Small group Snæfellsnes peninsula tour

The Snæfellsnes peninsula is an area that is incredibly rich in natural sights, culture and history. The peninsula is often known as “Iceland in miniature” due to the fact that a majority of the country's highlights can be found here.On this small group Snæfellsnes tour, you will be visiting all the must-sees in a more intimate experience, maximizing your time on the peninsula. Your tour will start with a stop at the Berserkjahraun lava fields, before heading to Kirkjufell waterfalls, where you can enjoy get a great view of Mount Kirkjufell. Your next stop will be at the black basalt beach of Djúpalónssandur where you will be able to spot fossils of birds and fish, and you will stop to see the Lóndrangar pinnacles and basalt cliffs. You will then get to visit the 700.000-year-old subglacial Snæfellsjökull volcano, a beautifully formed start volcano covered with ice and seen from Reykjavík on a good day.Then you will head to Arnarstapi fishing village which developed over the years to become a large shipping port, and you will learn about the Icelandic tales of Bárður who was half man and half ogre.You will then stop to take fantastic pictures to the idyllic Búðir Black Church, and, finally, to Ytri Tunga beach, to search for the seal colonies.

Highlights

  • Visit the Snæfellsnes peninsula's must-see natural sights
  • Sport fossils of birds and fish which are characteristic of this area
  • Find out the history of a fishing village and learn about Icelandic tales
  • Enjoy a more intimate experience in a small group
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Facilities

Free cancellation
mobile
11 hours
Available in English

What's included

  • English-speaking expert guide
  • Free WiFi on the minibus

Not included

  • Food and drinks

Where you'll meet

You can meet your guide at Bus Stop #12 (opposite Storm Hotel).

Operated by

Bustravel Iceland

Important information

* Minimum age of participants: 8 years * This is a small group tour with a maximum of 18 people * Bring warm clothing and good shoes * There is no food included on this tour but there will be stops where you are able to purchase food

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