Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss — Iceland's most photographed mountain
Snæfellsjökull — the glacier-capped volcano that inspired Jules Verne
Ytri-Tunga — a seal colony resting on the shore
Búðakirkja — the black church of Búðir
Arnarstapi — dramatic sea cliffs and natural rock arches
Djúpalónssandur — black sand and a shipwreck's remains
Berserkjahraun — a 4,000-year-old lava field
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour
Head west with us on a full-day journey to Snæfellsnes — often called "Iceland in Miniature" for the sheer range of landscape packed into one peninsula. Lunar lava fields, a glacier-capped volcano, black sand beaches and a seal colony all lie within a single day's reach of Reykjavík. Our small-group minibus covers all of it, with a knowledgeable local driver-guide narrating the legends behind each stop.
The Experience
Snæfellsjökull
We drive west out of Reykjavík toward the magnificent Snæfellsjökull, a glacier-capped stratovolcano that took center stage in Jules Verne's Journey to the Centre of the Earth. On a clear day, its ice cap is visible glittering across the bay from Reykjavík itself.
Ytri-Tunga
Our first stop holds a surprise — a beautiful beach just beside a working farm, home to a seal colony. Your guide will lead you to where they're most often found, resting on the rocks.
A Farm Lunch
We continue to one of our favourite farms on the peninsula, where a home-cooked meal is always guaranteed — included in your tour, and a highlight in its own right.
Búðakirkja
We stop at the striking black church of Búðir, set within the Búðahraun lava field. One of the few black churches in Iceland, it's coated in pitch to protect the wood from the country's harsh climate — the current building dates to 1848, on the site of a turf chapel that stood from 1703. Its natural harbour once made Búðir the peninsula's most important trading post, during the Danish trade monopoly of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Arnarstapi & Djúpalónssandur
The dramatic coast of Arnarstapi is next, where relentless waves have carved impressive cliffs and rock arches — here we'll also meet the statue of Bárður Snæfellsás, the mythical guardian of the peninsula. We continue to the black sand beach of Djúpalónssandur, where the scattered remains of a 1948 shipwreck still lie, and four lifting stones of different sizes once tested — and paid — the strength of the fishermen who worked here.
Kirkjufell & Berserkjahraun
We stop to admire Kirkjufell, probably the most photographed mountain in Iceland — ringed by streams and small waterfalls, and known to Game of Thrones viewers as the "Arrowhead Mountain." On the way back we pass through the Berserkjahraun lava field, formed some 4,000 years ago, thick and dramatic — with a Viking-age saga of its own.
Highlights
- Snæfellsjökull, the glacier-capped volcano of Jules Verne fame
- Ytri-Tunga's seal colony
- Búðakirkja, one of Iceland's few black churches
- Arnarstapi's dramatic sea cliffs and rock arches
- Djúpalónssandur's black sand beach and shipwreck remains
- Kirkjufell, Iceland's most photographed mountain
- A home-cooked lunch at an Icelandic farm, included
Included & What to Bring
Included
- Small-group minibus & knowledgeable local driver-guide
- Pickup & drop-off, Reykjavík metropolitan area
- Lunch at an Icelandic farm (early dinner in winter)
- Free WiFi on board
- Guiding in English, with Spanish available on Fridays
- All taxes, fees & handling charges
What to Bring
- Warm, wind- and waterproof outer layers
- Comfortable, sturdy walking shoes
- Advance notice of any food allergies or dietary restrictions
- Your own camera, if you prefer it to ours
A Typical Day
Good to Know
- The order and availability of attractions may change due to road or weather conditions — we reserve the right to delay or reroute a departure for the safety of our guests.
- This tour operates in all weather and throughout the year — dress in warm, wind- and waterproof layers regardless of season.
- Lunch at the horse farm is included; please share any food allergies or dietary restrictions in advance, as they can't always be accommodated if communicated last minute.
- During winter, an early dinner at the farm replaces lunch, and Djúpalónssandur is skipped due to unsafe access.
- Refunds apply only when we cancel the tour ourselves, most often due to unfavourable weather or safety conditions.
- Cancellations made by you within 24 hours of departure are not eligible for a refund — we recommend travel insurance that covers tour cancellations.
- Easy and accessible for anyone in good health; no extensive physical activity is required, just comfortable walking.
- Due to the length and fixed pace of this tour, we don't recommend bringing infants aged 0–3 — for a more flexible pace, ask us about our private option.
- Guiding is in English, with a bilingual Spanish-speaking guide available on Friday departures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pickup and drop-off within Reykjavík, a full day with a knowledgeable local driver-guide in a small-group minibus, a home-cooked lunch at an Icelandic farm, and free WiFi on board. All taxes and fees are included in the price.
Yes — a home-cooked lunch at an Icelandic farm is included (an early dinner replaces it on winter departures). Please let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions in advance.
This departure is a small-group experience, shared with up to 19 other guests in the minibus. A private version of this tour is also available — contact us and we'll arrange it for your party.
Cancellations made within 24 hours of departure are not eligible for a refund. We recommend purchasing travel insurance that covers tour cancellations for full peace of mind.
Due to the length and fixed pace of this 11-hour tour, we don't recommend bringing infants aged 0–3. If you're travelling with a young child, contact us and we'll happily arrange a private, flexible-pace alternative.
Yes — this tour operates in all weather and throughout the year. In winter, timings may adjust for shorter daylight hours, and Djúpalónssandur is skipped due to unsafe access.
Yes — our Friday departures include a bilingual English/Spanish driver-guide. Let us know at booking if you'd like to join one of these.
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