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Snaefellsnes NP Small-Group Tour with Local Lunch from Reykjavik

About this experience

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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  • Duration: 11 hr

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Snaefellsnes National Park
This tour takes you on a fascinating journey; culminating right about the halfway point at the mighty 1.450 meter Snæfellsjökull volcano glacier where we visit the national park.
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour11 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 11 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

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

Not included

  • Food other than lunch and drinks

Itinerary and highlights

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)

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.

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

Lunch in a local restaurant - the best place in the whole of Iceland to try the lamb soup!

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.

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

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!

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 and pickup information

  • 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. ___________________________ Bus stop 1 – Ráðhúsið – City Hall: Center Hotels Plaza Downtown Hostel Hotel Reykjavik Centrum Iceland Parliament Hotel Kvosin Downtown Hotel ___________________________ 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 ___________________________ Bus Stop 4 - Miðbakki Black Pearl Apartment Hotel Exeter Hotel ___________________________ 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 ___________________________ Hallgrímskirkja (Bus Stop 8) B47 Hostel Baron's Hostel Hotel Holt Hotel Odinsve Leifur Eiriksson Reykjavik Downtown Hotel Sunna Guesthouse ___________________________ Bus stop 9 – Snorrabraut: 100 Iceland Hotel 4th Floor Hotel Alfred's Apartments Center Hotels Laugavegur Hotel Vera Hotel Von Laugavegur Apartments Skuggi Hotel ___________________________ Bus stop 12 – Höfðatorg (in front of Fosshotel Reyjavik): - Storm Hotel - Fosshótel Reykjavík - Tower Suites ___________________________ Bus stop 13 – Rauðarástígur (in front of Centerhotel Miðgarður): - Centerhotel Miðgarður ___________________________ 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 ___________________________ Bus Stop 15, Vesturbugt: - Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels - Grandi by Center Hotels ___________________________ 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. ___________________________ 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.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Gateway to Iceland

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • 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.

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 11 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
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.
___________________________

Bus stop 1 – Ráðhúsið – City Hall:
Center Hotels Plaza
Downtown Hostel
Hotel Reykjavik Centrum
Iceland Parliament Hotel
Kvosin Downtown Hotel
___________________________

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
___________________________

Bus Stop 4 - Miðbakki
Black Pearl Apartment Hotel
Exeter Hotel
___________________________

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
___________________________

Hallgrímskirkja (Bus Stop 8)
B47 Hostel
Baron's Hostel
Hotel Holt
Hotel Odinsve
Leifur Eiriksson
Reykjavik Downtown Hotel
Sunna Guesthouse
___________________________

Bus stop 9 – Snorrabraut:
100 Iceland Hotel
4th Floor Hotel
Alfred's Apartments
Center Hotels Laugavegur
Hotel Vera
Hotel Von
Laugavegur Apartments
Skuggi Hotel
___________________________

Bus stop 12 – Höfðatorg (in front of Fosshotel Reyjavik):
- Storm Hotel
- Fosshótel Reykjavík
- Tower Suites
___________________________

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

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
___________________________

Bus Stop 15, Vesturbugt:
- Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
- Grandi by Center Hotels
___________________________

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.
___________________________

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.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 0–5; Youth tickets: age 6–12; Adult tickets: age 13+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
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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