The adventure layover

Thrainn Kolbeinsson - (thrainnko)
Itinerary created by
Thrainn Kolbeinsson
What you’ll do

It can be stressful to make a plan when time is limited. That's why I created this guide to make sure you can get the most out of your short stay. It is designed for around 24 hours but you can still get a lot done within 12 hours or stretch it out a bit. Feel free to mix and match the locations depending on your time of arrival.

NOTE: Due to the recent and current seismic activity in and around Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon, I didn't include them in the guide. But here you can check whether the roads around Grindavík are open.

1

Blue Car Rental
Blue Car Rental
Car rental - get 5% off
Category
Car Rental

4 km (2.5 mi)

6 min

2

Sigurjónsbakarí
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A classic Icelandic bakery
Category
Café

13.7 km (8.5 mi)

16 min

3

Hvalsneskirkja
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Magical Icelandic culture exploration
Category
Sightseeing

2.8 km (1.7 mi)

6 min

4

Stafnesviti
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A picturesque lighthouse
Category
Sightseeing

21.7 km (13.5 mi)

21 min

5

Bridge Between Continents
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Want to stand right between two continents?
Category
Sightseeing

2.5 km (1.5 mi)

2 min

6

Stampar
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A volcanic crater row
Category
Sightseeing

5.6 km (3.5 mi)

7 min

7

Reykjanestá
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Epic rock formations at the tip of Reykjanes peninsula
Category
Sightseeing

489 m (0.3 mi)

1 min

8

Reykjanestá Lighthouse
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Historic and scenic lighthouse
Category
Sightseeing

430 m (0.3 mi)

1 min

9

Reykjanes Lighthouse
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Historic Icelandic Lighthouse Tour
Category
Sightseeing

6.4 km (4 mi)

11 min

10

Gunnuhver Hot Springs
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Inspiring geothermal springs
Category
Sightseeing

4.8 km (3 mi)

8 min

11

Brimketill lava rock pool
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A natural pool right by the ocean
Category
Sightseeing

55 km (34.2 mi)

44 min

12

The Icelandic Store
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Get some Icelandic clothes and souvenirs
Category
Sightseeing

14.2 km (8.8 mi)

18 min

13

Sundhöllin / Swimming pool
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Historic geothermal swimming pool in Reykjavík
Category
Spa
Est. Price
€8

2 km (1.2 mi)

6 min

14

Down Town Reykjavík
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Experience the down town area in the capital
Category
Sightseeing

1.5 km (0.9 mi)

6 min

15

Choose the option that fits you the best

Grandi Mathöll
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Vibrant street food hall in Reykjavík
Category
Restaurant
Tres Locos
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Vibrant Mexican restaurant in Reykjavik
Category
Restaurant
Höfnin Restaurant
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A seafood restaurant by the old marina
Category
Restaurant
Sandholt
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A high end cafe in Reykjavík
Category
Café
Pósthús Food Hall & Bar
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Foodie paradise with diverse cuisines
Category
Restaurant
Grillmarkaðurinn
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A high end grill restaurant
Category
Restaurant

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