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Reykjanes Geopark Sightseeing Tour

Name: Reykjanes Geopark Sightseeing Tour
Brand: Iceland Travel Guide
SKU: 94040
Price: 19300 ISK
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

About 7 hoursGroup: Small group, up to 19 peopleEasySmall-group minibusAll agesAll year

5.0(1 review)

The boardwalk and coloured pools at Seltún from above

Steam at Gunnuhver and its viewing platform from the air

Reykjanes lighthouse above the steam of Gunnuhver

This Reykjanes Geopark tour takes you by small-group minibus through the volcanic landscapes of the Reykjanes Peninsula, from steaming geothermal fields to the bridge between two tectonic plates, all within easy reach of Reykjavík.

Kleifarvatn & Grænavatn lakesKrýsuvík geothermal areaGrindavíkGunnuhver hot springsReykjanesviti lighthouseBridge Between Continents

Small-group minibus, with a local driver-guide giving commentary along the way
Kleifarvatn and Grænavatn, two striking lakes on the peninsula
Krýsuvík geothermal area, with bubbling mud pools and steam vents
Gunnuhver, Iceland's largest mud pool and hot spring
The Bridge Between Continents, where the North American and Eurasian plates meet
Runs all year, with an option to end at Keflavík Airport or the Blue Lagoon

Your day, stop by stop

Click a stop for photos and practical tips.

1Pick-up in ReykjavíkYour driver-guide picks you up from your hotel or a nearby bus stop.

Kleifarvatn & GrænavatnTwo lakes on the peninsula, one deep and dark, one a bright green crater lake.

Kleifarvatn is the largest lake on the Reykjanes Peninsula, about 9.1 km² and around 97 metres deep, which makes it one of the deepest lakes in Iceland. It lies below the steep ridge of Sveifluháls, close to the Seltún geothermal area, in a stark landscape of thick moss-covered lava, with steam rising from hot springs in several places.

Walking · short stops at viewpoints

Read our Kleifarvatn guide →

Krýsuvík geothermal areaBoiling mud pools and steaming vents on boardwalks.

Krýsuvík is a geothermal system on the Reykjanes Peninsula, and Seltún is the part most visitors see: a compact hillside of bubbling mud pots, hissing steam vents and mineral-stained ground in yellows, reds and greys. Wooden walkways and viewing platforms let you get close without stepping on the ground, which is fragile and can be scalding hot. Keep to the boardwalks.

Walking · boardwalks, easy and flatTip · the sulphur smell is strong here

Read our Krýsuvík guide →

GrindavíkA fishing town on the coast, close to recent volcanic activity.

Grindavík is a fishing town on the Reykjanes peninsula, close to the Blue Lagoon. Before 2023 it had around 3,000 residents. Since an earthquake swarm in October 2023 and the eruptions that followed, the town has been evacuated more than once, and access depends on current advice from the authorities.

Read our Grindavík guide →

Gunnuhver hot springsIceland's largest mud pool, named after a ghost story.

Gunnuhver sits where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge runs through the Reykjanes peninsula and the ground is thin and active. It has one of the largest mud pools in the country, a roiling grey pit about 20 metres wide, surrounded by steam vents and sulphur-stained ground. Raised boardwalks let you get close without stepping onto the unstable, superheated crust, so stay on them.

Walking · boardwalk loop, easyFacilities · toilets at the car park

Read our Gunnuhver guide →

Reykjanesviti & Bridge Between ContinentsIceland's oldest lighthouse and a bridge over the tectonic rift.

The Bridge Between Continents from below

The Bridge Between Continents is a footbridge, about 15 metres long, built in 2002 over a rift on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The fissure below is part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the Eurasian and North American plates are slowly pulling apart by roughly 2 to 2.5 centimetres a year, and it is one of the few places on land where you can walk from one plate to the other in a few seconds.

Walking · short walk across the bridge

Read our Askja guide →

7Return to ReykjavíkDrop-off back in the city, or at Keflavík Airport or the Blue Lagoon on request.

About the Reykjanes Geopark tour

The Reykjanes Peninsula is one of the youngest parts of Iceland, built almost entirely from lava and geothermal heat. This tour takes you around its main sights in a small-group minibus, with a driver-guide who explains the geology and recent volcanic activity as you go. It runs all year, which makes it a good option in winter when many highland areas are closed.

The route passes Kleifarvatn, a deep lake with no visible outflow, and the geothermal area at Krýsuvík, where the ground steams and bubbles with sulphur smells in the air. From there you continue to Grindavík, a fishing town that has been close to recent eruptions, before reaching Gunnuhver, Iceland's largest mud pool, and the lighthouse at Reykjanesviti.

Walking on this tour is easy and mostly on marked paths and boardwalks around the geothermal areas. Weather on the peninsula can be windy and changeable, so bring a warm layer even in summer. The tour can also be booked with a drop-off at Keflavík Airport or the Blue Lagoon instead of returning to Reykjavík, which suits people flying out the same day.

Included

Pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavík (or drop-off at the airport or Blue Lagoon on request)
Small-group minibus
Local driver-guide with live commentary

Not included

Food and drinks
Blue Lagoon entry

What to bring

Warm, windproof jacket
Comfortable shoes
Camera

Good to know

Duration is about 7 hours
Runs all year on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, on a small-group minibus with a driver-guide
Easy walking on boardwalks and marked paths
Can end at Keflavík Airport or the Blue Lagoon instead of Reykjavík
All ages welcome; children 0-5 and youth 6-12 have their own prices
Pick-up 9:00-9:30. Drop-off around 14:30 at Keflavík Airport (for flights from 16:00), 14:45 at the Blue Lagoon, or 15:30 in Reykjavík
Needs a minimum of 4 adults to run
In heavy snow the road past Kleifarvatn, Krýsuvík and Grænavatn can close; other stops are added instead
Child and booster seats are available on request, free of charge.

Questions people ask

Can this tour drop me at the airport?

Yes, you can choose a drop-off at Keflavík Airport or the Blue Lagoon instead of returning to Reykjavík.

Is the Reykjanes Geopark tour suitable for winter?

Yes, it runs all year and most of the walking is on boardwalks, so it works well when higher routes are closed by snow.

How much walking is involved?

Walking is easy and mostly on boardwalks and marked paths around the geothermal areas.

Will we see the eruption sites near Grindavík?

You get a driving view of the Grindavík area, which has been affected by recent volcanic activity.

What time is pick-up?

Pick-up is between 9:00 and 9:30 from hotels and bus stops in Reykjavík. You're back around 15:30, or 14:30 at the airport or 14:45 at the Blue Lagoon.

Reviews

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Beautiful sightseeing day on our last day in Iceland - Super convenient airport drop off!

Super convenient way to end our amazing trip to Iceland! The guide picked us up in the morning from our hotel. This was our last day so we had already packed our bags and were waiting at the bus stop next to our hotel. We were picked up by the minibus and went for an amazing sightseeing day around the volcano peninsula. Super beautiful area, great guide and comfortable minibus. At the end of the day the guide dropped us off at the airport, just in time for our check in to go back home. Could not ask for a better way to end our trip to Iceland!

Ana S. · August 2025

From19,300 ISKPer person