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Reykjanes Lava Circle: Private Adventure to New Lava & Grindavík

Reykjavik, Iceland

5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This tour is unique because it offers a rare opportunity to cross the continental divide between the North-American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Visitors can witness the geological phenomenon and natural beauty of boiling mud pools at Gunnuhver and experience the power of the ocean while hiking along magnificent cliffs. The tour also includes a visit to the town of Grindavík for some local cuisine, followed by a drive along the scenic south coast of Iceland. The geothermal area of Seltún or Krýsuvík offers a unique and scenic experience, and the tour ends with a drive past the beautiful lake Kleifarvatn. The combination of geological wonders, natural beauty, and local culture makes this tour a favourite among guides and travellers alike.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Lunch
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Bridge Between Continents

Bridge between Europe and North America on Reykjanes Peninsula.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Stampar (pass by)

Two volcanic fissures lie from the sea onto land on the western side of Reykjanes and form a series of craters. These crater series have been named Stampar.
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Valahnúkur

Valahnúkur is composed of tuff layers, pillow lava and breccia. The mountain was formed in a single eruption and shows evidence of the different phases of the eruption. The tuff forms in explosive eruption, while the pillow lava forms when the lava erupts under water.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gunnuhver Hot Springs

The mud pools take form where steam from boiling geothermal reservoir water emanates and condenses and mixes with surface water. Accompanying gases such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide make the water acid. This causes alteration of the fresh lava rock to clay.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Brimketill

Brimketill is a small, naturally carved pool, by marine erosion, at the lava shore edge west of the town of Grindavík.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Blue Lagoon

Here we stop for photos
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Café Bryggjan

We will take our lunch here
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Krysuvik

Here you get chance to veiw and take pictures of the amazing Krýsvík Hot spring.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Kleifarvatn Lake

Picture stop of the magnificant lake Kleifarvatn.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour Duration is travel time included

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Reykjanes Lava Circle: Private Adventure to New Lava & Grindavík?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Lunch

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour Duration is travel time included

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