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What makes this tour unique is that we will avoid the other tourists by travelling on the exact opposite time and direction of the regular bus tours. Giving that the feeling of traveling alone and see the authentic and raw side of Iceland where cold meets warmth and fire meets ice. A journey through Icelandic nature elements, where adventure and peace manifest in very distinct ways.
By Exploring Snaefellsnes Peninsula you will :
Visit village of Arnarstapi and Enjoy the view of Snæfellsjökull Glacier.
You will Get a picture of Mt. Kirkjufell, visit the town of Borgarnes and see See seals at Ytri-Tunga beach. You may as well tak a Walk at Djúpalónssandur black sand beachLook around the town of Ólafsvík. Admire the Búðakirkja Church and learn about its relation to the Icelandic native people culture and costumes
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will always send you a message upon her arrival (usually 15 min before) Your guide will display the guest's name tag.
Itinerary
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1Borgarnes
Short stop by. The town of Borgarnes is a historical settlement that serves as a cultural hub and an essential commerce center for a large part of West Iceland. This town, though small, has deep roots in Iceland's Viking history. it is only display
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Gerduberg basalt columns
15 min stop to be amazed by the Cliffs. Many have compared Gerberg basalt columns of the feature to a fortress wall. The most unusual thing about Gerðuberg is how the columns are so geometrically symmetrical that they seem to be carved by hand.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Ytri Tunga Beach
Ytri Tunga is a beach by a farm of the same name on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Unlike many of the beaches in Iceland, Ytri Tunga has golden sand, rather than black. Be delighted by a Seal colony who simply pose for photos
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Budakirkja
Tiny wooden church dating back to the 19th century in a scenic natural area with a lava field.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Arnarstapi-Hellnar Hike
Here your guide will drop you by an old horse trail through the lava field Hellnahraun is highly popular for hiking, due to the impressiveness of the surrounding landscape. You will walk through the trail and end on a parking lot where you will meet your guide and together you can decide where to have lunch. Quick stop by the stop where Jules Verne calculated the beginning of the journey to the center of the Earth
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6Djupalonssandur Beach
Djúpalónssandur is a sandy beach and bay on foot of Snæfellsjökull in Iceland. It was once home to sixty fishing boats and one of the most prolific fishing villages on the Snæfellsnes peninsula but today the bay is uninhabited. Four lifting stones are in Djúpalónssandur, used by fishermen to test their strength.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Kirkjufell Mountain
after a 40 min ride we arrive at Kirkjufell, a a 463 m high hill on the north coast of Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula, near the town of Grundarfjörður. It is claimed to be the most photographed mountain in the country.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The rest of the hours is for the travel time and lunch /dinner break
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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