Snafellsnes Peninsula is a photographer’s paradise.
Take a full-day tour from Reykjavik to the west of Iceland, namely the enigmatic Snaefellsnes Peninsula. The landscapes of this region are stunning and reflect all the diversity of Icelandic nature; this is like an example of Iceland itself in miniature. On a one-day tour of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, you can see that nature has endowed the island with rugged volcanoes and virgin glaciers, rocky ocean cliffs, fishing villages, black sand beaches, and waterfalls. This tour will undoubtedly appeal to nature lovers and landscape photography enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Exploring Iceland in a privately guided tour
- The perfect tour for nature lovers and photographers
- Explore the ocean cliffs, lava fields, and waterfalls of West Iceland
Visited Places
- Bjarnarfoss waterfall
- Budir church and yellow sand beach
- Arnarstapi fishing village and Gatklettur arch
- Londrangar rock formations
- Djupalonsandur pebble beach
- Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall
The tour can be tailored according to your wishes. Please let us know if you would like to visit other places or change activities on your trip.
| Travel Style | Private Tour |
| Availability | All Seasons, Daily |
| Group Size | Up to 5 people |
| Tour Duration | 10-11 hours. Travel distance is 450 km /280 miles |
| Departure Time | 8:30 AM (or 8:00; 9:00) |
| Transportation | SUV or Minivan |
- Pickup and drop off in Reykjavik
- Driver/guide services during the trip
- Private transportation for your group
- Food and drinks
Additional pickup details
We will pick you up from your Reykjavik accommodation or the cruise ship terminal. Upon request, we can change the pickup time to a convenient time.
To know before booking
- Most travelers can participate.
- Infant seats are available.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the tour starts.
- If the operator cancels the tour due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Tour Pricing
Tour availability and price depend on your group size, as the booking form below indicates.
We’ll leave Reykjavik early in the morning and head northwest, passing through the tunnel under Hvalfjordur (Whale Fjord) and making a short stop in Borgarnes town, surrounded by reefs and mountains.
We then head to the Bjarnarfoss waterfall, which falls from a high cliff and flows down a steep slope into a valley. After a short walk to the waterfall, we will visit the nearby old black church in Budir. This church fits perfectly with the magnificent panoramic views around it. Here, we will also take a short walk to the ocean coast, framed by black lava rocks and yellow volcanic sand.
The most iconic and mysterious landmark of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula is the Snafellsjokull glacier, a mighty volcano with an ice cap. This volcano is one of the most famous places in Iceland. Mystics believe that the volcano has a unique energy field. Without a doubt, this place is stunning, and the local landscapes will surprise even seasoned travelers.
We will then stop at Arnarstapi, a small fishing village, to see the small harbor and the rocky arch of Gatklettur. The entire rocky coastline in Artnarstapi is so beautiful that it’s worth coming here just for that alone.
Next, we will go to the rocky cliffs of Londrangar, located at the southern foot of the Snaefellsjökull volcano. Londrangar is a unique rock formation formed as a result of ancient eruptions. Londrangar and Svaltuf Hill are the remains of a crater washed out by the ocean. Local farmers never collected hay on the hill because, according to legend, it belonged to the elves. In summer, many seabirds nest on these rocks.
And, of course, we will visit Djupalonsandur, a black pebble beach with the remains of a sunken trawler and mysterious cliffs rising above the ocean. Djupalonsandur is one of the few places on the coast of the peninsula that is not surrounded by high cliffs. In the old days, the beach was used as a fishing station, where rowing boats were moored, and people processed the caught fish on the shore.
We then drive to the northern part of the peninsula to the Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall at the foot of Kirkjufell Mountain. The mountain is one of the most photogenic places on the Snaefellsnes peninsula, attracting many photographers regardless of the season. Next, we will go through the Vatnalaid pass from the northern part of the peninsula to the south and return to Reykjavik.
Please note: the route is subject to change depending on weather and road conditions.
We assume that you may have questions while preparing for your trip. We want to answer some of them in advance to provide you with complete information about our tours and make them as comfortable as possible. Below, you can find the most frequently asked questions.
Payments for day tours are collected online while booking. We accept major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. If you have any problems with using American Express, please contact us. If another way of payment is preferable, please get in touch with us through email at info@topicelandtours.com.
Pickup is included in the tour price and arranged from your lodging places or designated bus stops in Reykjavik. Please be ready outside or in the lobby; the tour description mentions the pickup time. Please get in touch with us if you want to change the place of pick up.
Suppose your group is bigger than five people and a minibus is used for tour transportation. In that case, we have limited possibility for pickups in downtown Reykjavík due to driving/parking restrictions in the area. Then, we shall pick you up from designated bus stops or ask to meet a driver-guide nearby, where we can pick you up. Please email us at info@topicelandtours.com, and we’ll determine the best pickup location.
Drop-offs are provided at the same pickup as pickup unless otherwise arranged with the driver/guides.
We arrange refreshment stops at cafés or restaurants on daily tours, where you can purchase your lunch and snacks. Therefore, you are not required to bring your food for the tour; however, if you prefer to bring some snacks or drinks, that is acceptable. Please note that food and beverages are not included in the tour price.
Nearly all restaurants in Iceland offer vegetarian food. There is no problem with purchasing vegetarian meals on tours.
The bathrooms are available at visitor centers at many stops on popular routes such as Golden Circle and South Coast. Some bathroom stops are available on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula tour. Your driver-guide will inform you about available places for bathroom stops on the route.
Flexible Policy for Cancellations and Refunds
All Top Iceland day tours are fully refundable until the day of tour delivery. You will receive a full refund of the tour price:
- If you cancel a booking 24 hours before the start of the tour for any reason. Please note you will not receive any refund if you do not cancel the tour and do not show up. Also, timing is calculated following the time zone of the tour
- If Top Iceland cancels the tour
- If You cannot take the tour because of an unforeseeable event that is out of your control (“Unforeseeable Events”).
Refunds will be sent back to the original payment method used in making the booking. Depending on the bank’s processing time, the repayments can take seven business days to reflect in your account or card balance.
All cancellations must be initiated by contacting Top-Iceland:
- Emailing info@topicelandtours.com
- Sending a Message through the website topicelandtours.com
- Telephone: +354 626 9000
Top-Iceland is not responsible for any incidental expenses you and any other participant may have directly or indirectly incurred due to a tour booking. These expenses include, but are not limited to, the cost of visas, accommodation, vehicle rental, vaccinations, flights, and loss of enjoyment.
In any cancellation event, you may reschedule the tour or take a credit towards a future booking instead of receiving a refund. You can find more details for cancellation policies on the Terms & Conditions page.
Please contact us if you have any questions about our cancellation policy.
Solid, warm & waterproof shoes and warm rain & windproof outdoor clothing are recommended for all the tours. (Please see the question below about weather and temperature).
Here below is a table with average temperatures, precipitation, and daylights by month in Iceland:
| Month | Avg. High | Avg. Low | Avg. Rainfall | Avg. Sunlight |
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 4 inches | 5 hours |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.3 inches | 8 hours |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 inches | 12 hours |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 inches | 16 hours |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 inches | 18 hours |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 inches | 21 hours |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 inches | 19 hours |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 inches | 16 hours |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 4.6 inches | 13 hours |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5 inches | 9 hours |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.2 inches | 6 hours |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.1 inches | 4 hours |
Please remember that the weather in Iceland changes rapidly, and you cannot count on long-term forecasts. The two most reliable sources of the weather forecast are https://www.vedur.is/ and https://www.yr.no/
Fortunately not, even on the shortest days of the year, there are several hours of daylight every day – between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. If you wish to check a specific time of the year, we recommend using https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/iceland/reykjavik
In general – the earlier, the better. Consider that most of our tours are privately guided, so availability on certain dates might be limited.
Tipping in Iceland is not required but is always appreciated.
Yes, it is requested by Icelandic law to have child seats/boosters. Some families are already traveling with one, but if you want us to provide child seats and boosters on tour, please email an email.
