SNÆFELLSNES PENINSULA
Snæfellsnes private day tour
Búðakirkja · Arnarstapi · Ingjaldshóll · Kirkjufell
01 / THE EXPERIENCE
Closer to Iceland,
at your own pace.
Búðakirkja / Arnarstapi / Ingjaldshóll / Kirkjufell
Discover the Snæfellsnes Peninsula with a private driver-guide. Often described as Iceland in miniature, it brings together volcanic landscapes, coastlines, open country and historic buildings in one day.
Your group has exclusive use of the vehicle, combining privacy with flexibility. Local driver-guides are available in Chinese, English and other languages, giving you time for photographs, stories and the landscapes of Iceland.
Optional experiences must be booked in advance. You can also discuss lesser-known stops with our team or your driver-guide. We suggest choosing no more than one extra activity so that the day stays relaxed.
- Departure
- Reykjavík
- Season
- Year-round
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Pickup
- Included
- Difficulty
- Easy
02 / ALONG THE WAY
The places that stay with you.
Búðakirkja black church
A simple black wooden church set against open country and lava fields, creating a distinctive contrast in the landscape.
Arnarstapi coast
Walk along a volcanic coastline shaped by Atlantic waves, with basalt cliffs, natural arches and sea stacks beside the fishing village.
Ingjaldshóll church
A historic red-roofed church with open views towards mountains, lava fields and the glacier landscape.
Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss
See the distinctive mountain and nearby waterfalls together, with colours and textures that change from summer green to winter snow.
03 / YOUR JOURNEY, UNFOLDED
Every stop,
something to discover.
The schedule may vary with weather, road conditions and your confirmed arrangements.
- 01
Suggested departure 09:00
Pickup in Reykjavík
Head west to Snæfellsnes, where churches, fishing villages, coastal formations and Kirkjufell offer a varied introduction to the peninsula.
- 02
A journey around the peninsula
Visit Búðakirkja, the basalt coast at Arnarstapi, Ingjaldshóll church and Kirkjufell with its nearby waterfalls.
- 03
Expected return 19:00
Return to Reykjavík
Return to your city pickup area in the evening. Actual timing may vary with traffic and weather.
04 / THE DETAILS
The details, taken care of.
Included
- Exclusive use of your selected vehicle for your group
- One-to-one itinerary planning before departure
- A local driver-guide in Chinese, English or another agreed language
- Pickup at your city hotel or an agreed location
- Fuel, parking and road tolls during the itinerary
- Commercial vehicle insurance
Not included
- Meals, snacks and drinks
- Guest hotel accommodation
- Charges for time or mileage beyond the agreed allowance
- Driver-guide meals and accommodation on multi-day trips
- Extra costs caused by severe weather, road closures or other events beyond our control
- Optional activity charges
Make the journey your own
Discuss optional extras in advance. These are itinerary reference details; arrangements and prices are confirmed when booking.
Lava cave visit
Enter an ancient lava tube formed around 8,000 years ago, near the volcano associated with Journey to the Centre of the Earth, and discover the geology recorded in its walls.
- Reference price
- From ISK 5,400 / person
- Age
- 5+
- Season
- Year-round
Icelandic horse riding
Ride near Kirkjufell and through shallow water with Iceland’s distinctive horses, known for their smooth tölt gait.
- Reference price
- From ISK 15,000 / person
- Age
- 8+
- Season
- Year-round
ATV ride
Explore the peninsula’s lava fields and volcanic landscapes, with views of Snæfellsjökull and Breiðafjörður when the weather is clear.
- Reference price
- From ISK 19,900 / person
- Age
- 12+
- Season
- Year-round
Custom experience
Discuss restaurants, lesser-known places and other personal interests with our team. We can tailor arrangements to your journey.
- Reference price
- By arrangement
- Age
- All ages
- Season
- Year-round
Before you book
Read the pickup, vehicle-use and cancellation rules, and our terms & conditions.
Booking and confirmation
After booking, our team will contact you to confirm pickup, vehicle, travel date and any special requirements. Please stay reachable and check your email.
Vehicle allowance
Daily vehicle use includes 10 hours and 350 km. Stops for meals, activity waiting time and empty return journeys count towards the allowance. Additional time or distance is charged at the applicable vehicle rate; time and distance charges are not combined.
Vehicles with 9 seats or fewer: ISK 20,000 per hour or ISK 500 per kilometre.
Vehicles with more than 9 seats: ISK 35,000 per hour or ISK 800 per kilometre.
For safety, additional service is limited to 3 hours or 100 km per day.
Optional experiences
Extras are optional. We recommend selecting one activity and discussing arrangements with our team in advance.
Child seats
Child seats must be arranged in advance. Please provide each child’s age and weight when booking.
Itinerary changes
For safety, your driver-guide may discuss changes to the sightseeing order depending on weather, roads and daylight.
Documents and insurance
Carry your valid passport and visa originals. Travel insurance covering emergency rescue, medical care and itinerary changes is strongly recommended.
Driver-guide services
Services cover driving and commentary during this itinerary. They do not include childcare or other personal household services.
Cancellation rules
Day tours: cancellation more than 24 hours before departure is refundable, less the non-refundable 3% credit-card processing fee.
Multi-day tours: cancellation more than 72 hours before departure is subject to a 20% service fee and any costs already incurred with third-party suppliers, including non-refundable activities and accommodation.
Preparing for the outdoors
Bring a windproof, waterproof outer layer and waterproof walking shoes. Some hiking and ice-cave activities have age or fitness requirements; consider your health before joining.