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From Reykjavik: The Wonders of Snæfellsnes Peninsula

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Activity provider: Reykjavik Excursions
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    From Reykjavik: The Wonders of Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Activity provider: Reykjavik Excursions

    From US$ 154.94 per person

    Discover “Iceland in Miniature” on a bus trip to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Marvel at a landscape of lava fields with soft moss, look for the abundant bird life and diverse flora, visit the sandy beach and bay of Djúpalónssandur and more.

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    Duration 12 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Visit the sandy beach of Djúpalónssandur at the foot of Snæfellsjökull
    • Discover one of the largest fishing villages beneath Snaefellsjokull at Hellnar
    • Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
    Full description
    Experience the scenic beauty of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula on a bus tour from Reykjavik, and discover why it is often referred to as “Iceland in Miniature.” Depart the city center and travel along the west coast. Enter a landscape of white and black sand beaches, cliffs full of nesting birds, spectacular mountains and volcanic craters. Discover the area's incredibly rich trout lakes and salmon rivers, see lush valleys and unique harbors in charming fishing villages. It all begins with the Snæfellsnes glacier at the peak of Snæfellsjökull volcano, the highest mountain of the peninsula. Experience first-hand why this majestic landscape has captured the imagination for many years, and why it inspired Jules Verne to write his classic science fiction novel “Journey to the Center of the Earth.”
    Includes
    • Bus fare
    • Guided tour
    • Free Wi-Fi onboard the bus
    • Food and drinks
    • Pick-up from accommodations

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    Please meet at the BSI Bus Terminal, where you will find the activity provider, Reykjavik Excursions.

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    Know before you go

    •  Guidance is in English on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays (all year) and on Tuesdays and Fridays from June 1 to September 30. Guidance is available in German on Saturdays (all year), in French on Mondays between June 1 and September 30, and in Spanish on Thursdays between June 1 and September 30
    •  Remember to dress warmly
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    Overall rating

    4.4 /5

    based on 51 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.8/5
    • Transportation
      5/5
    • Value for money
      4.3/5
    • Safety
      4.7/5

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    What an incredible tour! The sights were absolutely majestic & as one of the first tours of our trip in Iceland we were thrilled, it exceeded every expectation! Our tour was made all that much better by our guide Albert! He is AWESOME and deserves all the praise!! Funny, extremely informative… he took us to some of the most breathtaking photo stops!! We lucked out with beautiful weather and were even able to squeeze in unplanned stops. Thank you for an incredible day Albert! It brought us immense joy! For anyone on the fence, this tour is a no brainer… volcanos, black sand beaches and so so much more! Just do it!

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    December 4, 2022

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    Olivia – United States Verified booking

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    This excursion is a marvel!!! Despite the high number of km covered and the duration of the excursion (12 hours), the guide (Kalli) stopped us at many spots where we could observe: seals, waterfalls, black sand beaches, with cliffs, mountains with eternal snow… The views were magnificent from start to finish! Only negative point: the stop point for lunch. The restaurant in which we were dropped off was overwhelmed and did not even serve us after 45 minutes of waiting when we had ordered a simple fish & chips! So remember to take a picnic so as not to be bothered Apart from that, the excursion was the most beautiful we have done in Iceland! Do not miss !

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    October 31, 2021

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    Cynthia – France Verified booking

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    Despite the promises that were not kept, it was a very nice experience!

    When we booked the tour, we received the promise of a German guide, but when we started the trip, he knew nothing and pointed out that RV Excursions only run German tours on Saturdays. Despite language problems, however, it was an unforgettable experience, the Snaefellsnes peninsula is just too beautiful! The coasts and beaches and lava fields are nothing short of impressive, as are the frozen cascades. Winter gives the landscape its very own magic, in which an incomparable, unique beauty resides. Despite the icy wind, it was by no means as cold as one would expect in Iceland: only -5 degrees! The wind did make it feel colder, but it also created breathtaking waves! Really unique, untouched nature there!

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    February 10, 2019

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    Annette – Germany Verified booking

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