This 2-day tour will take us around the magical Snæfellsnes peninsula. Due to its variety of dramatic landscape, you could say it is Iceland in a nutshell. It is dominated by the mighty Snæfellsjökull Volcano, topped by a glacier. On the northern side you will find charming little fishing towns, lava fields, beautiful black and golden beaches and picturesque mountains like Kirkjufell. There is a national park with lava caves and a pebbled beach surrounded by gorgeous rock formations. The south side is packed with natural wonders like the breathtaking columnar basalt and cliff formations not forgetting the old little black church at the hamlet of Búðir. On the way back to Reykjavík take a detour into the valley of Borgarfjörður to see the spectacular waterfalls Hraunfossar and the hot spring Deildartunguhver.
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
You will be picked up around 8:00AM from your accommodation in Reykjavík. (Not included, but can be arranged for an additional cost). Set course to Snæfellsnes and head for the northern part of the peninsula. On the way, we stop to dip our feet into a nice natural hot spring. We explore the northern coast of the peninsula with its small fishing towns and take pictures of the picturesque and much-photographed mountain Kirkjufell. We enter the Snæfellsjökull National Park and stretch our legs by climbing up to the crater Saxhóll (328 ft. high). Our next stop will be the Djúpalónssandur pebble beach where we wonder the natural rock formations. After the beach, a short drive takes us to the 8000-year-old lava tube cave Vatnshellir. Enjoy dinner on your own and overnight in a comfortable hotel. If the conditions are favorable, we may have the perfect view of the northern lights.
Accommodations vary according to season:
September trips: Hotel Arnarstapi
October, March, April, May trips: Fosshotel Hellnar
November-February trips: Kast Guesthouse
Day 2: Snæfellsnes South – Borgarfjörður
1 Breakfast
In the morning, explore the astonishing South coast of the peninsula which is teeming with natural wonders. We visit the ancient fishing village of Hellnar and the cold-water spring found at the lava’s edge - it is dedicated to the Holy Virgin because it is said she had appeared here once. From Hellnar a short drive takes us to the hamlet of Arnarstapi where we will walk among the basaltic rock formations. We will also stop at Búðir to visit the beautiful little black church and the golden sand beach. The drive back to Reykjavik in the afternoon will take you towards the beautiful Borgarfjörður area where you will explore the magnificent waterfalls of Hraunfossar and Europe’s most powerful hot spring Deildartunguhver.
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Initial deposit is 25%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check, and credit card. Final payments by credit card may be subject to surcharge and a $20,000 maximum charge
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