Reykjavik: Private Snaefellsnes Peninsula with Hvammsvik Hot Springs
Reykjavik: Private Snaefellsnes Peninsula with Hvammsvik Hot Springs
Reykjavik: Private Snaefellsnes Peninsula with Hvammsvik Hot Springs is a 13 hours experience run by VAREN Iceland in Reykjavík area, from 199.000 ISK per person. Most visitors to Iceland never make it to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula . Those who do tend to say it was the highlight of their trip.
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Most visitors to Iceland never make it to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula . Those who do tend to say it was the highlight of their trip. This private full-day tour from Reykjavík takes you around one of the most varied and visually spectacular stretches of coastline in the country - and ends it with something that has been called the best thing to do in the world: an evening soak at Hvammsvik Hot Springs .
The day begins at Ytri Tunga Beach , where wild harbour seals haul out onto the rocks year-round in one of Iceland's most reliable and genuinely moving wildlife encounters. The southern shore of the peninsula then leads to Rauðfeldsgjá Gorge - a narrow crack in the cliff face that opens into a hidden, mossy canyon with a stream running through it - and the stunning sea arch of Gatklettur at Arnarstapi, where the ocean has carved a perfect hole through solid rock, framing the open Atlantic beyond.
Along the western tip, Djúpalónssandur delivers one of Iceland's most atmospheric beach experiences: black pebbles, towering cliffs, ancient fishermen's lifting stones, and the rusted wreckage of a trawler still lying where it came ashore. The volcanic landscape of Hólahólar - the dramatic crags of the Lóndrangar area rising from the lava fields - and the perfectly formed Saxhóll Crater , climbed via a spiral staircase to a panoramic rim, round out the peninsula's raw volcanic character before the tour heads north.
The final stop on the peninsula is Kirkjufell - Iceland's most photographed mountain, its distinctive arrowhead silhouette rising from the northern shore with a waterfall in the foreground and a fjord at its back. It is the kind of view that makes people quietly put their cameras down and just look.
The return to Reykjavík passes through Hvalfjörður fjord and into Hvammsvik Hot Springs : eight natural geothermal pools set directly at the edge of the Atlantic, in a fjord landscape of extraordinary stillness. Named the Best Thing to Do in the World by Time Out in 2023, Hvammsvik is not a tourist spa - it is a place where the water, the mountains, and the silence do all the work. A bistro is available on-site. There is no better way to end a day on the west coast of Iceland.
Please note: the entrance fee for Hvammsvik Hot Springs is not included in the initial price but can be added at the checkout page.
What’s included
- Private transportation (sedan for 1-3 / minivan for 4-8, exclusively for your group)
- Dedicated, professional English-speaking guide for the full day
- Door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off in central Reykjavík
- Flexible itinerary adapted to your group's pace and interests
- WiFi and USB charging ports available on board
- Bottled water provided on board on demand
- Parking fees and local taxes
What to bring
- Clothing & footwear
- Warm, waterproof, and windproof outer layer - the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is exposed to open Atlantic weather and conditions can change rapidly at any time of year.
- Thermal base layer and mid-layer fleece for colder months (October-April).
- Sturdy, waterproof hiking shoes or boots - terrain at several stops including Rauðfeldsgjá and Djúpalónssandur involves uneven rock and pebble surfaces.
- Warm hat, gloves, and a scarf - especially important outside summer months.
- Sunglasses - useful year-round, essential in summer and on bright winter days.
- For Hvammsvik Hot Springs
- Swimsuit or swimming trunks - mandatory for entry.
- Flip flops or sandals for the changing area and pool surrounds.
Good to know
- Confirmation & pickup
- You will receive a booking confirmation immediately after purchase.
- Hotel pickup is included.
- Groups of 1-3 travel in a private sedan; groups of 4-8 travel in a private minivan.
- Hvammsvik Hot Springs - entrance fee
- The entrance fee for Hvammsvik Hot Springs is not included in the tour price.
- Advance booking of Hvammsvik tickets is strongly recommended, especially in peak season (please contact our team immediately).
- The minimum age for entry to Hvammsvik Hot Springs is 12 years.
- A bistro serving food and drinks is available on-site at Hvammsvik.
- Health & accessibility
- This tour involves easy walking on uneven natural terrain. It is not recommended for guests with serious mobility limitations.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- The climb to the rim of Saxhóll Crater is optional and involves ascending a metal staircase on a steep slope.
- Children & age requirements
- Parents or guardians are responsible for the safety of children throughout the tour.
- Wildlife
- Wild harbour seals are present at Ytri Tunga year-round but sightings cannot be guaranteed.
- Please keep a respectful distance from wildlife at all times and follow your guide's instructions.
- Food & drinks
- Food and drinks are not included in the tour price. Cafés and restaurants are available at Arnarstapi and in Grundarfjörður. A bistro is available at Hvammsvik Hot Springs.
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Reykjavík, Iceland
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