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This is a 5 hour private guided tour around the Reykjanes Peninsula visiting the main highlights such as the geothermal hot spot Krysuvik and Seltun, Gunnuhver hot spring, the famous Blue Lagoon, the Bridge between Continents, magnificent coastline views and much more. This tour includes an optional stop at the Viking museum Vikingaheimar.
The Reykjanes Peninsula private tour allows you to experience the other-worldy landscapes in the southern region of Iceland. Visit the geothermal hot spot Krysuvik as well as the boiling muds and hot springs of Seltun found directly on the outskirts of Reykjavík. Drive past the Blue Lagoon and continue on to Gunnuhver hot spring. Walk over the Bridge Between Continents and learn about the saga of the Vikings at the Viking museum Víkingaheimar.
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Your day starts with pickup at your accommodation or other location of your choice. First a brief introduction with your driver guide who learns about your preference and assists you making the choice between the museum and attractions if any. You will be exploring the Reykjanes Peninsula by car and by foot at select stops.
During the tour your guide will tell you stories and facts about Iceland’s culture, history and way of life throughout the centuries since the viking settlement in 874.
You will be driving through unique landscape with vast lava fields covered in moss and black sand deserts in between. You will get to experience active geothermal areas and hot springs at Krysuvik and Seltun and even a live volcano in geldingardalir valley with some of the earth’s newest piece of land. See the bridge between continents and drive (or stop) by the famous Blue Lagoon. This day tour is action packed leaving you with memories for a lifetime.
Krísuvík geothermal area also known as Krysuvik is situated on the Reykjanes peninsula. Krysuvik consists of several geothermal fields, such as Seltún. Here you can find mud pots and hot springs that have formed throughout the years with the soil colored in bright yellow, red and green hues.
Seltún hot spring is a hot spot in the geothermal area Krysuvik. A boardwalk can be found leading through the area where you can experience boiling mud pots and fumaroles creating other worldly visuals that’s certainly a sight to behold!
Vikingworld museum also known as Víkingaheimar in Icelandic is home to a magnificent replica of a Viking ship called the Gokstad ship, which was excavated in near perfect condition from an ancient burial mound in Norway in 1882.
The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is one of the most popular attractions in Iceland. While touring the Reykjanes Peninsula we drive past the renowned Blue Lagoon and witness the bright blue waters as they can be seen in the lava fields surrounding the lagoon. The lagoon is fed by the water output from Svartsengi, a nearby geothermal power plant. The water is fed into the lagoon for recreational and medicinal bathing.
Gunnuhver is a hot spring on the Reykjanes peninsula located close to the Reykjanes lighthouse. Gunnuhver stands in the heart of the Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark where the North Atlantic ridge rises from the ocean. A ramp is located close to Gunnuhver where you can walk onto the ramp and look down at the spring and hear the roaring noise, see the boiling water and feel the hot steam that stems from the ground.
The Bridge between Continents is a bridge between the Eurasian and North-American tectonic plates and can be located on the Reykjanes peninsula. Just as the North-American and Eurasian tectonic plates can be found pulling apart at Thingvellir national park, they also can be found on the Reykjanes Peninsula and so the bridge was built as a symbol for the connection between Europe and North-America.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.