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Göngutúr um Sandgerði

Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland5.0 kmEasyGPS track
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Göngutúr um Sandgerði

Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland5.0 kmEasyGPS track

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Göngutúr um Sandgerði weather and conditions

At Göngutúr um Sandgerði in Reykjanes, conditions as of 20 July 2026, 15:19 (Iceland time): 11°C (feels like 7°C), overcast, wind 9 m/s gusting to 14 m/s. Daylight today: 19 h 18 m (sunrise 03:58, sunset 23:16). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Göngutúr um Sandgerði

Free cancellationSmall groups
Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoon
Lagoons & spa

Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoon

Start your Iceland journey in the most effortless way possible with a private luxury experience that combines a warm airport…

Duration10 hours
HighlightsReykjanes
TypeLagoons & spa
From
218.750 ISK
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Blue Lagoon Admission
Volcanoes

Blue Lagoon Admission

Duration3 hours
HighlightsReykjanes
TypeVolcanoes
From
13.490 ISK
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Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakes
Volcanoes

Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration7 hours
HighlightsReykjanes
TypeVolcanoes
From
19.938 ISK
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Waterfalls

#1.Búrfoss
43 km·~52 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Sjávarfoss
43 km·~52 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Ullarfoss
43 km·~52 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Skáfossar
44 km·~53 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjanes Peninsula

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Sandgerði
1 km·~1 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Garður
4.5 km·~5 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Keflavík
8.8 km·~11 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Njarðvík
10 km·~12 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjanes Peninsula

Campsites

#1.Airport camping - Sandgerði
750 m

Sandgerði Campsite is located 8 min away for Keflavík International Airport and has all…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Sandgerðis
800 m

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Wild…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið við Íþróttamiðstöðina Garði
4.4 km·~5 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…

#4.Garðskagi
4.7 km·~6 min drive

Beautiful spot by two lighthouses. Low-service campsites

4 campsites near Reykjanes Peninsula

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin
350 m

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
8 km·~10 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð
8.2 km·~10 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus
8.7 km·~10 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjanes Peninsula

Gas stations

#1.Sandgerði
100 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Garður
4.3 km·~5 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Arnarvellir
6.1 km·~7 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykjanesbær Aðalgata
7.7 km·~9 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjanes Peninsula

Tours

#1.Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoon
10 hours

Start your Iceland journey in the most effortless way possible with a private luxury experience that combines a warm airport…

from 218.750 ISKView tour →
#2.Blue Lagoon Admission
3 hours

from 13.490 ISKView tour →
#3.Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakes
7 hours

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 19.938 ISKView tour →
3 tours near Reykjanes Peninsula

Frequently
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How long is the Göngutúr um Sandgerði hike?
The Göngutúr um Sandgerði trail is about 5.0 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Göngutúr um Sandgerði trailhead?
Göngutúr um Sandgerði is in Reykjanes Peninsula. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Göngutúr um Sandgerði safe to hike alone?
Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Göngutúr um Sandgerði?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.

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