Iceland · SNæFELLSNES TOURS
Iceland gives you fewer free days than you planned for. These 10 snæfellsnes tours are the ones worth spending one on, each with its price, its rating and the thing to know before you commit.
11-hour Reykjavik bus trip to Snæfellsnes: Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur black sands, Budir Black Church, and seal spotting at Ytri Tunga.
“It was a wonderful trip. We get to see a lot of amazing landscapes of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. Our driver was Andreas and tour guide was Petra. They both did a marvelous job. It was a long day but totally worth it.”
Paddle past seals and birds at Seal Skerry, then circle Mt. Kirkjufell for Game of Thrones views, with dry suits and hot chocolate included.
“Greg was the best guide! Took his time to relay history and legends of the area. Would ask for him next time!”
Explore Snæfellsnes’s 8,000-year-old Vatnshellir lava tube on a 45-minute guided tour with helmet and flashlight for $47.
“A very interesting experience of going deep into the earth to see the lave cave. Not recommended for people with mobility issues as there steep spiral staircases. The guide was knowledgeable and easy to understand.”
Half-day coach tour from Grundarfjörður to Snæfellsnes, hitting Kirkjufell, black beaches, basalt sea stacks, fishing villages, and Búðir.
“Victoria (sorry I’m not able to say nor spell it in Icelandic) was a fantastic guide … full of facts and entertaining stories! We experienced a typical Icelandic summer day … clouds, drizzle, rainbows, and sunshine. The only drawback, other than some very rude people on the bus — there were 4 people close to the back who always had to be the first off, even getting up before the bus was fully parked; and another couple who changed seats forcing a family who were previously sitting there to be split up — was that the bus was absolutely packed; the back seats really cannot fit 5 adults (I had…”
A small-group guided tour into Vatnshellir lava cave near Snæfellsjökull, with helmets, headlamps, stairs, and Iceland’s volcanic geology in 45 minutes.
“Good explanation about how the cave was formed. Enough time to observe and take pictures. Slow speed which was good for older participants”
Whale watch from Ólafsvík for orcas, sperm and pilot whales, with Snæfellsjökull Glacier views from the boat. 3 hours.
“Guida attenta, ragazze molto informate e disponibili, avevano tanta voglia di vedere le balene quanto noi! Abbiamo visto moltissimi delfini e una piccola balenina. Esperienza molto bella”
See puffins up close in Breiðafjörður Bay from Stykkishólmur, plus seals, eagles, and other seabirds on a small guided boat trip.
“Thank you very much for the tour, we were able to see puffins in the water up close, northern fulmars nesting and other species, seals and even a white-tailed eagle. Besides the amazing opportunity for bird watching you will get nice explanations about the birds, the island and it's history. We enjoyed the tour at 09:00 with a small group of 4 people in total. Mid August is near the end of the breeding season for the puffins, which is why we were really happy to get the chance to see them before they depart for the sea. The boat captain was really skillful getting us close to the birds…”
Kayak under Kirkjufell in Iceland’s midnight sun, spot seals and birds, then warm up with a hot drink after 2 hours on the water.
“Fantastische tour geweest. Mede dankzij Sonny onze gids. Wat een leuke enthousiaste guide. Veel kennis en leuke weetjes. Helaas geen middernachtzon gezien, maar de tour was echt super gaaf”
Hike the Snæfellsjökull glacier volcano near Arnarstapi with crampons and ropes, then enjoy big summit views over Western Iceland.
“Die Tour war mit 4 Personen und Guide sehr exklusiv Soweit hat alles geklappt Leider ist der Guide teilweise große Strecken mit den anderen Teilnehmern vorausgelaufen ohne uns zu beachten Obwohl meine Tochter und ich in einer guten Verfassung sind Persönlich habe ich die Hektik nicht verstanden als ob man die Tour schnell abharken will Dadurch haben wir von den Erklärungen nichts mitbekommen Zum Glück waren wir auf dem Gletscher angeseilt so das man normales Tempo ging Für den Preis hätte ich mehr Service und Rücksicht erwartet Dadurch dass wir uns nicht dazu hingerissen unser Tempo wechseln ist alles gut gegangen Schade dass nicht ganz zum Gipfel z. B. In…”
Buggy tour near Snæfellsjökull through lava fields and beaches, guided with helmets and overalls, 150 minutes off-road fun.
“Oh, this was so much fun!! Absolutely would do this again. My husband and I had a blast. Our guide, Vignir, was knowledgeable, fun and funny. This was our first time driving a buggy, so don't let that hold you back!”
Pick the kind of day you want. Every one of them is ranked.
