Small group tour to Snæfellsnes Peninsula, the hidden treasure of the West

Gratis afbestilling

Sted: Reykjavik

Varighed: op til 12 timer

Sprog: English

Tilgængelighed: Daily

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Small group

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Explore the Snaefellsnes peninsula, also known as the "Iceland in miniature"
Experience the hidden gem of the West
Small group tour with an experienced English speaking guide

Beskrivelse

The adventure begins at Kirkjufell, “The Church Mountain”, and Kirkjufellfoss waterfall. The iconic narrow mountain has become the landmark of Snæfellsnes in recent years. It became famous after being presented as the “Arrowhead Mountain” on Game of Thrones. The erosive powers of the glaciers during the last ice age about 12,000 years ago gave this mountain its shape.

Then on to the south coast of the peninsula, where there is a village with only a hotel and a tiny black church called the Búdakirkja that sits alone among a field of lava rocks. Without a doubt, this picturesque chapel has a romantic air about it and is a real attraction to the site.

After you will go to the tiny fishing village which has picturesque coastal cliffs, derived from glowing magma hitting the wild waves of the Atlantic. Known in Iceland as the most beautiful harbor of the country. Thousands of years later erosion has formed beautiful stone arcs and a remarkable marine geyser.

Move on towards Ytri-Tunga, a sandy beach that has a little secret hidden away down by the sea, behind the farmhouses… a seal colony! Seals love to spend their time on the rocks of this beautiful beach. They are friendly and curious and will climb up on the rocks for you to spot them from a distance.

You will visit Lóndrangar, a pair of rock pinnacles in Iceland and are remnants from a bigger crater which has mostly eroded away. Looming over the entire southern coastline, Lóndrangar, a set of 75-meter high basalt pinnacles set the tone for what’s to come. They host a variety of seabirds, northern fulmars and puffins, and others.

Then move on to the beach of black volcanic sand and stones where for centuries Icelandic fishermen rowed out to the fertile fishing grounds of the Atlantic ocean. In 1948 a British fishing trawler stranded on the sand reefs of Djúpalónssandur. Five men perished while 14 were rescued by local rescue squads. The remains of the ship are still there, strewn across the beach as an eerie reminder of the awesome power of nature.

Finish at Saxhóll Volcanic Crater Formed over 4,000 years ago, this volcanic crater has now been made accessible via an iron staircase giving you the option of hiking it. The hike is not too challenging and gives you a 360° view of the lava fields with Snæfellsjökull glacier looming over.

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Vigtig information

The tour operator may need to adjust timings to the short daylight hours and to avoid big crowds
It is recommended you bring hiking boots with slip-resistant soles if you are visiting in Winter
No minimum age for the tour, all ages are welcome!

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I prisen indgår

English speaking guide

Small group on the Minibus (max 21 people)

Wi-Fi and Icelandic music on board

Hvad er ikke inkluderet

Warm clothes (first layer)

Waterproof clothing (second layer)

Hiking boots (available for rent)

Afbestillingsregler

Få 100% tilbage, hvis du afbestiller op til 1 dag inden aktiviteten begynder.

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Sted

Mødested:

Pick up is from designated locations in Reykjavík. Pick up from Keflavík airport or outside of the greater capital area is not available. IMPORTANT: Please confirm the pick-up time (and place) directly with the local operator at least 48 hours before the event. You will find the contact information in the voucher after booking.

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