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Private Bespoke Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour

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| Reykjavik, Iceland
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from $2,323 per group (up to 8)

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An unforgettable day in the Icelandic outdoors
Make sure to bring your A-Game for working that camera of yours, Snaefellsnes offers more opportunities than your memory card has space!
One of the highlights during our tour, Búðarkirkja is a historic treasure, inviting you right in Iceland´s rich history.
Wild landscapes and wildlife shaped by fire and ice
Moments that stay with you long after
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On average, this is booked 23 (0) days in advance.
12 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Welcome to our expert driver guided tour to the beautiful Snaefellsnes peninsula in Iceland. Some say that the Snaefellsnes Peninsula area is Iceland in a nutshell. Your tour will begin as we depart from Reykjavik and head towards the west coast of Iceland.

Throughout the tour, your expert driver guide will share their knowledge and expertise on the history, geology, and culture of the region. This expert driver guided tour of the Snaefellsnes peninsula is an unforgettable experience that will take you on a journey through some of Iceland's most beautiful landscapes. Thank you for choosing us for your Icelandic adventure! 

All additional activities that extend the tour duration will incur separate charges. Examples of such activities include visiting the Blue Lagoon, glacier hiking, snowmobiling, and similar excursions. Additionally, the tour price will increase for each hour added beyond the standard duration of the tour.

What's Included

  • Pick-up in Reykjavik
  • A very comfortable luxury vehicle
  • Electricity or Gasoline depending on the car
  • Meals and drinks
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Borgarnes

On our way to Snæfellsnes we occasionally make a pitstop in the beautiful small town of Borgarnes, made famous by Characters from one of the Icelandic Sagas, Egilssaga.The drive to tip of the Snafellsnes Peninsula takes about 2,5 hours with beautiful scenery along the way and of course your guide keeps you entertained with history and fun facts along the way
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2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Budakirkja

Búðakirkja Church Black churches are not uncommon in Iceland, but Búðakirkja is probably the most picturesque of them. The church is in the Búðir hamlet, which sits in the Búðahraun lava field. The area has a natural harbor and was one of Iceland’s most important commercial hubs in the 17th and 18th centuries.The first church in the area was built in 1703. It was a small, turfed church with a cemetery, but funerals have been held in the church since 1705. It slowly fell into disrepair, and the Danish king finally abolished it in 1816 due to its condition.Widow Steinunn Sveinsdóttir lived in Búðir in the middle of the 19th century and applied for permission to rebuild the church in the area. She paid for the church’s construction, which still stands in Búðir today. Construction was finished in 1848, but it wasn’t consecrated until 1851.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Ytri Tunga Beach

Ytri-Tunga Beach This place is one of the best in Iceland to spot a few seals lounging on the reefs. Ytri-Tunga is situated in the southern part of Snæfellsnes. There used to be a big farm in the area, and the massive beach, with its seal colonies, was a part of it.Today, the area is known for its beauty and beautiful animals. Unlike most other beaches in Iceland, the Ytri-Tunga beach has white sand.The two most common seal species in Iceland are the Harbor seals and Gray seals. However, if you are lucky, you can spot Harp seals, Bearded seals, Hooded seals, and Ringed seals. They do not breed in Iceland, however, and thus don’t spend much time here.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Rauðfeldsgjá Gorge

This is a bespoke tour so we can design it based on your interests.Other places of interest:Sturlungalaug Pool, Gerðuberg Basalt Columns, Lóndrangar Rock Formations, Selvallafoss Waterfall, Berserkjahraun Lava Field, snowmobiling on Snæfellsjökull Glacier, Grundarfoss Waterfall, Búlandshöfði Viewpoint, Ingjaldshóll, Skarðsvík Beach, Vatnshellir Cave, Sönghellir Cave, Rauðfeldsgjá Canyon, Bjarnarfoss Waterfall, and Eldborg Crater.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Arnarstapi

Arnarstapi Arnarstapi is a small fishing village at the foot of the Snæfellsjökull glacier. The coastline is dramatic, with rock formations like Gataklettur and the Stone Bridge. Arnastapi is also a paradise for bird watchers as the surrounding cliffs are popular among various bird species.The fishing village was founded in 1565 as a trading post of the Danish Crown during the trading monopoly. Danish agents had custodial power over Arnarstapi in the 17th and 18th centuries and commercial rights over nearby lands formerly owned by Helgafell Monastery.Bárðar Saga Snæfellsáss inspired the Arnarstapi and the nearby Hellnar place names. The Icelandic Saga relates the story of Bárður, a half-human, and half-ogre.One of the oldest houses in Arnarstapi, Amtmannshús (The Danish Prefect’s Residence) is also one of the oldest houses in Iceland. It was built in 1774-1787
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Djupalonssandur Beach

Djúpalónssandur Beach Close to Arnarstapi is Djúpalónssandur Beach. Meaning Deep Lagoon’s Sand, the beach was once the home to about sixty fishing boats. Despite the name, the beach is by a relatively shallow and sandy bay, which made it easy to land a ship.The nearby creek Dritvík was also a fishing station. It is believed that men started sailing from Dritvík sometime in the 16th century, and at most, about 600-700 men fished from there.Gatklettur (Holey-Rock – and not to be confused with the one in Arnarstapi) is in Djúpalónssandur and by it is a beautiful little pond called Svörtulón. Fishermen believed the beach was haunted, and there’s even a cave called Draugahellir or Ghost Cave. Another interesting site is Tröllakirkja, Troll Church.On the beach are four lifting stones used to test the strength of those who wanted to become fishermen.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Kirkjufell Mountain

Mt Kirkjufell The famous Kirkjufell mountain is a place of excellent photo opportunities. The picturesque mountain is 463 m tall and is climbable, but this should not be done without an experienced guide.The mountain got incredibly famous when it was used as the Arrowhead Mountain in the TV series Game of Thrones.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Stykkisholmur

The towns of Snæfellsnes The towns of Hellnar, Ólafsvík, Grundarfjörður, and Stykkishólmur are all worth a visit to see and experience Icelandic village life. The birdlife in Hellnar, especially as a nesting site for the Arctic tern, is legendary. Ólafsvík is a great place to go whale watching. In Grundarfjörður, you get a unique view of Mt Kirkjufell, and there’s even a Colombian café there. In Stykkishólmur, you can check out the Norwegian House and other old buildings or take the ferry to Flatey Island or the West Fjords. Not far from Stykkishólmur is Bjarnarhöfn, the Icelandic Shark Museum, which is an exciting visit.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

424 Hvalfjörður Tunnel

On our drive way back we of course use the Hvalfjordur Tunnel to shorten the way as possible but again, the beautiful nature of Iceland greets us and it's always good to travel in a more comfortable car
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2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Bespoke Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Pick-up in Reykjavik.
  • A very comfortable luxury vehicle.
  • Electricity or Gasoline depending on the car.
  • Parking fees.
  • Expert guide.
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  • Meals and drinks.
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • A very comfortable luxury vehicle
  • Electricity or Gasoline depending on the car
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  • Meals and drinks

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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