Self-Guided Reykjanes Peninsula & Blue Lagoon Driving Audio Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Hafnir

  Hafnir is a peaceful coastal village overlooking a sheltered bay on the western Reykjanes Peninsula. Once home to important farming estates and fishing families, the settlement offers a quiet introduction to the region’s maritime history and rugged scenery.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Hafnarberg Sea Cliffs

  Hafnarberg features a long formation of sheer basalt cliffs shaped by centuries of relentless Atlantic waves. A marked hiking trail leads visitors toward dramatic coastal views and nesting areas used by numerous seabirds.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Bridge Between Continents

  The Bridge Between Continents symbolically connects the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates across a visible geological fissure. Visitors can walk from one continent to another while learning how the Mid-Atlantic Ridge continues to shape Iceland.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  Stóra-Sandvík is a scenic coastal cove distinguished by its black-sand beach and grass-covered dunes. Surrounded by volcanic terrain, it provides a peaceful place to appreciate the contrast between Iceland’s dark shoreline and powerful Atlantic waters.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  Stampar is a remarkable chain of volcanic craters formed during the historic Reykjanes Fires. Its dark lava, fractured ground, and barren formations create a striking landscape that closely resembles the surface of another planet.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Gunnuhver Hot Springs

  Gunnuhver is a powerful geothermal area filled with steaming vents and vigorously boiling mud pools. Named after a legendary female ghost, the site combines Iceland’s volcanic energy with one of the peninsula’s most memorable folklore stories.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Reykjanes Lighthouse

  Reykjanes Lighthouse has guided ships past the peninsula’s dangerous coastline since the early twentieth century. Standing high above the lava fields, it provides impressive views of geothermal steam, ocean cliffs, and the surrounding volcanic landscape.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Valahnukamol

  Valahnúkamöl is a dramatic coastal ridge formed from rounded boulders shaped by powerful storms and waves. Visitors can admire offshore sea stacks, nesting seabirds, and the monument honoring the extinct great auk.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Brimketill Lava Rock Pool

  Brimketill is a naturally carved coastal pool created by waves striking an ancient lava shoreline. Icelandic folklore describes it as the bathing pool of the giantess Oddný, adding a legendary character to its impressive ocean scenery.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Svartsengi

  Eldvörp is a ten-kilometre chain of volcanic craters formed during eruptions in the thirteenth century. Steam rising through the lava field reveals the geothermal energy beneath the surface, once used by local residents for baking bread.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11
  Grindavik

  Grindavík is a historic fishing community shaped by its close relationship with the North Atlantic and the surrounding volcanic landscape. The town provides an important look at how Icelandic communities have lived and worked beside powerful natural forces.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12

  Mount Þorbjörn rises prominently above Grindavík and the surrounding lava fields. Its slopes provide scenic hiking opportunities and commanding views across the Reykjanes Peninsula, including the pale-blue waters of the nearby lagoon.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13
  Blue Lagoon

  The Blue Lagoon is celebrated for its warm, mineral-rich geothermal water surrounded by dark volcanic lava. Its distinctive blue color comes from silica suspended in the water, while spa facilities provide one of Iceland’s most recognizable wellness experiences.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 14
  Fagradalsfjall Volcano

  Fagradalsfjall became internationally known when volcanic activity returned to the Reykjanes Peninsula in 2021. The surrounding landscape reveals newly formed lava fields and provides a powerful illustration of Iceland’s constantly changing geology.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 15

  The Stóri-Hrútur Trail leads through rugged volcanic terrain toward elevated views of recent eruption sites. Visitors can observe extensive lava fields and see how fresh volcanic material has transformed the peninsula’s landscape.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 16
  Selatangar

  Selatangar preserves the stone ruins of a fishing station that operated for centuries along an unforgiving coastline. Abandoned buildings, surrounding lava fields, and stories of the ghost Tanga-Tómas give this remote location a mysterious atmosphere.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 17

  Ögmundarhraun is an expansive lava field created by a major eruption during the twelfth century. The lava flowed across older settlements toward the coast, preserving traces of Iceland’s early history beneath and between its dark formations.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 18
  Krýsuvíkurberg Cliffs

  Krýsuvíkurberg presents a long wall of coastal cliffs overlooking the rough North Atlantic. Thousands of seabirds nest along the rock face, while local legends connect the isolated cliffs with pirates and supernatural events.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 19

  Stóra-Eldborg is a steep volcanic crater rising prominently beside Geitahlíð. A walking trail allows visitors to explore its striking shape and appreciate one of the peninsula’s most beautifully preserved volcanic formations.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 20
  Krysuvikurkirkja

  Krýsuvíkurkirkja is a small, traditionally black Icelandic church surrounded by an open volcanic landscape. Reconstructed after a devastating fire, it represents the determination of the local community to preserve an important religious and cultural landmark.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 21
  Grænavatn

  Grænavatn, meaning “Green Lake,” occupies a volcanic crater filled by groundwater. Minerals in the water give the lake its distinctive green appearance, creating a vivid contrast with the dark volcanic slopes surrounding it.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 22
  Seltún Geothermal Area

  Seltún is a colorful geothermal landscape filled with steaming vents, bubbling mud pools, and mineral-stained earth. A network of boardwalks allows visitors to explore the area while safely observing the volcanic heat rising close to the surface.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
• Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
• Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
• Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
• Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.

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