Private Tour of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula with 5 visits
Miniature Iceland: Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur, Arnarstapi, and more
A private Tour of Snæfellsnes Peninsula to visit at your own rhythm, breathe in, breathe out, and relax
Duration: 10 to 12 hours
Difficulty: No difficulties
Age limit: None
Season: All year
Minivan Option
(Up to 6 people)
185 000 ISK
SuperJeep Option
(Up to 4 people)
189 000 ISK
(The prices are for the whole group)
Exploration of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Snæfellsnes is often called “Iceland in Miniature”. This nickname comes from the fact that most, if not all, of the natural features Iceland has to offer can be seen on this peninsula. It means that with volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, black sand beaches, and lava fields, the peninsula has it all.
A journey to the Snæfellsnes is not only about visiting the highlights of the area. The peninsula has among the most beautiful roads in Iceland, therefore cruising on them is definitely part of the experience.
A highly volcanic region, with a rich history inherited from the Icelandic sagas, Snæfellsnes is the true gem of west Iceland.
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Description of the private tour of Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Here is an outline of the program, please note that we will stop in more places than described below. The 3 visits that are listed are the absolute “must-see” of the area. The other visits will be selected by your guide.
- Your guide will pick you up at your hotel at a 8:00 am
- We will drive about one hour for a coffee stop
- Enjoy the most beautiful landscapes in their best variety.
- Drive back to Reykjavik and drop off at your hotel between 7:00 and 8:00 pm
Highlights of the day:
Mount Kirkjufell
Majestic mountain standing behind a waterfall, the mount Kirkjufell is the most famous mountain of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Its popularity increased even more after it was featured in Game of Thrones, and refered to as “The arrowhead mountain”.
Black Sand Beach: Djúpalónssandur
Djúpalónssandur is, as most beaches in Iceland, made of black sand. Bordering a gigantic lava field, the rock formation of the beach are simply stunning. The remains of an old shipwreck, scattered around the beach act as a reminder of the forces of nature.
The village of Arnarstapi
Probably the best visit of the day. Arnarstapi is a fishing village on the edge the atlantic ocean in the bay of Faxaflói. What the forces of both lava flows and erosion did to the shoreline is absolutely unique. We purposely did not choose our best picture, to preserve the surprise.
And more …
Your guide will show you more wonders in the area, depending on your wishes his expertise
Included in the tour:
- Professional guide and driver
- Comfortable vehicle
- Parking fees
Not included in the tour:
- Food, snacks, drinks
- Personal equipment
What to know before you go and bring with you
About the weather in Iceland
It is important to be aware that weather conditions in Iceland can change very quickly and can get very windy and rainy in some occurrences. This statement is mostly true in winter, but it is also the case in summer.
Therefore, we recommend that you take with you proper footwear and weatherproof clothes.
Difficulties on the tour:
This tour does not present any difficulties and does not require any specific level of fitness. Although, some visits may include:
- 10-20 minutes walk on flat easy terrain.
- 5-10 minutes walk on moderately difficult terrain
Personalize the tour
We can combine this tour with others, or also arrange a whale watching tour or even a visit to a lava cave. These are just examples, please, send us an email at the following address: julien@lilja-tours.com for any personalization.
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