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2-Day Tour to Snaefellsnes Peninsula & Borgarfjörður Fjord

Activity Duration (2+ days)
Extreme
Hosted in English
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2-Day Tour to Snaefellsnes Peninsula & Borgarfjörður Fjord
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Overview

About

Join us on a 2-day adventure to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula and Borgarfjörður Fjord.

What you'll do

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.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsPlease note that we only serve the pick-up locations specified in our pick-up list below. Due to traffic restrictions, we are not allowed to pick up from hotels in the city center nor from private Air BnBs. If your pick-up location is not on our pick-up list then we kindly ask you to find the closest pick-up point to your accommodation from our list: 22 Hill Hótel – Brautarholt 22-24. Arctic Comfort Hótel – Síðumúli 19. BSÍ Bus Terminal – Vatnsmýrarvegi 10. Bus Hostel Reykjavík – Skógarhlíð 10. Bus pick up/drop off nr.1 – City Hall, Vonarstræti Bus pick up/drop off nr.4 – Miðbakki Bus pick up/drop off nr.6 – Safnahúsið (The Culture House) Bus pick up/drop off nr.8 – Hallgrímskirkja Church Bus pick up/drop off nr.9 – Snorrabraut Bus pick up/drop off nr.12 – Höfðatorg Bus pick up/drop off nr.15 – Vesturbugt Cabin Hótel – Borgartún 32. Eyja Guldsmen Hotel – Brautarholt 10. Grand Hótel Reykjavík – Sigtún 38. Grayline – Main bus terminal - Klettagarðar 4. Hilton Reykjavík Nordica – Suðurlandsbraut 2. Hótel Ísland – Ármúla 9. Hotel Ørkin – Brautarholti 29. Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Natura – við Hlíðarfót, Nauthólsvegur 52. Klettur Hótel – Mjölnisholt 12-14. N1 Gas Station – Ártúnshöfði Radisson Blu Hótel Saga – við Hagatorg. Reykjavík City Hostel – Sundlaugavegur 34. Reykjavík Lights Hotel – Suðurlandsbraut 12. Skarfabakki – Cruise Ship, Reykjavik Harbor, 105 Reykjavik
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
  • Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.Skarfabakki Harbour, 544P+F35, 104 Reykjavík, Iceland
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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

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Golden Discovery Tour
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Host since 2025

Itinerary

Reykjavik Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for 2-Day Tour to Snaefellsnes Peninsula & Borgarfjörður Fjord in Reykjavik, Iceland. This half-day tours experience includes 11 stops over 2 days. Duration: 48 hours. Activity level: Extreme.

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 ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Hallgrimskirkja

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 ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Arnarstapi Center and Snjófell Restaurant

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 ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Vatnshellir Lava Cave

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 ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Dritvik and Djupalonssandur

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 ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Kirkjufell Mountain

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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