Reykjanes Geopark

Gummi our guide was amazing. He handled the adverse weather conditions like the pro that he is. The way that he gives you information about the area that you are in is easy to understand and he then adds his own little bits of knowledge in there as well, makes for a great trip.
The scenery is breathtaking. I think most people discount this area as it hasn't got the big push by the Icelandic tourist board!! We got to see lava fields, spectacular coastal views, geothermal activity, icy lakes and tonnes of snow.
The lunch break stop is a lovely little cafe/restaurant which served delicious brunch.

We booked this tour last minute after changing our minds over a different tour. Firstly, Gateway to Iceland dealt with this change professionally and quickly with no issue re the difference in cost and we received a refund for this difference promptly. As for the at out, it was a lovely way to spend our last day in Iceland. The geothermal and mud pools are an amazing natural phenomenon and so interesting. The scenery throughout the day was lovely and the Valahnukar cliffs formed through a volcanic eruption were gorgeous, with an added bonus of the nesting areas. Our guide, Andreas A was very knowledgeable and friendly. He took us to a lovely café for a stop off - we can recommend the meringue cake (a slice between two was plenty). Walking the bridge between the plates itself is nothing special, it's a bridge, but the fact that you can see this piece of nature close up is excellent. This is a shorter trip than most which gives you time in Reykjavik or the Blue Lagoon (drop off available here) or just to relax at the end of your day.

My friend and I went on the Reykjanes tour with Bjorn. Honestly we really weren't expecting much from this tour, since Reykjanes peninsula didn't seem like a popular tourist destination; we just booked it because we had a flight to catch later in the afternoon and we figured this could be a way to squeeze in some sightseeing before being dropped off at the airport (the tour drops you off at the Keflavik airport or the Blue Lagoon at the end). Contrary to our low expectations, this tour was wonderful! We were able to see very beautiful shorelines and geothermal areas before leaving Iceland, and I felt that Reykjanes peninsula was well worth a visit. I would definitely recommend this tour, especially for people who have late afternoon flights out of Keflavik airport or will be visiting the Blue Lagoon.

I had an excellent tour of the Reykjanes Geopark with Andres and a small international group of five others. With such a small group, it was a very relaxed, friendly, and interactive day, and Andres was a great guide. We began with an unexpected stop at the home of Iceland’s president just outside Reykjavík and then continued on around the Reykjanes peninsula with visits to Kleyfarvatn and Graenavatn lakes and the impressive Seltun geothermal area before stopping for lunch in the harbor of the little fishing village of Grindavik. After lunch, we moved on to the Gunnuhver hot springs and nearby coastal cliffs and sea stacks at the southwestern tip of the peninsula, and finally to a section of the rift between the North American and European tectonic plates. Reykjanes is really an underappreciated gem with a bit of everything, and Gateway is one of the few companies offering tours there. For me, it was a great choice.

The tour bus was well marked and prompt in picking us up. David is a very personable driver who shared with us many different insights on the area. Tour was well planned, but not so restricted as to prevent impromptu stops for things of interest (like horses by the roadside)! The tour was a very nice way to finish our visit to Iceland and get us to the airport as well, killing 2 birds with one stone. Bus was clean and well maintained. Whether staying in Iceland or moving on to other locales, I would recommend this tour!

We recently toured the Reykjanes Peninsula. Hilmar, was our guide/driver. He was fantastic. It was obvious that he is very proud of his country and wants to share it with you. We learned a lot of very interesting information about Iceland and the area we were visiting. He allowed us as much time as we wanted at each site. We were never felt rushed. We were dropped off at the airport with plenty of time to make our flight. The Reykjanes Peninsula was beautiful!!