Book a tour
Home / Tours / Snæfellsnes Peninsula

The Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Kirkjufell, Arnarstapi and a traditional lunch

DurationApprox. 11 hours
Pickup08:30 – 09:00
DepartsThursdays
GroupMax 17 guests
DifficultyEasy · No age limit
Check dates and pricesfrom 27,900 ISK per adult
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Our efficient small-group tour takes you through the most scenic landscapes of this diverse peninsula: volcanic craters, the majestic Snæfellsjökull glacier, the iconic Kirkjufell mountain and the cliffs of Arnarstapi. In a single day you’ll see why Snæfellsnes is called “Iceland in Miniature”.

Your day, stop by stop

Itinerary and timings can vary slightly with weather and conditions.

123456Reykjavík
  1. Pickup in Reykjavik

    From your hotel or a designated location between 8:30 and 9:00.

  2. Borgarnes

    A Viking-era trading town linked to Egil’s Saga — a short coffee and snack stop.

  3. Gerðuberg basalt columns

    A cliff of near-perfect basalt columns, a monument to Iceland’s volcanic past.

  4. Ytri Tunga seal beach

    One of the best places in Iceland to watch seals in their natural habitat.

  5. Arnarstapi cliffs & lunch

    Seabird cliffs and rock formations, then the best lamb soup in the region at a local restaurant — included.

  6. Snæfellsjökull glacier view

    The volcano made famous by Jules Verne’s “Journey to the Center of the Earth”.

  7. Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss

    The most photographed mountain in Iceland, beloved by photographers and Game of Thrones fans.

    Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss
  8. Back in Reykjavik

    Back at your pickup location between 20:00 and 21:00.

What’s included

Included

  • Pickup and drop-off from designated bus stops and hotels
  • Professional local driver-guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Small-group minibus, max 17
  • Traditional Icelandic lunch at a local restaurant

Not included

  • Other food and drinks (available for purchase during stops)

What to bring

  • Sturdy and waterproof shoes
  • Warm and waterproof clothing

See the tour