Reykjanes Day trip

Itinerary created by

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

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Reliable car rental in Iceland

Category

Car Rental

Est. Price

$$

Direction

22.9 km (14.2 mi)

21 min

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Popular viewing spot for northern lights

Category

Sightseeing

Direction

2.2 km (1.3 mi)

6 min

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Classic Icelandic beach

Category

Sightseeing

Direction

7.2 km (4.5 mi)

13 min

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Geothermal area in Reykjanes

Category

Sightseeing

Direction

34.1 km (21.2 mi)

38 min

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Photogenic Lighthouse

Category

Photospot

Direction

652 m (0.4 mi)

2 min

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Amazing seastacks

Category

Photospot

Direction

8.5 km (5.3 mi)

12 min

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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.

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Luxury spa retreat with healing waters

Category

Spa

Est. Price

$$

Direction

28.3 km (17.6 mi)

31 min

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Historic church

Category

Photospot

Direction

3.3 km (2.1 mi)

5 min

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Geothermal wonderland in Iceland

Category

Sightseeing

Direction

4.7 km (2.9 mi)

5 min

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Beautiful Lake

Category

Sightseeing

Direction

31.3 km (19.5 mi)

35 min

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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.