Private Exploration of The Snæfellsnes Peninsula

5.0 (9 reviews) 10–12 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Mount Kirkjufell — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Bárður in Arnarstapi — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The peninsula of Snæfellsnes is usually called "Iceland in miniature". It is a small piece of land in the western part of Iceland, and still offers all the different types of landscapes one can find in Iceland: Waterfalls, volcanic craters, glacier, lava fields, lakes, and more ...

On this tour, your guide will show you all the highlights of the peninsula. An amazing journey through volcanic history and Icelandic sagas.

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At a glance

Duration: 10–12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Lilja Tours ehf.

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Snacks
Not included: Bottled water

Itinerary

Kirkjufell Mountain

30 min Admission included

Kirkjufell means "Church mountain". It is a stand-alone mountain located in a bay near the fishing village of Grundarfjörður.

It is actually the most photographed mountain in Iceland, and you will understand why when you will get the chance to capture that mountain and the nearby waterfall within a single picture.

Mount Kirkjufell became even more famous than it used to be after being featured in the tv show: Game of Thrones, where it is referred to as: The "arrow head mountain".
Djupalonssandur Beach

45 min

Probably the second most popular black sand beach in Iceland just after Reynisfjara.

Djúpalónssandur is not only the place of the most incredible rock formations, but it is also the whole atmosphere that makes this beach so unique.

From the stones lying on the beach that were used to test the strength of the aspirant fishermen to the rusty remains of shipwrecks scattered all over the place, Djúpalónssandur is full of history
Arnarstapi

40 min

Arnarstapi is a fishing village on the peninsula of Snæfellsnes.

Once you get there, you will be greeted by Bárður Snæfellsás, the first settler and guardian of the peninsula.

But really, this village is famous for its shoreline and it abrupt cliffs falling into the Atlantic Ocean.
Snaefellsjokull National Park & Glacier

Passing by

At the tip of the peninsula culminates an impressive stratovolcano covered by the glacier of Snæfellsjökull.

This volcano/glacier, central to the national park of the same name is the volcano where actually takes place the original story of "Journey to the center of the earth" by Jules Verne. We will be driving around it during our commute between places of interest.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Muli
Center Hotels Skjaldbreid
Local 101
Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik
Hotel Hilda
Hotel Reykjavik Saga
Tower Suites Reykjavik
Alva Hotel - Brautarholt
Arctic Comfort Hotel
Hotel Eyja
Fosshotel Baron
Hotel Reykjavik Grand

and 55 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour takes 10 to 12 hours including driving times between places and lunch
The itinerary will include more visits than listed on the itinerary. We only listed the highlights, your guide will be in charge of showing you more.