Add dates

Djúpalónssandur beach

Djúpalónssandur beach: Our most recommended tours and activities

From Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full-Day Tour

1. From Reykjavik: Snæfellsnes Peninsula Full-Day Tour

Depart Reykjavik and head to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula on a bus day trip to experience Iceland's diverse natural beauty. Take in the dramatic landscape of volcanic peaks, sea cliffs, golden beaches, and sparkling fjords. Visit charming fishing villages, such as Grundarfjordur, Arnarstapi, and Hellnar. Admire the spectacular mountains and volcanic craters, including Kirkjufell and Ljósufjöll. Cast your eyes on the black sand beach at Djúpalónssandur, and see the majestic glacier of Snæfellsjökull. Take a photo stop at the famed Black Church at Budir, and spot seals lolling in the sea at Ytri Tunga beach. Tour at a leisurely pace and experience the magnificent scenery of the peninsula at ease. This tour visits a variety of landscapes in a compact region which was immortalized by Jules Verne in his book, "Journey to the Centre of the Earth." 

Snaefellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell Small-Group Tour

2. Snaefellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell Small-Group Tour

See colorful wildlife throughout your 12-hour tour of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. See the picturesque Kirkjufell Mountain, rising 463 meters out of the sea. Stop at the charming village of Arnarstapi to see the breathtaking cliff formations. Visit the black-pebbled beach of Djúpalónssandur in Snæfellsnes National Park. Hear interesting stories from your guide of shipwrecks and adventures. Travel past impressive landscapes on the way to the northern side of the peninsula. Enjoy views of Gerðuberg Natural Heritage Site and the dramatic lava field of Berserkjahraun. Stop by the picturesque black church, Búðakirkja

From Reykjavik: Snaefellsnes National Park - Small Group

3. From Reykjavik: Snaefellsnes National Park - Small Group

Spend the day in Snæfellsnes National Park, described as “Iceland in Miniature,” on a full-day tour from Reykjavik. Following your transfer from the city center, travel along the coast of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Snæfellsnes Glacier, enjoying mountain scenery on one side, and the unique Breiðafjörður beach on the other. Locals call it the "Golden Beach" as it is one of the only beaches in Iceland that is not made of black sand. Pass small towns and fishing villages, including the hamlets of Arnarstapi and Hellnar, and see spectacular birds nesting in cliffs by the sea. Look out for other wildlife, including - if you are lucky - seals! End in the center of the park at the mighty Snæfellsjökull volcano glacier, made famous by Jules Verne in “Journey to the Center of the Earth.” On the north side of the peninsula you will see the famous church-shaped Kirkjufell Mountain, with the nearby waterfall of Kirkjufellfoss.

Top sights near Djúpalónssandur beach

Other Sightseeing Options in Djúpalónssandur beach

Want to discover all there is to do in Djúpalónssandur beach? Click here for a full list.

What people are saying about Djúpalónssandur beach

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 1,407 reviews

We went on the Snaefellsnes Tour last Wednesday and the weather didn’t cooperate at all, but it didn’t matter because our guide Siggi made this day a wonderful experience and we had a great time. He kept us entertained and made us laugh for 12 hours straight. He was very energetic and passionate about his job and we learned many interesting things about Iceland. Lots of the scenery wasn't visible due to the weather, but that's obviously part of the deal and we still saw lots of cool stuff, mountains, waterfalls, beaches and a crater. We felt this trip was well worth it :)

Despite the horrible weather our guide went above and beyond to give us a pleasant trip, wonderful landscapes. Our guide was very friendly and kind

Go see that! So much beauty, endless land and sea and an indescribable experience.

The stops were very good and the guides were excellent. We had a great time.

Not the best weather but the tour guide made the day most enjoyable.