Day Tour Reykjanes Geopark
The Reykjanes peninsula is a UNESCO Global Geopark, right in the backyard of Iceland’s capital, Reykjavík. A wonderland of geothermal energy and seismic activity, the Reykjanes peninsula is gem hidden in plain sight!
Highlights
- Reykjanes peninsula and driving through lava fields
- Kleifarvatn, Grænavatn lakes
- Krýsuvík geothermal area
- Brimketill lava rock cliffs and breaking waves
- Gunnuhver steaming mud pools
- Reykjanesvíti Lighthouse and bird cliffs
Itinerary
We will start our tour by visiting two beautiful lakes: Kleifarvatn and Grænavatn. Both of them being spectacular places for photographers to explore and everyone else to enjoy. Have we mentioned there are rumours of odd creatures hiding in their depths?
Prepare to be amazed when facing multi-colored hills of Krysuvik, before continuing your way to a harbor town Grindavík where we take a lunch break (lunch not included in the price).
We will continue to an exciting place called Brimketill which is lava cliff with wild breaking waves, the worse the weather the better the experience (prepare to get wet if you get too close to the edge!).
Then you will go to discover Gunnuhver – geothermal area of mud pools with a ghost story embedded in its past. For those of you interested in wildlife, you will have the chance to observe many different types of birds when standing on the cliffs of Valhnukar. If your interest lies more in urban development, you will get to see Iceland’s most popular lighthouse – Reykjanesviti.
Last but not least, you will walk between two continental plates, crossing the “Bridge between continents”.
Tour duration: 6 hours
Dates & prices
Departures and prices:
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays all year
Price per person: ISK 16.900
Youth (6 -14 YR): ISK 8.450
Children (0 – 5 YRS): Free
Included in the price:
- Pickup and drop-off from designated bus stops and hotels
- Professional and local driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Small-group tour (tour operated exclusively on minibuses with a maximum of 19 passengers)
What do I need to bring?
Outdoor clothes, preferably the wind and waterproof, solid shoes