2 Day - Snæfellsnes Peninsula & Borgarfjörður Fjord

by Arctic Adventures · Northern lights · Multi-day packages · Snæfellsnes

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Five or more stops a day. It covers a lot of Iceland and it is not a rest.

13 stops across 2 days in the operator's own itinerary — 6.5 a day.

from €513.03 per person

Next departure: Mon 26 Oct

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2 Day - Snæfellsnes Peninsula & Borgarfjörður Fjord — Arctic Adventures
Mt. Kirkjufell
Hraunfossar Waterfalls
Hraunfossar Waterfalls
Barnafoss Waterfall
Snorralaug
Deildartunguhver hot springs
Eldborg crater
Northern Lights
Northern Lights
Northern Lights
Bjarnafoss
Arnarstapi
Arnarstapi
Arnarstapi
Arnarstapi
Arnarstapi
Mt. Kirkjufell
Mt. Kirkjufell
Mt. Kirkjufell
Vatnshellir lava cave
Lóndrangar
Djúpalónssandur
Djúpalónssandur
Djúpalónssandur
Grundarfjörður
Kirkjufellsfoss
Kirkjufellsfoss
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  • Duration

    2 days

  • Difficulty

    Very easy

  • Season

    Sep – Apr

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Pickup

    Hotel pickup included

  • Guide

    Guided in English

  • Departs

    09:00

  • Minimum age

    6

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24 hours before

Meeting point, in Arctic Adventures's words: Please send us your desired pickup location as soon as possible.

About this experience

2 Day - Snæfellsnes Peninsula & Borgarfjörður FjordTrip difficulty: 2/5, easy.

Tour highlights: Small Group Experience, Deildartunguhver Hot Spring, Hraunfossar Waterfall, Barnafoss Waterfall, Gerðuberg Basalt Columns, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Vatnshellir Cave (optional), Djúpalónssandur Beach, Mt. Kirkjufell.

You will be picked up from your selected pick up location at the time stated on your voucher, please note that it can take up to 30 minutes to be picked up.

Day 1: Heading out to Snæfellsnes we will make our fist stop at the small fishing village of Arnarstapi. Later we will visit Snaefellsjokull National Park where you will have the chance to visit an 8000-years-old lava tube called Vatnshellir (please note that this attraction has an extra cost, and it can be included during the booking process).
If you choose not to join the cave exploration your guide will take you to explore the landscape from the surrounding area.
The fishing village of Hellnar is our next stop where you can grab some lunch before heading to Djúpalónssandur Beach.
Last but not least, we will visit the famous Mt. Kirkjufell.
If the weather allows, we will top off our day witnessing Iceland´s quintessential natural phenomenon: the Northern Lights.

Day 2: after breakfast it is time to visit the Borgarfjörður area, making our first stop at Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in Europe.
Coming next is the historic site of Reykholt, then Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, to finish off our trip at Gerðuberg Basalt Columns. Another exciting stop - Sturlureykir horse farm where you can see the famous Icelandic Horses and learn a little more about farming in Iceland.
After a day packed with adventures we will head back to Reykjavík, and hopefully encounter some Northern Lights on the way.

If you want to see more information about the itinerary or accommodation please click here.

Please note.
Arctic Adventures reserves the right to alter itineraries and/or timetables should it be necessary, due to adverse weather and or other related conditions. 

Description from the operator, Arctic Adventures. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Reykjavík
  2. Hraunfossar
  3. Húsafell
  4. Reykholt
  5. Deildartunguhver
  6. Gerðuberg
  7. Day 2: Ytri-Tunga
  8. Day 2: Búðir
  9. Day 2: Arnarstapi
  10. Day 2: Hellnar
  11. Day 2: Vatnshellir
  12. Day 2: Djúpalónssandur
  13. Day 2: Kirkjufell

Included


Pick-up & drop off from Reykjavík

Guided Tour in a Minibus

English Speaking Tour Guide

Visit to the highlights around Snæfellsnes area

One night in hotel room with a private bathroom

Breakfast at the hotel

Free WiFi on Board Your Bus

Not included

Food and beverages are not included, except for breakfast at your accommodation.

Good to know

Warm and waterproof outdoor clothing, headwear, gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended.


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 solid cloud forecast — most operators call it by late afternoon and let you rebook on a clearer night free of charge. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Arctic Adventures 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

  • Children under 6 cannot join this one.
  • Not available in summer; the operator runs it roughly September to April.

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

Why we list it

Arctic Adventures is one of 207 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Arctic Adventures

Read all 5,195 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.6/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Kai Gilchrist

    ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

    This was a phenomenal trip with AMAZING sights. Our tour guide was informative, friendly, and easy to listen to. You will learn a lot and see nature at its greatest. We absolutely loved this tour and would recommend it to anyone. The car ride is comfortable and there is wifi as well! Shout out to our tour guide, Magnus (I hope I’m spelling his name correctly), who told us some hilarious stories.

  • Tatjana Kultaniemi

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    I spent six days on a bus tour around Iceland with a professional guide. It was an excellent opportunity to gain a comprehensive overview of Iceland's breathtaking nature while also learning about the country's history and the everyday lives of its people. Iceland's landscape and animals are truly unique, featuring magnificent waterfalls, geysers, whales, seals, puffins, volcanoes, glaciers, and mountains. Every day brought new and unforgettable experiences. Of course, none of this would have been possible without our guide, Viko. He not only drove the bus safely but also shared fascinating stories about Icelandic history, culture, and way of life. He was willing to tailor the itinerary to our group's interests and wishes, making the experience even more enjoyable. I am very grateful for his professionalism, knowledge, and enthusiasm in interpreting Iceland's natural and cultural heritage. He played a key role in making this tour such a memorable experience.

  • Chloe Lamm

    ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

    I did the Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik. Such an amazing tour and one of the highlights of my trip to Iceland! Our guide, Erik, was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much interesting information about Iceland throughout the day. We visited some of the country’s most beautiful sights, including stunning waterfalls, Vik, black sand beaches, and other breathtaking stops along the South Coast. The pickup process was simple and organized, making the day completely stress-free. The scenery was incredible from start to finish, and Erik helped make the experience even better with his knowledge, friendliness, and enthusiasm. If you’re visiting Iceland, the South Coast is a must-do, and I highly recommend taking this tour with Erik as your guide!

  • Nicole Y.

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    What a wonderful adventure! The 3 Day South Coast/Golden Circle tour included all of the sites we wanted to see and it did not disappoint. We were picked up at a bus stop in downtown Reykjavik and our journey began with about 16 other guests, a good group size. Our tour guide "Good" John did an excellent job teaching us about the history of Iceland and the sites we saw. The tour is well organized with just enough time at each site. He also made adjustments to the itinerary based on the weather as well as including sites not on the tour to give us more to see, which we loved! There were plenty of bathroom/food breaks as needed and we loved that we could just sit back, relax, and enjoy the views outside the window rather than worrying about driving and parking. Our multi-day tour included a 2 night stay at Adventure Hotel Geirland, which Arctic Adventures owns. Such a quiet hotel, convenient location with beautiful views. Our only complaints were that the shower leaked and made the floor wet, and that dinner at the restaurant was expensive with limited options. However the food was good and breakfast was included. The Katla Ice Cave was our favorite part, which was partnered with Southcoast Adventure, and our guide Inga was very friendly and knowledgeable. We did pay for a hiking boot rental for my husband but never received the boots. We did not ask our tour guide so we are not sure what happened with that. Overall we absolutely loved this tour and would highly recommend Arctic Adventures to anyone visiting Iceland for the first time!

Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026

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Northern lights — questions people ask

When is the best time to see the northern lights in Iceland?

September to April, when the nights are dark enough. Within that, late September to March gives the longest dark hours, and the equinox months, September and March, often have active skies. There are no lights in June or July; the sky never gets dark. Anyone selling you a June lights tour is selling you a bus ride. Give yourself at least three nights, because clouds, not the aurora, are the usual reason people miss them.

Are the northern lights guaranteed on a tour?

No. Nobody can promise them, and we will not. Two things have to line up: a clear sky and solar activity. Guides check the cloud forecast at vedur.is and drive to gaps, which is the real value of a tour over standing outside your hotel. What most operators do promise is a free second attempt if the lights do not show. Check the exact retry policy on the tour page, because the number of retries and the validity period vary.

Is a northern lights bus tour or a boat tour better?

Bus, if you want the best odds. A minibus can drive an hour inland to find a clear patch; a boat stays in Faxaflói and sees whatever sky is over Reykjavík. Boats are shorter, about two hours, and pleasant with hot chocolate, and Reykjavik Sailors' cruise (/experience/6637/) includes a free retry. For a serious hunt, a small-group minibus like BusTravel's (/experience/150646/) or a 4x4 tour (/experience/1088067/) is the better bet.

Can I see the northern lights from Reykjavík itself?

Yes, on strong nights. The city is small and the sky over the sea to the north is fairly dark. Grótta lighthouse at the western tip and the Ægisíða shoreline are the usual spots, twenty minutes' walk from the centre. On average nights the street lights drown out a faint aurora, which is why tours drive out. If the forecast shows high activity and clear sky, walk to Grótta first and save the tour money.

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