Highlights of the Reykjanes Peninsula

Reykjanes is coming alive. It reminded us with an eruption that there is a reason it is all covered with lava fields. The Atlantic ridge comes ashore on the southwest corner of the peninsula, so you can expect some action there: fissures left by earthquakes, rift valleys and violent hot springs. And now a brand new volcano adds to the reason you just must go and pay a visit.

The day

1. 01

   Kleifarvatn, a lake surrounded by a spectacular formation of palagonite.

2. 02

   A short stop at Seltún with its high-heat geothermal mud pools.

3. 03

   The lava field at Fagradalsfjall — a walk out onto the newest part of Iceland.

4. 04

   Grindavík fishing town, then Gunnuhver, a powerful hot spring, and the Reykjanesviti lighthouse.

5. 05

   The bridge between two continents, where the forces tearing Iceland apart are plain to see.

6. 06

   Home with short stops in some of the small fishing towns on the way.

Bring with youWarm clothes, a windproof layer and shoes that cope with rough lava.

On this tour