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Private Luxury Tour Snaefellsnes Peninsula

About this experience

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.

At a glance

  • Duration: 12 hr
  • Private experience

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Luxury Sprinter 19 PAX
Luxury Sprinter 19 PAX
Pickup included
Luxury MPV / SUV 5 PAX
Luxury MPV 5 PAX
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), English (written information)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 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

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

Not included

  • Please note Lunch is not covered in a price for the vehicle

Itinerary and highlights

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 (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.

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 and pickup information

  • 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.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • English — Written
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • ICELIMO LUXURY TRAVEL

Accessibility and practical details

  • 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
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • If the car child seat is needed, please provide age of the child.

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
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.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), English (written information).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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