Reykjanes Day trip

Isleifur Eli - (IsleifurEli)
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Isleifur Eli
What you’ll do

One day exploring the Reykjanes peninsula

Day Total

159.3 km (99 mi)

3 hr 11 min

Total route too long to export to Google

Start the day early grab your car and head out to explore the beautiful Reykjanes peninsula

1

Blue Car Rental
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Reliable car rental in Iceland
Category
Car Rental
Est. Price
$$
Direction

22.9 km (14.2 mi)

21 min

2

Bridge Between Continents
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Popular viewing spot for northern lights
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

2.2 km (1.3 mi)

6 min

3

Sandvík
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Classic Icelandic beach
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

7.2 km (4.5 mi)

13 min

4

Gunnuhver
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Geothermal area in Reykjanes
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

34.1 km (21.2 mi)

38 min

5

Reykjanes Lighthouse
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Photogenic Lighthouse
Category
Photospot
Direction

652 m (0.4 mi)

2 min

6

Valahnúkamöl
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Amazing seastacks
Category
Photospot
Direction

8.5 km (5.3 mi)

11 min

7

Brimketill lava rock pool
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Unique coastal rock pool in Iceland
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

Stop by the Blue Lagoon and relax for a few hours in the amazing blue geothermal water, this is also a great place to grab some lunch.

Make sure to book your tickets a few days before, they sometimes sell out fast.

8

Blue Lagoon
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Luxury spa retreat with healing waters
Category
Spa
Est. Price
$$
Direction

28.3 km (17.6 mi)

31 min

9

Krýsuvíkurkirkja
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Historic church
Category
Photospot
Direction

3.3 km (2.1 mi)

5 min

10

Seltún Geothermal Area
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Geothermal wonderland in Iceland
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

4.7 km (2.9 mi)

5 min

11

Kleifarvatn
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Beautiful Lake
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

31.3 km (19.5 mi)

35 min

12

Pósthús Food Hall & Bar
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Vibrant dining destination in Reykjavik
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
Any
Direction

End the day by heading to Reykjavík and grabbing some dinner and maybe walk around the city center.

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