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What makes this tour unique is that we travel in the opposite direction and at different times from the regular bus tours, avoiding the crowds and giving you the feeling of having Iceland almost to yourself.
This is a journey through the raw beauty of Iceland, where fire meets ice and adventure meets peace. While exploring the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, you will enjoy the scenic coastal walk in Arnarstapi, surrounded by dramatic cliffs, lava formations, and views of Snæfellsjökull Glacier. The tour also includes Mt. Kirkjufell, Ytri-Tunga seal beach, Djúpalónssandur black sand beach, Ólafsvík, Borgarnes, and the iconic Búðakirkja Church.
Optional activities such as a lava cave visit or a snowcat journey up to the glacier can be added upon request. These experiences are not included in the tour price, but Elisabete will gladly arrange everything for a seamless and unforgettable Icelandic adventure.
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.
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.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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