Snaefellsnes Peninsula Small-Group Bus Tour Including Mt. Kirkjufell and Black Sand Beach
by BusTravel Iceland
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This small-group bus tour lasts about 11 hours and includes pickup and drop-off from selected hotels, guesthouses, and official bus stops in central Reykjavik. Transportation is by air-conditioned bus. The tour explores the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, starting with a 20-minute stop at Mt. Kirkjufell, where visitors can see the mountain and a nearby waterfall. Next, there is a one-hour visit to Snæfellsjökull National Park, which features the glacier-topped Snæfellsjökull volcano, lava fields, hiking trails, and historic fishing villages. The tour then continues to Djúpalónssandur, a black sand beach surrounded by lava fields, where guests spend 35 minutes and may see views of the Snæfellsjökull glacier on clear days. After that, there is a 15-minute stop at a notable ocean rock formation with two tall rocks measuring 75 and 61 meters. The tour proceeds to Arnarstapi, a small fishing village at the base of Stapafell mountain, with a 40-minute visit that includes a coastal walk connected to Icelandic sagas. A 10-minute stop follows at Búðakirkja, the black church known for photography. The final stop is Ytri Tunga Beach, where guests have 20 minutes and may see seals. A guide accompanies the group throughout the tour. Food and drinks are not included unless otherwise specified.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kirkjufell Mountain
This 20-minute stop features Kirkjufell Mountain, one of Snæfellsnes's well-known peaks. Visitors can also see a nearby waterfall during the visit.
20 min
Snaefellsjokull National Park & Glacier
Visitors spend about one hour in Snæfellsjökull National Park, located on the western peninsula of Iceland. The park includes the Snæfellsjökull volcano topped by a glacier, lava fields, hiking trails, and coastal landscapes. It also contains historical sites like ancient fishing villages and Viking settlements. The park was established in 2001 and is noted for its geological features and natural scenery.
60 min
Djupalonssandur Beach
This 35-minute stop is at a black sand beach surrounded by a lava field. The beach consists of round stones and offers views of the Snæfellsjökull glacier when weather permits.
35 min
Ocean Rock Formation
A 15-minute visit to a striking rock formation in the ocean, featuring two tall rock pillars measuring 75 and 61 meters high, creating a landscape associated with Icelandic folklore about elves and trolls.
15 min
Arnarstapi Village
At this small fishing village on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, visitors spend 40 minutes walking along the coast beneath Stapafell mountain. The village's place names connect to Icelandic sagas, particularly that of Bárðar, a half-man, half-ogre figure said to have lived here.
40 min
Budakirkja
A brief 10-minute stop at the black church of Búðir, known for its distinctive appearance and frequent use as a photography subject.
10 min
Ytri Tunga Beach
At this beach, visitors have 20 minutes to look for seals, which can sometimes be seen resting on the rocks or swimming near the shore.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Snaefellsnes Peninsula Small-Group Bus Tour Including Mt. Kirkjufell and Black Sand Beach
by BusTravel Iceland
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$328Overview
This small-group bus tour lasts about 11 hours and includes pickup and drop-off from selected hotels, guesthouses, and official bus stops in central Reykjavik. Transportation is by air-conditioned bus. The tour explores the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, starting with a 20-minute stop at Mt. Kirkjufell, where visitors can see the mountain and a nearby waterfall. Next, there is a one-hour visit to Snæfellsjökull National Park, which features the glacier-topped Snæfellsjökull volcano, lava fields, hiking trails, and historic fishing villages. The tour then continues to Djúpalónssandur, a black sand beach surrounded by lava fields, where guests spend 35 minutes and may see views of the Snæfellsjökull glacier on clear days. After that, there is a 15-minute stop at a notable ocean rock formation with two tall rocks measuring 75 and 61 meters. The tour proceeds to Arnarstapi, a small fishing village at the base of Stapafell mountain, with a 40-minute visit that includes a coastal walk connected to Icelandic sagas. A 10-minute stop follows at Búðakirkja, the black church known for photography. The final stop is Ytri Tunga Beach, where guests have 20 minutes and may see seals. A guide accompanies the group throughout the tour. Food and drinks are not included unless otherwise specified.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kirkjufell Mountain
This 20-minute stop features Kirkjufell Mountain, one of Snæfellsnes's well-known peaks. Visitors can also see a nearby waterfall during the visit.
20 min
Snaefellsjokull National Park & Glacier
Visitors spend about one hour in Snæfellsjökull National Park, located on the western peninsula of Iceland. The park includes the Snæfellsjökull volcano topped by a glacier, lava fields, hiking trails, and coastal landscapes. It also contains historical sites like ancient fishing villages and Viking settlements. The park was established in 2001 and is noted for its geological features and natural scenery.
60 min
Djupalonssandur Beach
This 35-minute stop is at a black sand beach surrounded by a lava field. The beach consists of round stones and offers views of the Snæfellsjökull glacier when weather permits.
35 min
Ocean Rock Formation
A 15-minute visit to a striking rock formation in the ocean, featuring two tall rock pillars measuring 75 and 61 meters high, creating a landscape associated with Icelandic folklore about elves and trolls.
15 min
Arnarstapi Village
At this small fishing village on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, visitors spend 40 minutes walking along the coast beneath Stapafell mountain. The village's place names connect to Icelandic sagas, particularly that of Bárðar, a half-man, half-ogre figure said to have lived here.
40 min
Budakirkja
A brief 10-minute stop at the black church of Búðir, known for its distinctive appearance and frequent use as a photography subject.
10 min
Ytri Tunga Beach
At this beach, visitors have 20 minutes to look for seals, which can sometimes be seen resting on the rocks or swimming near the shore.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.