Snaefellsnes National Park Day Trip
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Kirkjufell Mountain
- Discover Arnarstapi's coastal beauty
- Visit Búðakirkja Church
- Marvel at Londrangar basalt cliffs
- Experience diverse Icelandic landscapes
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Snaefellsnes National Park
- Transportation from Reykjavik
- Visit to Kirkjufell Mountain
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
The journey starts by kicking off North through the famous tunnel under the Whale Fjord. After a scenic drive bus stops for short break in the town of Borgarnes laying on the small peninsula.
Within a short drive from Borgarnes the true magic of Snæfellsnes Peninsula begins. Yti-tunga is a charming farm with nearby beach housing seal colony. Perfect place for animal lovers!
Búðakirkjan Black Church is by many considered the most beautiful church in Iceland.
A natural harbor surrounded by stunning landscapes. Beautiful rock formations decorate the coastline, spotted with green-and-yellow moss. Here one can stroll along the cliffs and take a perfect picture or simply enjoy the atmosphere of remote fishing village.
This is the place where two basalt columns mark the coast, so they can be even seen from the road. This is also another perfect stop for animal lovers - cliffs are famous of being house to many species of birds and air is filled with their sounds
Gorgeous black beach located within boarders of Snæfellsjökull National Park. While walking along the black sand beach one can find a curiosity on the beach: four large lifting stones used to measure the strength of fishermen you used to live in the area.
Pass by: In order to reach the northern part of the peninsula tour will take you on the ride around Snæfellsjökull Strato-Volcano, one of the most powerful ones in Iceland (luckily not active these days) covered by the glacier cap.
Kirkjufell (Church Mountain) accompanied by Kirkjufoss (Church Waterfall) is one the most known and picture-perfect location in Iceland. It got a lot of international attention after being featured in many Hollywood and TV productions - like in Games of Throne just to start with.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; check availability for other languages.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Tour may be subject to weather conditions; check for updates.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Dress in layers to accommodate changing weather conditions.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age is 5 years old
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Traveler reviews
Rather disappointing
The stops were good and the time spent at each stop was good, but there was no information provided by the tour guide. He was just a driver, not a guide. Very disappointed. The driver was nice and helpful in that told us about bathrooms and where to go to see stuff, but I was expecting a tour with information about the landscape and birds ect. The driver also was hard to understand and hear if you were not sitting up front. To improve this, I would recommend having a separate tour guide besides the driver who could speak clearly and explain things.
Snaefellsnes National Park Day Trip from Reykjavik
Walter was our wonderful guide for the day. He had so much information for us. He also stopped at the Visitor Center for me. This part of Iceland is mostly missed, but highly recommend the trip. Saw lots of beautiful scenery and lots of wildlife. Had enough time at each spot. It is a long day, but well worth it.
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I had an amazing one-day tour in Iceland with our guide, Gulli. He was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of interesting Icelandic history and local stories throughout the trip, which made the journey much more meaningful. At every sightseeing stop, we had plenty of time to walk around and take photos without feeling rushed. The pacing of the tour was perfect, and I really appreciated being able to fully enjoy each location. we got a discounted price of 17,995 ISK per person,
Day trip to Mount Sniper Peninsula
My driver was Gulli, who was very handsome, warm, funny and friendly and knew a lot about the Mount Sniper peninsula. There are plenty of toilets along the way, which is reassuring. It's worth mentioning that Gulli has been wearing shorts throughout his trip, but it was raining and windy today, which is amazing. Isn't he afraid of the cold?
Cold and cool one day trip！
Gulli was very funny and responsible. He always reminded everyone to wear seatbelts and made the whole tour feel safe, fun, and memorable!