Private Bespoke Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour
Welcome to our expert driver guided tour to the beautiful Snaefellsnes peninsula in Iceland. Some say that the Snaefellsnes Peninsula area is Iceland in a nutshell. Your tour will begin as we depart from Reykjavik and head towards the west coast of Iceland.
Throughout the tour, your expert driver guide will share their knowledge and expertise on the history, geology, and culture of the region. This expert driver guided tour of the Snaefellsnes peninsula is an unforgettable experience that will take you on a journey through some of Iceland's most beautiful landscapes. Thank you for choosing us for your Icelandic adventure!
All additional activities that extend the tour duration will incur separate charges. Examples of such activities include visiting the Blue Lagoon, glacier hiking, snowmobiling, and similar excursions. Additionally, the tour price will increase for each hour added beyond the standard duration of the tour.
Options
Group of 1-8
Vehicle for up to 8 people
Pickup included
What's included in Private Bespoke Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Borgarnes
On our way to Snæfellsnes we occasionally make a pitstop in the beautiful small town of Borgarnes, made famous by Characters from one of the Icelandic Sagas, Egilssaga. The drive to tip of the Snafellsnes Peninsula takes about 2,5 hours with beautiful scenery along the way and of course your guide keeps you entertained with history and fun facts along the way
Budakirkja
Búðakirkja Church Black churches are not uncommon in Iceland, but Búðakirkja is probably the most picturesque of them. The church is in the Búðir hamlet, which sits in the Búðahraun lava field. The area has a natural harbor and was one of Iceland’s most important commercial hubs in the 17th and 18th centuries. The first church in the area was built in 1703. It was a small, turfed church with a cemetery, but funerals have been held in the church since 1705. It slowly fell into disrepair, and the Danish king finally abolished it in 1816 due to its condition. Widow Steinunn Sveinsdóttir lived in Búðir in the middle of the 19th century and applied for permission to rebuild the church in the area. She paid for the church’s construction, which still stands in Búðir today. Construction was finished in 1848, but it wasn’t consecrated until 1851.
Ytri Tunga Beach
Ytri-Tunga Beach This place is one of the best in Iceland to spot a few seals lounging on the reefs. Ytri-Tunga is situated in the southern part of Snæfellsnes. There used to be a big farm in the area, and the massive beach, with its seal colonies, was a part of it. Today, the area is known for its beauty and beautiful animals. Unlike most other beaches in Iceland, the Ytri-Tunga beach has white sand. The two most common seal species in Iceland are the Harbor seals and Gray seals. However, if you are lucky, you can spot Harp seals, Bearded seals, Hooded seals, and Ringed seals. They do not breed in Iceland, however, and thus don’t spend much time here.
Inclusions
- Pick-up in Reykjavik
- A very comfortable luxury vehicle
- Expert guide
- Electricity or Gasoline depending on the car
- Parking fees
- Meals and drinks
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Our tour vehicle is visibly marked with the "Your Friend In Reykjavik" Logo. Please keep your phone ready to ensure a smooth departure.