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Snæfellsnes & Vatnshellir Lava Cave - PRIVATE TOUR

Activity Duration (12 hours to 1 day)
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Snæfellsnes & Vatnshellir Lava Cave - PRIVATE TOUR
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Overview

About

Explore the stunning Snæfellsnes peninsula and the unique Vatnshellir Lava Cave on this private guided tour.

What you'll do

Get ready for a full day of exploring some of Iceland's most breathtaking natural attractions. This private tour takes you from Reykjavik to the dramatic Snæfellsnes Peninsula, where you'll discover the Vatnshellir lava cave, the towering basalt cliffs of Lóndrangar, the striking black-sand beach of Djúpalónssandur, and the majestic Kirkjufell Mountain. As you explore, your guide will share with you the fascinating geological and mythological history of the area.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsIf your hotel is not listed here, please let us know where you are staying so that we can arrange a pick up!
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
  • Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.Reykjavik Domestic Airport, Reykjavik Iceland
  • Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.Port of Reykjavík, SkarfabakkiOld Harbour, Miðbakki
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available

What is not included?

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Make sure you check the weather and dress accordingly
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Meet your host

JT
Jewish Trail Travel
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Host since 2025

Itinerary

Reykjavik Volcano/Cave Exploration Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Snæfellsnes & Vatnshellir Lava Cave - PRIVATE TOUR in Reykjavik, Iceland. This volcano/cave exploration experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Light.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Vatnshellir Lava Cave
1

Vatnshellir Lava Cave

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
2

Arnarstapi

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Arnarstapi

Arnarstapi is a small and ancient fishing village.

3

Hellnar

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Hellnar

Hellnar is a small and ancient fishing village. The beach at Hellnar has amazing rock formation which we will visit.

4

Djupalonssandur Beach

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Djupalonssandur Beach

Djúpalónssandur Black Beach: The Djúpalónssandur Black Beach is a bay at the tip of Snæfellsnes Peninsula. The black small pebbles on the beach have been smoothed by the ocean waves, and amongst them are scattered rusty parts of a wreckage of a ship that stranded in the area in 1948. In the old days fishermen used to test their strength by lifting heavy rocks, that still lie there. Heaviest is Fullsterkur ("full strength"), weighing 154 kg, next is Hálfsterkur ("half strength") weighing 100 kg, hálfdrættingur ("weakling") weighing 54 kg and Amlóði ("Useless") 23 kg. They were traditionally used to qualify men for work on fishing boats, with the Hálfdrættingur being the minimum weight a man would have to lift onto a ledge at hip-height to qualify.

5

Londrangar Basalt Cliffs

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Londrangar Basalt Cliffs
  • Lóndrangar Cliffs: The Lóndrangar Cliffs are rock peaks that have formed by erosion of the surrounding material. Lóndrangar are volcanic plugs of basalt, at 75 and 61 meters of height.
  • Kirkjufell and Kirkjufell Waterfall: Kirkjufell and Kirkjufell waterfall. Kirkjufell, located on the northern site of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, is one of the most picturesque mountains in Iceland. You might recognize it from TV as well.  With the Kirkjufell Waterfall also in the vicinity, it makes a wonderful and memorable nature stop.
6

Kirkjufell Mountain

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Kirkjufell Mountain

Kirkjufell Mountain and Kirkjufell Waterfall: Kirkjufell, located on the northern site of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, is one of the most picturesque mountains in Iceland, and with the Kirkjufell waterfall in the vicinity makes a wonderful nature stop.

This concludes the tour.

You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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