Iceland · Hidden Gems

Private Iceland Tour from Reykjavik Hidden Gems & Local Experience

7 Hours Round trip from Reykjavík Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private customizable tour from Reykjavik
  • 02 Explore the Reykjanes Peninsula’s lesser-known landscapes
  • 03 Visit Reykjanesvíti lighthouse and rugged coastal scenery
  • 04 See steaming vents and hot springs at Krýsuvík
  • 05 Discover the green volcanic crater lake Grænavatn
  • 06 Take in views around Kleifarvatn, one of the peninsula’s deepest lakes
  • 07 Travel with a local guide in a 4x4 vehicle
  • 08 Includes bottled water

Discover the dramatic landscapes of the Reykjanes Peninsula on a private tour from Reykjavik, designed for travellers who want to go beyond the usual sights. Explore a striking mix of rugged coastline, geothermal activity, volcanic craters, and scenic lakes, all within easy reach of the city.

Travel with the flexibility of a private experience as you visit places such as Reykjanesvíti, Krýsuvík, Grænavatn, and Kleifarvatn. With a local guide and a customizable route shaped around conditions and your interests, this tour offers a more personal way to experience Iceland’s raw natural beauty.

Discover the dramatic landscapes of the Reykjanes Peninsula on a private tour from Reykjavik, designed for travellers who want to go beyond the usual sights.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Reykjavik, Reykjanes
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Reykjanesviti

The picturesque cliff stretches for several dozen meters. It measures just over 10 m in height, and at its foot there is a beach filled with rounded stones and boulders. The water here is usually rough and breaks against the rocks sticking out of the sea.Carved by the pounding of waves against soft lava rock, Brimketill is a large, natural pool that sits at the bottom of a cliff at the ocean’s edge. In summer, it is a place of beauty and serenity; in winter, it becomes a place of dramatic wonder.Reykjanesvíti lighthouse was first built in 1878, although it was damaged beyond repair just eight years later following a major earthquake. The current building was raised in 1907–1908 and, save from having gas installed in 1929, has remained little-changed since.

Krýsuvik

Solfatara fields of Krýsuvík, where you’ll discover an expanse of steaming volcanic vents and boiling hot springs, framed dramatically by a range of multi-colored hills.

Grænavatn

Just a few kilometers south of the Geothermal area Seltún at Krísuvík is a small lake, Grænavatn (Greenlake). The lake is a volcanic crater that got its name from its unusual green color. The color is due to a high level of sulfur in the water and its depthKleifarvatn is the largest lake on the Reykjanes Peninsula, located in the southwest of Iceland. It covers an area of 9.1 square kilometers (3.5 square miles) and is one of Iceland's deepest lakes, reaching a depth of 97 meters (318 feet).Recent volcano eruption 1hour hike.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Reykjavík 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Bottled water

Know before you go

  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Reykjavík, IS
Tour start
Reykjavík, IS
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Reykjavík.

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