Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Are you in Iceland for a short stay? Then don't hesitate to take part in this excursion to the Snæfellsnes peninsula, also known as "Miniature Iceland"!
With a variety of landscapes to be found all over the country, the Snæfellsnes peninsula offers a magnificent setting for a day trip from Reykjavík. For 11 hours, you will follow an exceptional itinerary with a guide who will show you natural sites worthy of the Land of Ice and Fire. Prepare to be filled with memorable images!
This tour of Snæfellsjökull National Park from Reykjavík will take you to discover the basaltic columns of Gerðuberg, the small fishing village of Arnarstapi at the foot of the Snæfellsjökull stratovolcano, the beach of Djúpalónssandur next to the cliffs of Dritvík, and finally the surprisingly shaped mountain of Kirkjufell. Aboard a minibus that can accommodate up to 19 passengers, you will enjoy an excursion to Snæfellsjökull National Park in a small group for greater comfort!
Don't wait any longer and visit miniature Iceland on this excursion to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula from Reykjavík, a must for all short-stay travellers in the country!
- Pick-up in Reykjavík (may take up to 30 minutes)
- Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes drive by minibus to Borgarnes
- Stop at the basalt organs of Gerðuberg (approx. 30-minute drive)
- Drive to Arnarstapi, a fishing hamlet about 1 hour's drive from Gerðuberg, then on to Djúpalónssandur beach and Dritvík cove (about 20 minutes' drive)
- Final stop at Kirkjufell and its mountain (approx. 50-minute drive)
- Return by minibus to Reykjavík (approx. 2.5 hours drive)
Activity requirements
A minimum number of 4 participants is required for this activity to take place.
It is very important to wear warm clothing, preferably waterproof, and good hiking boots so that you can enjoy the excursion to the full.
Special terms
Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor to plan the pick-up time and place for your activity.
Please note that the exact duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
Please contact the guide once your booking has been confirmed if you need a baby or child car seat.
It will be possible to buy food and drinks during the excursion at certain stops.
- Transfer to and from Reykjavík
- Guide
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Warm clothes
- Warm and waterproof outdoor clothing
- Hiking boots
- Hat
- Gloves
- Bottle of water
- Picnic lunch
