Description
The Snæfellsnes peninsula is an area that is incredibly rich in its natural sights, its culture as well as its history.
The peninsula is often known as “Iceland in miniature” and this is due to the fact that a majority of the highlights that people come to Iceland for in general can all be found here in this peninsula. It has a glacier, a number of mountains, lava caves, fishing villages, a national park and black sand beaches all of which rival the beauty of similar area in other parts of Iceland.
It’s difficult not to recommend a trip around this part of Iceland to anyone visiting the country as, no matter what your tastes are as a traveler, it is almost guaranteed to have something you will enjoy.
In order to meet the critical weather and road conditions which occur on Snæfellsnes during winter time is the tour operated by our trusted partner EastWest Iceland during this time of year.
Cancellation policy
Less than 24 hour notice
- Cancellation fee of 100.0% is charged if cancelled 1 day(s) or less before the activity
What´s Included
What's included:
- Bus fare
- Guided tour
- Free WiFi
- Home-cooked dinner included
What to bring
Warm clothing and good shoes
Itinerary
DAY 1
Iceland Intro - Premium Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour
Iceland Intro - Premium Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour
An ideal retreat for the wanderlust in pursuit of tranquility:
Travel west to Snæfellsness on this remote journey, to the centre of the Earth, the grandiose, epic stage for Jules Verne’s timeless novel. Journey back to the land of myriad secrets waiting for your discovery. Ancient, mangled lava fields give rise to the stresses and destruction these lands once endured. Twisted, crippled and bowed volcanic rock, unimaginable shapes and forms flaring up from the earth, create an impressive sight to behold. Wander beside jagged cliffs of Arnarstapi to the beautiful arcs of Hellnar. Creeping pillars of basalt slowly ascend from the unforgiving sea. A stunning backdrop to the summit of Snæfellsjökull will impress and leave you with peace. This road less traveled continues to the lava pearl beaches of Djupalónssandur, peppered with smooth volcanic rock. Finishing on the north side of this breathtaking peninsula at Kirkufell, before your return to Reykjavik, imparts calm and invigorating positive energy from this mystical land.
Iceland Intro‘s professional guides have extensive experience of the region. They will share not only the must see sites but local knowledge, great stories and personal recommendations.
Travel with Iceland Intro will make your experience unforgettable and feeling like a local during the tour.
Group size: max. 15 guests, providing a more intimate experience, more flexibility, more free time and more spontaneous encounters than travelling in big groups.
What's included:
- Bus fare
- Guided tour
The duration of the tour is 12 hours.
Highlights
- Peninsula of Snæfellsnes
- Arnarstapi with view to the Snæfellsjökull glacier
- Volcano
- Ancient fishing village Hellnar
- Djúpalónssandur (black lava stone beach)
- Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellsfoss