• Kleifarvatn Lake - Kleifarvatn, the largest lake on the Reykjanes Peninsula, is truly a breathtaking sight. The road that runs alongside the lake is one of the country’s most underrated tourist routes, closely following the lake’s shoreline. The towering mountains on the opposite side make the drive as enjoyable as stopping to take in the views from various lookout points.

Fun Fact: In 2000, Kleifarvatn lost 20% of its water when a fissure opened after an earthquake, causing the water to drain into the nearby North Atlantic Ocean through an underground channel. The lake has since almost fully recovered.

• Krysuvik - Situated in the fissure zone between two tectonic plates that traverse Iceland, Krýsuvík is a vast geothermal area. Within this region lies Seltún, a geothermal field featuring volcanic fumaroles, mud pots, and hot springs. The geothermal activity has created a landscape painted in vibrant yellow, red, and green hues, resulting from sulfur interacting with other minerals in the soil.

• Grindavik - Once a quaint fishing village, Grindavik is now emerging as a tourist destination in Iceland, not only because it hosts the nation’s most popular attraction, the volcano at Fagradalsfjall. Grindavik offers stunning scenery with numerous hiking trails.

• Bridge Between Continents - This bridge connects Europe and North America on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The lava-scarred Reykjanes Peninsula is located 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 moving apart with significant forces under the expansive rifts. As the plates separate, linear fractures, known as fissures, form due to the tension created by the plates moving away from each other. The Bridge Between Continents at Sandvík is a small footbridge over a major fissure, providing clear evidence of a diverging plate margin. The bridge was constructed as a symbol of the connection between Europe and North America.

• On-board WiFi
• Transfer to/from Reykjavik

• Lunch

Join the tour of the Reykjanes Peninsula, a region renowned for its intense geological activity. Participants will witness Iceland’s newest lava fields and visit the town of Grindavík, where significant earthquakes have fractured roads, lava flows have impacted homes, and residents have had to evacuate.

The tour includes exploring a geothermal area with numerous hot springs, enjoying the picturesque lake Kleifarvatn, viewing Iceland’s oldest lighthouse, crossing the bridge between continents, and observing ancient lava fields blanketed in soft, vibrant moss.

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The Reykjanes Peninsula, particularly around Grindavík, continues to be geologically active. Although no lava is currently flowing, an eruption could occur at any moment. Should this happen and certain areas become inaccessible, the tour will transform into an active volcano experience, providing the best possible viewpoint to observe the eruption—if conditions permit.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.