Top Experiences in Seltún Geothermal Area

Join our private tour to discover the beauty of Reykjanes, a peninsula full of geological wonders, home of the Reykjanes Geopark, a UNESCO site and one of Iceland’s geological gems.
We will visit the beautiful lakes Kleifarvatn and Grænavatn, the multi-colored hills on Krýsuvík, and the geothermal areas of Seltún and Gunnuhver with their hot spring and mud pools.
We will then head to the Reykjanes lighthouse. Here you will be able to walk around and also walk along the beautiful sea cliffs that are home to a variety of birds during the summer.
We will continue to the Bridge Between Continents, where you can see the continental drift created by the Eurasian and the North American tectonic plates drifting apart.
We will make a stop at the Blue Lagoon, where you will have time to walk around and take pictures or enjoy a coffee in the café overlooking the pool. Please note that entrance to the pool area is not included in this tour.
The driving time during the tour is around 3 hours.

The Golden Circle and Waterfalls is a well-designed self-drive vacation package with a pre-planned itinerary, selected attractions, and campsite overnight fees to offer you the best campervan experience in Iceland!

You also participate in activities like the Icelandic Lava Show, a visit to a geothermal bath (Krauma, Sky Lagoon), and an original a Rye Bread tour where the dough is cooked right in the ground using geothermal heat, and you get, of course, a taste of the delicious bread!

You are equipped with the Easy Guide tablet, a navigational device where you find your itinerary, activities, information about the camper, and other valuable features. Only available with us.

In our itinerary description below, we included the approximate time spent at each location, including the driving time from the previous site.

This tour is unique because it offers a rare opportunity to cross the continental divide between the North-American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Visitors can witness the geological phenomenon and natural beauty of boiling mud pools at Gunnuhver and experience the power of the ocean while hiking along magnificent cliffs. The tour also includes a visit to the town of Grindavík for some local cuisine, followed by a drive along the scenic south coast of Iceland. The geothermal area of Seltún or Krýsuvík offers a unique and scenic experience, and the tour ends with a drive past the beautiful lake Kleifarvatn. The combination of geological wonders, natural beauty, and local culture makes this tour a favourite among guides and travellers alike.

Enjoy the routs a long Lake Kleifarvatn, with its mystical rock formations and legends of mythical creatures, the beautiful landscape of Seltún and its colorful steaming slopes is a unique trip into the Earth‘s ancient past. At the Blue Lagoon, you can enjoy a relaxing bath.

Discover the waters of the Blue Lagoon. A journey through a spa of the volcanic earth harmonizes with nature.
The Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland´s most popular attractions and does not need any introduction. A unique and relaxing geothermal spa located in a beautiful lava field only 45 minutes from Reykjavik.

(!!! PLEASE NOTE THAT ENTRY TO THE BLUE LAGOON IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE AND MUST BE BOUGHT AND PRE-BOOKED FROM THE BLUE LAGOON WEBSITE!!! )

CO2 OFFSETTING:
2 Trees planted

Oak Travel Service is proud to support responsible travel in Iceland. We neutralize the carbon dioxide footprint of all our tours and service without any extra costs for our customers.

Soar above the lunar-like landscape of Reykjanes peninsula on a 1hour helicopter tour! Focusing on the peninsula’s volcanic features, the flight takes in sights of the geothermal field of Seltún and the two impressive lakes of Grænavatn and Kleifarvatn. Ogle black-sand beaches, hot springs, lava fields and more on this exciting Iceland helicopter tour!

From Reykjavik, we drive to Raufarhólshellir, one of the most significant lava tunnels in Iceland, where a local guide will tell us all about its spectacular colors and rock formations.

After an hour-long tour of the tunnel, we head to the beautiful Reykjanes Peninsula, home of the Reykjanes Geopark, UNESCO site and one of Iceland’s geological gems, a place rich in geothermal energy, seismic activity, and tectonic movements.

We will visit the beautiful lakes Kleifarvatn and Grænavatn, the multi-colored hills on Krýsuvík and the geothermal areas of Seltún and Gunnuhver with their hot spring and mud pools and much more.

We will make a stop at the Blue Lagoon. Here you will have time to walk around and take pictures or enjoy a coffee in the cafe overlooking the blue pool. If you wish, you can take a relaxing bath in the warm lagoon while enjoying a drink or put some silica mask over your body. (Entrance tickets are not included in the tour price and must be purchased in advance)

Early Arrival Exploration: Make the Most of Your Morning

Ideal for early arrivals at Keflavik Int. Airport, this tour is tailored for those who wish to optimize their time before hotel check-in becomes available in the late afternoon. Here's what makes this tour perfect for you:

Tour Departure from Keflavik International Airport:
Commencing directly from Keflavik International Airport, our tour begins with a convenient pick-up at the airport's arrival hall.

Personalized Greeting by Your Driver:
Look forward to a personalized and friendly welcome as our driver meets you at the airport with a visible sign.

Sightseeing Adventure:
Embark on a captivating half-day tour, exploring the beauty of Iceland's landscapes and attractions.

Flexible Drop-off Options:
Concluding the tour, you will be conveniently dropped off at your accommodation in Reykjavik. Alternatively, if you have an afternoon flight, we offer the flexibility to return you to Keflavik International Airport.

In the Reykjanes Peninsula tour, you will visit two geothermal sites, take a walk over a bridge connecting the European and American tectonic plates. Explore dramatic coastlines with thundering waves and charming villages, and enjoy the routs a long lake Kleifarvatn, with its mystical rock formations and legends of mythical creatures, the beautiful landscape of Seltún and its colorful steaming slopes is a unique trip into the Earth‘s ancient past.

The Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland´s most popular attractions and does not need any introduction. A unique and relaxing geothermal spa located in a beautiful lava field only 45 minutes from Reykjavik.

(!!! PLEASE NOTE THAT ENTRY TO THE BLUE LAGOON IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE AND MUST BE PRE-BOOKED!!! )

CO2 OFFSETTING:
2 Trees planted

Oak Travel Service is proud to support responsible travel in Iceland. We neutralize the carbon dioxide footprint of all our tours and service without any extra costs for our customers.

Nothing better than starting your stay in Iceland with a private pick up from Keflavik International Airport to Reykjavik city by a private driver and make a comfortable trip to your hotel in a comfortable car. The driver will be in the arrivals hall with your name on a welcome card made especially for you or your group. Our vehicles are designed for private service for one person or small group travelling for business or leisure. For the children we can provide booster seat or infant seat. Please inform us prior to arrival, later in the booking procedure under comments. Please include the age of the child.

Your driver and guide is specially trained for safe and reliable driving and also knows the facts and figures about Iceland. All of our driver have special license number 450 from the road administration of Iceland to be allowed to drive chartered cars and buses.

A memorable trip in a comfortable mini bus to the south west coast of Iceland. Rural adventure with rivers, amazing mountain view, a waterfall, lava-fields, hot springs, bird life and a small unique church near the sea.

A day packed with the best Iceland has to offer.

• Discover an expanse of steaming volcanic vents and boiling hot springs, framed dramatically by a range of multi-coloured hills.

• The great stretch of cliffs at Krýsuvíkurbjarg are amongst the best bird- watching sites in Iceland.

• Strandarkirkja church was built and dedicated to an angel who helped guide some fisherman to safety during a terrible storm over 100 years ago.

• See the most voluminous waterfall / river in iceland.

The Reykjanes peninsula tour begins in Reykjavík or at the Keflavik airport. Our very first stop will be Kleifarvatn lake, the largest lake on the peninsula. Our second stop is the geothermal springs of Krýsuvík, located on the middle of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The fishing town of Grindavík is our next stop. Brimketill lava rock pool is next up, a little pool right on the edge of land. Next is Gunnuhver, hot spring with a boiling water and mud pools. Close by is the Reykjanes lighthouse, Iceland’s very first lighthouse, built in 1878 but destroyed by an earthquake eight years later. Right by the tower are Valahnúkar and Valahnúkamöl which are unique cliffs and rocks made out of some of the oldest lava on the peninsula. The next stop is where the European and the North American plates meet and form the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Sandvík, a beautiful beach with almost entirely black sands, is our next stop. The one and only Blue Lagoon will be our final destination.

Come and check out the "newest" part of Iceland with us. It was created not long ago, 6-7 million years ago! Enjoy our explicit Reykjavik sightseeing tour where we show you the ups and downs or our capital. Our trained driver-guide will meet you at your hotel to start the day at 10am. The tour is about 8 hours long and you should be back at your hotel by 6pm.

If you are a vegan or vegetarian or follow a kosher/halal religion feel free to ask us to provide you with a suitable meal during your tour.