About this experience
On this tour we will experience all the best things which Reykjanes Peninsula has to offer. You will be able to walk over the bridge between the two continents, explore some geothermal sites and enjoy the amazing cliffs and lighthouse at Reykjanesta. We will then have a nice lunch in the town Grindavik, a town which had to be evacuated because of current eruptions close to the town. We will explore the town, the lavafields close to the town and the two big walls which have been built around both the town and the Blue Lagoon.
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Parking Fees
Not included
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
A symbolic bridge between Europe and North America on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The lava-scarred Reykjanes peninsula lies on one of the world's major plate boundaries, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. According to the continental drift theory, the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates are continuously drifting apart with great forces under the gaping rifts. As the plates diverge, linear fissures, form due to stresses created by the tension that builds up as the plates move away from each other. The Bridge between two continents is a small footbridge over a major fissure, which provides clear evidence of the presence of a diverging plate margin.
Gunnuhver is the name of an impressive and colourful geothermal field of various mud pools and fumaroles in the southwest part of the Reykjanes Peninsula.Themud pools take form where steam from boiling geothermal reservoir water emanates and condenses and mixes with surface water. Accompanying gases such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide make the water acid. This causes alteration of the fresh lava rock to clay.
Explore the breathtaking view of the cliffs and birdlife at Reykjanesta and see the iconic Reykjanesviti lighthouse.
Brimketill is a small, naturally carved pool, by marine erosion, at the lava shore edge west of the town of Grindavík.
Lunch at Grindavik, a town which had to be evacuated because of the eruptions and earthquakes in the area. We will also drive around the town and see how affected the town has been after recent events. We will stop at few locations were you can touch lava from recent eruptions in the area and see the walls which have been built around the Blue lagoon and the town og Grindavik. If interested, we can take a hike to be able to see the craters which have formed in recent events in Reykjanes.
We will drive back to Reykjavik through Krisuvik and Kleifarvatn and stop by a geothermal area named Seltún. At Seltún you will seebubbling mud pools and steaming hot springs. The landscape is other worldly.
Meeting and pickup information
- You choose your pickup and drop off, and the time you want to be picked up. We do pick-ups for every hotel/apartment in Reykjavik and nearby towns. Pickups can also be arranged at hotels near Reykjavik, e.g., on the South Coast or at Keflavik ariport or in Keflavik.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Local Driver Guide in Iceland
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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