Snaefellsnes, Mt. Kirkjufell & Black Sand Beach Small-Group Tour
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Reykjavik, Iceland
- 11 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get away from the bus crowds and discover the enchanting Snæfellsnes Peninsula on this intimate small-group tour. Here, you'll get to experience Iceland's dramatic contrasts: pristine beaches meet towering mountains, while ancient glaciers crown volcanic craters. Explore the mystical Berserk Lava Field, coastal Djúpalónssandur, and iconic Kirkjufell mountain. You'll also visit charming fishing villages steeped in folklore beneath the majestic Snæfellsjökull glacier.
- Explore Iceland's Snæfellsnes Peninsula with a small group
- Learn about Icelandic history and literature at the village, Arnarstapi
- See diverse landscapes like the Berserk Lava Field and waterfalls
- Snap photos of huge rock formations at the Lóndrangar viewpoint
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off from selected hotels and guesthouses as well as official bus stops in central Reykjavik
- Transportation by air-conditioned bus
- Guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Our pickup can take up to 30 minutes so please wait at your pickup location from the time written on your ticket.
Itinerary
1
Kirkjufell Mountain
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Snaefellsjokull National Park & Glacier
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Djupalonssandur Beach
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Lóndrangar View Point
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Arnarstapi Center and Snjófell Restaurant
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Budakirkja
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Ytri Tunga Beach
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Scott_B
Ragnar was a great tour guide. The tour had quite a few stops with sufficient time to explore. He was very knowledgeable and provided alot of interesting historical facts. The scenery was some of the best I have ever seen. So mant mountains, waterfalls and volcanic sites. Highly recommend taking this tour.
Reviews
4.7
based on 204 reviews
Nhu_P, Apr 2026
Having taken Golden Circle and South Beach, this tour was my favorite. Ottar was an awesome guide, very easy going, funny, informative, with a great curation of Icelandic music and stories. He also led us on some side adventures which was wonderful and memorable, and joined us on all the walks + knew everyone by name. Scenery-wise I do think this area is the best for a day trip, you get glacier and volcano and lava fields and beaches/ cliff views and waterfalls, feels like a miniature Iceland. The best part is that it's not as popular of a tour, so there's hardly anybody around. And you get to see some seals! Just the ride itself is just gorgeous mountain ranges, a truly special experience (even with some wind and drizzle)!
Leslie_R, Apr 2026
The tour to Snæfellsnes National park , My Kirkjufell, and Blavk Sand Beach will not disappoint. A must do when in Iceland.
Wayne_M, Mar 2026
This was an awful experience. I am an average sized male and the bus was so crowded that I couldn’t get my phone out my pocket or let alone eat an apple. It’s a very long trip to not be able to move. It’s not worth saving the money I would’ve paid triple to have more room. The bus was made to cram the maximum amount of passengers into the smallest amount of space.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the honest feedback. We're sorry the comfort level didn't meet your expectations on this departure. For small group tours like this one, we use a passenger sprinter sized to the group. For larger group options, which are also available on our listings, we operate full coach buses. We appreciate you taking the time, and feedback like this helps us continually look at how we can improve.
Augusta_A, Mar 2026
An absolutely amazing day!!! Our guide Harald very informative and got us to all the beautiful spots!! Despite the rain, snow, and windy conditions, a great tour to see this majestic landscape. Highly recommend.
Thanks Harald for getting us there and van safely!!
Ivan_N, Jan 2026
Marieke has been a pleasant guide today. Showed us all the beauty around the west coast. Thank you Marieke.
Sofia_Z, Nov 2025
Tom was great, super knowledgeable with the great sense of humor. And the music choice was excellent! And he sang for us!!! We tolerated his sarcastic jokes about America 😂😂🥲. We fell in love with Iceland!
Jann_T, Nov 2025
Our guide was very informative and helpful. The wind was fierce but guide gave us plenty of time to see everything.
Barb_G, Oct 2025
Most activities would be better to visit in the summer. We had a great deal of snow (can't control the weather) which slowed down the tour, but expectations vs reality should be considered when travelling late October and beyond...your experience will not match advertising pictures etc.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hello Barb_G,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.
We are sorry to hear that the wintery landscape did not fully meet your expectations.
Indeed, Iceland in late October and beyond can look quite different from what you may see in the summer photos, as the country quickly transforms with snow and ever-changing weather conditions.
While this might make travelling a bit slower at times, many guests find that this seasonal contrast adds a unique charm and authenticity to the experience.
It is always important to set the right expectations when booking tours during the winter months, as the conditions can vary dramatically, sometimes even from one moment to the next.
We hope that, despite the weather, you could still enjoy the beauty of Iceland’s winter landscape.
If you would like to share more details about your experience, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@bustravel.is, we always value hearing from our guests.
Kind regards,
Andreea
Liz_W, Oct 2025
We were blessed to have a beautiful sunny day to explore the region. Our driver was very knowledgeable about the area and provided a great touring experience
Jennifer_K, Sep 2025
Fantastic experience! Beautiful beautiful countryside! Axel gave plenty of time for each stop and gave historical perspective of what we were seeing.
Alyssa_Y, Sep 2025
Loved our tour of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula! This was the highlight of our Iceland trip. Unlike other tours, you get to stop at so many gorgeous stops and it’s a packed day of exploring! Axel was a fantastic guide—friendly, informative, and excellent photographer. Highly recommend!
Heather_P, Aug 2025
This was our first activity in Iceland and it rained all day. We were prepared with waterproof outerwear (a must in Iceland) so it wasn't too bad. The clouds and fog actually made for some really atmospheric pictures! Our guide, Alain, told us lots of stories and had great information to share about our surroundings and Iceland in general.
Scott_B, Aug 2025
Ragnar was a great tour guide. The tour had quite a few stops with sufficient time to explore. He was very knowledgeable and provided alot of interesting historical facts. The scenery was some of the best I have ever seen. So mant mountains, waterfalls and volcanic sites. Highly recommend taking this tour.
Anna_T, Aug 2025
Ytri Tunga Beach is not elderly friendly. Have to walk past uneven rock surfaces. It was raining so is quite slippery. Another stop - need to walk 1km to see the Arnarstapi coastline.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Anna_T,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We are glad you joined us on this journey through the natural beauty of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
We are truly sorry to hear that some parts of the tour felt challenging, we understand that experiences may vary depending on personal expectations and physical comfort, especially in less-than-ideal weather.
Stops such as Ytri Tunga and Arnarstapi offer truly scenic rewards, though reaching the closest viewpoints can require a certain level of exploring the paths.
We do hope that the other stops along the way felt more accessible for you and that you were still able to enjoy the overall experience.
If you would like to discuss your experience further, please feel free to email us at info@bustravel.is, and our team will be happy to assist you.
Kind regards,
Andreea
Kathryn_S, Aug 2025
There is a lot of walking involved-lots of it is very steep up and down. If you are unable to climb steps or steep paths you will not see all the sights
Evelyn_K, Aug 2025
We travel a lot and after comparing all the top quality companies in Iceland for this tour, we found that Bus Travel has the best itinerary with the best price.
We had a really good time with our guide/driver Alain. Snaefellsnes is more beautiful with a good guide. Alain was funny, caring, a happy spirit and you get bonuses if you're good 😄. He's a linguist, historian, geologist and a comedian to us. I love how Alain would keep giving us useful information non stop throughout the tour, and bear in mind this is an 11 hour tour, and he hasn't stopped giving commentaries throughout. He's very well-mannered and he also brought us some licorice chocolate to try. How nice was that! He sang us a beautiful old song as well. We are lucky to have a very knowledgeable and caring guide like Alain. So caring that he will run to open the bus door when he saw someone waiting to get in, even when it's too early to get in to the bus. He also tells us interesting places in Reykjavik city at the end of the tour.
The itinerary itself was great. We pretty much covered most of the main attractions in Snaefellsnes in one day. We didn't feel rushed and everything was very well planned with a few stops for bathrooms and foods in between.
I would request for Alain personally if I were to go there again next time. He's definitely the best guide we could ask for.
The group is small, we had about 9 people and the bus is small yet comfy but the door didn't seem to work well with Icelandic's windy weather. Other than that we love every bit about this tour!
Robin_R, Jul 2025
It takes about two hours to get to the snaefellsnes peninsula but totally worth it. Exceptionally scenic and diverse landscapes. This tour was well organized and smoothly executed. Highly recommend!
Julie_D, Jul 2025
Nice itinerary. Beautiful sights .. we enjoyed it despite the bad weather. We even saw a few seals! !
Abhik_D, Jul 2025
The tour is pretty well coordinated! You got ample time to hangout at each of the stops. The focus is seeing and walking along coastlines to see the ocean and rock formations. Also the Kirkjufell is so impressive in person. Worth the trip and not too much walking at all.
Jill_Z, Jul 2025
This is one of the most fantastic days I and my family have ever had. The scenery was spectacular and the guide Beggy was fantastic. The van was comfortable.
smills3082, Jun 2025
I am happy I read other reviews before our tour so I knew that the start of our day would involve being picked up by one bus, going to a rendezvous location and switching to our tour bus for the day. As for our tour, our guide Sara wove engaging stories about folklore, history, culture and geology throughout the tour and played wonderful music to bring it all together. While one of the stops on the itinerary was not available due to construction, Sara quickly provided our group with a different stop and added in a bonus stop of a beautiful hidden waterfall. Our day also had lots of cute seals on the beach, amazing craters, basalt columns and many waterfalls.
Jaswant_L, Jun 2025
Poorly organized. At Bus Stop 9 buses were late and it was all very chaotic. They took all passengers to another bus stop where 5 smaller buses with drivers were parked. Nobody seemed to know which bus was going where. Passengers waited in cold weather while the 5 drivers fumbled around. Extremely poor management.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Jaswant,
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience at Bus Stop 9 felt disorganized.
We would like to clarify that your pickup took place at 08:18, which is within the promised timeframe of 08:00 to 08:30. As part of our efforts to streamline operations and reduce traffic congestion in downtown Reykjavík, we carefully plan our morning pickup routes.
This means that guests are often picked up by a different vehicle than their main tour bus. By doing this, we avoid sending multiple buses to the same location, which helps keep traffic moving and minimizes disruption for everyone.
Once guests are gathered at a designated point, they are then efficiently assigned to their specific tour buses. Our guides and drivers work hard to manage this process smoothly and to minimize waiting times, even under challenging conditions.
If you'd like to speak further about your experience or share any additional feedback, please feel free to contact us at info@bustravel.is.
Warm regards,
Andreea
Celeste_G, Jun 2025
Sindri took us on some wonderful adventures. The sights were captivating, and we even diverted for a few improvised locations. It was a really wonderful journey!
Janeen_S, Jun 2025
Trip to West Coast. Pretty scenery but unfortunately terrible weather. Overall trip was ok, I do feel there was plenty of stop and go for toilet breaks and coffee breaks..and longer than usual breaks. I have been on many trips and usually a quick toilet stop is 10min..or lunch 1 hr max..a lot of time wasted on these I feel..being longer than usual. Paying to see the country. Driver as ok. Asked to wait on bus during long lunch because I wasn't hungry and too cold to sit outside..was told I can't because peoples valuables are on bus..I'm sure the most valuable thing will be their money they are taking with them to eat...and kind of implying I might steal...not impressed. Bus travel Iceland ..maybe just unlucky with driver / guide of the day.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Janeen,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.
We’re glad to hear you appreciated the beautiful scenery of the West Coast , even though, as you noted, the Icelandic weather can be less than cooperative at times. Indeed, the ever-changing conditions are a defining part of traveling in Iceland and, while challenging sometimes, they also offer a true glimpse into the raw, natural character of our landscape.
Regarding your comments about the timing of the breaks, we do value your perspective. However, our aim is always to strike a balance between efficiency and allowing guests the chance to explore and enjoy each stop at a comfortable pace, especially on a tour that spans approximately 11 hours. After reviewing our time logs from the day, we noted the longest stop was 57 minutes at Arnarstapi — a key highlight of the tour with food options and stunning coastal views — while other stops ranged between 6 and 30 minutes. These stops are carefully scheduled to provide guests with sufficient time to use facilities, grab refreshments, and take in the surroundings without feeling rushed.
We’re sincerely sorry to hear that you felt uncomfortable when you were informed you couldn’t remain on the bus during the long lunch stop. Please rest assured that this was not a judgment on your character. Our policy is in place purely for safety and security reasons. When the driver and guide step away from the vehicle , as they must during scheduled stops, the bus must be locked.
This policy is in place for both practical and legal considerations. While Iceland is generally a safe destination, we still must account for external factors such as the risk of theft, damage, or liability that could arise from leaving the bus unlocked with passengers inside and no staff present. Our priority is to ensure the safety of both our passengers and their belongings. Unfortunately, keeping someone onboard while the bus is locked is not a safe option as it creates a potential risk in the unlikely event of an emergency.
We regret that this part of the experience left you feeling uncomfortable. That was certainly not our intention, and we appreciate your understanding of the broader context in which this policy is applied.
If you'd like to speak further about your experience or share any additional feedback, please feel free to contact us at info@bustravel.is.
Warm regards,
Andreea
Joanne_W, Jun 2025
Absolutely stunning scenery! It was a long day but we saw so many beautiful sites, waterfalls, fields full of lupine, the sea, unusual rock formations. We had enough time at each stop to take pictures and appreciate the views. Reggie, our guide, did an excellent job explaining the history of each site. My favorite was Mt Kirkufell.
Charlene_R, May 2025
We really enjoyed the tour. Beggi is a fantastic tour guide, very knowledgeable and a lot of fun! This should definitely be on your To Do list.
Rose_A, May 2025
This is an excellent tour. Unbeatable beauty from Iceland and we were fortunate to have great weather, too. Our guide, Dooley, was attentive and considerate of everyone’s needs. Great stories and information about Iceland. Truly worth it.
Leslie_D, May 2025
This tour was wonderful. The scenery was breathtaking. We made several stops and enjoyed them all. Our guide Ziggy was the best! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and offered his help to me on rough terrain
Felix_M, May 2025
Pick up was changed, ok fine. We were picked up by one bus, the driver was speeding, driving over sidewalks, taking Uturns on busy highways, driving before passengers were seated after pickup, and stopped in multiple active crosswalks while pedestrians were walking. Our group of two was severely car sick. We were then escorted to a gas station to switch buses. Imagine our surprise when we get on our bus as a group of two who booked together and there were only two single seats left and not together, there was a large group booking and no control as to seating where multiple groups of two people took single seats instead of doubling up. Due to this being a long tour and already having a bad driver experience we opted to get off the bus. We were then told we could not get a refund as the driver tried to accommodate, which he did not. This company overbooks, has horribly dangerous drivers and does not care about the customer experience. We used other tour companies while in iceland with a great experience, please book with nicetravel or eastwest if you want to enjoy your holiday
Michael_H, May 2025
We had many stops. Absolutely beautiful all along the way. Black Church waterfalls this is a must except it is 12 hours long.
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