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Small group Snæfellsnes peninsula tour

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€64.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Availability: Daily

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: up to 11 hours

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Guided tour

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Small group

Do this because

Visit the Snæfellsnes peninsula's must-see natural sights
Sport fossils of birds and fish which are characteristic of this area
Find out the history of a fishing village and learn about Icelandic tales
Enjoy a more intimate experience in a small group

What to expect

The Snæfellsnes peninsula is an area that is incredibly rich in natural sights, culture and history. The peninsula is often known as “Iceland in miniature” due to the fact that a majority of the country's highlights can be found here.

On this small group Snæfellsnes tour you will be visiting all the must-sees in a more intimate experience, maximising your time on the peninsula. Your tour will start with a stop at the Berserkjahraun lava fields, before heading to Kirkjufell waterfalls where you can enjoy get a great view of Mount Kirkjufell.

Your next stop will be at the black basalt beach of Djúpalónssandur where you will be able to spot fossils of birds and fish, and you will stop to see the Lóndrangar pinnacles and basalt cliffs. You will then get to visit the 700.000 year old subglacial Snæfellsjökull volcano, a beautifully formed start volcano covered with ice and seen from Reykjavík on a good day.

Your last stop for the day will be at the Arnarstapi fishing village which developed over the years to become a large shipping port, and you will learn about the Icelandic tales of Bárður who was half man and half ogre.

What's included

English-speaking expert guide
Hotel pick up and drop off in downtown Reykjavik
Free WiFi on the minibus

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

Bus Stop #12 (opposite Storm Hotel), Þórunnartún 6, Reykjavík 105, IS

Meeting point:

This tour includes pick up from hotels and select bus stops in downtown Reykjavik.Alternatively, you can meet your guide at Bus Stop #12 (opposite Storm Hotel).

What to remember

Minimum age of participants: 8 years
This is a small group tour with a maximum of 18 people
Bring warm clothing and good shoes
There is no food included on this tour but there will be stops where you are able to purchase food

Provider

Bustravel Iceland

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Ilke
From Germany - October 2022

Travelled with family

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
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