Snæfellsnes Peninsula Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Activities

Snæfellsnes Peninsula Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Free
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 3 hours to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Drive around a peninsula described as “Iceland in miniature”
  • Gaze up at the breathtaking Snæfellsjökull glacier
  • Explore the quaint coastal village of Arnarstapi and its dramatic cliffs
  • Discover the stunning black sand beach of Djúpalónssandur
  • Snap unbelievable photos at the picture-perfect Kirkjufell Viewpoint
What to expect

You’ll begin your journey outside the Snæfellsnes Visitor Center before heading to Ölkelduvatn Mineral Spring, where you can actually drink some of Iceland’s famous mineral-rich water straight from the source. Head to Ytri Tunga Beach for its friendly seal colony, then visit the stunning waterfall Bjarnarfoss, and finally, see the historic Búðakirkja black church against a scenic backdrop. Snæfellsjökull View Point offers stunning views of the glacier-capped volcano, while the Rauðfeldsgjá Gorge invites you to explore a narrow canyon with a hidden waterfall.

Continue to Lóndrangar View Point, where unique rock pinnacles rise from the ocean. Afterwards, you'll visit Malarrif Lighthouse, explore Vatnshellir Cave, and then head to Djúpalónssandur beach, known for its black sands and shipwreck remains. Next, you’ll pass the fishing villages of Hellissandur and Rif, where you can learn about the local maritime history. Afterwards, visit the tranquil Svöðufoss waterfall and the charming Bæjarfoss waterfall before reaching the town of Ólafsvík. Continuing on, you’ll reach the Kirkjufellsfossar and Kirkjufell Viewpoints. These are essential stops, offering some of Iceland's most photographed landscapes.

Finally, you’ll reach Kolgrafarfjörður Viewpoint, where your tour will conclude.

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What's included
  • check Audio-guided tour
  • check Map
  • check Downloadable APP
  • check Digital guidebook
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
  • x_not_included Transportation
Where

Snæfellsnes Visitor Center, 342, Iceland

Meeting point:
This is a self-guided experience and not an entrance ticket. It begins at the GPS-marked starting point at Snæfellsnes Visitor Center, 342, Iceland.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
  • No attraction entrance ticket is included
  • Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
  • After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site
  • Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
  • The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
  • Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
  • Buy once, use for one year. This tour is ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months
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Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

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