Iceland · Geological Wonders

11-Hour Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour from Reykjavík with Arnarstapi

11 Hours Round trip from Reykjavík Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the Snæfellsjökull glacier, linked to Jules Verne's "Journey to the Centre of the Earth"
02 Visit Arnarstapi, a tiny fishing hamlet known for its rich summertime birdlife
03 Explore Hellnar Harbour, with its summer café and magnificent coastal surroundings
04 Discover basaltic columns, lava fields, volcanoes, craters, and geothermal areas

Explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula on a guided tour from Reykjavík, with stops at Arnarstapi fishing village and Hellnar Harbour. Dominated by the Snæfellsjökull glacier, this remarkable region is known for its dramatic landscapes and its connection to Jules Verne's "Journey to the Centre of the Earth". Along the way, sightseeing opportunities include volcanoes, craters, geothermal areas, hot springs, and even a warm bath at one of the local springs.

Drive to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, dominated by the Snæfellsjökull glacier, where, according to Jules Verne's book "Journey to the Centre of the Earth", the actual entrance to the centre of the earth can be found.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Reykjavik, Snæfellsnes

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Arnarstapi and Hellnar Harbour

Drive to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, dominated by the Snæfellsjökull glacier, where, according to Jules Verne's book "Journey to the Centre of the Earth", the actual entrance to the centre of the earth can be found.
Visit the tiny fishing hamlet of Arnarstapi for its rich summertime birdlife, as well as Hellnar Harbour, where a lovely little café is open during the summer months. The surroundings are magnificent, with an abundance of basaltic columns and lava fields. We will continue our tour to some other interesting spots on the peninsula.