Snaefellsnes NP Small-Group Tour with Local Lunch from Reykjavik, Reykjavik

About this activity

Snaefellsnes National Park tour from Reykjavik - personalized experience with local meal included. Group size is 17 max. This fascinating journey is culminating right about the halfway point at the mighty 1,450 meter Snæfellsjökull volcano glacier - made famous in the novel "Journey to the Center of the Earth''.

After crossing the Hvalfjörður through a 6 km underwater tunnel, you will visit small towns and fishing villages, see spectacular bird cliffs by the sea and beaches. On the northern side, we also stop by the picturesque church-shaped mountain Kirkjufell, which is accompanied by a wonderful little waterfall on the other side of the road. At Djúpalónssandur beach (may not be accessible in winter) we will allow those who feel up to it to try strength with the Stones of Trial.

The whole journey of Snæfellsnes peninsula circles around Snæfellsjökull glacier volcano which you can admire from several stops on the tour. Please note: the tour does not go on the glacier itself.

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At a glance

Duration: 11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 17 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Gateway to Iceland

Ages: Children (0–5 years) · Youth (6–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: Tour operated exclusively on minibuses, max 17 passengers
Included: Pickup and drop-off from designated bus stops & hotels
Included: Live commentary on board
Included: Professional & Local Driver-guide

Not included

Not included: Food other than lunch and drinks

Itinerary

Gerduberg basalt columns

20 min

One of the first stops is to admire huge basalt columns called Gerduberg, they are so perfectly shaped into hexagons so they barely seem natural. (may not be accessible in winter)
Ytri Tunga Beach

30 min

Visit Ytri Tunga Beach, a hidden gem known for its resident seal colonies. Observe these playful creatures in their natural habitat and capture memorable photos.
Arnarstapi

30 min

You will visit this charming fishing village and admire the unusual sea rock formations with a lot of bird life.
Stop 4

45 min Admission included

Lunch in a local restaurant - the best place in the whole of Iceland to try the lamb soup!
Snaefellsjokull National Park & Glacier

Passing by

The Snaefellsnes Peninsula is often called ‘Miniature Iceland’ as basically every type of natural feature that makes the country famous can be found here, including waterfalls, glaciers, volcanoes, lava fields, cliffs and wildlife.
Kirkjufellsfoss

20 min

Kirkjufellfoss is located by the Kirkjufell mountain (it is the same stop).
Kirkjufell Mountain

10 min

You will also stop by picturesque church-shaped mountain Kirkjufell which is accompanied by a wonderful little waterfall on the other side of the road. This place has become one of the top bucket list items for visitors coming to Iceland!
Djupalonssandur Beach

20 min

At Djupalonssandur beach (may not be accessible in winter) we will allow those who feel up to it to try strength with the Stones of Trial.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Hotel Muli
Stay Apartments Bolholt
B14 Hostel
Brim Hotel
Alba Guesthouse

and 86 more pickup points

Some of the center hotels are located in the restricted area where we aren't allowed to drive. Please find your hotel below and meet us at it's designated bus stop. Thank you for understanding.

PLEASE NOTE: These bus stops for tour buses are not the same as the bus stops for city buses. The tour bus stops have a blue pillar with pink bus sign at the top and the number and name of the bus stop. The city bus stops have a yellow "S" in a red circle (S as Strætó - city bus). Please do not wait at the city bus stops!

Once you submit/confirm with us a specific bus stop, please meet us exactly at that bus stop and not any other.

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Bus stop 1 – Ráðhúsið – City Hall:

Center Hotels Plaza

Downtown Hostel

Hotel Reykjavik Centrum

Iceland Parliament Hotel

Kvosin Downtown Hotel

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Bus stop 3 – Lækjargata (near the Hard Rock Café):

Alva Apartments

Apotek Hotel

City Center hotel

Hotel Borg

Hotel Reykjavik Saga

Radisson Blu 1919

Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel

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Bus Stop 4 - Miðbakki

Black Pearl Apartment Hotel

Exeter Hotel

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Bus stop 6 – Safnahúsið – The Culture House (corner of Ingolfsstraeti and Hverfisgata:

101 Hotel

Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre

Center Hotels Arnarhvoll

Center Hotels Skjaldbreid

Hotel Frón

Loft Hostel

Thingholt by Center Hotels

Vintage Hotel Apartments

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Hallgrímskirkja (Bus Stop 8)

B47 Hostel

Baron's Hostel

Hotel Holt

Hotel Odinsve

Leifur Eiriksson

Reykjavik Downtown Hotel

Sunna Guesthouse

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Bus stop 9 – Snorrabraut:

100 Iceland Hotel

4th Floor Hotel

Alfred's Apartments

Center Hotels Laugavegur

Hotel Vera

Hotel Von

Laugavegur Apartments

Skuggi Hotel

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Bus stop 12 – Höfðatorg (in front of Fosshotel Reyjavik):

Storm Hotel
Fosshótel Reykjavík
Tower Suites

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Bus stop 13 – Rauðarástígur (in front of Centerhotel Miðgarður):

Centerhotel Miðgarður

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Bus stop 14 - Skúlagata (corner of Skúlagata/Klappastígur)

41 - A Townhouse Hotel

Alfred's Studios

Ion City Hotel

Reykjavik Residence Hotel

Reykjavik Residence Suites

Sandhotel

The Swan House

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Bus Stop 15, Vesturbugt:

Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
Grandi by Center Hotels

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BSÍ Bus Terminal:

Travel Inn

Hotels in Kópavogur and Hafnarfjörður:

201 Hotel, Hlíðarsmári 5
Iceland Comfort Apartments
Icelandic Apartments
Hotel Ísland Comfort
Hotel Heidmork
Hotel Kriunes
Reykjavik Peace Center
Vellir Hotel
Viking Village Hotel

BSI Terminal is approx. 10mins bus ride from Hamraborg stop in Kópavogur and 25 mins ride from Fjörður stop in Hafnarfjörður. In both cases, you need to take line #1.

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If your accomodation is located more than 10minutes walking from our pick up locations, you can contact us directly though Viator chat or send us an an email. We will try to arrange the best pick up location for you.

Using your ticket

Important: Please be ready outside your pickup location by 8:30 a.m. You will be picked up between 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. depending on the pickup list order and traffic. Please have your phone on and ready to receive a phone call during the pickup time if needed.
Please make sure you board on a minibus with Gateway to Iceland and not with any other company.
Pick up from some hotels in Reykjavik and otherwise designated bus stops. If you have put in a location where you cannot be picked up from, you will be contacted by email.
Duration of the tour is approximately 11-12 hours.
Warm, windproof and waterproof clothes and outdoor shoes are highly recommended.
Food and drinks are not included in the price of the tour, however, there are refreshment stops on the tour, therefore you do not need to bring your own food, you can purchase it at the restaurant/café.
Gateway to Iceland reserves the right to delay, alter or cancel any tour due to weather or any other unsafe conditions for the safety of our clients or if a minimum number of participants are not reached.

Child Seats / Boosters

It is required by the Icelandic law to have Child Seats / Boosters. As some families already travel with their own, it is kindly asked of you to notify the tour by email/phone in case you would like the tour to provide you one for the tour.

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.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guidance in English
Outdoor Clothing recommended: Waterproof jacket and solid shoes (warm and windy weather). A hat (also advisable in the summer) and mittens
Please note: due to the driving restrictions in Reykjavík, we cannot guarantee a hotel pickup from all hotels. In case your hotel is located in the restricted area, we will ask you to meet us at a designated bus stop, which is never more than few minutes walking distance.
The tour operates with minimum 4 adult participants.