Private Reykjanes Peninsula Tour From KEF Airport or Reykjavik
by VAREN Iceland · Airport transfers · Reykjavík
- Luxury
- Suits older travellers
- Can be tailored
from €868.61 per vehicle
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Duration
5 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 …
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before
About this experience
The Reykjanes Peninsula is where Iceland's volcanic story is still being written, yet most travellers only see it through the window between Keflavík Airport and Reykjavík. This private tour takes the time to explore it properly, and it fits neatly into your arrival or departure day.
Your group gets a dedicated driver-guide and a vehicle that belongs entirely to you for the day. No fixed pace, no waiting for other passengers, no compromises.
The day starts at Garðskagaviti lighthouse on the northern tip of the peninsula and the lonely stone church at Hvalsnes, built in 1887. At the Bridge Between Continents you walk across the rift between the North American and Eurasian plates.
On the wild south-west coast you reach Reykjanesviti lighthouse and the wave-battered cliffs of Valahnúkamöl, where the keyboard from the Eurovision film's Volcano Man scene still stands. Out at sea rises Eldey, home to one of the world's largest gannet colonies. At Gunnuhver, steam vents and boiling mud pools hiss in a landscape of dark lava, and at Brimketill the Atlantic surges into a natural pool carved from the lava.
Throughout the day your driver-guide shares stories, sagas and practical tips about Iceland's nature, history and culture.
Full details of each stop are in the itinerary. Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in the Capital Area, at the cruise terminals, at Keflavík Airport and at hotels in the Keflavík area is included, so you can start and finish wherever suits your travel plans. The order of stops may be adjusted on the day due to weather or road conditions.
Choose a Private Sedan for 1-3 guests or a Private Van for up to 8 guests. One price per vehicle, not per person.
Description from the operator, VAREN Iceland. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Garðskagaviti Lighthouse
- Hvalsneskirkja Church
- Bridge Between Continents
- Reykjanesviti Lighthouse
- Valahnúkamöl
- Volcano Man Keyboards
- Eldey
- Gunnuhver Geothermal Area
- Brimketill Lava Rock Pool
Included
- Private Reykjanes Peninsula tour, just for your group
- Friendly English-speaking local driver-guide
- Private Sedan or Private Van for the whole day
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation, cruise terminal or Keflavík Airport
- Help with your luggage, which stays safely in the vehicle during the tour
- Bottled water
- USB charging on board
- Child seats, free of charge (add them when you book)
- All parking fees and local taxes
Not included
- Gratuities (optional, always appreciated)
- Meals and snacks (we stop at a place where you can buy lunch)
Good to know
Warm, windproof and waterproof clothes, a hat and gloves, and shoes with good grip. The Reykjanes coast is exposed to wind and weather in every season.
- You will receive your booking confirmation right after you book.
- Please count everyone in your group, including children and infants, as everyone needs their own seat.
- We pick up and drop off at any accommodation in the Capital Area, at the cruise terminals in Reykjavík and Hafnarfjörður, at Keflavík Airport and at hotels in the Keflavík area. You can also choose another drop-off address. Staying somewhere else? Send us a message before you book and we will gladly help.
- Starting or finishing at Keflavík Airport? Please add your flight number and time in the booking notes. If you fly out the same day, we plan the route so you reach the airport in good time for check-in.
- Arriving by cruise ship? Please check your ship's all-aboard time before you book. We plan the start time and the route around it, so you are back at the port well before all-aboard time.
- This tour involves easy walks on uneven coastal paths and lava ground that can be wet or icy, so it is not suitable for guests with serious mobility limitations. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children of all ages are welcome.
Cancellation for this tour
Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.
If the weather cancels this tour
Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is a forecast the operator judges unsafe. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.
- 1VAREN Iceland decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
- 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
- 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.
What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Not for late risers on your first morning — the earliest departure is 07:00, and Reykjavík pickups start before that.
- Priced per vehicle, so it is poor value for one or two people and good value for four or more sharing.
Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.
Why we list it
VAREN Iceland is one of 207 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →
What travellers say about VAREN Iceland
Read all 126 reviews on Google →Operator rating 4.5/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.
★★★★★ · a year ago
Lovely hour-long cruise round the Utrecht canal. Friendly guide with lots of information about the history and people of Utrecht. Prices were very reasonable, and longer trips available if you wanted.
★★ · a year ago
We Bootes a place to see the grachten in Utecht. Unfortunately there were no explanations or informations about the area or buildings at all. So Next time I would Book another ship
★★★★★ · 7 years ago
Five stars service - super nice and helpful staff We booked the boat for a bachelorette party. We had a few logistical challenges prior and on the day itself - and Varen in Utrecht staff were so helpful and kind to help us to find solutions. On th day itself, Max - our captain- went out of his way (quite literally, by picking up the bride by boat at a location that would be easily accessible by car). Moreover, as the bride wasn't able to get to the spot until 40 minutes later, Max at his own initiative even extended our time because the next reservation wasn't until half an hour later after our initial time was supposed to end. How incredibly kind is that? A million thanks to the lovely people of this company - would recommend them in a heartbeat.
★★★★★ · 7 years ago
Visitors of Utrecht often forget that its canals are just as attractive as those in Amsterdam and the best way to see them is by boat. Good angles for photography as well.
Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026
Read before you book
- Best Way from Keflavík Airport to Reykjavík (2026)Shared bus, private car, or the Blue Lagoon on the way: the Keflavík Airport transfers we would book ourselves, with real per-car prices.
- Blue Lagoon transfer: private car, shuttle or taxi?A private Blue Lagoon transfer costs €107 to €232 per car. Under three people the bus is cheaper; with luggage or a late flight the car wins.
- Cruise port to Keflavík airport transferGetting from Reykjavík cruise terminal to Keflavík airport: private transfers start around €147 a car, and you should book before the ship docks.
Reviews from our travellers
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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.
Airport transfers — questions people ask
How do I get from Keflavík Airport to Reykjavík?
It is about 50 kilometres and 45 minutes by road; there is no train. Scheduled airport coaches run to the BSÍ terminal after every arrival and are the cheapest option. Private transfers (/experience/942190/, /experience/1193487/) meet you at the door and drop you at your hotel, worth it for families or late arrivals. Taxis are expensive. If you are stopping at the Blue Lagoon, book a transfer that includes it (/experience/1036423/).
How early should I be at Keflavík Airport for my flight?
Two and a half hours before a European flight and three before North America; the airport is small and queues bunch around the morning and afternoon departure waves. From central Reykjavík allow 45 to 60 minutes' driving plus a buffer in winter weather. That means leaving your hotel three and a half to four hours before departure. Coaches and transfers work backwards from your flight time when you book.
How do I get to Landmannalaugar without a 4x4?
By highland bus. From late June to September, scheduled transfers run from Reykjavík to Landmannalaugar (/experience/247406/, /experience/914986/) and back, about four hours each way on gravel and river crossings. The return-in-a-day option (/experience/270187/) gives you several hours at the site. Rental cars without 4x4 are not insured on these roads and get stuck. If you are hiking Laugavegur, the luggage transfer (/experience/1036525/) moves your bag hut to hut.
Is a private airport transfer worth it?
For three or more people, or a night arrival, yes. The coach drops you at a terminal or a hotel bus stop and you may need a shuttle or a walk with luggage; a private car goes door to door and waits if your flight is late. For a couple on a daytime flight with light bags, the coach is fine and much cheaper. Check the tour page for what happens if your flight is delayed.
Hotels
Where to stay for this tour
From the cheapest to the top end of what is near Reykjavík, from our hotel partners. Rooms are booked on our hotels site.
from 16.181 kr.Lowest price
Guesthouse · Reykjavík
Old Town Reykjavík
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
from 40.115 kr.Mid-range
Hotel · Reykjavík
Black Pearl Reykjavik
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
from 60.840 kr.Top end
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Hótel Holt
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
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