• Blue Lagoon - Remember the Grindavik townsfolk who baked their bread in volcanic steam vents? Well in the 1970s, a group of scientists decided to take this idea to the next level! They began exploring the land north of Grindavik, hoping to use the area’s geothermal energy to provide heat for the town’s residents.

Note: This 39+-mile-long tour covers the essentials of Blue Lagoon in 2-3 hours.

• Hafnir - We’re approaching the tiny village of Hafnir, which looks out over a small bay. Although only a few hundred people live here today, two of Iceland’s largest estates once dominated this area… and the owners didn’t always get along!

• Víkurfjara Black Sand Beach - Remember the volcanic activity that formed Iceland? Well, those volcanoes didn’t stop there! Lava continued to spill across the landscape, creating volcanoes all across Iceland. You’ll hear even more about the formation of these volcanoes later in the tour.

• Hafnarberg Sea Cliffs - The Hafnarberg Sea Cliffs are coming up next, offering another view of the stunning coastline. The easy trail to reach them is three miles in total and takes around an hour to complete.

• Bridge Between Continents - The Bridge Between Continents spans the gap separating the North American Plate from the Eurasian Plate. Although the bridge is only about 50 feet long, it allows you to walk all the way from North America to Europe! Now that’s something to brag about!

• Gunnuhver Hot Springs - Just ahead, Gunnuhver Hot Springs offer some positively volcanic views. As a high-temperature geothermal field, these hot springs sit very close to an active volcano. Off to our right, you’ll notice a gentle rise. Although this might look pretty inconspicuous, this is actually Gunnuhver Volcano, the main source of the hot springs!

• Reykjanesta Lighthouse - On our right, the Reykjanes Lighthouse keeps watch over the peninsula’s southernmost tip. Since 1878, a lighthouse has stood on this hill, helping sailors and fishermen safely navigate the treacherous cliffs.

• Valahnukamol - When you look at the statue, you might think to yourself: Wait, that’s a penguin! Although these stocky, flightless birds certainly looked like penguins, they’re actually an entirely different species!

• Brimketill lava rock pool - The name ‘Brimketill’ translates to “whitewater cauldron.” According to the stories, this cauldron once belonged to a giant troll named Oddný! Oddný and her husband Hróar lived in a nearby cave. At night, Oddný came down to her cauldron to cook and wash her clothing. Sounds pretty peaceful!

• Fagradalsfjall Volcano Eruptions: 2023, 2022, 2021 - The 1,200-foot Fagradalsfjall is a real trend-setter: In 2021, its eruption kicked off the recent period of volcanic activity known as the New Reykjanes Fires. Prior to the volcano’s eruption, it’d been nearly 800 years since the peninsula saw a major volcanic event! Talk about trailblazing!

• Selatangar - Our next optional detour is a 5-minute drive to the ruins of Selatangar, an old fishing station. Sitting about a mile from the highway, Selatangar gives us a glimpse into Icelandic life hundreds of years ago… and it wasn’t always pretty!

• Krísuvíkurberg Cliffs - In a couple of minutes, we’ll reach the turn-off for Krísuvíkurberg Cliffs. These sheer cliffs are a favorite spot for some iconic Icelandic birds: kittiwakes, guillemots, and even a few puffin families!

• Heimaey Island - You’ve probably been impressed by the ability of Icelanders to adapt to all the recent volcanic activity on the peninsula. They can really handle their lava! This is due in part to the geologists who predict when and where a volcano might erupt. But when they get these predictions wrong, the results can be disastrous…

• Eldborg - Check out the low, dark rise up ahead on our right. This is another volcanic crater known as Eldborg by Geitahlíð. Like the craters at Stampar, Eldborg formed when a powerful eruption hollowed out a large basin in the landscape. You’ll be shocked by the size of this crater: its inner walls stand about 100 feet tall!

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• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
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• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

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