Reykjanes Peninsula Private Tour: Explore UNESCO Global Geopark and Icelandic Nature
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Bridge Between Continents
Embark on a private tour of Reykjanes Peninsula, a UNESCO Global Geopark, and discover the stunning Icelandic nature. Explore volcanic landscapes, sea cliffs, hot springs, and more!
Duration: 4 hours, 50 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bridge Between Continents - The Bridge between two continents at Sandvík is a small footbridge over a major fissure which provides clear evidence of the presence of a diverging plate margin. The bridge was built as a symbol for the connection between Europe and North America.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
Additional Information

This tailored tour is exclusively for your group and includes hotel-to-hotel transportation. Reykjanes Geopark, recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark since 2015, is a highlight of the tour. The Reykjanes Peninsula is a young part of Iceland, marked by persistent volcanic activity. It mirrors the Mid-Atlantic Spreading Ridge, a tectonically active zone where the plates are diverging at an average of 2.0-2.5 cm per year.

Reykjanes is a haven for those interested in geology.

This tour can be customized according to your preferences. You can add or omit places as you wish.

The tour showcases the diverse sights of the Reykjanes Peninsula. From active birdlife and bustling fisherman villages to the endless variety of nature, the Peninsula does not disappoint. In the summer months, the contrast of the blackish-gray lava field, varying shades of moss, grass, and flowers is particularly striking. From sea cliffs and the vast expanses of the Atlantic Ocean, to the might of hot springs and power plants, the tour is a blend of natural and manmade marvels. The journey is enriched with stories of history and folklore.

  • Announcements to travelers arriving in Iceland https://www.covid.is/tilkynningar choose language
  • All infection prevention rules for COVID-19 have been lifted at the Icelandic border, regardless of tourists’ vaccination status. However, it varies what rules apply at the borders of other countries.
Location
Bridge Between Continents
Road 425
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Paulselinger
Sep 24, 2023
REYKJANES Penninsula tour with Puffin Travel. - Amazing scenery. Better than the Great Circle Route. Do not miss this trip. Villi from Puffin Travel was the best guide and host. Can book directly from him.
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Rt_w
Aug 13, 2023
Incredible tour! - Gulla was amazing! Very personal tour, took their time…no hurry. Very luxurious car, very informative. Wonderful mix of culture, scenery, and information/history of Iceland and the Reykjanes peninsula!!! I highly recommend this tour 😊
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Susan_s
Jul 9, 2023
Puffin Travel + Villi = A+ tour - Our Reykjanes Peninsula private tour with Puffin Travel was so interesting. Villi our guide met us at the airport and off we went for the day. The scenery was so diverse and unlike other places traveled to. The "PUFFIN" car was comfortable and able to go anywhere -- rocks, sand, etc. Villi took us down back roads where most tours don't go. Villi would make good suggestions of what he thought we'd like to see. It was an educational and fun day. We highly recommend Villi and Puffin Travel. Thanks Villi
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Maureen_b
Jul 5, 2023
Wonderful tour of the Reykjanes peninsula - Enjoyed our private tour of the Reykjanes peninsula. It is such an interesting area & Gulla knew all the special places to see. We were picked up promptly at the cruise ship terminal & saw quite a few sights such as Kleifarvatn, Graenavatn, Sultan geothermal area & Brimketill natural pool. We were even given a choice to see the "new" lava from the volcano that erupted last year which we did & it was amazing to see. Highly recommend this tour!
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Lisa_t
Jan 10, 2023
Great Southern Peninsula Tour - Willy was an awesome tour guide to downs the day with. He was so personal me and knowledgeable about the areas we visited. We had such a lovely day touring the southern peninsula on our way to the airport. If you can tour with Willy you will not be disappointed.
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Andrea
Dec 5, 2022
Awe inspiring - Gulla and Villi were so friendly and really helpful. Their knowledge and passion for providing the best possible experience was fantastic. I would wholeheartedly recommend them and will use them again when we hopefully go back to discover more of their wonderful country
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Joel_l
Oct 11, 2022
Iceland Trip - Our travel guide Villi was terrific. Our flight was 5 hours late but he was very flexible and accommodated our requirements. The tour was adjusted to our delay. We recommend Villi who is a native of Iceland; very knowledgeable and very friendly.
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Abbe_e
Aug 17, 2022
Fabulous! Perfect! Book them before they fill up - Fabulous fabulous fabulous I can’t give Puffin Travel and Villi enough stars. From the very beginning his communication was excellent. The flexibility of the tour, things we’ve got to see and the experiences were breathtaking. We have been all over the world and I’m very critical of our guides. Villi and Puffin Travel are one of our best. I just wish we had more days there so we could’ve spent more time. You will not be disappointed you will love it 👍
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Bostonma96
Aug 7, 2022
Great tour guide, beautiful tour. - Villi was the best of the tour guides we had during our stay in Iceland. He was very professional, friendly, and happy to accomidate the tour to fit what you wanted. This tour is great if you want to see the bridge between the contintenal plates. It is also in an area with a lot of volcanic activity which offers a chance to explore a unique landscape. We also did the Golden Circle on our trip and I would have done it with Villi instead of the bus company we did it through if I could do it again.
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Annie
Jul 24, 2022
Loved Puffin Travel! - This tour was worth every penny we spent!! Villi was such a knowledgeable and personable guide, who showed us his favorite places on the peninsula. From the fish heads to the fishing village, Villi will have you stepping out of the Range River many times to see the sights. No "drive bys"...you actually get out of the vehicle and enjoy the beauty, the sea breeze, and the sulfur smells. Hungry? He knows where to stop for a break. We highly recommend Puffin Travel!
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