Reykjanes Peninsula by Super Jeep from Reykjavík

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 12 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

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Highlights

Kleifarvatn, a magic lake and its barren shores
Seltún, a spectacular geothermal area
Grænavatn, breathtaking lake and surroundings
Stóra and Litla Eldborg, two natural shaped craters
Krisuvikurberg, the shelter of many birds species
Gunnuhver, the largest geothermal field of the peninsula
Valahnukar, the perfect evidence of volcanic activity
Leifur Eiríksson Bridge, the bridge between continents
Sog, the colorful gorge

All about the trip

Our first stop, Kleifarvatn, is the largest and deepest lake in this part of Iceland. The lake sits on a highly active volcanic fissure zone. The lake is surrounded by black sand shores and volcanic mountains.

We continue our journey to the charming geothermal field of Seltún. This place has many mudpots and fumaroles, heated by an underground magma chamber. Sulphuric water and gases have created colorful deposits. We will take wooden pathways to explore this fascinating area, especially when a new maar is born with a spectacular explosion. We will stop at the largest one, Grænavatn. Up to 46 meters deep and 350 meters wide, it is a gorgeous emerald colored lake caused by a combination of thermal algae and sunlight absorbing crystals.

During our tour, we will explore a protected natural feature, two perfectly-formed scoria craters, Stóra and Litla Eldborg. They are a part of a lava ring.

The journey proceeds through one of Iceland’s best-known bird-cliffs and the highest cliffs in the southwest part of Iceland, Krisuvikurberg. From the middle of March to the end of August you can watch also puffins which is a living symbol of Iceland. And if we are lucky, we can also see whales and dolphins which are floating near the shore.

Next stop, Gunnuhver. This place is both surprising and enchanting. This is a crater with ocher and orange stones that contrast with the turquoise milky waters of a lake located at the top.

We continue our trip to a desert volcanic lava area of Valahnukar. From there the view is amazing, as you can see cliffs and rocks growing straight out of the ocean and explore a mountain composed of tuff layers, pillow lava and breccia.

The tour continues through wonderful lava fields and we go to the unique place where two of the Earth’s tectonic plates split. You will have the opportunity to walk over Leifur Eiríksson bridge, which crosses the fissure. This 18 meters long bridge, in a symbolic purpose, illustrates the phenomenon of continental drift and connects the tectonic plates.

Sog is the largest freshwater river in Iceland in terms of water volume and flows out in a multicolored gorge. You will be astonished by this colorful site and the mind-blowing surroundings.

What is included in the price

Guide
Pick-up and drop-off

What is not included in the price

Food, water or snacks

Instructions

What to take with you?

We recommend to wear proper clothes and hiking shoes.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

We arrange pick-up from Reykjavík hotels. Please let us know by email (info@tryiceland.com) where would you like to be picked up.

Meeting place information:

your hotel in Reykjavík

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

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