Snaefellsnes Day Trip
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Guide: English
- Hotel pickup & drop–off (depending on selected option)
- Transport by bus with WiFi
- English–speaking guide
- Food and drinks
- Guide: English
- Hotel pickup & drop–off (depending on selected option)
- Transport by bus with WiFi
- English–speaking guide
- Food and drinks
The Snæfellsjökull Peninsula offers stunning natural beauty. Discover idyllic black sand beaches, charming villages, and the striking Kirkjufell mountain on this enriching day excursion from Reykjavík!
Activity Details
At the arranged time, you will be collected from your hotel or a central meeting location in Reykjavík, beginning an exploration of the captivating Snæfellsjökull Peninsula in Iceland. You might find it interesting that this area is referenced in several settings of the classic novel Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne.
Shortly after our departure, we will arrive at our first stop, Kirkjufell, renowned as one of the most frequently captured landscapes in Iceland. This iconic site also served as a backdrop for Game of Thrones, famously identified as Arrowhead Mountain! Following this visit, a brief 20-minute drive will take us to Ólafsvík, a quaint town recognized as one of Iceland's significant trading ports.
Continuing our journey, we will travel for about 30 minutes to the renowned black sand beach at Djúpalónssandur. Here, your guide will recount the tale of the shipwreck that transpired in this area in 1948. Our next destination is Lóndrangar, a pair of dramatic rock stacks that rise to 246 and 200 ft (75 and 61 m) tall. The sight is truly breathtaking!
After a short 20-minute ride, we will arrive at Arnarstapi, a historic fishing community famous for its stunning basalt cliffs and the notable Gatklettur rock arch. Our day will conclude with another 20-minute drive to Búðakirkja, an enchanting little church that is over 170 years old, distinguished by its completely black exterior featuring white doors and window frames.
After approximately 11 hours of exploration, we will return you to your hotel or the initial meeting point.
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Instructions
On the day of the activity, we'll pick you up at the hotel that you indicated during the booking process.
If you have selected the day trip without pickup, we'll meet at the bus stop number 12, opposite Storm Hotel, located at the following address: Þórunnartún 6, Reykjavík 105, IS. You can see the exact meeting point at the following Google Maps link (https://maps.app.goo.gl/kEgXfXFuMVxoxUbr6).
In both cases, please arrive 30 minutes before the tour starts.
Additional Info
To enjoy this activity, you must wear comfortable and suitable footwear.
Please make sure you dress according to the weather conditions. Remember that Iceland's climate is extremely variable, so wearing multiple layers and making sure you bring a waterproof or windproof jacket is recommended.
