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Snæfellsnes & Kirkjufell Small Group Tour

  • Operated by Your Day Tours

Overview

A full-day small-group tour of the Snæfellsnes peninsula from Reykjavík, calling at Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur, Arnarstapi and Búðakirkja.

Pick-up starts at 08:00 and the route crosses the moss-covered Berserkjahraun lava field on the way to Kirkjufell, the 463-metre mountain standing above a fishing village on the north coast. The day continues to the black pebble beach at Djúpalónssandur, the village of Arnarstapi and the natural rock arch on its shore, the 19th-century church at Búðakirkja and the seals at Ytri-Tunga, with a stop in Borgarnes on the way back. Free Wi-Fi and a taste of traditional Icelandic food are included on board.

There is little walking on this tour, and children's fares cover ages 6 to 12. Ytri-Tunga is left out of the route in December and January, when there is not enough daylight to reach it. Time is set aside for lunch, but lunch itself is not included.

Itinerary

The shape of your day

6 stops

  1. Start

    Pickup in Reykjavík

    Meet the guide at your confirmed Reykjavík pickup point. Follow the pickup time and location on your booking voucher.

  2. Kirkjufell

    Travel through the Berserkjahraun lava landscape on the way to the Kirkjufell viewpoint.

  3. Djúpalónssandur

    Walk to the black-pebble beach with your guide.

  4. Arnarstapi

    Explore the coastal village and its rock formations.

  5. Búðakirkja

    Stop at the black church in Búðir.

  6. Ytri Tunga, outside December and January

    Look for seals at the beach when included in the seasonal schedule. This stop is omitted in December and January.

  7. Borgarnes

    Pause for refreshments before the final journey back to Reykjavík.

  8. End

    Return to Reykjavík

    Travel back to Reykjavík for the included drop-off after the final stop. Arrival time depends on road and weather conditions.

Your day at a glance6 stops
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What's included

  • Pickup starts at 08:00
  • Duration: Around 12 hours
  • Samples of Icelandic music
  • Free Wi-Fi on board
  • Taste of traditional Icelandic food
  • Time for lunch (not incl. in price)
  • ...and a lot of fun!
  • Lunch is not included

Know before you go

  • First of all you have to bring the good mood
  • Warm clothes, the weather in Iceland changes quickly
  • In Iceland we say: Dress like the weather.
  • There is not much hiking in this tour, but it is always good to bring good shoes with you
  • First of all you have to bring the good mood
  • Warm clothes, weather in Iceland change quickly
  • Dress like the weather
  • There is not much hiking in this tour, but always good to bring good shoes with you
  • During the darkest winter months (December & January), Ytri Tunga will unfortunately not be visited on the tour as daylight is limited during this time period.

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Operated by Your Day Tours · Booked and supported by FAR Travel, Reykjavík

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