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64.1302°N, 21.9172°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 418 (Bústaðavegur)
Off the main road- 0.6 km from Route 49
Nearest town- Reykjavík — 2.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 2 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,058 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Reykjavík- Perlan
Perlan Ice Cave, Northern Lights Planetarium & Golden Circle Tourfrom 14.990 ISK · 10 h
Buggy & Burger - Near Reykjavikfrom 39.900 ISK · 2 h
Pick up for Toursfrom 1.899 ISK · 30 min
South Shore Adventurefrom 17.990 ISK · 10 h
Buggy & Golden Circlefrom 36.999 ISK · 10 h
Reykjavik by Helicopter & Northern Lights by Boatfrom 50.690 ISK · 4 h
Hvammsvík Hot Spring with bus transfer from and to Reykjavíkfrom 16.999 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Bonfire Tourfrom 13.999 ISK · 4 h
Volcano Eruptionfrom 73.500 ISK · 40 min
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionReykjavík- Perlan weather and conditions
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7°Covercast · feels 3°C5 m/sgusts 109 h 51 mdaylight · 08:18 – 18:09
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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231001-Blindrafélagið-Sunnudagsganga< 1 km - 2
Reykjavík (Perlan to Fiskislóð)< 1 km - 3
LHÍ - Workshop: take a thought for a walk1 km - 4
Reykjavík, ibilbide txiki bat hirian barna 22 07 031 km - 5Evening for argues1 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
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Nauthólsvík< 1 km - 2Natural hot pot near Háaleiti og Bústaðir1 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring in the Capital Region1 km
Fuel
- 1Bústaðavegur< 1 km · 279.7 kr/L
- 2Skógarhlíð< 1 km · 279.7 kr/L
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Öskjuhlíð< 1 km · 279.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Reykjavík- Perlan hike?
The Reykjavík- Perlan trail is about 1.5 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 Reykjavík- Perlan trailhead?
Reykjavík- Perlan is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Reykjavík- Perlan safe to hike alone?
Reykjavík- Perlan sits 2.1 km from Reykjavík, and 0.6 km from Route 49. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 22 m. 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 Reykjavík- Perlan?
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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Dovilema / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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