Iceland · Geological Wonders

Snæfellsnes Peninsula in a small group tour with home-cooked meal included

11 Hours Round trip from Reykjavík Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day small-group tour of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
  • 02 See the Snæfellsjökull glacier and volcano
  • 03 Visit Kirkjufell Mountain and Djúpalónssandur black beach
  • 04 Explore lava fields, coastal villages, and dramatic rock formations
  • 05 Look out for seals at Ytri Tunga Beach
  • 06 Hear local legends and folklore from your guide
  • 07 Enjoy a home-cooked meal made with local produce
  • 08 Hotel pickup and drop-off included from Reykjavík

Discover the dramatic beauty of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula on a full-day small-group journey from Reykjavík. Often called “Iceland in Miniature,” this region brings together volcanic landscapes, black-sand shores, fishing villages, lava fields, wildlife, and the legendary Snæfellsjökull glacier in one unforgettable day.

Travel through a landscape shaped by fire and ice as your guide shares local stories, folklore, and the natural history of the peninsula. Along the way, enjoy stops at some of the area’s best-known sights, and round out the experience with a home-cooked meal made from local produce at a horse farm.

The glacier sits atop the active stratovolcano of the same name that took centre stage in the Jules Verne sci-fi novel, ‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Reykjavik, Snæfellsnes
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Journey to the centre of the earth - Minibus

Join us as we head west on a full day magical mystical tour to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and surroundings.

Countless lunar landscapes and volcanic vistas lie in store for us as we drive west out of Reykjavik and head towards the magnificent Snæfellsjökull glacier.

The glacier sits atop the active stratovolcano of the same name that took centre stage in the Jules Verne sci-fi novel, ‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’. You might even have spotted the ice cap glittering from across the bay in Reykjavik. The volcano is thought to house mystical powers and is considered by many to be one of the seven main energy centres of the earth, so don’t be surprised if you experience an unexplained spiritual energy flow whilst in its presence. 

This is an area is of exceptional geological beauty – craters, lava fields (some more recent than others) idyllic, hidden coves and bizarre rock formations all lie in wait to be explored and discovered. Local legends and folk stories abound and are an essential element of this multifaceted tour. 

The day would not be complete without an Icelandic home-cooked meal from local produce - so, naturally, this is also included. 

A fabulous tour that really hits the spot when it comes to observing volcanic phenomena, discovering Iceland’s dramatic coast line and experiencing a more spiritual and mystical side of Iceland. 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Reykjavík 2 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Driver/Guide: A guide who is knowledgeable about the local area and provides information and assistance.

Hotel Pickup and Drop-off

Home-Cooked Meal

Know before you go

  • Pick-up Info:
    • 15th Nov - 31st Jan: Pick-up starts at 08:00 and lasts until around 08:30h.
    • 1st Feb - 14th Nov: Pick-up starts at 08:30 and lasts until around 09:00.
  • You need to be at the appointed meeting point 30 minutes before the tour starts
  • Not wheelchair nor Stroller accessible
  • Due to the duration of this tour and the fixed schedule, we believe that infants (0-3 years old) should not attend this tour.
  • Operates in different weather conditions, please dress accordingly
  • Waterproof clothing is always recommended while travelling in Iceland
  • Lunch at the horse farm is included. Please inform us of food allergies in advance. Please note that during winter (from November 15th to January 31st), due to limited daylight, we make the farm our last stop around 4 pm for lunch.
  • We make several stops on our tours, including sightseeing, restroom breaks, and leg stretches.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Reykjavík, IS
Tour start
Reykjavík, IS
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Reykjavík.

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