ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Snæfellsnes & Kirkjufell / guided private tour
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Snaefellsjokull National Park & Glacier · Stykkishólmur forecast
2°
Overcast
Today · Wind 6 m/s
Today
2° -3°
Cloudy
Tomorrow
2° -3°
Partly cloudy
Sun
-2° -6°
Clear sky
Mon
-4° -6°
Partly cloudy
Tue
0° -5°
Overcast
Wed
3° 0°
Light rain
Thu
4° 3°
Light rain
Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
Road signals for West Iceland
Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
Borgarfjarðarvegur: Unaós - Borgarfjörður (Vatnsskarð)Slippery
Hafnarhólmavegur: Borgarfjörður eystriSlippery
Vestfjarðavegur í Miðdölum: Skógstagl - BúðardalurSpots of ice
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
Snæfellsnes - Journey to the centre of the earth Guided tour - Private car with driver guide Available as a Private Tour Pick up at 08.00 ( or when you prefer ) Duration 9-10 hours
Itinerary
- Tour stop
We start the day by heading north, through the main town of western Iceland, Borgarnes. We continue our journey west onto the beautiful, multi coloured terrain of the Snæfellsnes peninsula and Kirkjufell mountain. The western tip of the peninsula is the newly designated national park, including the Snæfellsjökull glacier and stunning coastal beaches and cliffs. We will visit a view point in the foothills of the glacier, made famous in the novel Journey to the Center of the Earth penned by French novelist, Jules Verne. Búðir, meaning “shops,” was the old trading post of the area many years ago. What remains today are almost invisible ruins of this formerly vibrant trading post. We’ll stop for coffee at the Búðir Hotel, one of the most popular country hotels in Iceland. We’ll go down to the tiny village at Arnarstapi to see the beautiful sea cliffs and views in this area. There is a scenic 2.5 kilometre walk from Arnastapi to Hellnar, which you are also free to enjoy. We’ll be visiting the small settlement of Hellnar, a town practically sitting below the glacier at the ocean’s edge. Seabirds and cliffs dominate the area. During summer, lunch stop at the Fjöruhúsið Café located in a great warm spot near the beach. From here you’ll enjoy amazing views and hear some intense birdsong! Then we’ll enjoy some time on the beach at Djúpalónssandur. Our last stop is Ólafsvík, a weather-exposed fishing village. Your busy day comes to a close back at your starting point!
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Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
This activity may be cancelled due to bad weather.