Snaefellsnes Peninsula & National Park

 

About Tour

Go on an unforgettable journey to the Snaefellsness Peninsula and experience an area that is known as “Iceland in miniature”. This region is characterized by its magnificent and picturesque sites, glacial-carved mountains, endless black beaches, moss topped lava fields, volcanic craters, coastal cliffs topped with volcanic glacier Snaefellsjokull and the Center of the Earth. This tour begins when the guide picks you up from your designated location in Reykjavik. From there you head to the Peninsula of Snaefellsness otherwise known as the Hidden Gem of the West. The tour allows you to explore seven unique destinations. This guide will give you excerpts of places you get to explore when on the tour.

Locations on the tour - The Hidden Gems of Iceland

Kirkjufell, “The Church Mountain”, and Kirkjufellfoss Waterfall

Kirkjufell is a narrow mountain and has become the landmark of the Peninsula. It is known after being presented as the “Arrowhead Mountain” on Game of Thrones. This mountain gets its shape from the erosion caused by the melting ice of the glaciers for the last 12,000 years. Because of this unique look, it is one of the most photographed sights in Iceland. Across the mountain is Kirkjufellfoss that completes the perfect shot of the mountains. The site has several vantage points and the guide will help you explore them.

Budakirkja, the Black Church of Budir

On the south coast of the peninsula, there is a village with one hotel and a tiny black church called Budakirkja that stays isolated among a field of lava rocks. The church was built on the spot in 1703 and was reconstructed in 1987. It has a historic graveyard, a bell, and chalice from the time it was erected. It is listed and owned by the National Museum of Iceland, but it is taken care of by the Budir parish.

Arnastapi Fishing Village, Hellnar and Arch

Arnastapi is a small fishing village with picturesque coastal cliffs that were formed from glowing magma hitting the wild waves of the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the most beautiful harbors in the country. You can get to see the beautiful stone arcs that were formed by erosion. Enjoy the walk along the coastline as your guide tells you about Bardur, half-man half-troll, and his notorious activities in the area.

Ytri Tunga Beach and Seal Colony

Ytri Tunga is a sandy beach that has a secret hidden away, down by the sea, behind the farmhouses – a Seal Colony. You can spot seals spending their time on the rocks of the beautiful beach. They are friendly and curious animals and will climb up the rocks for you to spot them on a distance.