Small-Group Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour: Discover Mt. Kirkjufell & Black Sand Beach

Embark on a small-group tour of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Iceland and discover the stunning natural beauty of Mt. Kirkjufell, black sand beaches, volcanic craters, and more.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kirkjufell Mountain - Kirkjufell Mountain is a famous mountain of Snaefellsnes. There is also a waterfall nearby which can be visited.
  • Snaefellsjokull National Park & Glacier - Snæfellsjökull National Park, located on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland, is renowned for its stunning landscapes and geological features. Established in 2001, the park is dominated by the Snæfellsjökull volcano, topped by a glacier and famously featured in Jules Verne’s Journey to the Center of the Earth. The park includes rugged coastlines, lava fields, and diverse flora and fauna, offering hiking trails and breathtaking views. It also contains cultural and historical sites, such as ancient fishing villages and Viking settlements, making it a popular destination for nature and history enthusiasts.
  • Djupalonssandur Beach - At this location are you surrounded by a lava field. The beach contains of very round stones and you’ll have a great view on Snaefellsjokull in good weather conditions.
  • Lóndrangar View Point - Amazing rock formation in the ocean, the rocks are 75 and 61 meters tall and make you feel like you are in the country of elves and trolls.
  • Arnarstapi Center and Snjófell Restaurant - Arnarstapi is a small fishing village that sits at the base of the Stapafell mountain in the Snæfellsnes peninsula. The place names of the villages in this region originate from the Icelandic sagas which are some of the oldest examples of literature to have com out of Europe. In particular the place names here draw from the saga of Bárðar who was a half man, half ogre said to have lived in this area. The beautiful walk along the coast will give you the chance to truly dip in into this amazing landscape
  • Budakirkja - One of Iceland´s most iconic photo stops, the black church at Budir make for a striking photography subject.
  • Ytri Tunga Beach - At Ytri Tunga Beach is it possible to see seals from time to time.
What's Included
  • Guided tour
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off at select locations
  • Comfortable transport via air-conditioned bus
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Discover the breadth of Icelandic natural wonders all in one location—the astonishingly varied Snæfellsnes Peninsula aboard a compact bus.

During this journey, we will explore the delightful fishing towns of Berserk Lava Field, Arnarstapi, Mt. Eldborg, striking mountains and volcanic craters including Kirkjufell and Ljósufjöll, the dark shoreline at Djúpalónssandur, and the magnificent Snæfellsjökull glacier.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time
Location
Kirkjufell Mountain
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sheila_s
Jun 15, 2024
Addi made the tour even better! - We did this tour first before doing the Golden Circle. It was so spectacular that it made the GC look Ho-hum. The views along the way and at the stop locations were glorious. Our guide, Addi, was the best! He let us know often where we were heading next, how long the drive was and what we could expect. He had the perfect combination of history and lore. He was the highlight.
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Vinod_b
Jun 11, 2024
Memorable trip - This small group tour was incredible. We were in a mini van. Our tour operator was Addi. He made the tour memorable by telling us about the historical aspect of every stop and adding few extra stops. It was a warm and sunny day. We enjoyed the trip very much. Thank you Addi.
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Q2690fjsarad
Apr 28, 2024
Wow - This tour was really amazing! We saw really many things with our super guide Karol. He is super funny and told us interesting information about Iceland! He also took us to a restaurant where we ate THE BEST FISH IN THE WORLD, I swear! The view is stunning for the whole tour and all the stops were worth it. I'm really happy!!
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Tarrah011
Apr 20, 2024
An awesome first tour in Iceland! - This tour was just awesome. I went basically from the airport to my hotel, dropped off my stuff and headed out for this tour. It was nice because it left at 9, most tours leave at 8am. I got the departure point mixed up and called them and they figured out where I was and got me. And what a great tour! All of the stops were something different, and beautiful. Tony was super funny and a good tour guide. The rest stop that you go to at the beginning of the trip has great food and snacks. Highly recommend! Also - I definitely fell asleep during every stop because I was so tired from my redeye flight - but this was a great way to fight jetlag and the next morning I was good to go!
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Jule_c
Apr 2, 2024
Don’t miss this tour! - If you are not renting a car, this is the best way to see this magnificent peninsula. Pictures don’t do it justice! The tour is long but well worth it. Our guide was Ragnar and he made this already great tour even better! Very knowledgeable and fun for a long day. He even included 2 extra stops of the horses and another church that has become popular on IG. Also, you go through a very long tunnel under the ocean which was neat.
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Denise_k
Mar 21, 2024
Unique, unforgettable experience! - Allain did a super job with this tour even though we had snow, rain, hail, wind throughout. Saw so much and great commentary. Would highly recommend....great value.
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Chris_b
Mar 9, 2024
Fantastic day trip! - This day trip had everything we were looking for and more! Our guide was an Icelandic native and very friendly and knowledgeable. He explained everything and shared stories from his growing up that really brought what we were seeing throughout the day to life. He stopped frequently for restroom breaks and always made it as easy as possible for drop off and pickups at each location. Highly recommend this great day trip!
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Nomadic_stephanie
Mar 1, 2024
A Day To Remember - Our tour guide was Dooley. Born and raised in Iceland and loves his country. He gave us extra time at stops than the itinerary stated because he wanted us to get enough time to see everything. He also made a few extra small stops on the way for some of his recommendations of what we should see. I will say Iceland is the first country where every single tour guide I’ve had actually really loves their country and want tourists to get the best and full experience of their trip.
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Daytrip366505
Jun 1, 2024
Great photo opportunities - The views were all amazing but disappointed didn’t go to budakirkja the stop I was most looking forward to.Second time in Iceland first time using this company. No explanation given for missing stop 6 on itinerary
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Excelannie
Mar 18, 2024
Very enjoyable - Weather very poor. However Ziggy our guide and driver made the trip very informative and fun Most enjoyable. Many thanks Ian and Anne
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