nice restaurant in Grindavik. Please note that food is not included. https://papas.is/
Seltún Geothermal Area (25 minutes)
Seltún is a geothermal field in Krýsuvík and within the Krýsuvík volcanic system. The land is owned by Hafnafjörður town, and they tried many years ago to drill boreholes to utilize the geothermal water there. They managed to drill the holes, but the system exploded some years later.
The area contains mud pools, beautiful earth colors, and boiling water. The smell can be a bit smelly as it is a geothermal area, but it is worth seeing. Not far away from Seltún is Fúli-pollur, or Bad Smelling Puddle.
Kleifarvatn (20 minutes)
Kleifarvatn Lake is the largest of the Reykjanes Peninsula and the third largest in southern Iceland. It is about 97 meters deep, making it one of Iceland’s deepest lakes. In the south of the lake, hot water runs into it from a hot spring, but otherwise, it is freezing. The surrounding area is stunning with lava and other rock formations, which makes this a perfect photo opportunity.
Drop off in Reykjavik
We will return to Reykjavik after about 7.5-8 hours.
