Things to do in Southern Peninsula

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A geothermal spa with multiple pools, a wooden bridge, and a modern building in the background.
A spacious cafe with large windows and a brick wall.
A geothermal spa with two people in the water, surrounded by a rocky landscape and a mountain in the background.
A geothermal hot spring with clear turquoise water, surrounded by rocky terrain and a mountainous backdrop.
A geothermal spa with a pool, seating areas, and modern architecture.

Southern Peninsula Attractions

If you're ready to explore Southern Peninsula, join one of the top tours & day trips on offer, and have an experienced guide show you some of the most popular attractions. Offering free cancellations and no added fees, our {283 fun activities in Southern Peninsula fun activities in Southern Peninsula} are also worth checking out.

Things to do

Full-Day Golden Circle Tour

Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide

$80
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets

$255
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Golden Circle, Kerid Crater & Blue Lagoon Admission Tickets
Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour

Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour

$142
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Reykjavik: Red Lava Horse Riding Tour
A snowmobile ride across Iceland

Guided Golden Circle Tour & Langjökull Snowmobiling Experience

$314
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Guided Golden Circle Tour & Langjökull Snowmobiling Experience
Picture 9 for Activity Reykjavík City Card

Reykjavík City Card

$39
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Reykjavík City Card
Reykjavik: Magic Ice Bar Entrance and Welcome Drink

Reykjavik: Magic Ice Bar Entrance and Welcome Drink

$33
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Reykjavik: Magic Ice Bar Entrance and Welcome Drink
Reykjavik: Saga Museum Entry Ticket

Reykjavik: Saga Museum Entry Ticket

$32
per adult
Reykjavik: Saga Museum Entry Ticket
Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket

Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket

$21
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket
Northern lights with a water fall in Reykjavík

Northern Lights Hunt Tour

$82
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Northern Lights Hunt Tour
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Most popular activities in Southern Peninsula

Tours & day trips

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Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide

Full-Day Golden Circle Classic Tour with Expert Guide

Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 1839 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $90 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Day Tour from Reykjavik

Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Day Tour from Reykjavik

Activity duration is 11 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 42 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $283 per adult
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History & culture

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Iceland Secret Lagoon Admission Ticket

Iceland Secret Lagoon Admission Ticket

9.4 out of 10 with 375 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $35 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Explore Reykjavik & the Icelandic Landscape: A Self-Guided Tour

Explore Reykjavik & the Icelandic Landscape: A Self-Guided Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
The previous price was $4 and current price is $1 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Reykjavík City Card

Reykjavík City Card

8.6 out of 10 with 279 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $39 per adult
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What to do in Southern Peninsula

Things to Do in Southern Peninsula with Kids

There's fun for all the family no matter where you wander in Southern Peninsula. Here are some family friendly experiences you can do together that are sure to make your vacation a blast:

 

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Blue Lagoon

9.4/10 (4,050 reviews)
Soak away your aches, get a massage treatment and swim in the milky blue waters of this mineral-rich geothermal pool sculpted by lava in Grindavik.
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Popular day trips from Southern Peninsula

A lighthouse on a hill with the Northern Lights in the sky.

Keflavik

A snow-covered town with a river, buildings, and a church.

Hafnarfjordur

A coastal landscape with rocky terrain, a body of water, and a distant mountain under a partly cloudy sky.

Vogar

A lighthouse with green aurora borealis in the background.

Gardur

A geothermal pool with clear blue water, surrounded by rocky terrain and mountains.

Grindavik

A yellow lighthouse on a grassy cliff overlooking the ocean.

Reykjanesbær

A pony grazing in a grassy field with a body of water in the background.

Hafnir

Two wooden cabins with a gravel path leading to them, set against a mountainous backdrop.

Sandgerdi

Frequently asked questions

What to do in Southern Peninsula on a sunny day?
What to do in Southern Peninsula on a rainy day?
If it's pouring down outside and you're after something to do, put down your umbrella and sign up for a Golden Circle and South Coast - 2 day tour.
What should I not miss in Southern Peninsula?
Impress your best friends back home by snapping a selfie at Blue Lagoon.
Are there cheap things to do in Southern Peninsula?
What can you do in Southern Peninsula for free?
Travelers with a tight budget will enjoy spending time, not their hard-earned money, at Gunnuhver Hot Springs.

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