Day trips

South Coast vs Snæfellsnes

The South Coast has the bigger names — Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara — and the bigger crowds. Snæfellsnes packs coast, cliffs and a glacier-topped volcano into a quieter loop. Both are long days from Reykjavík. First visit: the South Coast. Want space: Snæfellsnes.

The short version

  • The South Coast has the bigger names — Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara — and the bigger crowds.
  • South Coast is the dearer side: a typical fare of €183 against €160 for Snæfellsnes, about 14% more.
  • Cheapest seats we sell: €117 (South Coast) and €125 (Snæfellsnes), per person.
  • 25 bookable tours from 13 operators on one side, 18 from 9 on the other.

Side by side

 South CoastSnæfellsnes
Cheapest per person€117€125
Typical (median) per person€183€160
Usual length10.5 h11 h
Tours we sell2518
Operators139
Days with a departure (next 360)359359

Per-person prices from our operators’ live listings. Private tours, per-vehicle prices, gear hire and multi-day packages are left out. For context, the typical sightseeing day tours tour across the whole catalogue is €144 (range €12–€1835).

Pick South Coast if…

  • You want the waterfalls everyone talks about.
  • You might add a glacier walk on the same day.

Pick Snæfellsnes if…

  • You want fewer coaches at every stop.
  • You like sea cliffs and fishing villages.

The tours

South Coast · 25 tours

Snæfellsnes · 18 tours

EastWest

Snæfellsnes Peninsula in a small group tour with home-cooked meal included

from €213 per person4.73· 88 reviews of this tour

Anyone who wants the whole peninsula in one day and doesn't…

11 h · from Reykjavík

  • Pickup included
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Book same day

Discover Snæfellsnes - Iceland's Hidden Paradise. Join us for a day of adventure in Snæfellsnes, Iceland's stunning peninsula. From towering mountains to black sand beaches, our tour covers the best sights with friendly guides. Small groups and comfy ride

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BusTravel Iceland

Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour

from €128 per person4.66· 85 reviews of this tour

about the usual price for sightseeing day tours

pickup at extra cost

11 h · from Reykjavík

  • Wi-fi on board
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Iceland in miniature with volcanoes, black beaches, glacier and more

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EastWest

Snæfellsnes en español con almuerzo incluido en una granja en minibus

from €213 per person5.00· 2,173 Google reviews of the operator

about the usual price for lagoon & spa visits

pickup included · works in rain

12 h · from Reykjavík

  • Food included
  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Excursión en minibús a la Península de Snaefellsnes (máximo 19 pasajeros). Hacemos nuestro recorrido a la península en sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj para evitar las multitudes. Cena incluida en una granja de caballos llamada Lýsuhóll.

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Questions people ask

Which is better, South Coast or Snæfellsnes?

The South Coast has the bigger names — Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara — and the bigger crowds. Snæfellsnes packs coast, cliffs and a glacier-topped volcano into a quieter loop. Both are long days from Reykjavík. First visit: the South Coast. Want space: Snæfellsnes.

Which is cheaper, South Coast or Snæfellsnes?

Across the tours we sell, the typical per-person fare is €183 for South Coast and €160 for Snæfellsnes; the cheapest seats are €117 and €125. Private and per-vehicle tours are left out, because a car price is not comparable with a seat.

Is it cheaper to book direct with the operator?

No. We sell at the operator’s own price and are paid a commission by them, so the price is the same. Booking here puts both kinds of tour in one basket with one checkout.

  • One checkout, any number of operators

  • Rankings are not for sale

  • 203 operators vetted, and not all of them accepted

  • If it falls short, we fix it

prices and departures checked 21 Oct 2026