34 Activities
Iceland in Miniature: Route Around the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Starts from
Reykjavík
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
34
Duration
3 days
Length
366 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Reykjavík
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
3 days
Length
366 mi
Iosu Lopez
Travel Expert
- Marvel at the iconic church of Búðir.
- Take an epic photo on the Arnastapi Stone Bridge.
- Sight incredible cetaceans such as whales, orcas or dolphins.
- Take the famous postcard of Kirkjufellfoss waterfall with the iconic Kirkjufell mountain in the background.
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On this 3-day tour you will learn why this little corner of the Land of Fire and Ice continues to attract tourists year after year. The Snæfellsnes Peninsula, located in the west of the island, is a miniature Iceland that brings together all the scenic diversity that this beautiful European country treasures. Its name literally means "Peninsula of the snow mountain" and that is due to the Snæfellsjökull volcano that sits on its summit sheltered by a huge glacier.
Although summer (June to August) is high season and there is much more tourism, the weather is infinitely better for traveling in this region and you can also experience the midnight sun.
Check daily road conditions at road.is as well as the weather forecast at vedur.is. If you take binoculars with you on this trip through Iceland, they will be very helpful for spotting marine mammals such as whales or to get a closer look at some of the local birds.
Although summer (June to August) is high season and there is much more tourism, the weather is infinitely better for traveling in this region and you can also experience the midnight sun.
Check daily road conditions at road.is as well as the weather forecast at vedur.is. If you take binoculars with you on this trip through Iceland, they will be very helpful for spotting marine mammals such as whales or to get a closer look at some of the local birds.
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On this 3-day tour you will learn why this little corner of the Land of Fire and Ice continues to attract tourists year after year. The Snæfellsnes Peninsula, located in the west of the island, is a miniature Iceland that brings together all the scenic diversity that this beautiful European country treasures. Its name literally means "Peninsula of the snow mountain" and that is due to the Snæfellsjökull volcano that sits on its summit sheltered by a huge glacier.
Although summer (June to August) is high season and there is much more tourism, the weather is infinitely better for traveling in this region and you can also experience the midnight sun.
Check daily road conditions at road.is as well as the weather forecast at vedur.is. If you take binoculars with you on this trip through Iceland, they will be very helpful for spotting marine mammals such as whales or to get a closer look at some of the local birds.
Although summer (June to August) is high season and there is much more tourism, the weather is infinitely better for traveling in this region and you can also experience the midnight sun.
Check daily road conditions at road.is as well as the weather forecast at vedur.is. If you take binoculars with you on this trip through Iceland, they will be very helpful for spotting marine mammals such as whales or to get a closer look at some of the local birds.
Translated by
Iosu Lopez
Travel Expert
- Marvel at the iconic church of Búðir.
- Take an epic photo on the Arnastapi Stone Bridge.
- Sight incredible cetaceans such as whales, orcas or dolphins.
- Take the famous postcard of Kirkjufellfoss waterfall with the iconic Kirkjufell mountain in the background.
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Travel itinerary
11 Activities
Day 1
167 mi0.3 mi
From Reykjavik to Grundarfjördur: Akranes, Borgarnes and relaxation at Krauma Spa
On this approach to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, you will stop in Akranes to take Instagram-worthy photos in a picturesque lighthouse, have a coffee in a film location in Borgarnes, leave the Karma spa completely relaxed before arriving at the gateway to an eastern peninsula that brings together all the attractions of Iceland in a territory with a changing landscape. To top it all off, you will have before your eyes the most photographed waterfall and mountain in all of Iceland - a world to discover!
21:00
8 Activities
Day 2
40 mi0.5 mi
Skirting the North Coast of Snæfellsnes
Good morning! This second day begins with a good cup of tasty Colombian coffee roasted and handcrafted. You will visit the port of Ólafsvík, one of the best starting points for whale watching in Iceland, go out to look for them along the coast that bathes the North Atlantic, stretch your legs on a beach and finish the route with a hot bath in the municipal pool of Grundarfjorður before returning to your accommodation.
15 Activities
Day 3
159 mi1 mi
Snæfellsnes Jewels: Church, Cave, Glacier and Cliffs
On the way to the Bjarnarfoss waterfall you will cross a mountain pass with wonderful views of the south coast on the descent, enjoy the stark contrast of the black church of Búðir with the surroundings, see the imposing glacier and volcano Snæfellsjökull and look out over the sharp cliffs at Arnarstapi. Shall we start this last day of adventure?
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