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2-Day Tour to Snaefellsnes Peninsula & Borgarfjörður Fjord
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2-Day Tour to Snaefellsnes Peninsula & Borgarfjörður Fjord
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Activity Duration (2 days)
Extreme
Hosted in English
Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts
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What you'll do
Join us on a 2-day adventure to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula and Borgarfjörður Fjord.
Tour Highlight
Explore Iceland's hidden gems on this 2-day small-group tour to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Reykjavik. Discover breathtaking natural wonders like the Snaefellsjokull Glacier, Vatnshellir Lava Cave, Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, and Kirkjufell Mountain. Visit a horse farm and, with a bit of luck, witness the magical northern lights in the night sky.
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please note that if you are a solo traveler and would like to have your own room then please choose the "Single room option". Otherwise you will be paired up in a shared room with a participant of the same gender.
- The success of the Northern Lights is heavily dependent on weather conditions. We can therefore never confirm that you will be able to see them during your tour but if the forecast looks promising your certified guide will take you on a hunt for the lights.
- Please note that you can add a caving exploration to Vatnshellir cave as an extra for this tour (extra charge). If you will not be joining the caving part, then the guide will take you walking around the area
- Please note that you can add a visit to Krauma Geothermal Baths as an extra for this tour (extra charge). If you will not be joining Krauma you will spend more time exploring Deildartunguhver and the nearby area.
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Please dress appropriately according to weather
- This tour is a small group experience tour
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Meet your host
Golden Discovery Tour
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Host since 2023
Itinerary
Total 11 stops
No meal included on this day.
Accommodation included:, Overnight stay in Snaefellsnes area.
Here is the starting point
Hallgrimskirkja
1
Hallgrimskirkja
Stop: 30 minutes
Your 2-day adventure tour starts with a morning pick up from the Reykjavik downtown area. From the capital you will drive along the scenic west coast to West Iceland.
2
Arnarstapi Center and Snjófell Restaurant
Stop: 2 hours
The first stop of the day will be at the small fishing village of Arnarstapi, where you will walk around and explore the surrounding area.
3
Vatnshellir Lava Cave
Stop: 45 minutes
From Arnarstapi we go underground, where you have an option (extra fees apply) to go into Vatnshellir cave which is located inside the Snæfellsnes National Park. The cave is about 8000 years old lava tube tunnel. This experience is as close you will get to the Jules Verne story, A Journey to the Center of Earth. If you are not joining the caving part, then the guide will take you walking around the area.
4
Dritvik and Djupalonssandur
Stop: 2 hours
Next up is Hellnar where you will stop for lunch (own expense) before continuing to the beautiful Djupalonssandur beach. There you will go on a short hike on the pebbles stone beach and explore the remains of the ship wreckage. On the beach, you may also find the lifting stones, where you can test your strength like the fishermen used to do in the good old days. If the forecast looks promising, then you will have the possibility to go hunt for the Northern Lights in the evening.
5
Kirkjufell Mountain
Stop: 30 minutes
From Djupalonssandur, you will then continue your journey around Snaefellsnes peninsula, making a stop at the iconic and famous Mt. Kirkjufell, a favorite spot for many photographers before turning in for your accommodation for the night.
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