Reykjavík: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour from Reykjavik
by Kalman Tours · Sightseeing day tours · Reykjavík
- Fine on your own
from €140 per person
Next departure: Thu 22 Oct
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Duration
12 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Guide
Guided in English, Hungarian
Departs
08:00
Cancellation
Cancelling costs 30% of the price within 15 days of departure.
About this experience
This peninsula showcases a diverse array of Icelandic landscapes, earning it the moniker "Iceland in miniature." Despite its remote location, away from the bustling Ring Road, Snæfellsnes remains sparsely inhabited, often overlooked by travelers who prefer more beaten paths. Culturally, Snæfellsnes holds significance as well. Its dramatic scenery served as the backdrop for Jules Verne's iconic novel "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and subsequent film adaptations. It also stood in for the northern landscapes in "Game of Thrones." Mt. Kirkjufell, beloved by Icelanders, famously depicted the Arrowhead mountain. Exploring Snæfellsnes reveals not only Mt. Kirkjufell but also the nearby Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall, the awe-inspiring Arnarstapi Bird Cliffs with their stone bridge and arch, the striking Djúpalónssandur black beach, and much more. Visitors may also encounter the famed black church of Búðir and perhaps catch a glimpse of seals at Ytri-Tunga beach.
Description from the operator, Kalman Tours. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Djúpalónssandur Black Sand Beach
- Kirkjufell and Ljósufjöll
- Budir Church
- Ytri Tunga
- Grundarfjordur, Arnarstapi and Hellnar
Included
- What sets our private tour apart is the exclusive, personalised experience tailored specifically to your preferences and interests.
- Experienced Tour Guide.
- Pick up and Drop off.
- We offer complimentary bottled water.
- Wifi on bus.
Good to know
Know before you go:
In case of bad weather conditions such as heavy rains or thunderstorms, the activity provider may have to cancel the tour. In this case, you will be offered another date or a full refund.
Cancellation for this tour
Cancelling costs 30% of the price within 15 days of departure. 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.
- 1Kalman Tours 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.
- 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.
- 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 the cutoff shown above, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
Why this one and not the cheaper one?
The nearest cheaper Reykjavík Luggage Storage in BSI Bus Terminal from BagBee is €12 — €128 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.
| Kalman Tours · €140 | BagBee · €12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Getting there | Picks you up | You make your own way |
| Changing your mind | Not stated | Free until 2 h before |
The €128 buys you hotel pickup. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Not a good fit if you want a relaxed day: 12 hours is a long time on the road, most of it spent getting there and back.
Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.
Why we list it
Kalman Tours is one of 204 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 Kalman Tours
Read all 7 reviews on Google →Operator rating 4.7/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.
★★★★★ · 4 weeks ago
My best tour experience in Iceland! Very well organised day and knowledgeable, funny guide.
★★★★★ · 4 weeks ago
Professional organization, everything went smoothly. One of the best trips of my life.
Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026
Read before you book
- Game of Thrones locations in Iceland: which tour?You don't need a themed tour. Most Iceland filming sites are ordinary stops on the Golden Circle, Mývatn and South Coast days. Book a themed day only for the story.
Reviews from our travellers
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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.
Hotels
Where to stay for this tour
From the cheapest to the top end of what is near Reykjavík, from our hotel partners. Rooms are booked on our hotels site.
from 16.181 kr.Lowest price
Guesthouse · Reykjavík
Old Town Reykjavík
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
from 41.790 kr.Mid-range
Hotel · Reykjavík
Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
from 60.840 kr.Top end
Hotel · Reykjavik
Hótel Holt
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
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Pairs well with
Add any of these to this tour and 3 % comes off both at checkout — about €20 on the cheapest pair. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.
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