Snæfellsnes Peninsula tour: Kirkjufell, seals, farm lunch
A peninsula that holds ten landscapes in one day: glacier, black church, seal beach and a mountain from Game of Thrones.
A full-day guided tour of Snæfellsnes Peninsula departing from Reykjavik in a minibus with up to 19 passengers, led by a Spanish-speaking guide who shares the region's stories and history. You visit Snæfellsjökull glacier, Kirkjufell mountain, the seal colony at Ytri Tunga, the black church of Buðir, coastal cliffs and basalt columns at Arnarstapi and Hellnar, black sand at Djúpalónssandur, and end at Selvallafoss waterfall. Lunch is served at Lýsuhóll farm, where you also meet Icelandic horses.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula highlights
- Depart Reykjavik towards Snæfellsjökull glacier
- Pass lunar landscapes, waterfalls, lakes, and villages
- Visit Ytri Tunga beach and seal colony
- Enjoy homemade meal and visit Icelandic horse stables
- See the black church of Buðir
- Walk along Arnarstapi and Hellnar coast
- Stop at Djúpalónssandur black sand beach
- Visit Kirkjufell mountain and nearby fishing villages
- View Selvallafoss waterfall and Selvallavatn lake
- Snaefellsjokull National Park passing by
- Kirkjufell Mountain 30m
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at a designated meeting point in Reykjavik.
- a Spanish-speaking local guide for the full day.
- lunch at Lýsuhóll farm.
- WiFi on board.
- and an air-conditioned minibus.
Times
- Friday 09:00
Last departure this season: 13 Nov
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The experience
The tour leaves Reykjavik heading northwest toward Snæfellsjökull, the glacier-topped stratovolcano that inspired Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth." On the drive out, you pass lunar landscapes, waterfalls, small fishing villages and rocky coasts that show why this peninsula earned the nickname "Miniature Iceland." The route itself is part of the day: the guide shares local legends and the stories behind each stop, so the travel time between sites is not dead space.
The stops move through different terrain and wildlife. Ytri Tunga is a seal colony beach where you watch them rest on the rocks, especially in summer. At Lýsuhóll farm you eat a homemade lunch and walk through the stables to meet Icelandic horses. The black church of Buðir, painted with tar to weather Iceland's storms, sits in the Búðahraun lava field and was once the peninsula's main trading hub. The coast at Arnarstapi and Hellnar holds basalt columns, sea arches and grottoes. The walk there ends at a statue of Bardur, a figure from the sagas who chose this place to settle. Djúpalónssandur is a black sand beach scattered with the remains of a 1948 shipwreck and four smooth stones that sailors once used to test their strength.
Kirkjufell, the mountain used as Arrowhead in Game of Thrones, is surrounded by streams and small waterfalls and is the most photographed peak in the country. The fishing villages of Grunðarfjorður and Ólafsvík nearby are known for orca and seal sightings from shore. The tour ends at Selvallafoss waterfall, where you look out over Selvallavatn lake and the lava field beyond. The minibus has WiFi and air conditioning, and the guide speaks Spanish throughout.
Is this one for you?The tour departs from Reykjavik with hotel pickup included, so you do not need a rental car or arrange your own transport to reach the peninsula. The minibus holds up to 19 passengers, keeping the group small enough for the guide to share stories and history at each stop without the pace feeling rushed.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is Kirkjufell and why is it so famous?
Kirkjufell is a cone-shaped mountain surrounded by streams and waterfalls on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. It is the most photographed mountain in Iceland and was chosen to represent Arrowhead in the television series Game of Thrones.
Will I see seals on this tour?
Yes. Ytri Tunga is a seal colony beach where seals rest on the rocks, especially during the summer months. The fishing villages of Grunðarfjorður and Ólafsvík are also known for frequent orca and seal sightings from shore.
What happens at Lýsuhóll farm?
You eat a homemade lunch prepared at the farm and visit the stables to meet Icelandic horses. The farm is a working property on the peninsula.
What is the black church of Buðir?
Buðir is an ancient village in the Búðahraun lava field with a black church painted with tar to protect the wood from Iceland's harsh weather. It was the peninsula's most important commercial center during the Danish monopoly in the 17th and 18th centuries and is now a national monument.
How long is the tour and what time does it start?
The tour runs for 12 hours from pickup at your hotel or designated meeting point in Reykjavik. The guide picks you up, drives to Snæfellsnes, makes all the stops listed, and returns you to your starting point.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula tour: Kirkjufell, seals, farm lunch
12h · ES · at your hotel
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