Welcome to Reykjanes Peninsula
The Reykjanes Peninsula expands in drama as you move away from the highway between Reykjavík and Keflavík International Airport. You’ll find not only the Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s most famous attraction, but numerous other gorgeous and interesting sights, many of them based around active volcanoes. The busiest towns are amenity-rich Keflavík and nearby Njarðvík, but the sweet, windswept fishing hamlets of Garður and Sandgerði – great for whale watching – are just minutes to the west of the airport on a small northwestern spur. The rest of the Reykjanes, from dramatic Reykjanestá in the southwest to the Reykjanesfólkvangur wilderness reserve in the east, is an untamed landscape of multihued volcanic craters, mineral lakes, bubbling hot springs, rugged mountains and coastal lava fields.
Top experiences in Reykjanes Peninsula
Reykjanes Peninsula activities
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.
Blue Lagoon
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productEnjoy a rejuvenating spa in the geothermal hot spring of Blue Lagoon Iceland. The Blue Lagoon is a popular spa destination featuring an outdoor lagoon with mineral-rich waters in a lava field. Let the warm and mineral-rich water warm you up and recharge you for your exciting trip in Iceland.Duration: 2 hoursLocation: Blue Lagoon, Grindavik, Reykjanes Peninsula
Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll Admission Ticket
Visit: The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll, Keflavik, Reykjanesbaer, Reykjanes PeninsulaAt 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.
Reykjanes Circle Tour
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Gunnuhver Hot Springs, Grindavik, Reykjanes PeninsulaOne of the most active hot springs in IcelandDuration: 20 minutesStop At: Reykjanes Lighthouse, Reykjanesbaer, Reykjanes PeninsulaOldest lighthouse in IcelandDuration: 20 minutesStop At: Bridge Between Continents, Reykjanes PeninsulaThe continental rift between North-America and Europe. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Brimketill, Grindavik, Reykjanes PeninsulaLavapool out by the ocean where trolls used to bathe. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Blue Lagoon, Grindavik, Reykjanes PeninsulaWe stop at the blue lagoon for pictures. If people want to go for a swim in the blue lagoon they need to book at the blue lagoon website tickets. (Book it at 15:00)Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Kleifarvatn Lake, Reykjanes PeninsulaBeautiful lake on the Peninsula. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Krysuvik, Reykjanes PeninsulaHot spring Duration: 20 minutes
Whale Watching
We go out from Grófin, small boat harbor in Keflavík. The tour starts at 13.00 If you wish to have a pick up, please call us beforehand with the location details. You need to bring to the tour good shoes! we have warm over alls if you need them as well, We offer coffee, tea and hot chocolate on board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Northern Lights
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Garoskagi Lighthouse, Gardur, Reykjanes PeninsulaWe usually start the tour at the amazing exhibition in Garðskagi Lighthouse, and climb to the top if the weather allows.Duration: 30 minutes