Cidade Turismo
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Before you go

Your trip to Keflavík.

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Keflavík – Península Sul

How to get there

  • Keflavíkurflugvöllur (KEF) 5 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before booking. The international terminal KEF is next to the town. Transfers serve Reykjavík; for the geosites, arrange a car or a tour with transport.

How many days

One day covers the chosen geological circuit. Add half a day for the Blue Lagoon, without relying on the minimum interval between flights.

When to go

The coastline often has wind and rain in any month.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

A car or a tour with transport makes it easier to combine geothermal areas. Airport shuttle buses do not run the attractions circuit.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Keflavík
  1. Morning
    Garðskagi

    Compare the two lighthouses and walk along the coastal stretch.

  2. Afternoon
    Western geosites

    Visit the bridge and Gunnuhver according to authorized access.

  3. Late afternoon
    Seltún field

    Plan the observation walk without extending the circuit beyond available daylight.

  4. Evening
    Overnight near the terminal

    Arrange meals and transfers according to the departure of the next flight.

2 days in Keflavík

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Garðskagi

    Compare the two lighthouses and walk along the coastal stretch.

  2. Afternoon
    Western geosites

    Visit the bridge and Gunnuhver according to authorized access.

  3. Late afternoon
    Seltún field

    Plan the observation walk without extending the circuit beyond available daylight.

  4. Evening
    Overnight near the terminal

    Arrange meals and transfers according to the departure of the next flight.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Reserved geothermal bath

    Set aside time for the Blue Lagoon with advance booking and coordinated transfers. The rest of the day can accommodate Seltún if the route and access allow, without relying on a tight flight connection.

  2. Afternoon
    Continuation of reserved geothermal bath

    Continue the reserved geothermal bathing itinerary according to your booked duration and available routes, keeping the return to Keflavík in your plan.

  3. Late afternoon
    Conclusion of the stage in Keflavík

    Finish day 2 with margin for return, respecting the transport already arranged in Keflavík.

  4. Evening
    Overnight after reserved geothermal bath

    Have a meal at the Keflavík base and check planned transfers after the reserved geothermal bath.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Does Keflavík serve to explore the peninsula?

Yes; the town brings you close to the airport, while the attractions require a road circuit.

Does the airport bus pass by Seltún?

The transfer to the capital is not the same as a tour of the geothermal fields.

Can I visit all the geosites on any day?

The sequence depends on authorized access; check conditions on the official portal before you go.

Is it better to visit Reykjanes on arrival or departure?

Choose according to your flight schedule and reserve a daylight day for the circuit.

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