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Private Reykjanes Peninsula Tour From KEF Airport or Reykjavik

About this experience

A private day on the Reykjanes Peninsula, just for your group, that fits neatly into your arrival or departure day. Your driver-guide meets you at Keflavík Airport, a Keflavík hotel or your Reykjavik accommodation with a VAREN name tablet and helps with your luggage, which stays safely in the vehicle.

See Garðskagaviti lighthouse and the stone church at Hvalsnes, then walk across the Bridge Between Continents. On the wild south-west coast visit Reykjanesviti lighthouse and the cliffs of Valahnúkamöl, look out to Eldey and its gannet colony, feel the steam at Gunnuhver and watch the Atlantic surge into Brimketill.

Your guide shares stories and practical tips along the way. Water on request.

Choose a private sedan for 1-3 travellers or a private van for up to 8. One price per vehicle, not per person.

At a glance

  • Duration: 5 hr
  • Private experience

Choose your tour option

Select a date and travellers to compare current prices and departure times.

Private Van - 1-8 travellers
Private van: Private van for up to 8 travellers with room for luggage, only for your group.
Pickup included
Private Sedan - 1-3 travellers
Private sedan: Private sedan for 1-3 travellers with room for luggage, only for your group.
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour5 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Parking fees and local taxes
  • Private Reykjanes tour in a private sedan or van, just for your group
  • Pickup and drop-off at Keflavik Airport, a Keflavik hotel or your Reykjavik accommodation
  • USB charging on board
  • VAREN name tablet and help with your luggage
  • Bottled water on request
  • Friendly English-speaking local driver-guide

Not included

  • Lunch and snacks (we stop where you can buy food)
  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

A scenic spot with panoramic views of the coastline.

A historic (1887) black church surrounded by the wild beauty of Iceland’s landscape, offering a peaceful and photogenic stop.

A lesser-known but picturesque lighthouse, located off the beaten path.

Walk on a footbridge that symbolizes the divide between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates, providing a rare chance to literally walk between continents.

The oldest lighthouse in Iceland, dating back to 1878, perched on the rugged coastline.

Dramatic cliffs and rocky shorelines where you can feel the power of the Atlantic Ocean.

A quirky tribute to the 2020 Eurovision movie filmed in Iceland. Fun for film buffs and those looking for a unique photo op.

Catch a glimpse of Eldey Island, home to a rich variety of seabirds, including gannets.

A dynamic geothermal field, named after a ghost from Icelandic folklore, where you can see steam vents, bubbling mud pools, and experience the intense geothermal activity of the region.

Witness the beauty and force of the ocean as it surges through this naturally-formed lava pool.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Enter Keflavik Airport, your Keflavik area hotel or your Reykjavik accommodation or cruise terminal at checkout. Your guide meets you there with a VAREN name tablet and helps with your luggage. At the airport we meet you in the arrivals hall.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Varen

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You will receive a booking confirmation right after you book.
  • Please count everyone in your group, including children and infants, as everyone needs their own seat.
  • Arriving by air? Add your flight number at checkout and we meet you in the arrivals hall. Flying out the same day? We plan the route so you reach the airport in good time for check-in.
  • Arriving by cruise ship? Please check your ship's all-aboard time before you book. We plan the start time and the route around it, so you are back at the port well before all-aboard time.
  • The tour involves easy walks on uneven coastal paths and lava ground that can be wet or icy, so it is not suitable for guests with serious mobility limitations.
  • Children of all ages are welcome. Parents or guardians look after their children during the tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 5 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Enter Keflavik Airport, your Keflavik area hotel or your Reykjavik accommodation or cruise terminal at checkout. Your guide meets you there with a VAREN name tablet and helps with your luggage. At the airport we meet you in the arrivals hall.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What accessibility information is provided?
The tour involves easy walks on uneven coastal paths and lava ground that can be wet or icy, so it is not suitable for guests with serious mobility limitations.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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