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Seltún Geothermal Area

Seltún Geothermal Area: Our most recommended tours and activities

From Reykjavik: Volcano Site Hike with Reykjanes Tour

1. From Reykjavik: Volcano Site Hike with Reykjanes Tour

Set off on a thrilling trip to the currently erupting volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula with a local guide. This area is renowned for its dramatic lava landscapes, with conic volcanoes, fields of jagged basalt, geothermal areas, and geological marvels. Start with pickup from your hotel in Reykjavik. Stop at the Seltun Hot Springs, where you can see a natural hot spring. Visit the Reykjanes Lighthouse, and the Bridge Between the Continents where you can walk and literally be in two places at once between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. Next, embark on a light hike to visit the volcano area where the 2021 Fagradalsfjall and 2022 Meladalur volcanos erupted. If the volcano actively is erupting, nothing compares to the majesty of an erupting volcano. Flaming craters and fissures, gleaming rivers of molten rock, and a glowing field of lava make the time you will spend here unforgettable. Some sections of this hike are moderate instead of easy. The distance is 1.3 miles (2.1km). After enjoying this incredible site, you’ll head back to Reykjavik with drop-off at your hotel.

Reykjavik: Guided Volcano and Lava Field Hike with Geopark

2. Reykjavik: Guided Volcano and Lava Field Hike with Geopark

Embark on a guided tour of the newly formed lava field from the volcanic eruptions in Geldingadalur and Meradalir. Enjoy the opportunity to witness rare geological activity at the now dormant volcanoes. Start your tour at the boiling mud pools and colorful landscapes of the Seltún Geothermal Area. Hike up to the volcano and take in the views of the fresh lava field. Take a walk between two continents on a stop by the bridge between the continental plates that divide the peninsula. On the way back to Reykjavík stop by Gunnuhver, the largest mud pool in Iceland. Experience the ground shaking from the enormous power released from the boiling water and steam.

From Reykjavik: Private Reykjanes Peninsula & Blue Lagoon

3. From Reykjavik: Private Reykjanes Peninsula & Blue Lagoon

Experience the Reykjanes Peninsula on a guided day tour and explore the natural beauty of the area in one day. Leave Reykjavik and travel to geothermal springs, a fishing village, and sea cliffs with an optional Blue Lagoon Spa trip. Start the trip with pickup in Reykjavik, and travel approximately 30 minutes to Kleifarvatn, a remarkable and beautiful geothermal area. Snap some beautiful photos driving along the lake and up to Seltun, another geothermal area. Admire the steam and mud hot springs and a hot stream at Seltun, before continuing west on Reykjaneshraun to arrive at the fishing town of Grindavík. Visit the bridge between continents, Reykjanes town, and the sea cliffs, and stop at Gunnuhver, another geothermal area. The last stop, if you choose the option, is the Blue Lagoon Spa, where you can relax and unwind.

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What people are saying about Seltún Geothermal Area

Overall rating

4.4 / 5

based on 193 reviews

Great tour. Would recommend even I think we could do it on our own as we had car. But we really enjoyed. The hike could be longer as it was only 2 hours all together not 4 as advertised. The driver and tour guide were friendly and even we stuck in the snow they had to put big effort to get the bus back on the road. They keep us safe and comfortable. Well done. Over all great communication and organisation.

One of the most memorable hiking experiences I’ve ever had. So lucky to have such informative and sweet guide with us. The views were fantastic and the landscape was beautiful. I’ve learned so much today from our lovely guide, thank you Agnes for giving me this amazing memory. Hope to see you again next summer.

We had a fantastic day! The tour guide was really friendly and had loads of interesting facts/ stories about iceland and the places we were visiting. Everything was on time and it was a perfect trip!

Highly informative. Learned a lot from the guide. The volcano and hot springs were great!

Julien was very accomodating and helpful throughout the hike!