Geothermal Fields, Vikings & The Blue Lagoon

A pleasant drive takes you through Hafnarfjordur town, picturesquely located on an ancient lava flow. We will make our way to the Bridge between Continents, a symbolic footbridge where you can walk between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. The continuous drift of the two plates is the force which is the main cause for Iceland’s high volcanic activity. There we will stretch our legs, walk across the bridge, and snap a few photographs. Making our way towards the tip of the peninsula we will reach the Reykjanes Lighthouse. This important navigational symbol rests on a hill where you can have a 360° view of the striking landscape that has been shaped by volcanic eruptions and violent movements of the earth. Only a few minutes away is our final stop of the tour, the bubbling hot spring.

As you make your way over, the lava covered Reykjanes peninsula to the outskirts of the little town of Njardvik and the Viking Museum. The museum has five independent exhibitions about the Viking Age and the settlement of Iceland, including a Smithsonian exhibition about the Vikings of the North Atlantic. Its main attraction is the Viking ship Íslendingur (the Icelander), an exact seaworthy replica of a Viking vessel that was discovered in Norway in 1182. Nearby is the Blue Lagoon, with its warm, mineral-rich and healing waters. The blue color of the water, the steam and the 13-foot-high lava wall surrounding the Lagoon succeed in creating a unique atmosphere. This natural and very popular health spa is now a major attraction in the region, one of the most visited places on the island. This is not a swimming-pool for regular swimming, rather a unique relaxing bathing experience which you will enjoy.