Reykjanes Geopark Tour with Airport Transfer
A 7-hour day-trip to the scenic peninsula of Reykjanes to satisfy any photographer, wildlife observer, urban or rural explorer, and casual tourist looking for a fresh take on Iceland. Find yourself between the continents, seek ghosts and hidden creatures, enjoy lakes in volcanic craters, see freshly solidified lava from the last volcanic eruption and marvel at the multi-colored peninsula yet to be fully explored by travelers. Tour includes round-trip transportation from central Reykjavik with a professional guide and is limited to a max of 17 people. Optional drop-off at the Blue Lagoon or Keflavik Airport is available.
Notice: Volcanic Activity in Reykjanes Peninsula Please be aware that this route may be changed due to volcanic activity in the region, resulting in longer driving times. In rare cases, some sections may be unavailable and will be replaced by alternative routes.
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Reykjanes Geopark Tour with Airport Transfer
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Reykjanes PeninsulaPass-by Only
Head southwest from the capital and have your cameras ready as you will be passing by the president's house and old fishermen's houses in Hafnafjordur to finally reach our Reykjanes Peninsula - a land of volcanoes and geothermal activity.
Kleifarvatn Lake
Stop to admire the picturesque lake Kleifarvatn. Keep a look out, as this water is rumored to be hiding odd creatures in its depths.
Grænavatn translates to a green lake which was formed by a volcanic crater. It gets its green color from high content of sulfur and considerable depth (ca 45 m).
Inclusions
- Tour operated exclusively with minibuses with a maximum of 19 passengers
- Professional and local driver/guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated bus stops & hotels
- Live commentary on board
- Food and drinks (available for purchase during stops)
- Blue Lagoon admission (must be arranged separately)
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to the driving restrictions in Reykjavík, we cannot guarantee a hotel pickup from all hotels. In case your hotel is located in the restricted area, we will ask you to meet us at a designated bus stop, which is never more than few minutes walking distance.
- Please notify us about your drop off location (Blue Lagoon / Keflavik airport / Reykjavik) and luggage while making the booking.
- Please notify us in case you want us to provide a child seat / in case you are travelling with service animal.
- Food and drinks are not included in the price of the tour, however, stops for refreshments are made where you can purchase a meal, or you can bring your own on the bus
- Solid, warm, and waterproof shoes, as well as warm rain and windproof outdoor clothing, is recommended.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- The tour operates with minimum 5 adult participants.
- Note: This route has changed due to volcanic activity in the region, resulting in longer driving times. In rare cases, some sections may be unavailable and will be replaced by alternative routes. More information on our website: www.gtice.is
- Winter: in case there is a heavy snow fall in winter, it can happen that the road along Kleifarvatn, Krýsuvík and Grænavat is closed. In that case, we reserve the right to alter the route and include additional stops instead.
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Additional Information
Some of the center hotels are located in the restricted area where we aren't allowed to drive. Please find your hotel below and meet us at it's designated bus stop. Thank you for understanding. PLEASE NOTE: These bus stops for tour buses are not the same as the bus stops for city buses. The tour bus stops have a blue pillar with pink bus sign at the top and the number and name of the bus stop. The city bus stops have a yellow "S" in a red circle (S as Strætó - city bus). Please do not wait at the city bus stops! Once you submit/confirm with us a specific bus stop, please meet us exactly at that bus stop and not any other. ___________________________ Bus stop 1 – Ráðhúsið – City Hall: Center Hotels Plaza Downtown Hostel Hotel Reykjavik Centrum Iceland Parliament Hotel Kvosin Downtown Hotel ___________________________ Bus stop 3 – Lækjargata (near the Hard Rock Café): Alva Apartments Apotek Hotel City Center hotel Hotel Borg Hotel Reykjavik Saga Radisson Blu 1919 Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel ___________________________ Bus Stop 4 - Miðbakki Black Pearl Apartment Hotel Exeter Hotel ___________________________ Bus stop 6 – Safnahúsið – The Culture House (corner of Ingolfsstraeti and Hverfisgata: 101 Hotel Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre Center Hotels Arnarhvoll Center Hotels Skjaldbreid Hotel Frón Loft Hostel Thingholt by Center Hotels Vintage Hotel Apartments ___________________________ Hallgrímskirkja (Bus Stop 8) B47 Hostel Baron's Hostel Hotel Holt Hotel Odinsve Leifur Eiriksson Reykjavik Downtown Hotel Sunna Guesthouse ___________________________ Bus stop 9 – Snorrabraut: 100 Iceland Hotel 4th Floor Hotel Alfred's Apartments Center Hotels Laugavegur Hotel Vera Hotel Von Laugavegur Apartments Skuggi Hotel ___________________________ Bus stop 12 – Höfðatorg (in front of Fosshotel Reyjavik): - Storm Hotel - Fosshótel Reykjavík - Tower Suites ___________________________ Bus stop 13 – Rauðarástígur (in front of Centerhotel Miðgarður): - Centerhotel Miðgarður ___________________________ Bus stop 14 - Skúlagata (corner of Skúlagata/Klappastígur) 41 - A Townhouse Hotel Alfred's Studios Ion City Hotel Reykjavik Residence Hotel Reykjavik Residence Suites Sandhotel The Swan House ___________________________ Bus Stop 15, Vesturbugt: - Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels - Grandi by Center Hotels ___________________________ BSÍ Bus Terminal: Travel Inn ___________________________ If your accomodation is located more than 10minutes walking from our pick up locations, you can contact us directly though Viator chat or send us an an email. We will try to arrange the best pick up location for you.
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• IMPORTANT: Please be ready outside your pickup location by 9 am. You will be picked up between 9:00-9:30am depending on the pickup list order and traffic. Please have your phone on and ready to receive a phone call during the pickup time if needed. • Cruise passengers: If you have not already specified, you must advise the supplier as soon as possible your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made. • If you have not done so already, you must advise your desired drop-off location. • We pickup from most hotels in Reykjavik or otherwise designated bus stops. If you have put in a location where we cannot pick up from, we will contact you by email. • This tour is not wheelchair accessible. • Warm, windproof, and waterproof clothes and outdoor shoes are highly recommended. • Food and drinks are not included in the price of the tour; however, we do make refreshment stops on the tour. • Tour may be delayed, altered, or canceled due to weather or other unsafe conditions for the safety of our clients. • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. • We offer three options for the drop off: KEF Airport (by 2:30pm) / Blue Lagoon (by 2:45pm) / hotels in Reykjavik (around 3:30pm). The airport drop off is suitable when your departure flight time is at 4pm and later. • Blue Lagoon: if you want to visit the Blue Lagoon, you need to book the entry by yourself. We recommend booking for 3pm. Make your reservation well in advance. You will have to take the bus back to Reykjavik by yourself, but there are regular buses and you can pay the fare on the bus. • Child Seats / Boosters: It is required by Icelandic law to have child seats/boosters. Kindly notify us by email/phone in case you would like us to provide you one.
