Reykjanes Peninsula

Reykjanes Peninsula with Blue Lagoon Upgrade from Reykjavik

Get a little bit of everything Icelandic on this varied tour which includes two geothermal sites, dramatic coastlines and quaint, historic towns. Between the lava fields and geothermal hot spots, you will really get a feeling of the life and power of this young land. It’s hard to explain the charm of this cozy, family-friendly tour because half of the attraction is the beautiful scenery you pass, starting with the endless lava fields and the quaint and historic small town Eyrarbakki, which you pass through en route to the legendary Strandakirkja church. You can see the ground cooking at two different geothermal areas: Krýsuvík and Gunnuhver, and enjoy delicious lobster soup in Grindavík. Take in the magnificent coastline and dramatic breaking waves by the Reykjanesviti lighthouse, and finally, step out on the “Bridge Between the Continents” which connects the American and Eurasian tectonic plates - all while surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Reykjanes peninsula. If you want, the tour can drop you off at the Blue Lagoon to relax after the day’s adventures. Admission to the Blue Lagoon is not included. It must be booked and paid in advance with Blue Lagoon directly.

Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll Admission Ticket

Visit: The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' RollAt the Icelandic Museum of Rock ‘n’ Roll guests can walk through the history of Icelandic pop and rock music throughout the years. Guests can dive deeper into the history of each artist and listen to their music with the help of the Rock ‘n’ Roll app on the iPad guests receive during the visit. Check out our 20 seat VIP cinema running documentaries all day about Icelandic music and don’t forget to check out our Sound Lab to try out some instruments and feel like a real rocker!  In the Rock 'n' Roll shop you will find memorabilia to take home. Get rockin’ in our Icelandic Museum of Rock T-shirts or check out the newest releases by Björk, Sigur Rós and many more. If you want to go the extra mile and become an expert on Icelandic music we also sell books and documentaries on Icelandic music and artists. In the museum you can sit down, listen to music and buy a cup of coffee… or tea.. or hot chocolate, whichever sounds good to you. Our coffee comes from Kaffitár a local roasterie, specializing in importing, roasting and serving the finest Arabica coffee beans.

Highlights of South Iceland with Northern Lights

Day 1: Airport pickup – The Blue lagoon – Cabin Your guide picks you up at Keflavík airport at your requested time with a stop at the famous Blue Lagoon, only 20 minutes away. After a revitalising bath, we drive to the South Coast from the Reykjanes peninsula. At Tryggvaskáli in Selfoss we offer you a delicious 3 course meal. We then finish this lovely day by dropping you off at your private cabin. Day 2: Þórsmörk & Eyjafjallajökull ADVENTURE We combine these two gems into a one day trip. Both are unique in their own way. Þórsmörk, a nature reserve known for its dramatic landscape, spectacular hikes and jaw dropping views, and the infamous Eyjafjallajökull glacier. To get to the top of Eyjafjallajökull we drive up the slopes of the glacier, towards the caldera on the volcano. On the way we'll see spectacular views from 1600 meters. Note: Eyjafjallajökull is a weather depended tour and Southcoast Adventure reserves the rights to change or alter the tour, with your safety as our priority. We end this adventurous day with a dinner at Hotel Rangá for a fancy 3 course menu. And then a drop off at your Cabin comfort. Day 3: Glacier Lagoon On day three we drive towards Europe´s biggest Glacier, Vatnajökull. Covering approximately 11% of Iceland, many of the country’s most spectacular sights are located there, like the Glacier Lagoon. Dinner at the lovely Icelandair Hotel in Vík, 3 course menu (drinks not included). And then a drop off at your Cabin comfort. Note: Add Glacier hiking trip for 15.900 ISK pp Day 4: Golden Circle and drop off in Reykjavík The Classic Golden Circle is one of Iceland’s finest jewels. See Gullfoss a 31 meters high waterfall, plunge into a narrow gorge, feel the geothermal spray from Strokkur gushing hot spring in the Geysir area and go for a walk through Þingvellir National park, where the two tectonic plates drifted apart and Vikings roamed around! Finally we drive to Reykjavík, where you can experience the culture of modern Iceland. If your require pick up/drop off from/to other places than mentioned above we can arrange for that. Note that pick up/drop off from/to other places might be charged for if the distance is further than those mentioned above. Please contact us for more information.

Christmas & Northern Lights Adventure

This is an escorted tour program taking you to the Icelandic countryside to celebrate Christmas in a casual and Icelandic way. We recommend booking early, as this program is only available for a maximum of 40 persons.You explore Reykjavík, the lunar landscapes of the Reykjanes peninsula, and the Golden Circle route with the Thingvellir national park, Gullfoss waterfall, and Geysir hot springs. You travel to South Iceland, a region with glaciers, waterfalls and black lava beaches. Of course, a warm and relaxing soak in the famous Blue Lagoon during the cold winter days is also included.Most Christmas programs in Iceland are based in Reykjavík and include superior class hotels and gourmet restaurants. As an out-of-the-box alternative GJ-Travel offers a casual Christmas adventure where you stay in simple hotels and cottages in Reykjavík and South Iceland; all rooms with private shower/wc. We spend two nights in Hella, a small village in South Iceland where you will be able to discover and experience how Icelandic countryside people celebrate Christmas. We promise that even in a casual program the meals and drinks will be delicious. Oops, did we mention the Northern Lights? Árhús cottages in Hella are located in a large and dark garden where it is very easy to see the Northern Lights, also called Aurora Borealis, if the weather conditions are suitable. Our expert tour guide provides you also with a fact talk about the Northern Lights and gives you some tips how to take photos of this natural phenomenon. On the 26th of December, the program includes fine dining at a panoramic restaurant at the Pearl in Reykjavík. We look forward celebrating with you Christmas 2018 in the Icelandic countryside.

New Year's & Northern Lights Adventure

This is an escorted tour program taking you to the Icelandic countryside to celebrate New Year's Eve in a casual and Icelandic way. We recommend booking early, as this program is only available for a maximum of 40 persons.You explore Reykjavík, the lunar landscapes of the Reykjanes peninsula, and the Golden Circle route with the Thingvellir national park, Gullfoss waterfall, and Geysir hot springs. You travel to South Iceland, a region with glaciers, waterfalls and black lava beaches. Of course, a warm and relaxing soak in the famous Blue Lagoon during the cold winter days is also included.Most New Year's programs in Iceland are based in Reykjavík and include superior class hotels and gourmet restaurants. As an out-of-the-box alternative GJ-Travel offers a casual New Year's adventure where you stay in simple hotels and cottages in Reykjavík and South Iceland; all rooms with private shower/wc. We spend two nights in Hella, a small village in South Iceland where you will be able to discover and experience how Icelandic countryside people celebrate New Year's Eve. We promise that even in a casual program the meals and drinks will be delicious. Oops, did we mention the Northern Lights? Árhús cottages in Hella are located in a large and dark garden where it is very easy to see the Northern Lights, also called Aurora Borealis, if the weather conditions are suitable. Our expert tour guide provides you also with a fact talk about the Northern Lights and gives you some tips how to take photos of this natural phenomenon. On the 1st of January, the program includes fine dining at a panoramic restaurant at the Pearl in Reykjavík. We look forward celebrating with you the start of 2019 in the Icelandic countryside.Note: There is an upgrade option for lodging at Hotel Klettur in Reykjavik and Stracta Hotel in Hella (limited amount of rooms available).

New Year's & Northern Lights Adventure - upgrade

This is an escorted tour program taking you to the Icelandic countryside to celebrate New Year's Eve in a casual and Icelandic way. We recommend booking early, as this program is only available for a maximum of 40 persons.You explore Reykjavík, the lunar landscapes of the Reykjanes peninsula, and the Golden Circle route with the Thingvellir national park, Gullfoss waterfall, and Geysir hot springs. You travel to South Iceland, a region with glaciers, waterfalls and black lava beaches. Of course, a warm and relaxing soak in the famous Blue Lagoon during the cold winter days is also included.We spend two nights in Hella, a small village in South Iceland where you will be able to discover and experience how Icelandic countryside people celebrate New Year's Eve. We promise that even in a casual program the meals and drinks will be delicious. Oops, did we mention the Northern Lights? Stracta hotel in Hella is located where it is very easy to see the Northern Lights, also called Aurora Borealis, if the weather conditions are suitable. Our expert tour guide provides you also with a fact talk about the Northern Lights and gives you some tips how to take photos of this natural phenomenon. On the 1st of January, the program includes fine dining at a panoramic restaurant at the Pearl in Reykjavík. We look forward celebrating with you the start of 2019 in the Icelandic countryside.