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Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking ability; suitable for most fitness levels with short hikes up to 30–40 minutes at a time
Overview
Spend five hours leaving Reykjavík for raw lava, fissures, and waterfalls that doubled as Game of Thrones locations. This private tour visits three close-in film sites with short walks, interpretive guiding, and hotel pickup across Greater Reykjavík.
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A low, glassy light hangs over the lava fields as the minivan eases out of Reykjavík, the city shrinking behind a scatter of corrugated rooftops. Within half an hour the urban edges give way to parched black rock and slow, steam-softened valleys where tectonic plates pull apart in visible seams. On this five-hour loop you stand where camera crews turned raw geology into the Seven Kingdoms: a narrow pass dubbed the Bloody Gate, a thunderous waterfall that doubled as a dragon’s meal, and a windswept plain that hosted a brutal knife fight.
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Adventure Tips
Dress for sudden weather
Bring a windproof, waterproof shell and quick-dry layers—conditions change rapidly on exposed lava fields and at waterfalls.
Wear grippy shoes
Expect uneven, sometimes slippery volcanic rock and wet paths near waterfalls—sturdy hiking shoes make short walks far more comfortable.
Charge devices and bring spare memory
Stop times are short; bring a charged camera and extra cards to capture wide-angle landscapes and waterfall shots.
Respect fragile ground
Stay on marked paths and follow your guide—moss and young vegetation are easily damaged and slow to recover.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Common eider and other seabirds along the coast
- Seals hauled out on nearby rocky shores
History
Many of the filming sites are in areas shaped by volcanic activity and glacier retreat; Þingvellir also served as Iceland’s medieval parliamentary site, adding cultural weight to the landscape.
Conservation
The fragile moss and lichens on cooled lava grow slowly; guides stress staying on trails and limiting group impact to protect these recovering ecosystems.
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Recommended Gear
Waterproof shell
Blocks wind and rain on exposed coastal and lava-field stops.
Sturdy hiking shoes
Provides traction on rocky, wet terrain near waterfalls and fissures.
Layered clothing
Quick layers let you adapt to rapid temperature and weather changes.
Wide-angle camera lens or smartphone lens kit
Helps capture the scale of rifts, waterfalls, and sweeping volcanic landscapes.