Iceland · Geological Wonders

6-Hour Reykjanes Peninsula Tour from Reykjavik with Geothermal Sites

6 Hours Round trip from Reykjavík Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the Reykjanes Peninsula with visits to Kleifarvatn Lake and Reykjanesviti Lighthouse
02 Explore the Seltun and Gunnuhver geothermal areas
03 Enjoy bird-watching at the picturesque Krisuvikurberg Cliffs
04 See the dramatic rifts at the Bridge between two continents

Explore the magnificent Reykjanes Peninsula on Iceland's southwestern edge and discover a landscape shaped by lava, geothermal activity, and dramatic coastal scenery. Admire Kleifarvatn Lake, the largest lake on the peninsula, relax by the hot springs of Seltun Geothermal and Gunnuhver Geothermal, and enjoy picturesque views at Krisuvikurberg Cliffs, one of the best bird-watching sites in Iceland. You will also visit Reykjanesviti Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in Iceland, and stop at the Bridge between two continents, where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates drift apart.

Explore the magnificent Reykjanes Peninsula on Iceland's southwestern edge and discover a landscape shaped by lava, geothermal activity, and dramatic coastal scenery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Reykjavik, Keflavik, Reykjanes

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Reykjanes Peninsula Geothermal and Coastal Discovery

Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin the tour. This tour can be done as a day tour from Reykjavik, and it can also be part of an airport pick-up or drop-off at Keflavík Airport (KEF airport), depending on your arrival and departure time.
Start by driving alongside Kleifarvatn Lake and witness the mountains and lava surrounding the lake.
Stop at the Seltun Geothermal area, a volcanic crater that got its name from its striking green colour.
Visit the magnificent Krisuvikurberg Cliffs.
Take a tour of the Gunnuhver Geothermal site and Reykjanesviti Lighthouse.
Halt at the Bridge between two continents, where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates continuously drift apart with great forces under the gaping rifts.

(From KEF airport, the tour will be done in the opposite direction.)