Private Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour from Grundarfjörður
6 hours
Max 15 people
Reykjavik, Iceland
About this activity
Discover the best of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula on a tailor-made day tour designed for cruise guests.
Highlights
- Kirkjufell
- Arnarstapi
- Ytri Tunga Beach
Full description
This private full-day shore excursion from Grundarfjörður is the perfect way to explore the diverse beauty of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, often called "Iceland in Miniature" for its incredible variety of landscapes.
Begin your journey with a visit to Kirkjufell, the most photographed mountain in Iceland, with its distinctive shape and nearby waterfalls. Continue to Djúpalónssandur, a black pebble beach filled with the echoes of shipwrecks and framed by volcanic cliffs.
Next, stop at Arnarstapi, a charming fishing village with dramatic sea cliffs and coastal rock formations shaped by centuries of powerful ocean waves. From there, visit the striking Búðakirkja, a black wooden church set against a backdrop of lava fields and rugged mountains.
Your final scenic stop is Ytri Tunga Beach, where golden sands and curious seals often await you near the shoreline. Throughout the tour, your private guide will share stories and insights about the region’s folklore, history, and natural wonders.
Begin your journey with a visit to Kirkjufell, the most photographed mountain in Iceland, with its distinctive shape and nearby waterfalls. Continue to Djúpalónssandur, a black pebble beach filled with the echoes of shipwrecks and framed by volcanic cliffs.
Next, stop at Arnarstapi, a charming fishing village with dramatic sea cliffs and coastal rock formations shaped by centuries of powerful ocean waves. From there, visit the striking Búðakirkja, a black wooden church set against a backdrop of lava fields and rugged mountains.
Your final scenic stop is Ytri Tunga Beach, where golden sands and curious seals often await you near the shoreline. Throughout the tour, your private guide will share stories and insights about the region’s folklore, history, and natural wonders.
Included / Excluded
- Pickup & dropoff at Grundarfjörður Port
- Expert guide
- Comfortable vehicle
- Tips & gratuity (welcome in Iceland if you feel the tour is of good quality but not a requirement)
Important information
Know before you book
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
Know before you go
- Warm, layered clothing (windbreaker recommended)
- Comfortable shoes
- Binoculars or camera with zoom lens
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
GetYourGuide traveler
Jun 20263.0
...i did not get water as ordered.the driver was a very good fellow but nt a guide
GetYourGuide traveler
Jun 20263.0
Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Diane
Jun 20265.0
Excellent! Our guide was wonderful and kept the pace appropriate for my husband who has mobility issues. Although we didn’t see many cats, we learned a lot of interesting things about the city.