Private Snæfellsnes Tour from Reykjavík
Feel free to contact us
Description
Cover an unusually complete Snæfellsnes circuit in a private fully electric vehicle, from Arnarstapi and Djúpalónssandur to Skarðsvík, wildlife-rich bays and Berserkjahraun.
With the experience reserved for your group, the day feels relaxed and personal, leaving room for the strongest viewpoints, generous photo stops and the details that make West Iceland feel wonderfully remote.
Over about 11 hours, each change in landscape adds a new chapter, making this an excellent choice for travellers who want more than a quick viewpoint tour.
The practical difference on this private route is the vehicle: the tour operates a fully electric fleet, so the long journey from Reykjavík is quieter and locally emission-free at the point of use. The day is still substantial—around eleven hours and roughly two hours of travel before the main peninsula circuit begins.
The planned itinerary is more detailed than most private Snæfellsnes products. It connects Arnarstapi, Djúpalónssandur, remote Skarðsvík, Kirkjufell, Kolgrafafjörður and Berserkjahraun, with wildlife opportunities along the north coast and an optional visit to Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum.
The tour is for up to four guests and allows itinerary discussion, but the electric format does not remove the realities of weather, charging logistics, road access or a long return to Reykjavík. The guide manages those details while the group focuses on the landscape.
Itinerary
Reykjavík doorstep pick-up
The journey begins
Meet your guide at the confirmed location and settle in for a beautiful journey west, where Reykjavík gives way to broad bays, moss-covered lava and the mountain skyline of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
Arnarstapi
Basalt cliffs and ocean arches
Arnarstapi’s coastline is carved into basalt columns, caves and natural arches by the full force of the Atlantic. A scenic walk reveals seabird cliffs, the famous Gatklettur arch and sweeping views beneath Snæfellsjökull.
Djúpalónssandur
Black pebbles and maritime legends
Discover Djúpalónssandur, where polished black pebbles meet dramatic lava formations and the open Atlantic. Historic lifting stones and traces of a shipwreck give the beach a vivid connection to Iceland’s seafaring past.
Western volcanic coast
Coastal character and open views
Pause where mountains, fishing communities and the Atlantic meet, with time to enjoy the changing light across the fjords and lava coast. These smaller viewpoints reveal the quiet character that makes Snæfellsnes feel so personal and varied.
Skarðsvík
Wild western coastline
At the far western edge of Snæfellsnes, golden Skarðsvík and the lava coast around Öndverðarnes reveal a remote meeting of land and Atlantic. Sea cliffs, clear water and immense horizons create a powerful sense of reaching Iceland’s outer edge.
Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellsfoss
Iceland’s iconic mountain
Discover the unmistakable outline of Kirkjufell above the sea, then enjoy the celebrated view from Kirkjufellsfoss. Mountain, waterfall and broad fjord scenery come together here in one of Snæfellsnes’s defining landscapes.
Kolgrafafjörður
A beautiful fjord crossing
Kolgrafafjörður opens between steep mountains and the broad waters of Breiðafjörður, with a graceful bridge crossing the narrow fjord. Rich marine life can bring seals and birds into view, adding a spontaneous wildlife possibility to the scenic drive.
Berserkjahraun
Lava, colour and saga
Berserkjahraun spreads between colourful mountains and quiet fjords in a maze of ancient lava. Its wild beauty is matched by one of West Iceland’s most memorable saga tales, linking love, betrayal and landscape.
Optional Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum
Icelandic food history
Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum brings a fascinating cultural dimension to the day. Discover how Greenland shark is prepared using a centuries-old Icelandic method, explore family stories and artefacts, and learn why this unusual food became part of survival and tradition in the North Atlantic.
Return to Reykjavík
A relaxed finish
Enjoy the changing evening light on the return journey and revisit the day’s mountains, lava fields, villages and Atlantic viewpoints before arriving at the confirmed drop-off point.
What is included
- Private premium electric vehicle
- Expert local guide
- Reykjavík pick-up and drop-off
- Scheduled national-park and standard stop fees
- Taxes and fees
- Flexible route within the booked duration
What do I need to bring
- Layered warm clothing
- Waterproof outer shell
- Sturdy waterproof footwear
- Hat, gloves and scarf
- Water and snacks
- Camera or binoculars
Good to know
Pick-up: Reykjavík
Use the exact address and collection time shown on your voucher.
- Maximum group size is 4.
- The vehicle is fully electric; model depends on the booked party and availability.
- Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum is optional and its admission is extra.
- Wildlife sightings at Kolgrafafjörður are possible, never guaranteed.
Highlights
- Fully electric private vehicle
- Arnarstapi and Djúpalónssandur
- Skarðsvík golden-sand beach
- Kirkjufell and Kolgrafafjörður
- Berserkjahraun
Private Snæfellsnes Tour from Reykjavík - Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The tour uses a fully electric fleet.