The Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour from Reykjavik

Join this amazing tour of the beautiful Snæfellsnes peninsula with a transfer from Reykjavik. Sometimes called ‘Iceland in Miniature’ due to its vast diversity of landscapes, this is the perfect trip for those seeking to capture the true spirit and beauty of this incredible island. This is a small-group minibus tour for a maximum of 19 people, allowing for a more comfortable and personal experience.

You’ll be picked up from your accommodation in Reykjavík in the morning, then head straight for West Iceland to the Snæfellsnes peninsula. While the immediate surrounding scenery will be rolling farmlands, it will diversify as soon as you reach the peninsula. You will cruise between the beautiful, rocky coast and a long range of mountains to your first destination: the Snæfellsjökull subglacial volcano.

Often called ‘the crown jewel of the peninsula,’ Snæfellsjökull is a magnificent, cone-shaped volcano adorned with ice throughout the year. Its beauty has inspired writers and artists for centuries, most notably Jules Verne, whose novel A Journey to the Centre of the Earth is set here. This Snaefellsjokull glacier day tour should not be missed.

After admiring this incredible natural landmark, you will head to the charming farm of Ytri-Tunga to see its resident seal colony. These creatures, which spend hours hauling out on the shore, are a pleasure to observe, as they lazily sun themselves with little concern for those observing them. 

You will next see the charming villages of Arnarstapi and Hellnar, which are said to be steeped in magic and folklore. They are located in a lovely coastal area, which is dotted with beautiful rock formations and dramatic cliffs. You can walk along the cliffs and watch the powerful seas below sift through the picturesque rock formations.

The most notable of these geological formations are the two basalt columns called Lóndrangar, which are so tall and striking that many have compared them to a castle. Near these, you will have a chance to wander along a gorgeous black beach, Djúpalónssandur, the cliffs of which are home to many nesting seabirds. This is a great chance for bird lovers to spot some of the rich wildlife that makes their home on the peninsula’s cliffs. Next, you continue on your West Iceland day tour.

At the beautiful Djúpalónssandur beach, you’ll find four large, smooth stones. They are ‘lifting stones’, once used to measure the strength of the local fishermen who worked and lived along the coasts here. Your guide will tell you what each was called, and you can see how well you would have risen to the challenge of moving them.

Your final stop will be at the most photographed mountain across the whole of Iceland. Kirkjufell rises alone from a sea of green hills and wildflowers, surrounded by trickling rivers and little waterfalls; it is without a doubt one of the most scenic areas in the country. You’ll want to have your camera on hand when exploring this beautiful feature. Take your time to walk up behind the waterfall, Kirkjufellfoss, to capture the perfect shot of the stunning mountain framed with the trickling waterfall.

The Snæfellnes peninsula is one of the country’s most beautiful spots. Don’t miss your opportunity to see 'Iceland in Miniature'. Check availability by choosing a date to book your adventure in West Iceland now.