Snaefellsnes Peninsula

Most of the western tip of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula is taken up by this wild national park and the icy sheet of Snaefellsjokull. If you want to tackle a glacier walk and see the ice up close, this is a fine place to do it. Expeditions are led by guiding companies including Summit Adventure Guides and Snaefellsjokull Glacier Tours.

Overlooking Grundarfjordur, this pyramid-shaped peak is a postcard image of West Iceland, and looks like something out of a fantasy novel. You might see scores of photographers gathered here at sunset, as well as at the nearby waterfall of Kirkjufellsfoss.

Beaches don’t get any wilder or more windswept than here, a crescent of black sand and rock formations surrounded by – well nothing much at all, really. West facing, it’s an incredible place to watch the sunset.

Way out on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, a spiral staircase leads down into this deep lava tube – estimated to be one of Iceland’s oldest (circa 8,000 years). With a guide, it’s possible to walk around 200m into the cave: wear good shoes as the base of the cave is unstable underfoot. Tours last 45 minutes.

Snaefellsnes has its own answer to the Blue Lagoon – and while the site isn’t quite as impressive, it’s still a soothing place for a dip. The water often looks a murky green from the minerals and algae, but don’t fret – it’s completely clean, and warm as a bath.

Travel west to Snæfellsness on this remote journey to the center of the Earth just like in the grandiose, epic beginning of Jules Verne’s timeless novel. Journey back to a land possessing a myriad of secrets waiting to be discovered. Ancient, mangled lava fields unveil the stresses and destruction these lands once endured. Twisted, crippled, and bowed volcanic rock possessing incredible shapes and forms flare up from the earth, creating an impressive sight to behold. The tour lasts for 11 hours and includes a professional, English-speaking guide.

Iceland in a day! Join us as we head west on a full-day mystical tour to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and surroundings. Countless lunar landscapes and volcanic vistas lie in store for us as we drive west out of Reykjavik and head towards the magnificent Snæfellsjökull. This tour offers some amazing photo opportunities at some major landmarks like the stunning Kirkjufell mountain and Djupalonssandur black beach. Snæfellnses is also called "Iceland in Miniature", come discover with us why!

Explore the otherworldly landscapes of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in West Iceland. Join us on this adrenaline-filled day tour as we discover lava caves, mountains, black sand beaches, villages, and more!

Discover the Spectacular Snaefellsnes Peninsula on this day tour across the part of Iceland that inspired Jules Vernes for his famous novel “Journey to the center of the Earth”. During this amazing adventure, you will get to see the 4 000 years old Berserkjahraun lava field and listen to your knowledgeable guide to give you some stories about this place. Be amazed by one of the most photographed places of Iceland, Kirkjufell mountain and its waterfall that has been seen in the famous TV series show Game of Thrones. You will have the opportunity to go to the top of an old volcanic crater and have a panoramic view of the area and the glacier. Then, we will stop by Djupalonssandur, a magnificent black sand beach, and in Arnarstapi, a lovely and picturesque fishing village full of history. Finally, if you are lucky, you will get the chance to see seals relaxing on Ytri-Tunga beach. Book hassle-free with us!

Join this outing for a captivating tour of Snæfellsnes peninsula in western Iceland. Sometimes called “Iceland in miniature,” due to its many different kinds of geology all in one place, you can’t miss this if you want to capture the true spirit and beauty of the island. See seals sunbathing and playing on the beach, stroll along cliffs overlooking black sand beaches and admire the volcano that inspired Jules Verne in his novel 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth'. This is also a small-group tour of maximum 19 people, in order to ensure your comfort.

From volcanoes and glaciers to black beaches, geothermal pools and the Northern Lights, Iceland is one of the world’s wildest, weirdest destinations. A paradise for adventurous travellers.