Snæfellsnes - Arnarstapi, Snæfellsjökull & Kirkjufell
by Daytrips / TA Sport Travel · Glacier hiking · Snowmobiling · Snæfellsnes
- Beginners welcome
from €1,651.68 per vehicle
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Duration
11 hours
Difficulty
Very easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Guide
Guided in English, Icelandic
Departs
08:30
Cancellation
Free until departure
About this experience
Experience the Unforgettable Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour
- We invite you to embark on a journey through the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland, a destination that has left our guests deeply impressed. Departing from Reykjavík, this full-day tour showcases the stunning natural beauty of Iceland's diverse landscapes shaped by volcanism, glacial and sea
erosion. As you drive through Snæfellsnes National Park, which is one of three National Parks in the country, you will see Snæfellsjökull glacier. Snæfellsjökull is an active volcanic and is considered the main volcano of the area. This area is steeped in folklore, with tales of mythical creatures like elves and trolls said to inhabit the region. To enhance your experience, our knowledgeable guides will accompany you throughout the tour, making this adventure truly unforgettable.
Tour Highlights:
- Arnarstapi: Popular attraction as it has an eroded circular stone arch and a beautiful trail through the lava field.
- Ólafsvík: Iceland's oldest market town, established in 1687.
- Kirkjufell: One of the most picturesque mountain on the peninsula.
- Stykkishólmur: a charming village perched on a headland overlooking the breathtaking Breiðarfjörður Bay.
Optional Activities:
Enhance your experience by choosing one of the extra activities for an additional fee.
- Vatnshellir: Follow the path of the lava flow 200 meters into the cave and 35 meters below the surface. The tour is around 50 min.
- Krauma : Geothermal baths, the hot water originates in Europe’s most powerful hot spring Deildartunguhver.
Tour Details:
- Morning Departure: Pick-up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Reykjavík or within a 30 km radius of the city.
- Lunch: There will be a stop around noon where you can purchase lunch.
- Guide: Local and English-speaking guide.
- Distance: 490 km
- Duration: 11 hours
Description from the operator, Daytrips / TA Sport Travel. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Snæfellsjökull
- Caves - Snæfellsnes
- Arnarstapi
- Hellissandur
- Grundarfjörður
- Borgarnes
Included
- Personalized service with hotel pick-up and drop-off in Reykjavík or within 30 km of the capital.
- Customized itinerary based on your preferences
- Responsive to all guest inquiries and special requests
- Flexible itinerary adjustments upon request
- Photography guidance for capturing the best moments
Good to know
- Backpack
- Warm Clothes
- Rain Gear
- Hiking Shoes
Cancellation for this tour
Free cancellation until 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 high wind or rain on the ice — the guide decides at the meeting point, sometimes after you have set off. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.
- 1Daytrips / TA Sport 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.
- 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, to the card you paid with, 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 0 hours before departure, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
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: 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
Daytrips / TA Sport Travel is one of 208 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 →
Read before you book
- Snæfellsjökull: snowcat, summit hike or ATV?The snowcat is the easy way onto Snæfellsjökull, March to early July. The summit hike is the real thing. ATVs and buggies stay below the ice.
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.
Glacier hiking — questions people ask
Which glacier is best for a first glacier hike?
Sólheimajökull on the South Coast, about two and a half hours from Reykjavík. It is the most accessible glacier tongue, the walk from the car park is short and the three-to-four-hour tours (/experience/6853/ or /experience/914990/) suit beginners. Skaftafell in the southeast has bigger ice and fewer people, with tours like Glacier Wonders (/experience/17340/), but it is a five-hour drive each way, so it only works if you are staying out there.
Can you hike on a glacier in Iceland in summer?
Yes. Glacier hiking runs all year. In June to August the ice is grey and gritty on the surface with blue crevasses and meltwater channels, and the weather is milder. In November to March the ice is whiter and you may see ice formations, but daylight is short and the wind bites. Neither is better; summer is easier, winter is prettier. The one thing you cannot do in summer is visit a natural blue ice cave.
How fit do I need to be for a glacier hike?
Moderately. You walk two to three hours on uneven ice in crampons, with some short steep sections. Anyone who can manage a hilly day walk will be fine; the pace is slow because the guide is checking the route. It is not for anyone with knee or balance problems, and most operators set a minimum age of eight to ten. Check the tour page. Longer tours like Glacier Explorer (/experience/17338/) push further onto the ice and need more stamina.
What do I need to bring on a glacier hike?
Sturdy boots with ankle support, waterproof jacket and trousers, warm layers, gloves and a hat, plus water and a snack. The operator provides crampons, a harness, a helmet and an ice axe. Jeans and trainers are not allowed on the ice, and guides do turn people away. Most meeting points rent boots and rain gear for a small fee; check the tour page and book them in advance in summer.
Stay near the start
Rooms near Reykjavík, checked live for the night before your tour.
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 10.908 kr.Lowest price
Guesthouse · Reykjavík
Old Town Reykjavík
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
from 44.238 kr.Mid-range
Hotel · Reykjavík
101 Hotel Reykjavík
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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