Reykjanes: Fire, Steam and Ocean
8 narrated stops
Stops on this journey
1. Keflavík
Move past the arrivals hall to discover a town defined by Cold War history, maritime legends, and a storied rock 'n' roll heritage.
2. The Blue Lagoon
Located within the rugged lava fields of the Reykjanes Peninsula, the Blue Lagoon offers a unique immersion into mineral-rich geothermal waters that define the intersection of Icelandic nature and industry.
3. Bridge Between Contintents
Stand between tectonic plates at this symbolic bridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula, where the North American and Eurasian plates slowly pull apart.
4. Gunnuhver
Experience the raw power of Iceland’s largest mud pool, where coastal seawater meets deep geothermal heat amidst the legends of a centuries-old haunting.
5. Reykjanes Lighthouse
Standing atop the windswept Baejarfell hill, Reykjanesviti guards the treacherous waters of the North Atlantic while overlooking one of Iceland's most active geothermal landscapes.
6. Kleifarvatn
Discover the dramatic shores of Kleifarvatn, a deep volcanic lake shaped by earthquakes and geothermal activity on Iceland's Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
7. Seltun
A landscape of boiling mud pots and hissing steam vents, Seltun offers a window into the volatile geological activity of the Reykjanes Peninsula.
8. Fagradalsfjall
Scale the ridges of the Reykjanes Peninsula to witness where the earth split open. Fagradalsfjall offers a visceral encounter with cooling lava fields and the evolving geology of a landscape in motion.