Wonders of the Reykjanes Peninsula

by Southcoast Adventure · Sightseeing day tours · Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon

4.70(299) · operator on Google
Wonders of the Reykjanes Peninsula — Southcoast Adventure

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  • Duration

    8 hours

  • Difficulty

    Moderate

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Reykjanes

  • Meeting

    Hotel pickup available

  • Languages

    EN, DE, NO, FI, RU, SV, IS, FR, DA, ES

  • Start time

    Time agreed after booking

  • Minimum age

    6

  • Cancellation

    Free until 2 days before

About this experience

Your adventure begins with a drive to the trailhead, where you’ll assess the feasibility of the hike. If weather and safety conditions are favorable, We can take a short hike to see the new lave fields. If hiking to the new lava isn’t feasible, alternative activities will be offered to ensure a memorable experience in this stunning landscape.

About Reykjanes

Did you know Reykjanes only place in the world where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is visible above sea level?

The Reykjanes Peninsula is a blend of adventure and serenity, showcasing dramatic volcanic landscapes, geothermal marvels, and a rugged coastline famed for its stunning sunsets. This area is home to some of Iceland’s most iconic cultural and recreational sites, including the world-famous Blue Lagoon.



A Rare Opportunity to Witness Nature’s Power

This tour provides a rare opportunity to observe the transformative power and beauty of nature. You’ll explore the large-scale changes brought about by the Sundhnúkur, Fagradalsfjall, and Meradalir eruptions. The region has experienced significant volcanic activity, with each eruption contributing to the evolving landscape. The 2021 Fagradalsfjall eruption, followed by subsequent eruptions each year until ... not yet known, has continually reshaped the area. The region remains geologically active, offering a dynamic environment that is always changing.



During the tour, your guide will provide insights into the eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula, highlighting areas of interest as weather and safety conditions permit. You’ll observe fissures where steam and gases escape, gaining a deeper understanding of the volcanic activity that has shaped the landscape over the past four years. This is truly an experience that should be on your bucket list—don’t miss it.



Tour Details

Your tour begins with pickup at your accommodation in Hvolsvöllur or Reykjavík. From there, you’ll head south to explore the Reykjanes Peninsula’s otherworldly landscapes and intriguing sights.This unforgettable adventure lasts approximately 8 hours, with pickup in Reykjavík starting between 09:30 and 10:00 am.



Tour Highlights

Seltún Geothermal Area

Lake Kleifarvatn

Gunnuhver Geyser

Brimketill Lava Pool

Grindavík Fishing Village

Reykjanes Peninsula

Krýsuvík Geothermal Area

Bridge Between Continents

Description from the operator, Southcoast Adventure. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Included

  • Guided Tour
    • Pick-up & drop off from Reykjavík
    • Pick- up & drop off from Hvolsvöllur
    • Lunch at local restaurant at Grindavík 
    • Complimentary hot chocolate, coffee and kleinur (Icelandic doughnuts) during the trip.

Good to know

What to bring

Outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and trousers, a hat or any kind of warm headwear, gloves, hiking boots/shoes are required, water bottle, and a face mask.

The hike itself will take approximately 2 - 3 hours, sometimes over rough terrain, so a level of physical exertion and therefore fitness level is required.
If you are used to walking/hiking around and are in reasonable physical condition you will find this hike relatively easy to moderate.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 2 days before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Golden Ride – Day tour in Golden Circle area from Íslandshestar is €0 — €304 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

Southcoast Adventure · €304Íslandshestar · €0
How long it runs8 hours1 hour
Getting therePicks you upYou make your own way
Changing your mindFree until 48 h beforeNo free cancellation
How hard it isModerateEasy

The €304 buys you 7 more hours out and hotel pickup and free cancellation up to 48 h before. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

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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

  • Children under 6 cannot join this one.

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Why we list it

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What travellers say about Southcoast Adventure

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Operator rating 4.7/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Andreea Avaşi

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    The super jeep tour in Thorsmörck delivered exactly what was promised and was worth every penny. Our guide, Jakob, was fantastic—super nice, easy to talk to, and he made the hours pass by so quickly. The lunch provided was also delicious. Thank you for a memorable day!

  • Runar Sigurdsson

    ★★★★★ · 5 months ago

    Our tour guide Alejandro took us to experience glaciers in Vík, where we got to hike in the glaciers which was an amazing experience. We got told about how the glaciers move, how a small hole can turn into a big pile of snow, stones and ice. Later on we went on buggy rides where we went off road and drove to Eyjafjallajökull. We drove through fields, stones, snow and ice, we got told “you can get as wet as you want” as we drove through the lakes. Alejandro always made sure we were safe and comfortable, he would turn around to check on us if we got stuck. Waited for us if we lacked behind. And even though we drove through dark fields with very little visibility, we still felt safe. It was a great experience, and Alejandro made the experience even better. I would highly recomend Southcost Adventure.

  • Joshua Kost

    ★★★★★ · 4 months ago

    We did the 5hr buggy buggy tour today, by far the best day in Iceland so far. Alejandro was an absolute amazing guide, seen waterfalls, caves, and a glacier that we would have never seen otherwise. Alejandro also took us on an incredible hike to one of the falls. He’s knowledge of the area was superb. Highly recommended over all the other tours.

  • David Graybeal

    ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

    Absolute number 1 excursion we have ever done! Our Eyjafjallajökull Snowmobiling Tour with Southcoast Adventures was an absolute highlight of our trip to Iceland—and we travel a lot! We spent about 2 hours on the snowmobiles and covered a huge portion of the glacier. Riding all the way to the top to experience the intense wind and the breathtaking views was unforgettable. Our guides, Ale and Martin, were phenomenal. Ale was incredibly patient and helpful while teaching us how to operate the machines. Even when we managed to tip our snowmobile over, they handled it perfectly. Their attitudes throughout the entire tour were tremendous. This truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime outing. I cannot recommend this adventure and this team highly enough!

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