Snæfellsnes is worth the long day, especially on a second trip
Short answer
Worth it
Worth it if you have seen the Golden Circle or want a quieter day: coast, lava fields, Kirkjufell and small harbours in one loop. It is a long day from Reykjavík, so an overnight is better.
The short version
Worth it. Worth it if you have seen the Golden Circle or want a quieter day: coast, lava fields, Kirkjufell and small harbours in one loop. It is a long day from Reykjavík, so an overnight is better.
We hold 18 day tours here from 9 operators, median €160 a person, cheapest €125.
Cheaper alternative: Drive it yourself over two days with a night on the peninsula; it costs less than two tour seats and you can stop where you like.
Worth it if
You have done the Golden Circle already.
Coaches at every stop would spoil it for you.
You can stay a night in Stykkishólmur or Grundarfjörður.
Not worth it if
You have one day in Iceland. The Golden Circle is closer.
You dislike long drives — it is about two and a half hours each way.
What you are actually paying for
Mostly transport and a guide over twelve hours. The sights are free.
Across our own contracted catalogue, sightseeing day tours day tours run to a median of €160 a person, with the cheapest we hold at €125, from 9 operators. Private and per-vehicle products are excluded, because mixing them into a per-person figure makes it meaningless.
The cheaper thing to do instead
Drive it yourself over two days with a night on the peninsula; it costs less than two tour seats and you can stop where you like.
If you decide it is worth it
What we actually hold, with live prices and departures. Nothing here is a placeholder listing — if it is on this page, it can be booked.
from €213 per person★4.73· 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
from €213 per person★5.00· 2,173 Google reviews of the operator
about the usual price
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.
from €139 per person★4.60· 5,195 Google reviews of the operator
about the usual price
from age 6 · pickup included
11 h · from Reykjavík
Family friendly
Free cancellation 24 h
Discover the West of Iceland. Join us on a sightseeing tour through the spectacular Snæfellsnes Peninsula which is one of the most scenic destinations in Iceland without a doubt.
Worth it if you have seen the Golden Circle or want a quieter day: coast, lava fields, Kirkjufell and small harbours in one loop. It is a long day from Reykjavík, so an overnight is better.
How long does Snæfellsnes take?+
A day tour from Reykjavík runs about eleven to twelve hours. Driving yourself, one full day covers the main loop; two is more comfortable.
Why take our word for it
One checkout, any number of operators
Rankings are not for sale
206 operators vetted, and not all of them accepted
