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Private Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour (1 - 7 pax)

Reykjavik, Iceland

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9 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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This is one of our favourite tours as the areas are beautiful and serene. Our guides have great knowledge of this area, and will share exceptional stories of this area's significance. The tour will include a stop over for lunch at Arnastapi, where you can walk and enjoy the small town.

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  • Snacks
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board

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    Kirkjufell Mountain

    It's hard to miss the freestanding and elegant peak of Mt. Kirkjufell (Church Mountain). Rising above the town with its steep green slopes it's easy to imagine where the name comes from. The mountain came greatly known after playing a role in the Netflix series, Game of Thrones making Mt. Kirkjufell steeling the thunder from Snæfellsjökull glacier itself.
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    25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Kirkjufellsfoss

    A few hundred meters from the mountain is the shy but beautiful waterfall, carrying the same name as the peak. The waterfall is fed with glacial waters coming from Snæfellsjökull glacier. The walking path leads visitors around the area and gives a great opportunity to take beautiful pictures of the fall with majestic Mt Kirkjufell in the background. Kirkjufellsfoss has become one of the most popular sites to visit by photographers for its stunning form and beauty.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Djupalonssandur Beach

    The coast at Djúpalónssandur is often referred to as the Black Lava Pearl Beach. It's an arched-shaped bay with lava cliffs and black basalt pebbles and sand, a former location of a fishing village. Fascinating signs of this former fishing times are four ancient lifting stones that were used to test the strength of fishermen, waiting for you to try them out. Preserving history and creating a beautiful contrast on the beach are the rusty pieces of iron that are left scattered around the area and belong to an English trawler that shipwrecked on the shore in 1948.
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    25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Londrangar Basalt Cliffs

    The cliffs and the remaining pinnacles are the remains of a former volcano brutally attacked by the forces of the ocean over the centuries. The site is popular with bird lovers where as seabirds nest in the cliffs. On a good day, there is a stunning view over to Snæfellsjökull glacier and if you are lucky, you might even spot some elves.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Snaefellsjokull National Park & Glacier

    Snæfellsjökull volcano and glacier is the true star of the area and it's great landmark. It can be well seen from far away on a good day, even from Reykjavík. It's known for it's special and powerful energy that people feel when around it. Many Icelanders head to the roots of the volcano to recharge their batteries and aliens where even expected to land on top of the glacier in 1993, attracting a great number of people and journalists from all around the world. The volcano became known after the Fresh author, Jules Verne made it part of his novel Journey to the Center of the Earth where an entrance leading to the center of the earth is found at the top of Snæfellsjökull. The glacier is a popular destination for hikers, skiers and other adventurers alike.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Arnarstapi

    Arnarstapi village is sitting in close quarters to Snæfellsjökull and being overlooked by a majestic mountain called Stapi, given it's name to the town. Arnarstapi is a picturesque town allowing for wonderful walks from the harbor and along the wonderful coastline up to an impressive monument of the area's protector, Bárður Snæfellsáss. When strolling along the coast you easily come empowered by the forces of nature, the energy from the ocean, the power from the volcano, and the rugged Beaty of different coastal features spotted during the walk. Basalt columns, petrified elephants, blow wholes, and seabirds are only a few to be mentioned.Once back on the bus, the scenic drive back to Reykjavík takes a good 2,5 hours. If time and conditions are right your guide will probably let you in on a few more secrets on the way.
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • 9 Hours Tour Duration includes the travel time and free time

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour (1 – 7 pax)?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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