--- title: Private Iceland Tour - Hidden Gems & Local Experience lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 2085 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 55 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 13 of 53 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-iceland-tour-hidden-gems-local-experience/ --- # Private Iceland Tour - Hidden Gems & Local Experience In our comparison: #13 of 53 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover Iceland’s hidden gems on a private, fully customizable tour from Reykjavik. Escape the crowds and explore unique landscapes just outside the city — including volcanic craters, geothermal areas, rugged coastlines, and lesser-known scenic spots most travelers miss. Travel in comfort in a 4x4 vehicle with a local guide, flexible itinerary, and no fixed schedule. I’ll adapt the route based on weather and your preferences to give you the best possible experience. You’ll be picked up directly from your accommodation or Keflavík Airport if needed. Perfect for couples, small groups, and travelers looking for a more personal and authentic Iceland experience. **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €2085 per group/vehicle - Duration: 8h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 55 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: secretspotsiceland - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 5.0 from 55 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 55 of 55. - 5 stars: 55 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Bottled water - Professional DSLR camera ## Itinerary 1. **Valahnukamol** (30m) - The picturesque cliff stretches for several dozen meters. It measures just over 10 m in height, and at its foot there is a beach filled with rounded stones and boulders. The water here is usually rough and breaks against the rocks sticking out of the sea. 2. **Brimketill** (30m) - Carved by the pounding of waves against soft lava rock, Brimketill is a large, natural pool that sits at the bottom of a cliff at the ocean’s edge. In summer, it is a place of beauty and serenity; in winter, it becomes a place of dramatic wonder. 3. **Reykjanes Lighthouse** (30m) - Reykjanesvíti lighthouse was first built in 1878, although it was damaged beyond repair just eight years later following a major earthquake. The current building was raised in 1907–1908 and, save from having gas installed in 1929, has remained little-changed since. 4. **Solfatara fields of Krýsuvík, where you’ll discover an expanse of steaming vo...** (1h) - Solfatara fields of Krýsuvík, where you’ll discover an expanse of steaming volcanic vents and boiling hot springs, framed dramatically by a range of multi-colored hills. 5. **Just a few kilometers south of the Geothermal area Seltún at Krísuvík is a sm...** (30m) - Just a few kilometers south of the Geothermal area Seltún at Krísuvík is a small lake, Grænavatn (Greenlake). The lake is a volcanic crater that got its name from its unusual green color. The color is due to a high level of sulfur in the water and its depth 6. **Kleifarvatn Lake** (1h) - Kleifarvatn is the largest lake on the Reykjanes Peninsula, located in the southwest of Iceland. It covers an area of 9.1 square kilometers (3.5 square miles) and is one of Iceland's deepest lakes, reaching a depth of 97 meters (318 feet). 7. **Fagradalsfjall Volcano** (1h 30m) - Recent volcano eruption 1hour hike. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We will be waiting just in the small parking lot behind it. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €2085 | €1043 | | 4 | €2085 | €521 | | 6 | €2085 | €348 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 53** | €2085 per group | 8h | 5.0 (55) | private | | [Private South Coast Fire and Ice: Glacier viewpoint & Lava Show](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-south-coast-fire-and-ice-glacier-viewpoint-lava-show/?format=md) | €2583 per group | 11h | 4.98 (453) | private | | [Private Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 2 Day Tour & Glacier Hike](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-j-kuls-rl-n-glacier-lagoon-2-day-tour-glacier-hike/?format=md) | €6562 per group | 2 days | 5.0 (160) | private | | [Private Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon and Friðheimar Greenhouse Lunch](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-golden-circle-sky-lagoon-and-fri-heimar-greenhouse-lunch/?format=md) | €2914 per group | 9h 30m | 4.97 (389) | private | Ranked #13 of 53 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €135 to €1056, median €407; typical length 7h. 53 of 53 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/private-tours-reykjavik/?format=md ## More in Reykjavik - All Reykjavik tours: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-iceland-tour-hidden-gems-local-experience/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md