Overview
Visit the Snæfellsnes peninsula's must-see natural sights and learn about Icelandic history and tales in this small group tour in the west of Iceland.
Highlights
- Visit the Snæfellsnes peninsula's must-see natural sights
- Sport fossils of birds and fish which are characteristic of this area
- Find out the history of a fishing village and learn about Icelandic tales
- Enjoy a more intimate experience in a small group
The Snæfellsnes peninsula is an area that is incredibly rich in natural sights, culture and history. The peninsula is often known as “Iceland in miniature” due to the fact that a majority of the country's highlights can be found here.
On this small group Snæfellsnes tour you will be visiting all the must-sees in a more intimate experience, maximising your time on the peninsula. Your tour will start with a stop at the Berserkjahraun lava fields, before heading to Kirkjufell waterfalls where you can enjoy get a great view of Mount Kirkjufell.
Your next stop will be at the black basalt beach of Djúpalónssandur where you will be able to spot fossils of birds and fish, and you will stop to see the Lóndrangar pinnacles and basalt cliffs. You will then get to visit the 700.000 year old subglacial Snæfellsjökull volcano, a beautifully formed start volcano covered with ice and seen from Reykjavík on a good day.
Your last stop for the day will be at the Arnarstapi fishing village which developed over the years to become a large shipping port, and you will learn about the Icelandic tales of Bárður who was half man and half ogre.
What's included
- English-speaking expert guide
- Hotel pick up and drop off in downtown Reykjavik
- Free WiFi on the minibus
- Food and drinks
Meeting & pickup
Hotel / designated pickup available
- • 27 Sóley Hotel Apt, pick up at BSÍ Bus Terminal (Front / Taxi side), Vatnsmýrarvegur 10
- • 4th Floor Hotel, pick up at Tour Bus Stop 9, Snorrabraut / Hlemmur (Snorrabraut 24)
- • Alba Guesthouse, pick up at Bus Hostel / Reykjavik Terminal, Skógarhlíð 10
- • Alfred's Apt, pick up at Tour Bus Stop 9, Snorrabraut / Hlemmur (Snorrabraut 24)
- • Alfred's Studio Apt, pick up at Tour Bus Stop 9, Snorrabraut (corner w/ Hverfisgata)
- • Alva Hotel Brautarholt (22 Hill Hotel / Hotel Björk), Brautarholt 22
- • Ambassade Apt, pick up at Tour Bus Stop 2, Tjörnin - The Pond (in front of Mæðragarðurinn)
- • Apartment K (Aðalstræti 12), pick up at Tour Bus Stop 1, Ráðhúsið - City Hall (Vonarstræti side)
Additional info
- Minimum age of participants: 8 years
- This is a small group tour with a maximum of 18 people
- Bring warm clothing and good shoes
- There is no food included on this tour but there will be stops where you are able to purchase food
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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