Private Luxury Tour Snaefellsnes Peninsula

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About this activity

The peninsula is home to extensive lava fields and the 8,000-year-old Vatnshellir Cave. Snæfellsnes has diverse beaches, from golden Skarðsvík to black-pebbled Djúpalónssandur.

It is also a Journey to the Centre of the Earth is a classic 1864 science fiction novel by Jules Verne. The story involves a German professor (Otto Lidenbrock in the original french or Professor Von Hardwigg in the most common English translation) who believes there are volcanic tubes going towards the center of the earth.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: ICELIMO LUXURY TRAVEL

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide in English and other languages upon request
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Bottled water
Included: Private tour

Not included

Not included: Please note Lunch is not covered in a price for the vehicle

Itinerary

Stop 1

30 min

Borgarnes area has a multitude of natural sites to explore with breathtaking waterfalls, moss covered lava fields and sparkling rivers brimming with fresh trout and salmon. The town is built on a scenic headland jutting into the picturesque fjord of Borgarfjordur.
Ytri Tunga Beach

45 min Admission not included

This unique beach stands out because of its shiny sand different from the usual black sand found at other beaches in Iceland. You will be surrounded by peace and serenity at Ytri Tunga beach. Apart from its picturesque beauty, Ytri Tunga is highly known among the locals for seal watching.
Budakirkja

30 min Admission not included

The Búðakirkja Church is a small wooden church erected on the southern shore of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula – where road 54 turns from the sea towards the mountains. It sits as a strong colour contrast against the backdrop of the Snæfellsjökull glacier, highlighted by its colour on its white vestry, and this makes it the most photographed church in Iceland.
Stone Bridge

45 min Admission not included

Time for a walk along the coastline to find its hidden gem - Miðgjá Stone Bridge, a natural rock arch that frames the ocean, and feel the mythic charm of Snaefellsnes.
Arnarstapi

45 min

Arnarstapi is a village on the southern side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, once a fishing hub and now a place for travellers to refuel before entering Snæfellsjökull National Park. The area has several old and charming houses with interesting stories to them and is renowned for its beautiful nature.
Djupalonssandur Beach

30 min Admission not included

Known for its rock formations, this beach is one of the most stunning places to explore in the west of Iceland. Everything about this place is captivating, especially the black sands and colossal rock formations, volcanic landscapes, and remains of the Epine GY7.
Snaefellsjokull National Park & Glacier

45 min Admission included

One of the 3 national parks in the country, Snæfellsjökull National Park, is perhaps the most accessible from the country’s capital. You’ll find rolling landscapes scattered with unforgettable natural attractions and rugged scenery.
Stop 8

30 min

Our tours are tailor made, Lunch brake is really up to you. We do reccomend Ólasvik as one go to lunch places on this route.
Stop 9

30 min

Ólafsvík is a lovely little fishing town on the north side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula with a population of some 1,100 people.

As in every town and village in Iceland, you will find a museum here in Ólafsvík, a folk museum located in an old, preserved storehouse, dating back to 1844.
Kirkjufell Mountain

30 min Admission not included

Kirkjufell Mountain (Church Mountain) in Iceland is a mountain with a volcanic rock that sits in the west of the country, on the scenic Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Due to its unusual arrow-shaped peak and distinct coastal location, Kirkjufell is said to be the most photographed mountain in Iceland.
Iceland

5 hours

Our Tours are tailor made. Some of the stops can be shortened or prelongated if this is your wish. Our driver guide will take you to some hidden gems during this route.

Driving times vary between stops. The total duration of driving in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is around 5 hours.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Center Hotels Skjaldbreid
Local 101
Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik
Hotel Von
Hotel Hilda
Hotel Reykjavik Saga
Thingholt By Center Hotels
Black Pearl Luxury Apartments
City Center Hotel
Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre
Apotek Hotel by Keahotels

and 23 more pickup points

We will pick you up from your chosen accommodation. Please put the information about your Hotel address when booking this trip. Your private guide will present a greeting card with your name.