Duration
4:00 Hours
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience Details*
Leaving Reykjavík, travel through the lava-built town of Hafnarfjörður, renowned for its folklore and tales of hidden people living among the ancient rocks. Crossing the rugged Reykjanes Peninsula, you'll visit the Viking Museum near Njarðvík, home to fascinating exhibitions and Íslendingur, a full-scale replica Viking longship that sailed to North America in 2000 to commemorate the 1,000th anniversary of the Viking discovery of the continent. Continue to Gunnuhver, a dramatic geothermal area of bubbling mud pools and rising steam, named after a legendary ghost from Icelandic folklore. Before returning to Reykjavík, admire the picturesque and coastal views..
At a glance*
Duration: Half day guided tour.
Activity: Moderate level of walking.
Transport: By coach and on foot.
Why Book: To experience the highlights of this captivating country – lava fields, geothermal areas and Viking tales.
Itinerary*
Scenic drive > Outside visit of Reykjanes Lighthouse > Drive to Gunnuhver > Visit Gunnuhver > Drive to Vikingaheimar > Visit Viking World & the Viking ship "Islendingur" > Drive back to Reykjavik pier through Hafnafjordur
What's included*
Local guide
Panoramic guided tour
Entrance into the Viking World Museum
Photo opportunities
Essential information
Many of the sites have rough, muddy and uneven ground. Comfortable, enclosed footwear and a wind/rainproof jacket are recommended. The running order of visited sites might vary and run in a reverse order if considered necessary, this could be down to local traffic conditions or in order to avoid congestion at the main sites.