Lunar Landscapes & Viking World Museum

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Your four-hour excursion begins with a scenic drive along the coast past Lake Kleifarvatn and into an unspoiled landscape to the geothermal fields of Krysuvik. Here, you can see natural steam vents, hot springs and, boiling pools of wildly colored mud known as solfataras. Then, you'll tour Vikingaheimar, also known as Viking World. On permanent display is an amazing full-scale replica of the famous Gokstad Ship, a Viking long ship that was discovered in Norway in 1882 and excavated almost completely intact. Learn about Viking history while taking in the amazing craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into creating this historic ship. On your return trip to the pier you'll drive back through the Reykjanes peninsula, the southwestern most point of Iceland and also the youngest. The North Atlantic ridge comes ashore here and visible signs of volcanic activity can be seen all over the peninsula.

Special Notes:

The weather in Iceland is very unpredictable. TO recommends wearing sturdy, closed toe footwear with a non-skid sole, and waterproof outerwear.
Krysuvik has wooden steps and platforms and guests may not step off those paths. It can destroy vegetation and / or cause serious burns and injury.
The wooden steps at the Krysuvik hot springs can be quite uneven, we kindly ask guests to take caution when walking in that area.

Should the Krysuvik geothermal area be closed, you will visit the Gunnuhver geothermal area instead.