Snaefellsnes Peninsula is a world of diversity, comprising many of Iceland's unique features on one peninsula. It is a legendary area of magic and beauty, immortalized in Jules Verne's Journey to the Centre of the Earth.
The tour begins with collection from your hotel in Reykjavik and progress west towards Snaefellsness peninsula, following a scenic route of dramatic landscapes. We will make a short stop in Borgarnes for refreshments, allowing you to pick up supplies for the day ahead.
We'll drive to the northern coast os Snaefellsnes, where we'll come across a spectacular lava field named Berserkjahraun. According to Viking legends, this is the place where two Swedish "berserkers“ forged Iceland‘s first road, which went over to the south side of the peninsula through a highland pass.
Then, we'll travel through an area surrounded by particularly beautiful mountains. The area is home to one of the peninsula‘s most photographed iconic landmarks Kirkjufell. This symmetrical mountain towers 463 m (1519 ft) up from the shoreline, “church mount” is its name translated to English and you can see why.
We'll make a stop here and explore the two waterfalls named Kirkjufellsfossar. Don't forget your camera/phone in the bus! This is one of the most picturesque locations in all of Iceland!
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Your adventure begins, when we collect you at 8:00 from Reykjavik and make the scenic drive west. We’ll quickly enter Iceland’s rural heartlands – a glorious untouched glacial landscape replete with dramatic mountain peaks and imposing volcanoes. We’ll make a stop in Borgarnes along the way, so you can have a quick snack in preparation for the coming adventures.
Snaefellsnes Peninsula
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula tour is famous for its diverse selection of wildlife and you’ll see many different birds on the way.
Our first stop is Berserkjahraun lava field – where, according to Viking folklore, a pair of Swedish berserkers forged Iceland’s first road. Later we will visit the iconic Kirkjufell Mountain, which may well be the most photographed mountain in the world. It rises like an idyllic emerald turret 463 meters into the sky. Your friendly guide will take you to the Kirkjufoss Waterfall – the best place to snap a photo of this stunningly beautiful scene.
After a stop at Olafsvik, our adventure continues on to Djúpalónssandur. This black pebbled beach is a geological wonder. Keep an eye out for the old shipwreck of a British trawler that ran aground in 1948. Then we head out to the lovely town of Arnarstapi and stop at Búðakirkja, a 19th century church painted all black! Last few stops will take us to the village of Borgarnes and Ytri-Tunga, a place where seals love to hang out.
We’ll drop you back in Reykjavik after an unforgettable day filled with adventures.
Pick up starts at 08:00am from authorized pick up points in the Reykjavík area. Please note that this process can last up to thirty minutes – we thank you for your patience in advance. Check out our list of available pick-up points here. )
We recommend wearing warm clothing and sturdy hiking shoes for the tour, if you don’t own these items, then we can lend them to you during the booking process (this service is not available on the day of the tour). This tour takes place for most of ...)
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YES! A valid international driver’s license is a must. Those without a driver’s license will have to travel in the passenger's seat.
No – the Northern Lights can only be seen between late August and April; however, it is not guaranteed even then – part of their magic is their elusiveness, but we will always do our best to make sure that you see them. We have booked nights in country inns to maximize your chances of seeing the aurora borealis.
Yes, and we’ll give it to you. Once you arrive at the location, we’ll provide everyone with an overall suit, gloves, warm headwear, and a helmet. Make sure you’re wearing warm first and middle layers under the suit. One thing to note is that you have to be able to fit into our overalls. The biggest size we have is 5XL.
Unfortunately, due to safety precautions, we don’t recommend our snowmobile tours for women that are more than 3 months pregnant.
Unfortunately, no. You are welcome to bring your own packed lunch or buy it at a cafe at the meeting point. Please note, that some meeting points might not have a cafe.
Your safety is very important to us, however, the natural forces that operate in Iceland are a bit unpredictable. To bring you back safe and sound, we reserve the right to change the itinerary or routes based on the weather forecast or due to other unforeseen circumstances.
You will not be able to take pictures while on the move, however, when we stop, you can use whatever device you have to take pictures or video. If you’re bringing a Go Pro, make sure you have all the fittings necessary if you want to mount it on a helmet.
Bring additional warm clothes in case you find yourself a bit chilly during the tour. Also, good hiking shoes are essential, if you don’t have them, you can rent them when booking the tour. UV sunglasses or a skiing mask is also necessary. And last but not least - bring your camera to catch those spectacular views! Also, if you feel like you’ll be getting hungry during the tour, pack your own lunch.
You should be ready for the pickup at location and time indicated on your booking. Please note, the pickup might last up to 30 minutes, until everyone is assembled.
Unfortunately, due to safety precautions, we don’t tolerate the consumption of alcoholic beverages before or during our tours. You can relax with an alcoholic beverage after the tour.
Yes. We recommend bringing a backpack with some warm clothes, lunch, and a thermos with tea/coffee on the tour.
The snowmobile is designed to be shared by two people. If you’re traveling alone or with an odd number of people, you should purchase a single ride supplement.
Yes. You can email us at snowmobile@snowmobile.is for more details.
Yes. All snowmobile tours are guided by a certified glacier expert.
No. Everything we provide on the tour is included in the price. However, if you need to rent hiking shoes, you should do so during the booking process and pay any additional fees then. We won’t be able to rent them to you at the location.
Yes. There are restrooms at the base camp or in the cafes close to the glacier. You’re more than welcome to use them, however, during the tour there will be no bathroom breaks.
No. You don’t need any previous experience. Our expert guides will teach you how to drive a snowmobile.
If you want to drive a snowmobile, you have to be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver’s license. Otherwise, all children above the age of 8 and those without a valid driver’s license will have to travel in the passenger's seat.
