Snaefellsnes Peninsula Full Day Tour from Reykjavik

4.7

based on 1,102 reviews

| Reykjavík, Iceland

Reviews Summary

Highly positive, with breathtaking scenery and diverse landscapes. Some tours had issues with timing and pick-up, but most customers thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Many recommend the tour for seeing Iceland's highlights.

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Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

11 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Professional guide
Sightseeing tour
Pick up at additional fee

Food and drinks, unless specified

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Travel west to Snæfellsness on this remote journey to the center of the Earth just like in the grandiose, epic beginning of Jules Verne’s timeless novel. Journey back to a land possessing a myriad of secrets waiting to be discovered. Ancient, mangled lava fields unveil the stresses and destruction these...

Duration 11 Hours
Group Tour
Max 65 people in the group

1
Stykkishólmur
The rough and wild lava field of Berserkjahraun makes for a viewing of a quintessential Icelandic landscape. The lavafield was formed over 4000 years ago and features in many of the world-renown marvels of medieval literature, the Icelandic sagas,
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
Kirkjufell Mountain
This is the most famous mountain in Iceland, together with the close by waterfall Kirkjufellsfoss it is a perfect picture location. Well maintained pathways mean that you can easily wander around the sight and marvel at the natural beauty.
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

Snaefellsjokull National Park & Glacier

Snæfellsjökull National Park, located on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland, is renowned for its stunning landscapes and geological features. Established in 2001, the park is dominated by the Snæfellsjökull volcano, topped by a glacier and famously featured in Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth. The...

Duration 1 Hour•
No Admission Ticket Required

Dritvik and Djupalonssandur

See the black sand beach Djúpalónssandur with it's rich history. Once a popular area for fishing, the sea is now empty as boats have moved elsewhere. All that remains is the wreckage of a British trawler on the black sands, and several 'lifting stones'. These lifting stones would have been...

Duration 30 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Hellnar

Wonderful rock formation, the rocks are 75 and 61 meters tall. Rising out of the artic ocean these two rock pinnacles of volcanic plugs of basalt are a truly stunning work of nature.

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Arnarstapi

Arnarstapi is a quirky and cute Icelandic fishing village with a rich history dating back to the vikings. Enjoy a breathtaking walk along the coastline with outstanding sea cliffs populated with an unusual variety of seabirds. The area makes the perfect place to take photos and take in the raw...

Duration 30 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Ytri Tunga Beach

Unlike the other beach on this tour, Djúpalónssandur, this beach has the golden sand more familiar to visitors from overseas. Ytri Tunga is notable more for the seal colonies that can be seen lolling about the rocks just offshore.

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Budakirkja

Budir Black Church is a striking little church set in a desolate landscape. It´s a popular subject for photographers and you will have a chance to capture if on this short photo stop.