Private Mythical Snæfellsnes Tour

by Snaeland Travel · Snæfellsnes

4.70· 104 Google reviews of the operator
  • Luxury
  • Couples
  • Self-guided

from €1,270 per vehicle

Next departure: Mon 26 Oct

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Private Mythical Snæfellsnes Tour — Snaeland Travel
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  • Duration

    11 hours

  • Difficulty

    Very easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Pickup

    Hotel pickup included

  • Departs

    08:00, 09:00

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

The Snæfellsnes Peninsula is a location where nature, history, and folklore converge, creating a place of rugged beauty and mysterious charm. Jules Verne utilized the Snæfellsjökull glacier, the volcano at the western tip of the peninsula, as the gateway in his story "Journey to the Center of the Earth." Icelandic novelist and Nobel Laureate Halldór Laxness also chose this locale for one of his best novels, "Under the Glacier."


Exploring the area through a private tour with a knowledgeable driver and vehicle is an excellent way to experience its extensive offerings.


The drive along the peninsula is remarkably scenic, with a landscape that unfolds as a wonderful symphony of extinct volcanoes, hot springs, craters, and lava fields formed during volcanic activities in the distant past. Possible stops include the rock formations at Gerðuberg, the black church at Búðir, and the seals at Ytri Tunga beach. Noteworthy attractions encompass black sand beaches and the golden beach at Skarðsvík.


The fishing villages of Arnarstapi and Hellnar serve as reminders of Iceland's history as a fishing nation. Further out, Djúpalónssandur beach offers a breathtaking view, where a lava flow from the great volcano met the ocean, creating a natural harbor. Rounding the peninsula provides a great vista of the glacier-capped volcano that rises from almost sea level up to 1446 m.


On the northern side of the peninsula lies Kirkjufell, a cone-shaped mountain near the fishing village of Grundarfjörður. This area, also designated as a national park, offers numerous excellent photo opportunities. Snæfellsjökull is notable as a place where aliens were expected to land a few years ago, although the welcoming party did not locate them at that time or any other time, for that matter.


Contact Us For Offer on These Add-ons:

  • Upgrade from Driver to Driver-Guide
  • Vatnshellir Cave
  • The Shark Museum at Bjarnarhöfn
  • The Settlement Museum Exhibitions


Description from the operator, Snaeland Travel. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Borgarnes
  2. Arnarstapi and Hellnar
  3. Djúpalónssandur
  4. Kirkjufell Mountain

Included

  • Private vehicle and English speaking driver
  • Pick up and drop off in Reykjavik capital city area

Not included

  • Driving-Guide
  • Food & Beverages

Good to know

  • We recommend good clothes as well as something to drink and some snack.
  • The Settlement Center in Borgarnes has a great vegetarian lunch buffet
  • Elves and Trolls are said to be plentiful on Sæfellsnes Peninsula
  • Be prepared for every kind of weather except a heatwave although that might not be impossible..
  • The Greenland scenes in Ben Stiller´s The Secret Life of Walter Mitty were shot on the northern part of the peninsula.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is a forecast the operator judges unsafe. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Snaeland Travel decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
  2. 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Who this is not for

  • Not a good fit if you want a relaxed day: 11 hours is a long time on the road, most of it spent getting there and back.
  • Priced per vehicle, so it is poor value for one or two people and good value for four or more sharing.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

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What travellers say about Snaeland Travel

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Operator rating 4.7/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Ada Livitsanou

    ★★★★★ · 5 months ago

    Had an amazing 7 day tour with these guys and everything was absolutely amazing ! Anna Maria was a spectacular tour guide , we were so lucky to have her ! Our driver Christian was also perfect and the honesty make a perfect duet ! Can't wait to visit again !

  • Latha Unnikrishnan

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    I had an excellent experience with our tour guide and driver, ASGEIR, during our trip to Iceland. He was professional, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable about the country's history, culture, and breathtaking natural attractions. ASGEIR made the journey enjoyable by sharing interesting stories and local insights throughout the tour. He was patient, friendly, and always ensured we were comfortable and had enough time to enjoy each stop. His driving was safe and smooth, even in challenging weather conditions, which made us feel secure throughout the trip. Thanks to ASGEIR, our visit to Iceland was not only beautiful but also truly memorable.

  • Angie Robinson

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    I booked multiple private driver excursions with Snæland Travel for my family vacation to Iceland with 8 adults and 2 small children, and am very pleased with their service. It was a complicated collection of needs and desires for our 5 day stay in Reykjavik and Isabella and the rest of the sales team were fantastic at helping me design a set of tours as well as coordinating airport transfer on arrival and departure. They were responsive to all my questions and concerns, and they were even able to make last minute arrangements for my son whose flight was cancelled and arrived a day later. The Reykjanes Peninsula private tour, with our driver Mike, gave us a look at the raw intensity of the lava fields, steam vents, bubbling mud pits, and the jagged lava coastline. The Snæfellsnes Peninsula private tour, with our driver Tryggvi, showed us beautiful coastal cliffs and remote ancient lava fields softened by generations of moss and grass giving a spectacular mystical feel to the landscape. The Golden Circle private tour, with our driver Chris, took us to the most popular tour destinations - Þingvellir National Park where we walked along the tectonic rift, Great Geysir area where we watched Strokkur erupt and hot springs boil, and Gullfoss where some of us marveled at the power of the sprawling waterfall from the upper viewing area and some of us ventured down the stairs to the base of the falls to feel the spray as it crashed into the ravine. Chris was a fantastic driver, as he walked us to the viewing platforms to take group photos and gave us some insight as to what to expect at each stop. As a private driver experience we were able to make personal adjustments to the day, and during our planning phase Isabella added a 2 hour dinner stop where we enjoyed a Viking feast (the dinner reservation and cost of the meal was not part of the Snæland Travel experience). I would highly recommend Snæland Travel for any tours, and I definitely would suggest trying the private driver option in order to have more control over how long you spend at each stop or even if you want to add or skip stops as long as it fits the designated time frame. My large family enjoyed traveling around Iceland in the comfort of our private van with friendly drivers, and I am very grateful for the experience.

  • Victor Character House

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    Thank you very much for the driver - Saulius! He is a fantastic driver! He managed the bus with skill, was attentive to passengers' needs, and the whole trip was a pleasure thanks to him.

Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026

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