Snaefellsnes Peninsula Day Tour

Pick up in Reykjavik

The Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour starts with pick-up at our accommodation in Reykjavik or at one of the bus stops mentioned in the "Where the tour starts" section. Once the whole group is assembled, we will head to the first stop: Berserkjahraun Lava Fields. This place is famous for its sea of black stones, originated by ancient volcanic explosions.

Lava fields of Berserkjahraun

We will start the day in the amazing lava landscapes of Berserkjahraun. This sea of black stones, originating from ancient volcanic explosions, creates an almost unreal scenery. Here you can see firsthand the enormous force that has shaped Iceland.

Kirkjufell Mountain and Kirkjufellfoss Waterfall

Our next stop will be the iconic Kirkjufell Mountain, one of the most photographed mountains in Iceland, along with the Kirkjufellfoss waterfall. This scenery is ideal for photography lovers - get out your camera and capture this scenery!

Kirkjufell Mountain is also known as "Church Mountain," thanks to its iconic narrow shape formed by the erosive powers of island glaciers during the last ice age. Fun fact: Kirkjufell Mountain became famous after being filmed for one of the scenes in Game of Thrones. Hike "Church Mountain" and be amazed by the waterfall's powers.

Snaefellsjökull National Park

We enter Snæfellsjökull National Park, home to the glacier and volcano that inspired Jules Verne's novel "Journey to the Center of the Earth". Here we will have the option to explore one of the lava caves and learn about the volcanic history of the region.

Djúpalónssandur beach

We will continue our bus tour and visit the black sand beach of Djúpalónssandur, rich in Viking history. We will be able to explore the lava formations and see the lifting stones used by the Vikings - go ahead and try to lift them yourself!

Londrangar Basalt Cliffs

We will contemplate the impressive basalt cliffs of Londrangar, two large rock formations that protrude from the sea. They are the remains of an ancient volcano and today are home to many birds, as well as providing incredible views of the coast.

Arnarstapi fishing village

Next, we will visit the picturesque fishing village of Arnarstapi. Here we can walk along the basalt cliffs, admire the rock formations and the abundant birdlife of the area.

Búðir Black Church

We will make a stop at the iconic black church of Búðir. This wooden church stands out because it stands completely alone in a large lava field, creating a striking contrast to the surroundings - a perfect place to take pictures!

Ytri Tunga beach and seals

We will finish the tour at Ytri Tunga beach. With its golden sand, it is a perfect place to see seals. Look carefully, because there are usually some resting on the rocks near the water.

Return to Reykjavik

At the end of our exploration of the Snaefellsnes peninsula we will start our return to the center of Reykjavik to the same bus stop where we will pick you up and hope that the trip has been amazing and with many memories of this unique part of Iceland.