Private Bespoke Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour
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Is Private Bespoke Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour worth booking?
Private Bespoke Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour is a 12-hour experience in Reykjavik, Iceland, from $2323 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (5)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $2323 per person
Welcome to our expert driver guided tour to the beautiful Snaefellsnes peninsula in Iceland. Some say that the Snaefellsnes Peninsula area is Iceland in a nutshell. Your tour will begin as we depart from Reykjavik and he
What you get
- Pick-up in Reykjavik
- A very comfortable luxury vehicle
- Expert guide
- Electricity or Gasoline depending on the car
- Parking fees
About this experience
Welcome to our expert driver guided tour to the beautiful Snaefellsnes peninsula in Iceland. Some say that the Snaefellsnes Peninsula area is Iceland in a nutshell. Your tour will begin as we depart from Reykjavik and head towards the west coast of Iceland. Throughout the tour, your expert driver guide will share their knowledge and expertise on the history, geology, and culture of the region. This expert driver guided tour of the Snaefellsnes peninsula is an unforgettable experience that will take you on a journey through some of Iceland's most beautiful landscapes. Thank you for choosing us for your Icelandic adventure! All additional activities that extend the tour duration will incur separate charges. Examples of such activities include visiting the Blue Lagoon, glacier hiking, snowmobiling, and similar excursions. Additionally, the tour price will increase for each hour added beyond the standard duration of the tour.
What's included
Included
- Pick-up in Reykjavik
- A very comfortable luxury vehicle
- Expert guide
- Electricity or Gasoline depending on the car
- Parking fees
Not included
- Meals and drinks
What you'll see and do
Borgarnes
On our way to Snæfellsnes we occasionally make a pitstop in the beautiful small town of Borgarnes, made famous by Characters from one of the Icelandic Sagas, Egilssaga. The drive to tip of the Snafellsnes Peninsula takes about 2,5 hours with beautiful scenery along the way and of course your guide keeps you entertained with history and fun facts along the way
150 minutes here
Budakirkja
Búðakirkja Church Black churches are not uncommon in Iceland, but Búðakirkja is probably the most picturesque of them. The church is in the Búðir hamlet, which sits in the Búðahraun lava field. The area has a natural harbor and was one of Iceland’s most important commercial hubs in the 17th and 18th centuries. The first church in the area was built in 1703. It was a small, turfed church with a cemetery, but funerals have been held in the church since 1705. It slowly fell into disrepair, and the Danish king finally abolished it in 1816 due to its condition. Widow Steinunn Sveinsdóttir lived in Búðir in the middle of the 19th century and applied for permission to rebuild the church in the area. She paid for the church’s construction, which still stands in Búðir today. Construction was finished in 1848, but it wasn’t consecrated until 1851.
60 minutes here
Ytri Tunga Beach
Ytri-Tunga Beach This place is one of the best in Iceland to spot a few seals lounging on the reefs. Ytri-Tunga is situated in the southern part of Snæfellsnes. There used to be a big farm in the area, and the massive beach, with its seal colonies, was a part of it. Today, the area is known for its beauty and beautiful animals. Unlike most other beaches in Iceland, the Ytri-Tunga beach has white sand. The two most common seal species in Iceland are the Harbor seals and Gray seals. However, if you are lucky, you can spot Harp seals, Bearded seals, Hooded seals, and Ringed seals. They do not breed in Iceland, however, and thus don’t spend much time here.
60 minutes here
This is a bespoke tour so we can design it based on your interests. Other places of interest: Sturlungalaug Pool, Gerðuberg Basalt Columns, Lóndrangar Rock Formations, Selvallafoss Waterfall, Berserkjahraun Lava Field, snowmobiling on Snæfellsjökull Glacier, Grundarfoss Waterfall, Búlandshöfði Viewpoint, Ingjaldshóll, Skarðsvík Beach, Vatnshellir Cave, Sönghellir Cave, Rauðfeldsgjá Canyon, Bjarnarfoss Waterfall, and Eldborg Crater.
60 minutes here
Arnarstapi
Arnarstapi Arnarstapi is a small fishing village at the foot of the Snæfellsjökull glacier. The coastline is dramatic, with rock formations like Gataklettur and the Stone Bridge. Arnastapi is also a paradise for bird watchers as the surrounding cliffs are popular among various bird species. The fishing village was founded in 1565 as a trading post of the Danish Crown during the trading monopoly. Danish agents had custodial power over Arnarstapi in the 17th and 18th centuries and commercial rights over nearby lands formerly owned by Helgafell Monastery. Bárðar Saga Snæfellsáss inspired the Arnarstapi and the nearby Hellnar place names. The Icelandic Saga relates the story of Bárður, a half-human, and half-ogre. One of the oldest houses in Arnarstapi, Amtmannshús (The Danish Prefect’s Residence) is also one of the oldest houses in Iceland. It was built in 1774-1787
90 minutes here
Djupalonssandur Beach
Djúpalónssandur Beach Close to Arnarstapi is Djúpalónssandur Beach. Meaning Deep Lagoon’s Sand, the beach was once the home to about sixty fishing boats. Despite the name, the beach is by a relatively shallow and sandy bay, which made it easy to land a ship. The nearby creek Dritvík was also a fishing station. It is believed that men started sailing from Dritvík sometime in the 16th century, and at most, about 600-700 men fished from there. Gatklettur (Holey-Rock – and not to be confused with the one in Arnarstapi) is in Djúpalónssandur and by it is a beautiful little pond called Svörtulón. Fishermen believed the beach was haunted, and there’s even a cave called Draugahellir or Ghost Cave. Another interesting site is Tröllakirkja, Troll Church. On the beach are four lifting stones used to test the strength of those who wanted to become fishermen.
60 minutes here
Kirkjufell Mountain
Mt Kirkjufell The famous Kirkjufell mountain is a place of excellent photo opportunities. The picturesque mountain is 463 m tall and is climbable, but this should not be done without an experienced guide. The mountain got incredibly famous when it was used as the Arrowhead Mountain in the TV series Game of Thrones.
30 minutes here
Stykkisholmur
The towns of Snæfellsnes The towns of Hellnar, Ólafsvík, Grundarfjörður, and Stykkishólmur are all worth a visit to see and experience Icelandic village life. The birdlife in Hellnar, especially as a nesting site for the Arctic tern, is legendary. Ólafsvík is a great place to go whale watching. In Grundarfjörður, you get a unique view of Mt Kirkjufell, and there’s even a Colombian café there. In Stykkishólmur, you can check out the Norwegian House and other old buildings or take the ferry to Flatey Island or the West Fjords. Not far from Stykkishólmur is Bjarnarhöfn, the Icelandic Shark Museum, which is an exciting visit.
60 minutes here
On our drive way back we of course use the Hvalfjordur Tunnel to shorten the way as possible but again, the beautiful nature of Iceland greets us and it's always good to travel in a more comfortable car
150 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Group of 9-18
Vehicle for up to 18 people Pickup included
Group of 1-8
Vehicle for up to 8 people Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Your Friend In Reykjavik
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Private Bespoke Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Wonderful Tour of Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Joanna was an amazing tour guide. She gave interesting and informative commentary throughout the day. We especially appreciated her kind attention to everyone in our group of 8. She was great at judging the appropriate experiences for our less mobile family member and she stayed with whichever person needed the most help. You would be very fortunate to have her as your guide! Planning this tour through Your Friend in Reykjavik by email was pleasant and easy. Zofia did an excellent job of customizing the tour for us. The Snaefellsnes Peninsula is peaceful and beautiful, although views come and go in the fog. There is a good variety of stops and we were lucky to see Kirjufell Mountain clearly.
via Tripadvisor
Þetta reddast: going with the flow!
Initially we had booked for the Westman Islands. The ferry was cancelled due to the weather so the trip changed; be flexible when booking the Westman tour for this reason. Zofia was so helpful and quick to respond about trip updates and planning the day. Learn the Icelandic saying, Þetta reddast (pronounced thet-ta red-dast) which means going with the flow/Hakuna matata (thanks for that new knowledge, Daniel). With that in mind, Your Friend Reykjavík driver Daniel made the "new" customized tour so special. He is so personable and thoughtful. We travelled with seniors, one of which uses a cane, and Daniel made sure they were safe and cared for. It was such an amazing trip and so convenient when seeing the different places in the Snaefellsness region! The best part was going to and that are local treasures, not just touristy destinations. We even were able to see an Arctic fox! Eating authentic Icelandic food at a family-run business who makes their own homemade bread, including the rye and support local food products, like the ice cream was phenomenal! Samkomuhúsið Arnarstapa restaurant was so cozy, comfortable and delicious! Highly recommended tour guide and company because it was so specialized and comfortable!
via Tripadvisor
Excellent Customer Service
Excellent response and customer service when our private guide couldn’t make it. We had a replacement guide and vehicle shortly after serveral calls from their office. Our tour was wonderful. Thank you so much.
via Tripadvisor
Beautiful tour!
We did many tours during our stay in Reykjavik, but my two older teens both selected this as their favorite! Our guide, Sveinbjörn, was fantastic! He provided guidance, stories, and ample time to explore at each of the stops. The scenery of the peninsula is just unbelievable, and this tour really gives you a chance to see it all!
Response from the operator: Dear Danica, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that our tour was the highlight of your family's trip to Reykjavik, especially for your teens. Sveinbjörn will be delighted to know his efforts made your experience so memorable with his stories and guidance. Your kind words about the scenery and itinerary mean a lot to us. We hope to welcome you and your family back on another adventure soon! With gratitude and warm regards Steina Your Friend In Reykjavík & Team
via Tripadvisor
Snaefellsnes Peninsula tour which included Game of Thrones filming locations
We had a wonderful day with Petur , stopping along the way for pictures. We had a leisurely day seeing many wonderful sites and learned a lot about Iceland. We were in Reykjavik for several days and also booked the private Golden Circle tour as well as the Christmas walking tour. Highly recommend booking tours with this company.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $2323 to $2690
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Bespoke Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Reykjavik.
How much does Private Bespoke Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour cost?
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Prices start at $2323 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Reykjavik usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Bespoke Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour take?
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Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Reykjavik is not rushed.
Is Private Bespoke Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Reykjavik, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Bespoke Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Bespoke Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Bespoke Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Reykjavik can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Reykjavik and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Bespoke Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Reykjavik within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Reykjavik?
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On Outty we rank every Reykjavik experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland, Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater, Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour - by CityWalk. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Reykjavik?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Reykjavik?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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