Blue Diamond (Iceland)

The Blue Diamond is the most growing tourist route in Iceland covering about 50 km looping from Reykjavik into the Reykjanes Peninsula and back. Also straight from the International Airport into the diamond route. Tours and travel related activities in this route are rapidly growing in Iceland. The Blue Diamond route is situated in the Reykjanes Geopark area which is a member of the Geoparks Network - an area with geological heritage of international significance - advancing the protection and use of geological heritage in a sustainable way and promoting awareness of key issues facing society in the context of the dynamic planet we all live on. The peninsula, with its diversity of volcanic and geothermal activity is the only place in the world where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is visible above sea level. The primary stops on the Blue Diamond route in the Reykjanes Geopark are Gunnuhver (largest mud geyser in Iceland), Valahnúkur, Walk inside a crater – Stamparnir, The Raven Rift (just like in Þingvellir – Almannagjá), The Bridge Between Continents, Reykjanes lighthouse, Friðrik VIII, Presidents hill, Power Plant Earth, Fire Island, Krísuvík, Seltún, Vikingworld, Kvikan - House of Culture and Natural Resources and the Blue Lagoon. Other stops include The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll, Duushús - Culture- and art center, Sudurnes Science and Learning Center Sandgerði, Flösin Garðskaga, Stafnes church and the Svartsengi and Reykjanesvirkjun geothermal power plants.