Join us to explore the wild and wonderful Snæfellsnes Peninsula—often called “Iceland in a nutshell” because it does have a bit of everything! In one full day, you’ll see sharp mountains, black-sand beaches, tiny fishing villages, seals on the shore, and rock formations carved by nature itself. We visit some of Iceland’s most iconic spots, plus a few quiet places you might not hear about—unless you come with us. It’s the kind of day you’ll want to replay in your head on the flight home!
Located on the northern side of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, the first attraction of the day is the "arrowhead" mountain – Kirkjufell. The mountain protrudes from the ocean at 463 meters (1,519 feet) and towers over a fishing village below. With its unique shape and reflective effect in the water below, Kirkjufell is extremely popular with photographers. You won't want to forget your camera for this stop – not to mention the mountain is surrounded by some epic waterfalls.
Our next stop will be the cinematic Djúpalónssandur black pebble beach. Here your guide will treat you to some fascinating stories about local shipwrecks while you enjoy some awesome beach views. Next, we stop at Ingjaldshólskirkja, Iceland’s oldest concrete church, built in 1903. With its bright red roof and sweeping sea views, it’s hard to miss. You wouldn’t guess it, but it’s used in Chinese vision tests!
Fishing villages are a key feature of any coastal tour in Iceland. For our excursion, we will stop in the charming town of Arnarstapi. Visit the town’s highlight Miðgjá bridge, a natural rock arch off the coast, and experience life away from the hustle and bustle. Just east of town, we'll stop at Búðakirkja, a lovely 19th-century church and of course check out the seals in Ytri-Tunga.
The journey back to Reykjavík is just as scenic as the departure. We will travel across more dynamic lava fields, some of which are home to basalt columns. These fascinating formations are geometric works of art made by mother nature herself.
Borgarnes – one of Iceland's many charming villages – will be our last stop before arriving at the capital. Here, we will stop for lunch where you could buy a famous Icelandic hot dog or other refreshments – the perfect end to an amazing day!
- 1 day notice: 100% charge
Your Snæfellsnes & Kirkjufell tour is approx. 11 hours, so we will be back in Reykjavík between 19:00 and 19:30.
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