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If we at BusTravel Iceland were to bring out a “Greatest hits of Iceland” album we would probably call it the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and it would be a blend of smooth jazz and upbeat dance hits.

This beautiful part of our island sits on the other side of the Faxaflói bay, to the North West of the city of Reykjavik and is a location that any diehard fan of Iceland should be adding to their list of things to see. Not only does this location have black sand beaches to rival the southern coast, a national park that could give Þingvellir a run for its money and of course it’s very own glacier but it also has a lot of charm that will be sure to win your heart. No matter what your tastes are as a traveller, Snæfellsnes is guaranteed to have something for you. 

Literary fans will recognise many locations from the Jules Verne novel “Journey to the centre of the earth” that was based here. Alongside the film, it inspired in 2008 also called “Journey to the Center of the Earth” starring Brendan Fraser which actually used the real Snæfellsjökull volcano in the film.

The tour covers some of Snæfellsnes biggest highlights such as the majestic Mt Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall, the seals at Ytri Tunga beach, Djúpalónssandur stunning beach, beautifully sculpted Lóndrangar pinnacles, Arnarstapi harbor and sea cliffs, Búðir Black Church, along with other surprises our guides pull out of their sleeve. 

Highlights

  • Berskerkjahraun lavafields
  • Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall
  • Mt. Kirkjufell
  • Snæfellsjökull National Park
  • Djúpalónssandur beach
  • Lónsdrangar rock pinnacles
  • Arnarstapi harbor and coast

Itinerary

Before we can get to the adventuring part of our day we first need to get you out of the city. This is where our fast and efficient pick up service comes in. Just tell us where you are staying or the location of the nearest pick up point to your accommodation and our busses will come and get you. When everyone is aboard we will immediately begin our northward journey, passing by the famous Mt. Esja and around the Faxaflói Bay onwards to volcanic Snæfellsnes Peninsula. 

Berskerkjahraun Lavafields

Our first stop is a viewing point overlooking the region well marked by a rough and wild lava field called Berserkjahraun. The lavafield dates back to a volcanic eruption that took place 4000 years ago and has a brutal story to tell, well preserved in one of the Icelandic Sagas. 

Mt. Kirkjufell

When getting close to charming fishing village of Grundarfjörður we spot it's landmark and prominent mountain called Kirkjufell (Church Mountain). It would be an understatement to say that Kirkjufell is one of the most popular mountains in Iceland, as the image of this tall mountain reflected in the nearby water has become an image almost synonymous with the country itself. It stands at a height of approximately 463 meters and also has had its 15 minutes of fame on the silver screen playing the part of the ‘Arrowhead Mountain’ in the hit show ‘Game of Thrones’. 

Kirkjufellsfoss Waterfalls

Our next stop is by the Kirkjufellsfoss waterfalls where we can admire the falls with Church Mountain in the background. The old bridge over the falls used to be part of the old main road before it was moved to where it is now. A well maintained path takes you around the area and allows for the perfect pictures. 

Snæfellsjökull National Park

The name of the Peninsula has it from the 1500 m high glacier capped volcano, the regions landmark at the far end of the peninsula. The volcano is one of the most famous sites in Iceland due to the Jules Verne's novel, Journey to the Center of the Earth. In the novel, protagonists find and opening to a passage on top of the volcano, leading the the centre of earth. The icy covered volcano is a true nature gem and very rich of legends. Many believe the volcano to be one of seven main energy centres of the earth and it's mystique and special energy is felt by many. 

Djúpilónssandur Beach

Following on from the mountain and getting around Snæfellsjökull subglacial volcano, we aim for the black sand beaches of Djúpalónssandur. This area was once home to anywhere up to 60 fishing boats and also housed one of the most profitable fishing villages in the area but all of that has now gone leaving behind a beautiful and serene bay. As a reminder of the history of the area, the bay is still home to four lifting stones that were once used by fishermen to test their strength. The minimum a man would have to lift was a 54 kg stone to hip height otherwise he would not be considered fit for service. There is also though a stone weighing 23 kg called Amlóði (Useless), 100 kg called Hálfsterkur (half strength) and 154 kg called Fullsterkur (full strength). Once everyone has lifted a stone and proven themselves worthy we will be able to move on to our next stop at Lóndrangar.

Lóndrangar Pinnacles

Lóndrangar is a beautiful rock formation, rising some 75 and 61 meters above the surrounding landscape. They are volcanic plugs of basalt, a remnants from a bigger crater that has mostly been eroded away. A good hiking path allows for exploration in the area and take you to great viewing points where you can also observe seabirds that nest in the sea cliffs during the summer months. 

Arnarstapi Harbor and Sea-cliffs

Only a 10 minuets drive is to our next destination, Arnarstapi harbor. Arnarstapi is a tiny fishing village that sits on the southern edge of the peninsula that stands a monument to rich history Iceland has with the fishing industry as well as its rich history with stories and sagas. With its incredibly accessible location, Arnarstapi quickly became an ideal location to serve as a hub for the fishing activities in the area. Very quickly the small town grew into a large shipping port which supplied much of the west coast of Iceland and brought in a tremendous amount of trade to the whole island.
Today the town sees much less use as a fishing port but the docks here have been very well maintained and now see a lot of use from tourists and during the summer months the docks come alive with boats! When it comes to breathtaking nature though, Arnarstapi may just win the day as you look over the cliffs that this area has in abundance. Striking basalt columns and curiously cubic rock formations are interlaced with thin walkways caused by years of erosion as the land fights against a sea that wants to reclaim it. Bring some extra memory cards for your camera and thank us later.

From Arnarstapi we start our return back to Reykjavik including some extra stops added by your guide. 

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Free WiFi

What's excluded

  • Pickup and dropoff
  • Food and drinks

What do I need to bring

  • Warm, water- and windproof clothing are always useful in Iceland.
  • All tickets are e-tickets so there is no need to print them out.

Important information

  • The duration of the tour is 11 hours
  • 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% if cancelled 1 day or less before departure

Categories

  • BUS OR MINIVAN TOUR
  • DAY TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS
  • NATURE

Guided Language

  • English

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Secret Treasure

My south Island tour bus missed me and bus travel quickly redirected me to this tour to the Snæfellsnes peninsula. AMAZING. I am so happy my original tour bus missed me. Howser was an exceptional tour guide. welcoming, friendly, funny and knowledgeable. we had a delicious food stop. perfect timing for each stop. would def. use this company again and would request Hjortur Howser as a guide.

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By elizabeth R on 2022-12-27

Best Northern Lights

I've already had a few Northern Lights tours with other providers but was impressed by the BusTravel. I'm not comparing the tours based on the lights as it's up to the weather and luck as well, but the whole conduction of one. My tour guide was Geri, I don't remember the driver's name though, and I can honestly say that it was the best and most informative NL tour I've had. He talked in great details about the reactions, reasons, how our eyes perceive light, which was refreshing as well because I got to learn a few more things about the phenomenon. And, even though the lights hadn't appeared close to midnight, we waited and weren't disappointed. Not to mention very tasty hot chocolate with a pinch of cinnamon, Christmas came early :D

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By Someone on 2022-12-05

South Coast experience

When I took the South Coast tour, I didn't expect it to be that good mostly because it's on the say route as Glacier Lagoon so was afraid that the information will be repeated. But I wasn't disappointed at all! I got a dream team of Geri the tour guide and Tomasz the driver. It was a great choice to take that tour. The driver proved himself to be a skilled one with harsh winter conditions and yet perfect and safe driving. And when it comes to the tour guide, I cannot express enough how impressed I was when all the relevant pieces of information were covered. It's clearly visible that he has in-depth knowledge about the stops and Iceland in general. Also, he combines humour with serious bits which is a great combo as easy to follow and to stay focused. The great perk was the stop to refill our bottles with waterfall water! It was one of the best tours I've had so far.

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By Someone on 2022-12-08

Beautiful Glacier Lagoon

I cannot express how amazed I was with the Glacier Lagoon. The dream team comprised of a tour guide Geri and a very skilled driver, Maciej. The timing was perfect, we arrived at the Diamond Beach when the sun was setting so got the most impressive light reflections on the ice! Anyone into photography, I recommend that team combo! The views were breathtaking with the most beautiful snowed mountains and glaciers. Seljalandsfoss waterfall at night with the full moon and aurora was the most magical part of the whole tour! But enough about the nature, as I mentioned before, the driver was really skilled, the road conditions were not ideal so the road was icy and in some places the wind got strong. Not to mention that daylight was limited due to winter months so he had to mostly drive in the dark. When it comes to the tour guide, I can also honestly say that he's a skilled professional. He kept us all entertained, knew when we were too tired to listen so allowed us some quiet time. And listening to him, you easily get the idea that Iceland is his passion as he showered us with useful and not that common pieces of information. Hands down, the best tour so far!

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By Someone on 2022-12-04

Mysterious Peninsula - Wonderful Journey

The weather on the day of the trip was a little cloudy. If the sunny Iceland is like a lively big boy, then the cloudy Iceland is more like a majestic warrior. During the trip to the beautiful peninsula, I felt the infinite power of nature. An unforgettable trip. Luckily it was Denis who was our tour guide again, he patiently responded to our requests and added a lot of attractions for us. Every trip is a happy departure and a happier return. Thank you, Denis!

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By Weixian MU on 2022-11-05

great tour

A very different landscape. Despite the mixture of weather (don’t come if you want to stay dry and warm!), Howser kept us enthralled with tales from years gone by, detailed explanations of the countryside flora and fauna, taking us up volcanic craters and down to black sand beaches, passing by Mount Kirkjufell (or the church mountain) renamed Arrowhead mountain in “Game of Thrones. Lunch was taken in at the superb restaurant, Sker, in the heart of Olafsvik serving delicious fresh fish. Last stop before the return drive to our hotel was for hot chocolate and chocolate cake. One of the best kept secrets in Iceland. Brilliant job Howser and driver Albert. Exceptional value for money and customer care

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By andrew on 2022-07-09

Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour

My friends and I enjoyed the tour pretty much. Big shout out to our guide - Oskar (I hope I wrote his name right) . That was nice to see a guide who cared for the whole group and for each of us individually. Thank you for the great time, I'm lost for words to describe the beauty of Icelandic nature. It doesn't seem to stop getting me stunned every time I see a new place.

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By Yana on 2022-06-26

Wonderful!

It was a great tour. Got to see various sights and natural features of Iceland in one trip. Our tour guide Iga was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Made us all feel safe and taken care of. Bus captain, Tomic, is a very experienced and careful driver. Codfish lunch at the fishing village restaurant was so good - go for the Fish of the Day. Fresh and succulent.

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By Eugene on 2022-06-27

Beautiful and informative

Anna did an incredible (multilingual) job showing us the beauty of the peninsula. We had a wonderful time and felt comfortable, entertained and inspired by everything we saw. Anna clearly loves her job and gave us a memorable experience, thank you!

By Matthew Jocelyn on 2022-06-18

One of a kind experience!

The tour covers some of the most beautiful places we've ever seen. Our guide Hjortur had such an amazing knowledge of the history of Iceland, it was a true pleasure to listen to him (Hjortur, please, start a podcast!), and showed us so many less-known but very interesting spots. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Would STRONGLY recommend!

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By Anna on 2022-06-14

Amazing tour

It is a very complete tour. The landscapes are incredible and our guide Atli was very nice! He is so funny you won't get bored with him! We were really satisfied with the experience:)

By Judith on 2022-04-16

Snæfellsnes Peninsula - Amazing Tour!

The tour itself was amazing, the views were incredible and unfortegable! Atli was our tour guide on the Seafessnelss Tour. From the start he was helpful and friendly. Atli knew anything and everything about iceland. Very knowledgeable about the country and gave us a real insight into life here. He was funny and ensured everyone has a great time whilst also ensuring safety of all of us. Atli often spoke to us like a very caring father which was super nice to see. Thank you so much and we would really recommend this tour and definitely Atli as your tour guide.

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By Monika Krzysztopolska on 2022-02-06

Miniatural Iceland

Great tour especially for the complete experience of Islandic landscape: lava fields, waterfalls, volcanos, the glacier, mountains, lakes, fiords, beaches, villages. There are some iconic famous places included and many more others that you can discover along the way. Even if day was shorter, I think we covered a lot of spots. Our guide was Simon - great guy, very good assistance along the way, interesting stories and facts about each place and many more. At the end of tour, on our way to Reykjavik, he told us a lot of other useful information, tips about what to see/do/buy/eat while in Iceland. Highly recommend!

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By Dana Robota on 2021-11-17

Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour

Efficient pick ups and drop offs, comfy transport and excellent service. HBO is a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. Great tours - truly a one in a lifetime experience and would thoroughly recommend!

By Luke Hanley on 2021-11-09

Amazing experience!

Simon was our guide and he was amazing. I did all the tours with this company and they were all terrific but this one was my favorite. Perhaps it was the several Game of thrones locations we visited by Simon was a terrific guide. He told stories of the land, made sure to point out every big location and was very knowledgeable about everything we went to see in Iceland. He truly cared and wanted you to have an amazing experience. Definitely do this tour. Not too many people do it and idk why, but you truly get the Iceland experience with this tour through the weather and the locations. 10/10 recommend.

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By Ben on 2021-11-06

Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour

Het was een mooie ' rondreis' met een vriendelijke en goede geïnformeerde gids, Simon. Heel erg veel gezien en 1 van de mooiste excursies die we deze week hebben gezien.

By Harma Weggen on 2021-10-31

Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour

Siggi was approachable and cared about the comfort and safety of all the guests. He walked with us to destinations and told us better places to go for pictures and to spend time taking in the beauty of the sites. The cafe and lunch specials he recommended were amazing as well. The weather was perfect and he was an expert at getting us back to the city in high wind.

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By Sarah Petersen on 2021-11-01

Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour

The landscape was absolutely stunning. The weather was a bit rainy and windy but that didn't hamper anything... I just went with the flow and enjoyed every minute!

By Mark Mayernik on 2021-10-22

Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour

Very Interesting Tour with a Passionate Guide. Adorabke Landschaften, don‘t Miss it!

By Stefanie Köhne on 2021-06-26

Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour

The trip was excellent and Simon our tour guide did a very good job. The only downside was the weather which turned rainy towards the end.

By Susan John on 2020-08-12

Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour

Excellent tour by "Iceman", who takes on the role with a real passion for Iceland and its landscapes, culture and people. Amazing landscapes and a full itinerary whilst allowing time to enjoy the stops along the way.

By James Dennis on 2020-08-20

Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour

Excellent tour. Very good guide, who was also our driver. Very recommendable.

By Lars Floee on 2020-07-23

Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour

Our driver - guide was very knowledgeable so he provided with a lot of interesting info and facts. We also had very good weather so the only limitation affected us was COVID rules

By Stefan Hurcik on 2020-07-01

Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour

Great guide, very informative and attentive. Beautiful scenery. Highly recommended.

By Lajla Rosenberg on 2020-07-07

Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour

The guide was very attentive and careful on the way, not risking at the stops that there was any risk for passengers.

By Cristiane Rodrigues Coelho on 2020-03-16

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