2-Day Tour to Snaefellsnes Peninsula & Borgarfjörður Fjord

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Embark on this 2 day adventure where you can experience all the wonders that the Snaefellsnes peninsula has to offer and expect to see stunning waterfalls, the magnificent Snaefellsjokull Glacier and the fascinating Northern Lights. Hotel pick up and drop-off from Reykjavík is included. You will be transported on a minibus with a guide.

What's Included

Northern Lights Hunt (if conditions are right)
Breakfast at the hotel
Hotel pickup
Breakfast
Overnight accommodation at a hotel
Guided tour in a minibus
Free wi-fi on board
Food & drinks (except breakfast at the hotel on day 2)
Optional caving exploration at Vatnshellir cave (extra fee)
Optional entrance to Krauma Geothermal Baths (extra fee)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please note that we only serve the pick-up locations specified in our pick-up list below. Due to traffic restrictions, we are not allowed to pick up from hotels in the city center nor from private Air BnBs. If your pick-up location is not on our pick-up list then we kindly ask you to find the closest pick-up point to your accommodation from our list: 22 Hill Hótel – Brautarholt 22-24. Arctic Comfort Hótel – Síðumúli 19. BSÍ Bus Terminal – Vatnsmýrarvegi 10. Bus Hostel Reykjavík – Skógarhlíð 10. Bus pick up/drop off nr.1 – City Hall, Vonarstræti Bus pick up/drop off nr.4 – Miðbakki Bus pick up/drop off nr.6 – Safnahúsið (The Culture House) Bus pick up/drop off nr.8 – Hallgrímskirkja Church Bus pick up/drop off nr.9 – Snorrabraut Bus pick up/drop off nr.12 – Höfðatorg Bus pick up/drop off nr.15 – Vesturbugt Cabin Hótel – Borgartún 32. Eyja Guldsmen Hotel – Brautarholt 10. Grand Hótel Reykjavík – Sigtún 38. Grayline – Main bus terminal - Klettagarðar 4. Hilton Reykjavík Nordica – Suðurlandsbraut 2. Hótel Ísland – Ármúla 9. Hotel Ørkin – Brautarholti 29. Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Natura – við Hlíðarfót, Nauthólsvegur 52. Klettur Hótel – Mjölnisholt 12-14. N1 Gas Station – Ártúnshöfði Radisson Blu Hótel Saga – við Hagatorg. Reykjavík City Hostel – Sundlaugavegur 34. Reykjavík Lights Hotel – Suðurlandsbraut 12. Skarfabakki – Cruise Ship, Reykjavik Harbor, 105 Reykjavik

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Snaefellsnes area and Vatnshellir Cave

    5 stops
  • 1
    Hallgrimskirkja

    Your 2-day adventure tour starts with a morning pick up from the Reykjavik downtown area. From the capital you will drive along the scenic west coast to West Iceland.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Arnarstapi Center and Snjófell Restaurant

    The first stop of the day will be at the small fishing village of Arnarstapi, where you will walk around and explore the surrounding area.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Vatnshellir Lava Cave

    From Arnarstapi we go underground, where you have an option (extra fees apply) to go into Vatnshellir cave which is located inside the Snæfellsnes National Park. The cave is about 8000 years old lava tube tunnel. This experience is as close you will get to the Jules Verne story, A Journey to the Center of Earth. If you are not joining the caving part, then the guide will take you walking around the area.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Dritvik and Djupalonssandur

    Next up is Hellnar where you will stop for lunch (own expense) before continuing to the beautiful Djupalonssandur beach. There you will go on a short hike on the pebbles stone beach and explore the remains of the ship wreckage. On the beach, you may also find the lifting stones, where you can test your strength like the fishermen used to do in the good old days. If the forecast looks promising, then you will have the possibility to go hunt for the Northern Lights in the evening.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Kirkjufell Mountain

    From Djupalonssandur, you will then continue your journey around Snaefellsnes peninsula, making a stop at the iconic and famous Mt. Kirkjufell, a favorite spot for many photographers before turning in for your accommodation for the night.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Exploring The West of Iceland

    6 stops
  • 6
    Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring

    Your first stop of the day will be at Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in all Europe which is used for heating all the neighboring towns.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Sturlureykir Horses/Visiting HorseFarm

    Sturlureykir Horse Farm is a family-run farm in western Iceland, near the village of Reykholt, known for its gentle Icelandic horses and welcoming atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy a guided stable visit, learn about traditional horse breeding, and see how geothermal energy is used on the farm.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Hraunfossar

    After soaking up the history of Reykholt your next stop will include exploring the stunning Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls. There you can see how the water flows from underneath the lava fields and hear the story about Barnafoss waterfall. From there you will leave the beautiful Borgarfjordur area.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Gerduberg basalt columns

    On your way back to Reykjavik you will stop by Gerduberg Basalt Columns.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Hallgrimskirkja

    The tour ends in Reykjavik. You can expect to be back at around 6:00 pm.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Reykholt

    Reykholt's history extends beyond Snorri Sturluson; it was an early settlement and church site from the 10th century. Its geothermal springs were vital resources long before and after his time. After Snorri's death, it became an important ecclesiastical and cultural center, still thriving today.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that if you are a solo traveler and would like to have your own room then please choose the "Single room option". Otherwise you will be paired up in a shared room with a participant of the same gender.
  • The success of the Northern Lights is heavily dependent on weather conditions. We can therefore never confirm that you will be able to see them during your tour but if the forecast looks promising your certified guide will take you on a hunt for the lights.
  • Please note that you can add a caving exploration to Vatnshellir cave as an extra for this tour (extra charge). If you will not be joining the caving part, then the guide will take you walking around the area
  • Please note that you can add a visit to Krauma Geothermal Baths as an extra for this tour (extra charge). If you will not be joining Krauma you will spend more time exploring Deildartunguhver and the nearby area.
  • Minimum age is 8 years
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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