Reykjanes Peninsula & Blue Lagoon Private Day Tour

by Arctic Yeti Ehf · Lagoons & spas · private · Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon

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Reykjanes Peninsula & Blue Lagoon Private Day Tour — Arctic Yeti Ehf

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  • Duration

    8 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Meeting

    Hotel pickup available

  • Languages

    EN, DE, EN, IT, ES

  • Departs

    09:00

  • Cancellation

    Free until 365 days before

About this experience

Starting with a private pickup from your hotel or port, you will set off with one of our professional driver-guides to explore the Reykjanes Peninsula. The first stop will be to enjoy the breathtaking volcanic landscapes around Kleifarvatn, the largest lake on the peninsula and the third largest in southern Iceland. This lake is situated right over a volcano fissure, and its vibrant colors set against the surrounding mountains make this an excellent photo stop. 

We will then carry on to visit two very active geothermal areas along the peninsula. The first of these is Seltún, where we will have the opportunity to walk among the bubbling mud pools, steaming hot springs and mineral deposits that make up this colorful other-worldly landscape. The next is Gunnuhver, home to Iceland´s biggest mud pool and the only hot springs in Iceland with 100% sea water. This eerie geothermal landscape got its name from the angry ghost Gudrun, whose spirit was trapped in the hot springs by a priest 400 years ago. 

Our journey will then take us to the Valahnúkamöl cliffs at the very tip of the peninsula. This impressive coastline boasts craggy volcanic cliffs, crashing waves, and is home to several types of waterfoul during the summer months, making it a bird-watcher's paradise. While in the area, we will take advantage of the opportunity to visit Iceland´s oldest lighthouse, Reykjanesviti. 

Our next stop is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. The Reykjanes Peninsula lies on the Mid Atlantic Ridge, providing visitors the unique opportunity to cross the gap formed by the continental drift between two of the world's major tectonic plates. After crossing this Bridge Between Continents you will be able say you crossed from Europe to North America in just a matter of seconds. 

We will finish out the tour with a visit to the Blue Lagoon. This is a real for highlight for many travelers in Iceland and has been identified as one of the Wonders of the World. The geothermal water is rich in silica, minerals, and algae that provide it with its distinct blue color and healing properties. You will have the opportunity to relax and bathe in the lagoon or simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings. (Entry to Blue Lagoon is not included in the tour price and must be booked well in advance. Please inquire at time of booking). 

The day will conclude with hotel or port dropoff. 

Description from the operator, Arctic Yeti Ehf. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Included

  • Pickup and dropoff in private vehicle
  • Professional and certified guide 
  • 7-8 hour tour around Reykjanes Peninsula
  • Private group experience (maximum 7 people) 

Not included

  • Meals and snacks
  • Entry to Blue Lagoon

Good to know

  • Warm clothes and waterproof layer
  • Sturdy hiking shoes 
  • Swimsuit if you plan on bathing
  • Food and snacks or money to buy something on the way

We recommend that you dress according to the weather conditions. Please keep in mind that the weather in Iceland is extremely variable, so we recommend dressing in layers and always bringing a waterproof outer layer. 

  • Entry to Blue Lagoon is not included in the price and cannot be guaranteed. Please inquire at time of booking. 
  • At least four participants are required for this tour to take place.
  • Weather in Iceland can change rapidly. Please dress accordingly and bring layers. 
  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking outside and on uneven surfaces. 
  • Food is not included in the tour. Please pack a lunch or plan to buy something on the way. 
  • There is a 30 minute pick-up window. Please be ready 30 minutes before the listed pick-up time. 
  • You may choose to have dropoff at your hotel or port or in the Keflavik Airport.
  • Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 365 days before departure, then 30% of the price within 7 days, rising to 50% within 4 days. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is a forecast the operator judges unsafe. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Arctic Yeti Ehf decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
  2. 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 365 days before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Sold out on your date?

Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.

Who this is not for

  • Not for last-minute planners — free cancellation ends 365 days before, longer than most tours here.
  • Priced per vehicle, so it is poor value for one or two people and good value for four or more sharing.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

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What travellers say about Arctic Yeti Ehf

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Operator rating 5.0/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Maryna van Joolingen

    ★★★★★ · 3 years ago

    It was our pleasure to have a tour with tour provider Arctic Yeti. Absolutely great tour to Landmannalaugar, highly recommend! Amazing, very positive, friendly and attentive to every person in the group guide Javier! The contact person on the telephone was also very helpful.

  • Nicole Siegmund

    ★★★★★ · a year ago

    Great tour

  • Margaret Palermo

    ★★★★★ · 3 weeks ago

    I have had consistently excellent experiences with this company, both professionally and on a personal level. Everyone I have dealt with has been kind, helpful, reliable, and very easy to communicate with. They have also shown me genuine kindness beyond what I would normally expect, which I greatly appreciate. From a professional perspective, everything has always worked smoothly, and they are dependable and pleasant to deal with. From my own personal experience, I can also say that they treat people with consideration and are willing to help when it matters. A very positive experience overall, and a company I am happy to recommend.

  • Andrei Neagu

    ★★★★★ · 3 weeks ago

    Truly recommend the entire Arctic Yeti team!! Received excellent advice in organizing a BIG motorhome caravan. Always open, always friendly, always available. Wouldn't go to Iceland with anyone else!!

Reviews from Google · updated 13 Sept 2026

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Lagoons & spas — questions people ask

Is the Blue Lagoon worth it or is it too touristy?

It is busy and it is worth it, once. The water is milky blue from silica, the setting in the Reykjanes lava is unlike anywhere else, and it sits twenty minutes from Keflavík Airport, so it fits an arrival or departure day. Book a time slot in advance; it sells out. If crowds bother you, go early morning or after 20:00. The Secret Lagoon or Fontana on the Golden Circle are calmer and cheaper alternatives.

Can I do the Blue Lagoon on the way to or from the airport?

Yes, and it is the best way to use it. Transfers like IceTransfer's Keflavík to Blue Lagoon to Reykjavík (/experience/1036423/) or the reverse (/experience/1036419/) stop at the lagoon for a few hours with your luggage stored. Allow at least three hours at the lagoon and check that your slot lines up with your flight. Note that the Reykjanes eruptions have closed the lagoon at short notice; check its status before travelling.

What is the difference between the Secret Lagoon and the Blue Lagoon?

The Secret Lagoon at Flúðir is a simple, warm geothermal pool with a bubbling hot spring beside it and basic changing rooms. It is on the Golden Circle, so it slots into a sightseeing day (/experience/17050/, /experience/624446/). The Blue Lagoon is a spa: silica masks, swim-up bar, saunas and a price to match. If you want a soak after a day of waterfalls, Secret Lagoon. If you want the spa day, Blue Lagoon.

Do I have to shower naked before a pool in Iceland?

Yes, at every public pool and most lagoons. Swimwear off, wash thoroughly with soap, swimwear on, then into the water. It is a hygiene rule because Icelandic pools use very little chlorine, and it is taken seriously. Changing rooms are single-sex with open showers; some larger lagoons have a few private cubicles. Nobody looks. It feels odd for thirty seconds and then it does not.

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