• Snæfellsnes Visitor Center - Welcome to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula! Often referred to as “Iceland in Miniature,” this peninsula offers unforgettable experiences, from views of a glacier-topped volcano to tales of Vikings, trolls, and elves! Let’s begin the adventure!

Note: This 80+ mile-long tour highlights the essentials of Snæfellsnes Peninsula in 3-4 hours.

Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

• Djupalonssandur Beach - Just below the parking area for Djúpalónssandur Beach are two lagoons. In the 1100s, a Catholic bishop blessed these pools, supposedly giving them healing powers. Visitors can follow a trail known as Nautastígur, or “The Path of the Bulls,” which farmers once used to bring their bulls to drink from the lagoons. Those were some sacred bulls!

• Ingjaldshólskirkja - At the end of this road, you’ll find Ingjaldshólskirkja, one of Iceland’s most renowned churches. Although this building was constructed in 1903, a church has stood on this site since the early 1300s!

• Ölkelduvatn Mineral Spring - The water at Ölkelda farm is rich in minerals like calcium, magnesium, and iron! When iron reacts with oxygen and water, it forms a reddish substance known as iron oxide. This is what causes a metal chair left outside in the rain to rust!

• Ytri Tunga Beach Parking - One night, a young farmer wandering at night found a seal skin and took it home. He locked the skin in a wooden chest. The next morning, he discovered a young woman sitting on the chest, crying. He comforted her.

• Bjarnarfoss - Here’s another reason to visit the waterfall: The Lady of the Mountain once bathed here! Not familiar with the Lady of the Mountain? She is a legendary matriarch whom locals consider the very embodiment of Iceland itself.

• Budakirkja - Currently, we’re in front of Búðakirkja, one of Iceland’s most famous churches. You might think: This church is small enough for a Huldufólk wedding!

• Snæfellsjökull View Point - Earlier in the tour, we discussed two major features of Iceland’s landscape: Volcanoes and glaciers. Snæfellsjökull combines these two elements! A vast glacier covers the summit of the volcano. Unfortunately, this glacier has been shrinking in recent decades. In 2012, for the first time in human history, you could stand here and see no ice on the top of Snæfellsjökull.

• Rauðfeldsgjá Gorge - This is a deep, rocky ravine with a small waterfall. In the summer, you can even climb inside! The half-mile trail to the gorge is moderately challenging and takes about 20 minutes to complete.

• Sönghellir Cave - If planning to visit the cave, it might be time to warm up those golden pipes… Sönghellir translates to “the cave of songs.” The cave’s twisting, rocky walls provide an absolutely fantastic echo. Some say the echoes are the songs of the Huldufólk!

• Arnarstapi - Ahead is an optional detour to the tiny fishing village of Arnarstapi. In Arnarstapi, you can look out over craggy cliffs, peer through a dramatic stone arch, and even walk over a natural bridge. Plus, the town has a statue dedicated to our favorite troll, Bárðar Snæfellsás!

• Gatklettur - Since the days of Bárðar Snæfellsás, humans have been drawn to the area around Arnarstapi. Fishermen found plentiful herring in the natural harbors along the shoreline, and the village became a bustling port.

• Lóndrangar View Point - Approaching the Lóndrangar View Point, where two basalt columns rise above the surrounding cliffs. These dramatic columns explain Lóndrangar’s nickname: “the rocky castle.”

• Malarrif Lighthouse - This distinctive lighthouse was built in 1917 to help sailors navigate the treacherous basalt cliffs. The Malarrif Lighthouse might look a little unusual: It’s almost shaped like a rocket preparing for lift-off!

• Vatnshellir Cave - Despite the name, Vatnshellir Cave is actually an 8,000-year-old lava tube. Lava tubes form during volcanic eruptions, when rivers of magma continue to flow beneath sections that have already cooled, creating a long, hollow tube!

• Djupalonssandur Beach - Just below the parking area for Djúpalónssandur Beach are two lagoons. In the 1100s, a Catholic bishop blessed these pools, supposedly giving them healing powers. Visitors can follow a trail known as Nautastígur, or “The Path of the Bulls.”

• Saxholl Crater - Imagine pools of magma bubbling beneath the Earth’s surface. Sometimes, magma rises to meet water-saturated rocks, leading to a phreatic eruption. During these eruptions, a huge quantity of water, steam, and molten rock explodes outward, leaving behind an enormous hollow, which you can explore at Saxhóll Crater!

• Skardsvik Beach - Soon reaching the turn for Skarðsvík Beach. This beach is a study in contrasts. Admire turquoise water reminiscent of a tropical vacation, while also enjoying the dark volcanic rock that defines much of the peninsula.

• Svortuloft Lighthouse - At the end of this road, the bright orange Svörtuloft Lighthouse stands out against the dark lava cliffs. Built in 1931, this lighthouse has helped generations of sailors and fishermen safely navigate the rocks and crags of the western Snæfellsnes Peninsula.

• Öndverðarnesviti - Another lighthouse, Öndverðarnesviti, overlooks the cliffs just ahead. Since its construction in 1973, sailors have relied on Öndverðarnesviti to help them navigate the peninsula’s rocky tip.

• Hellissandur - Although Hellissandur was once a thriving fishing village, today it’s best known as the “Street Art Capital of Iceland!” Huge murals cover many of the walls in town, and galleries line the main road. Another big draw: The Maritime Museum!

• Svodufoss - So where did all this water come from? As you look at Svöðufoss, you’ll get a pretty big hint. Behind the falls rises Snæfellsjökull… with its glacier-capped summit! Meltwater from the glacier helps to sustain nearly all the waterfalls on Snæfellsnes Peninsula.

• Baejarfoss - The Bæjarfoss waterfall overlooks the small town of Ólafsvík. The waterfall’s name translates to “Town Falls”… and yes, Bæjarfoss is an easy walk from Ólafsvík!

• Kirkjufellsfossar - There will be a chance to see one of Iceland’s most iconic views: Kirkjufell Mountain rising steeply behind the Kirkjufellsfossar waterfall! If you’re a fan of Game of Thrones, this spot might look extra familiar to you.

• Kirkjufell Viewpoint - Unlike some of the other mountains seen today, Kirkjufell is not a volcano. Instead, it is a nunatak! Nunataks are mountain peaks that rise above surrounding glaciers. The erosion of these glaciers left Kirkjufell with its sheer sides and cylindrical shape.

• Grundarfjorour - Positioned at the edge of a wide lava field known as Berserkjahraun, Grundarfjörður plays a significant role in Iceland’s fabled Eyrbyggja saga. The story goes that a 10th-century farmer named Viga-Styrr employed two muscular ‘berserkers’ to work his fields.

• Kolgrafarfjördur Viewpoint - In about a mile, Kolgrafarfjördur Viewpoint provides the final grand panorama of the tour. Reflect on all the sights seen today: basalt cliffs, ancient volcanoes, and fields of dark lava…

• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Explore a landscape that showcases the finest of Iceland with this self-guided driving tour of the breathtaking Snæfellsnes Peninsula. This is a must-see destination in Iceland for a reason. With its steaming mineral springs, dramatic coastal vistas, towering volcano, black sand beaches, and more, this peninsula is a must-visit before leaving Iceland. Additionally, enjoy intriguing history and essential tips as you drive!

Purchase one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can listen together!

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Buy once, use for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

This is not an entrance ticket. Please check opening hours before your visit.

• How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.