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Tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon

Everything in our catalogue that picks up or meets here, plus how long it actually takes to drive to everywhere else — so you can tell what is a day trip and what is a relocation.

prices and departures checked 7 Sept 2026

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The short version

  • 49 tours leave from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon — 48 day tours and 1 multi-day, across 21 operators.
  • 7 of our other start points are within three hours' drive, which is roughly the ceiling for a there-and-back day in winter.
  • Drive times below are measured from Grindavík · Blue Lagoon on roads open all year — no F-roads, no mountain passes, no ferries.
  • 1 multi-day tours start here too, which is usually the better answer if you are not renting a car.

The facts

Tours starting here
4948 day tours · 1 multi-day
Operators
21
Cheapest day tour
€95
Distances measured from
Grindavík · Blue Lagoon
Within 3 hours’ drive
7 other start points

How far is everything from Grindavík · Blue Lagoon?

Driving time on roads open all year, no stops. Routed with OSRM over OpenStreetMap, which tends to run 10–20% slower than Google Maps on the same distance — treat these as a cautious estimate rather than a target.

PlaceDriveDistanceNotes
Keflavík Airport22 min23 km (14 mi)Day trip
Reykjavík51 min53 km (33 mi)Day trip
Selfoss1 h 14 min84 km (52 mi)Day trip
Þingvellir1 h 24 min92 km (57 mi)Day trip
Hella & Hvolsvöllur1 h 53 min125 km (79 mi)Day trip
Flúðir · Secret Lagoon1 h 57 min130 km (81 mi)Day trip
Borgarfjörður2 h 16 min145 km (90 mi)Day trip
Vík í Mýrdal3 h 7 min215 km (130 mi)
Snæfellsnes3 h 14 min215 km (135 mi)
Hólmavík4 h 6 min280 km (175 mi)
Kirkjubæjarklaustur4 h 8 min285 km (180 mi)
Sauðárkrókur4 h 54 min335 km (210 mi)
Skaftafell5 h 6 min355 km (220 mi)
Akureyri6 h 13 min425 km (265 mi)
Patreksfjörður6 h 13 min430 km (270 mi)
Siglufjörður6 h 16 min430 km (270 mi)
Dalvík6 h 30 min450 km (280 mi)
Ísafjörður6 h 44 min460 km (285 mi)
Höfn í Hornafirði6 h 46 min470 km (295 mi)
Húsavík7 h 23 min500 km (310 mi)
Mývatn · Reykjahlíð7 h 28 min510 km (315 mi)
Djúpivogur8 h 7 min570 km (355 mi)
Egilsstaðir9 h 49 min675 km (420 mi)8 h 58 min in summer via the highland route
Seyðisfjörður10 h 12 min700 km (435 mi)9 h 21 min in summer via the highland route
Borgarfjörður Eystri10 h 30 min715 km (445 mi)9 h 40 min in summer via the highland route

48 day tours from here

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On most of these: pickup included · family friendly.

4x4 Adventures Iceland / Fjórhjólaævintýri

Grindavik: Eruption Site and Town Walking Tour

from €95 per person4.80· 182 Google reviews of the operator

39% below the €155 typical for volcano tours

from age 12 · meet at the start point

2 h · from Grindavík · Blue Lagoon

  • Age 12+
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book same day

Embark on a thrilling guided adventure through Grindavik's eruption sites and empty streets - walk towering defensive walls and witness the raw power that has changed the town forever

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4x4 Adventures Iceland / Fjórhjólaævintýri

1h ATV Tour – Volcanic Trails of Grindavík

from €131 per person4.80· 182 Google reviews of the operator

50% below the €263 typical for ATV & buggy tours

from age 6 · meet at the start point

1 h · from Grindavík · Blue Lagoon

  • Gear included
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book same day

Discover fresh volcanic landscapes on Grindavík’s lava ATV tour.

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Southcoast Adventure

Wonders of the Reykjanes Peninsula

from €304 per person4.70· 300 Google reviews of the operator

114% above the €142 typical for sightseeing day tours

Moderate · from age 6 · pickup included

8 h · from Grindavík · Blue Lagoon

  • Free cancellation 2 days ahead
  • Book the night before

A hike to see the newly formed land after the volcano eruption.

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Adventure Vikings

Cold & Hot: Silfra Snorkeling & Sky Lagoon - with Snorkeling Photos

from €282 per person4.60· 269 Google reviews of the operator

15% above the €245 typical for snorkelling & diving tours

from age 12 · meet at the start point

7 h · from Grindavík · Blue Lagoon

  • Age 12+
  • Gear included
  • Admission included

Immerse yourself in a world of wonder - snorkeling in glacial water then warming up in the magnificent Sky Lagoon for the ultimate Hot and Cold experience.

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4x4 Adventures Iceland / Fjórhjólaævintýri

2 Hour Buggy Ride along

from €183 per person4.80· 182 Google reviews of the operator

31% below the €263 typical for ATV & buggy tours

from age 6 · meet at the start point

2 h · from Grindavík · Blue Lagoon

  • Gear included
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book same day

Sit back and experience Iceland's wild volcanic landscape from the passenger seat of a powerful off-road Buggy.

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All 48 day tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon, A–Z

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Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon: questions people ask

How much do tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon cost?

From €95 to €460 a person, with a typical price of €209. That is the median of 14 per-person day-tour fares we currently sell. Multi-day packages and private charters are priced differently and sit outside those figures.

What is the cheapest of the tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon?

Grindavik: Eruption Site and Town Walking Tour with 4x4 Adventures Iceland / Fjórhjólaævintýri, at €95 a person. Read what it actually is before booking on price alone — the cheapest line is sometimes an admission ticket rather than a guided trip, and a large coach costs less per seat than a small-group minibus because it gives you less time at each stop.

Why do some tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon not show a price?

1 of the 49 are priced on request rather than published, which almost always means a private charter where the cost depends on group size and pickup point. Ask us and we will get a quote from the operator.

How many tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon do you sell, and who runs them?

49 of them, from 21 operators: REYKJAVIK TRANSFERS, 4x4 Adventures Iceland / Fjórhjólaævintýri, Southcoast Adventure, Snaeland Travel, Adventure Vikings, Kalman Tours and 15 more. Every one is a company we hold a contract with — we do not list everything in Iceland, on purpose.

How long do tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon take?

Day tours run from 1 hour to 8 hours, most commonly about 2 hours. Pickup and drop-off are usually inside that figure, so a three-hour tour from Reykjavík can mean closer to four door to door.

Are there cheaper options than a full tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon tour?

7 of these are admissions or tickets rather than guided tours — Private Transfer: Blue Lagoon → Cruise Port from €147, for instance. Worth knowing if you are driving yourself and only need entry.

Are there multi-day options among the tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon?

Yes — 1 of the 49 run over two days or more. Those include accommodation and usually breakfast; check the individual itinerary.

Do tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon include hotel pickup?

46 of 49 (94%) offer pickup. The rest ask you to meet on location. Pickup is the single most common cause of a missed tour in Iceland: it runs to a window rather than a time, and the bus will not wait long.

Can I book a private version of the tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon?

25 of the 49 are private, the other 24 are shared departures. Private costs more in total but is priced per vehicle, so for four or more people it often works out close per head — and you set the pace.

When can I do the tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon?

Across the next 360 days of live availability we hold departures in October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September. That is a rolling window rather than the whole year, so a month missing from that list is not necessarily a month with nothing running.

Are the tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon seasonal?

3 of 49 run only part of the year; the other 46 run all year round. In Iceland that is usually about daylight or ice rather than demand.

How late can I book tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon?

Cutoffs run from 1 to 23 hours before departure, and 34 of them accept bookings inside 24 hours — so booking the night before is often possible. Popular winter tours sell out days ahead regardless of the cutoff.

Can I cancel a tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon booking?

31 of 49 (63%) allow free cancellation at least 24 hours before departure. The exact window is on each tour page and comes from the operator's own policy, not ours. If the operator cancels for weather you are refunded in full.

How fit do I need to be for tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon?

Operators rate them: 39 easy, 7 very easy, 3 moderate. Iceland's ratings assume weather — an easy walk in still air is a different proposition in 15 m/s of wind.

Is there a minimum age for tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon?

17 of the 49 set one, ranging from 1 to 12 years. The rest have no stated minimum, which usually means infants are allowed but not that the tour suits them.

Are tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon suitable for children?

39 of 49 are marked family-friendly by the operator. That is their judgement rather than ours, and it usually means the walking is short and the vehicle has a toilet.

Are any tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon accessible?

Operators have flagged accessibility on some: 10 for prams and strollers, 6 for wheelchair users, 4 for limited mobility, 4 for limited sight. Ring us before booking rather than relying on the flag alone — Icelandic sites vary enormously and a flag does not describe the terrain at the stop.

What is included in tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon?

Varies by operator. Across these: wi-fi on board on 11, parking fees on 5, goods and services tax on 4, national park entrance fee on 2, admission fees on 1. Anything not listed as included is not included — Icelandic operators are literal about this.

Are tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon guided, and in what language?

31 of 49 are guided in person, with guiding offered in Arabic, English, French, German, Hungarian, Icelandic and 3 more. English is standard on every shared departure in Iceland; other languages usually mean a private guide.

Where do tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon start from?

All of them start from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon. Where a tour starts matters more in Iceland than how long it lasts: the same tour from Reykjavík and from Vík are different days entirely.

What happens to tours from Reykjanes & Blue Lagoon in bad weather?

The operator cancels and refunds you in full — Icelandic operators cancel readily, and that is a good sign rather than a bad one. What they will not do is refund you for a tour that ran and simply had poor visibility. Wind cancels more tours here than rain or cold.

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