About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr–12 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr–12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Parking Fees
Not included
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
Itinerary and highlights
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".
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 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.
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.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Lilja Tours ehf.
Accessibility and practical details
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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