Snaefellsnes Peninsula Small Group Tour
Join our small-group tour from Reykjavik to the enchanting Snæfellsnes Peninsula, often called “Iceland in Miniature” for its incredible variety of landscapes.
Experience the diverse beauty of lava fields, majestic mountains, and the iconic Mt. Kirkjufell with its picturesque waterfalls. Explore the dramatic Lóndrangar Basalt Cliffs, walk along the black sand beach of Djúpalónssandur, and visit the charming Búðir black church. Discover the mystical Snæfellsjökull glacier and enjoy breathtaking views from Arnarstapi Cliff.
The western peninsula of Snæfellsnes is an area of diverse beauty and wonder with a rich history and famously served as the inspiration for one of the great works of Western adventure literature. With our small-group setting, you’ll enjoy a more intimate and personalized adventure, capturing all the wonders of Iceland in a single, unforgettable day.
Departing from Reykjavik, your first stop is at the Berserkjahraun Lava Fields, where jagged formations from ancient volcanic eruptions create an otherworldly atmosphere steeped in legend. Then, marvel at the iconic Mt. Kirkjufell and its nearby Kirkjufellsfoss waterfalls, capturing picture-perfect views of Iceland’s most photographed mountain. The hauntingly beautiful Djúpalónssandur Black Sand Beach, lined with smooth pebbles and scattered shipwreck remains, offers a poignant reminder of the country’s maritime past. Lóndrangar Basalt Cliffs rise dramatically from the ocean, remnants of ancient volcanic craters, home to diverse birdlife and breathtaking coastal views. In Snæfellsjökull National Park, explore a wonderland of volcanic landscapes and glaciers, famously inspiring Jules Verne’s Journey to the Center of the Earth. The Arnarstapi Cliff Viewpoint provides sweeping vistas of rugged sea cliffs and unique rock formations, perfect for scenic walks and birdwatching. Visit the stark and beautiful Búðir Black Church, a solitary wooden structure set against a vast lava field, offering a striking contrast to the surrounding landscape and a favorite for photographers. Conclude your journey at Ytri Tunga Beach, where the golden sands provide a peaceful setting to observe playful seals basking along the shore, offering a serene and unforgettable end to your exploration of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
Embark on this unforgettable journey through Snæfellsnes Peninsula, where every stop reveals the breathtaking beauty and rich history of Iceland—an experience you won’t want to miss. Book your tour today!
Tour highlights & itinerary
- Professional guide
- Pickup and drop off in Reykjavík
- Free WiFi
- Food and drinks
- Warm, water and windproof clothing are always useful in Iceland
- Good sturdy shoes
- All tickets are e-tickets so there is no need to print them out
- There is no food included on this tour but there will be stops where you are able to purchase food
- Cancellation policy: Cancellation fee of 100% charged if cancelled with less than 24 hours notice.
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Itinerary
Itinerary
Pick-upCentral ReykjavikYour tour begins with our fast and efficient pickup service. We provide direct pickup from a long list of designated locations dotted around the capital region. We aim to finish pickup promptly in order to devote the rest of our time together getting to know the diverse sites and wonders of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
1 Berserkjahraun LavafieldsOur first stop of the day is at Berserkjahraun. This moss covered lava field is the remnant of an eruption from the nearby Bjarnarhafnafjall mountain over 4000 years ago. The scale of the lava fields really attests to the power and influence of volcanoes on the Icelandic landscape.
Berserkjahraun literally translates as the lava field of the frenzied warriors. The berserk warriors if you will. This reflects the fury that must have been unleashed here all those years ago when the mountain blew its top.2 Mt. KirkjufellMount Kirkjufell or the church mountain is perhaps the most photographed mountain in Iceland.
This 463 m mass looms over the nearby fishing village of Grunðarfjörður. Its distinct arrowhead shape has inspired both professional and amateur photographers for years. A classic snap is Kirkjufell with the northern lights shimmering above. It recently came to prominence internationally by featuring as the Arrowhead mountain in one of the later seasons of the hit TV show “Game of Thrones”.The mountain was part of the scenes north of the wall’ when Jon Snow, The Hound, and Jorah Mormont seek to capture an undead wight.
3 Kirkjufellsfoss WaterfallsThe iconic vista of Kirkjufell is taken from this location and features the falls in the foreground which really sells the scale of the looming mountain in the background. The waterfall is a three pronged waterfall fed by glacial meltwaters from the nearby Snæfellsjökull glacier. A small path takes you around the area for a great view of the falls and Mt Kirkjufell from all angles.
4 Snæfellsjökull National ParkSnæfellsnesjökull National Park in a protected wilderness area encircling Snæfellsjökull glacier.
It is possible to see Snæfellsjökull on a clear day from Reykjavík, hundreds of kilometres to the south. Our guests get a better view! A 700,000 year old subglacial volcano, it has thankfully lain dormant for almost 2000 years, which is just as well as it is the same type of volcano as Ejyafjalljökull. That subglacial volcano erupted and famously created chaos and grounded airplanes worldwide back in 2010.
Snæfellsjökull also famously features in Jules Verne´s seminal 1864 adventure novel “Journey to the Center of the Earth”. The entrance to the underworld was imagined by Verne to lie here.5 Djúpalónssandur BeachDjúpalónssandur is a black sand beach and one of the most famous in Iceland.
The beach is encircled by cliffs and rock formations, and visitors can walk along these cliffs to view the beach from all angles. Two of the stranger rock formations here were thought to be frozen trolls.A challenge can be found here for the more competitive of visitors. Long held as a test of strength, 4 lifting stones of ascending size and weight lie on the breach. Once used to test the strength of fishermen, it´s held that the achievement of lifting the 54kg stone was the minimum requirement to find employment on fishing boats in the area.
6 Lóndrangar Basalt CliffsLóndrangur are two enormous basalt rock formations reaching 75m and 61m respectively. These pinnacles are all that remains of an ancient crater which has long since been eroded by the sea. They serve as both a stunning view from all angles as well as home to various nesting bird species
7 ArnarstapiThe beautiful village of Arnarstapi serves as our final stop of the day. This picturesque location is shadowed by mountains to the north and wave-battered cliffs to its south.
Once a very important fishing and trade hub for the region, the area’s economy now is now reliant upon tourism and guest services, but once definitely gets a sense of its illustrious past from the harbour.
It is a real pleasure to walk along the cliff edge and spot the nesting seabirds below. A famous photo stop is the Arnarstapi bridge, Eystrigjá.8 Búðir Black ChurchBudir black church is one of the most beautiful in Iceland. But what makes this place special is the stunning landscape on which it rests. A church was first built here at over 300 years ago, though the structure you see today dates from 1848. This church is a popular subject for photographers and we take a short photo stop her for that reason.
9 Ytri Tunga Beach SealsWe make one final stop in Snæfellsnes before heading back to the city. Ytri Tunga is a pleasant though unremarkable golden beach. Why then do we make a stop here you may ask? Because Ytri Tunga is one of the best places in Iceland to watch seals. These harbour seals spends there days on the rocks just off the beach and hopefully you will be lucky and catch a glimpse of them.
- Drop-offCentral Reykjavik
We then begin the journey back to Reykjavik and we hope you will have made lasting memories of this lesser-traveled part of Iceland.
Your tour begins with our fast and efficient pickup service. We provide direct pickup from a long list of designated locations dotted around the capital region. We aim to finish pickup promptly in order to devote the rest of our time together getting to know the diverse sites and wonders of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
Our first stop of the day is at Berserkjahraun. This moss covered lava field is the remnant of an eruption from the nearby Bjarnarhafnafjall mountain over 4000 years ago. The scale of the lava fields really attests to the power and influence of volcanoes on the Icelandic landscape.
Berserkjahraun literally translates as the lava field of the frenzied warriors. The berserk warriors if you will. This reflects the fury that must have been unleashed here all those years ago when the mountain blew its top.
Mount Kirkjufell or the church mountain is perhaps the most photographed mountain in Iceland.
This 463 m mass looms over the nearby fishing village of Grunðarfjörður. Its distinct arrowhead shape has inspired both professional and amateur photographers for years. A classic snap is Kirkjufell with the northern lights shimmering above. It recently came to prominence internationally by featuring as the Arrowhead mountain in one of the later seasons of the hit TV show “Game of Thrones”.The mountain was part of the scenes north of the wall’ when Jon Snow, The Hound, and Jorah Mormont seek to capture an undead wight.
The iconic vista of Kirkjufell is taken from this location and features the falls in the foreground which really sells the scale of the looming mountain in the background. The waterfall is a three pronged waterfall fed by glacial meltwaters from the nearby Snæfellsjökull glacier. A small path takes you around the area for a great view of the falls and Mt Kirkjufell from all angles.
Snæfellsnesjökull National Park in a protected wilderness area encircling Snæfellsjökull glacier.
It is possible to see Snæfellsjökull on a clear day from Reykjavík, hundreds of kilometres to the south. Our guests get a better view! A 700,000 year old subglacial volcano, it has thankfully lain dormant for almost 2000 years, which is just as well as it is the same type of volcano as Ejyafjalljökull. That subglacial volcano erupted and famously created chaos and grounded airplanes worldwide back in 2010.
Snæfellsjökull also famously features in Jules Verne´s seminal 1864 adventure novel “Journey to the Center of the Earth”. The entrance to the underworld was imagined by Verne to lie here.
Djúpalónssandur is a black sand beach and one of the most famous in Iceland.
The beach is encircled by cliffs and rock formations, and visitors can walk along these cliffs to view the beach from all angles. Two of the stranger rock formations here were thought to be frozen trolls.
A challenge can be found here for the more competitive of visitors. Long held as a test of strength, 4 lifting stones of ascending size and weight lie on the breach. Once used to test the strength of fishermen, it´s held that the achievement of lifting the 54kg stone was the minimum requirement to find employment on fishing boats in the area.
Lóndrangur are two enormous basalt rock formations reaching 75m and 61m respectively. These pinnacles are all that remains of an ancient crater which has long since been eroded by the sea. They serve as both a stunning view from all angles as well as home to various nesting bird species
The beautiful village of Arnarstapi serves as our final stop of the day. This picturesque location is shadowed by mountains to the north and wave-battered cliffs to its south.
Once a very important fishing and trade hub for the region, the area’s economy now is now reliant upon tourism and guest services, but once definitely gets a sense of its illustrious past from the harbour.
It is a real pleasure to walk along the cliff edge and spot the nesting seabirds below. A famous photo stop is the Arnarstapi bridge, Eystrigjá.
Budir black church is one of the most beautiful in Iceland. But what makes this place special is the stunning landscape on which it rests. A church was first built here at over 300 years ago, though the structure you see today dates from 1848. This church is a popular subject for photographers and we take a short photo stop her for that reason.
We make one final stop in Snæfellsnes before heading back to the city. Ytri Tunga is a pleasant though unremarkable golden beach. Why then do we make a stop here you may ask? Because Ytri Tunga is one of the best places in Iceland to watch seals. These harbour seals spends there days on the rocks just off the beach and hopefully you will be lucky and catch a glimpse of them.
We then begin the journey back to Reykjavik and we hope you will have made lasting memories of this lesser-traveled part of Iceland.