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Duration
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11 hours
Difficulty
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Easy
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Description

A private Snæfellsnes route for a maximum of five guests, combining quieter north-coast places with Kirkjufell, volcanic viewpoints and the national-park coast.

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.

This private route is for a maximum of five guests, matching the current booking selector. The small-group scale gives the guide room to use quieter places such as Selvallafoss and Stykkisholmur without losing the classic mountain and coastal landmarks.

The 11-hour day balances scenic driving with short walks at Saxholl, Djúpalónssandur, Arnarstapi and Ytri Tunga. Access, wildlife and the order of stops remain dependent on weather, roads and daylight.

Choose this option when you want a private pace and a broader view of the peninsula than a simple headline-stop circuit. Lunch is planned in Stykkisholmur and is purchased separately.

Itinerary

1

Reykjavík 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.

2

Selvallafoss

Waterfall above the lava fields

Selvallafoss drops gracefully beside the mountain road with broad views across Berserkjahraun and the northern coast. The viewpoint combines waterfall, lava and colourful mountains in a wonderfully layered West Iceland scene.

3

Stykkisholmur

Colourful harbour town

Stykkishólmur looks across the countless islands of Breiðafjörður from a harbour lined with colourful historic houses. Its elegant streets, striking church and maritime atmosphere make it one of West Iceland’s most charming towns.

4

Kirkjufell

Iceland’s iconic mountain

Kirkjufell rises in a beautifully distinctive cone beside Grundarfjörður, with Kirkjufellsfoss creating the classic mountain-and-waterfall view. Changing light, reflections and coastal weather make this one of Iceland’s most rewarding photo stops.

5

Saxholl crater

A crater above the lava fields

Saxhóll is a beautifully preserved volcanic crater rising from the lava plains of Snæfellsjökull National Park. The summit viewpoint reveals the glacier-volcano, Atlantic coast and a vast mosaic of ancient lava stretching across the peninsula.

6

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.

7

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.

8

Ytri Tunga and return

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.

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What is included

  • Private transport for a maximum of five guests
  • English-speaking guide
  • Wi-Fi where mobile coverage allows
  • Planned sightseeing and short walking stops

What do I need to bring

  • Warm layered clothing
  • Waterproof and windproof outerwear
  • Shoes with good grip
  • Food budget, water and snacks
  • Charged camera or phone

Good to know

Pick-up: Use the designated Reykjavík bus stop and time shown on your voucher. Collection normally takes place between 08:00 and 08:30.

  • Maximum group size is 5 guests.
  • Minimum age is 5 years.
  • The normal pick-up window is 08:00-08:30.
  • Lunch is not included.
  • The route can change with weather, roads and daylight.
  • Seal sightings are possible but never guaranteed.

Highlights

  • Maximum five guests
  • Selvallafoss and Stykkisholmur
  • Kirkjufell and north-coast scenery
  • Saxholl, Djúpalónssandur and Arnarstapi
  • Possible seals at Ytri Tunga

Private Snæfellsnes Exploring Tour - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum group size? ▴

The current booking selector allows a maximum of five guests.