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

Blue Car Rental

Reliable car rental in Iceland

Category

Car Rental

Est. Price

Direction

22.9 km (14.2 mi)

21 min

Bridge Between Continents

Popular viewing spot for northern lights

Category

Sightseeing

Direction

2.2 km (1.3 mi)

6 min

Sandvík

Classic Icelandic beach

Category

Sightseeing

Direction

7.2 km (4.5 mi)

13 min

Gunnuhver

Geothermal area in Reykjanes

Category

Sightseeing

Direction

34.1 km (21.2 mi)

38 min

Reykjanes Lighthouse

Photogenic Lighthouse

Category

Photospot

Direction

652 m (0.4 mi)

2 min

Valahnúkamöl

Amazing seastacks

Category

Photospot

Direction

8.5 km (5.3 mi)

11 min

Brimketill lava rock pool

Unique coastal rock pool in Iceland

Category

Sightseeing

Direction

16.2 km (10.1 mi)

18 min

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.

Blue Lagoon

Luxury spa retreat with healing waters

Category

Spa

Est. Price

Direction

28.3 km (17.6 mi)

31 min

Krýsuvíkurkirkja

Historic church

Category

Photospot

Direction

3.3 km (2.1 mi)

5 min

Seltún Geothermal Area

Geothermal wonderland in Iceland

Category

Sightseeing

Direction

4.7 km (2.9 mi)

5 min

Kleifarvatn

Beautiful Lake

Category

Sightseeing

Direction

31.3 km (19.5 mi)

35 min

Pósthús Food Hall & Bar

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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