Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour from Grundarfjörður Port
Iceland has become an increasingly popular destination for cruise ship, with harbors around the coast offering unique shore excursion possibilities. Grundarfjörður is a small fishing village on the northern coastline of Snæfellsnes Peninsula. It is therefore the perfect starting point for our half-day tour exploring the region.
Snæfellsnes has a little bit of everything. Our itinerary sees us drive in the shadow of Snæfellsjökull glacier. We see mountains, waterfalls, and a black sand beach. All this varied landscapes and features are included in this fantastic 5 hour shore excursion.
We make stops at Mt. Kirkjufell, an arrowhead shaped mountain beloved by amateur photographers. We also stop at Djúpalónssandur black sand beach and Búðir black church. We see the bird cliffs at Arnarstapi, teeming with life in summer. Walk along the cliffs here for spectacular views. Continuing our coastal theme, we see the spectacular sea spits at Lóndrangar.
Let our passionate guides introduce you to the beauty of this sometimes overlooked region of west Iceland.
Our summer schedule is tailored to arriving ships, so all cruise times should suit our tour finish times.
Tour highlights & itinerary
- Pickup and drop off at Grundarfjörður cruise terminal
- Free WiFi
- Expert local guidance
- Food or drink
- We advise you to wear gloves, a hat, a waterproof coat, and comfortable walking shoes.
- Food and water
- Disclaimer: The duration of this tour is 5 hours and start times are tailored to the cruise ships in dock on any given day.
- Cancellation policy: Cancellation fee of 100% if cancelled 1 day or less before departure
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Itinerary
Itinerary
Grundarfjörður PortOur guide will be waiting for you upon disembarkation at Grundarfjörður cruise terminal.
Once everyone is aboard, we set off on our exciting tour of the highlights of the region.
1 Mt. KirkjufellMt. Kirkjufell, our first stop, stands majestically on the northern shoreline of Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Its name translates to English as “Church Mountain”, owing to its resemblance to a church steeple. At its base flows the picturesque Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall, adding to the allure of the landscape. Both the mountain and the waterfall have become iconic symbols of Iceland’s natural beauty, attracting photographers and nature enthusiasts from around the globe.
2 Djúpalónssandur Black Sand BeachDjúpalónssandur is a stunning example of the volcanic black sand beachs for which Iceland is renowned. Framed by cliffs and interesting rock formations, this is a desolute but beautiful place.
You might come across some debris from an old shipwreck, a reminder of the essential sea-faring heritage of these remote regions. Try your hand at lifting the 4 lifiting stones, an old test of strength for fishermen. The stones weight between 23 and 154 kg(50-350Ibs)! If a prospective recruit was not able to lift the second lightest stone (54kg or 50Ibs) for instance, they were not hired as oarsmen on local vessels.
3 Lóndrangar pinnaclesLóndrangar is another coastal stop, featuring twin volcanic rock columns, also known as pinnacles. These black basalt features form part of the cliffs here. These cliffs are a popular breeding grounds for sea birds, and in summer, if you are lucky, you might catch a glimpse of puffins!
4 Arnarstapi village and bird cliffsArnarstapi is an idyllic village on the southern shores of Snæfellsnes. It features a beautiful cliff walk, with stunning cliffs and the famous stone bridge photo opportunity. Again the cliffs here team with nesting birdlife.
Gatklettur sea arch and the statue of Barður the troll are other interesting points here.
5 Búðir Black ChurchThe iconic black church of Búðir is our final stop of the day. This neat little church contrasts sharply with its rugged surrounding landscape. Iceland left the pagan norse gods behind upon converting to Christianty around 1000ad. A church was first built here in the early 1700s, though the current church dates from 1848.
Búðir, along with Mt. Kirkjufell, are perhpas the two enduring images that represent this sparcely populated region best. It´s fitting then that we start and end our day with them.
- Grundarfjörður Port
After a memorable day spent exploring Snaefellsnes, we drop you back to your ship at Grundarfjörður.
Our guide will be waiting for you upon disembarkation at Grundarfjörður cruise terminal.
Once everyone is aboard, we set off on our exciting tour of the highlights of the region.
Mt. Kirkjufell, our first stop, stands majestically on the northern shoreline of Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Its name translates to English as “Church Mountain”, owing to its resemblance to a church steeple. At its base flows the picturesque Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall, adding to the allure of the landscape. Both the mountain and the waterfall have become iconic symbols of Iceland’s natural beauty, attracting photographers and nature enthusiasts from around the globe.
Djúpalónssandur is a stunning example of the volcanic black sand beachs for which Iceland is renowned. Framed by cliffs and interesting rock formations, this is a desolute but beautiful place.
You might come across some debris from an old shipwreck, a reminder of the essential sea-faring heritage of these remote regions. Try your hand at lifting the 4 lifiting stones, an old test of strength for fishermen. The stones weight between 23 and 154 kg(50-350Ibs)! If a prospective recruit was not able to lift the second lightest stone (54kg or 50Ibs) for instance, they were not hired as oarsmen on local vessels.
Lóndrangar is another coastal stop, featuring twin volcanic rock columns, also known as pinnacles. These black basalt features form part of the cliffs here. These cliffs are a popular breeding grounds for sea birds, and in summer, if you are lucky, you might catch a glimpse of puffins!
Arnarstapi is an idyllic village on the southern shores of Snæfellsnes. It features a beautiful cliff walk, with stunning cliffs and the famous stone bridge photo opportunity. Again the cliffs here team with nesting birdlife.
Gatklettur sea arch and the statue of Barður the troll are other interesting points here.
The iconic black church of Búðir is our final stop of the day. This neat little church contrasts sharply with its rugged surrounding landscape. Iceland left the pagan norse gods behind upon converting to Christianty around 1000ad. A church was first built here in the early 1700s, though the current church dates from 1848.
Búðir, along with Mt. Kirkjufell, are perhpas the two enduring images that represent this sparcely populated region best. It´s fitting then that we start and end our day with them.
After a memorable day spent exploring Snaefellsnes, we drop you back to your ship at Grundarfjörður.