Small group Snfellsnes peninsula tour

Bus Stop #12 (opposite Storm Hotel), Þórunnartún 6, Reykjavík 105, IS, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Overview
Duration
11h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

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.

What to remember

Important info

  • 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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What's included
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English-speaking expert guide. Free WiFi on the minibus
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What's not included
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Food and drinks
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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

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Bustravel Iceland
Meeting Point

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