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Small group Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Shark Museum

Operated by Lilja Tours

Small group Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Shark Museum
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Duration:12 hours
Travel by:Mini Bus / Car
Difficulty:Easy
Hotel pickup:Meet at location
Meeting point:Reykjavík

About this experience

This immersive tour through the Snæfellsnes Peninsula takes you off the beaten path to some of the region’s most breathtaking and culturally rich destinations. Begin with a stop at the dramatic Berserkjahraun lava field, where jagged black lava flows meet tranquil lakes. As your guide shares the gripping Viking legend tied to this otherworldly landscape, you’ll feel transported to another time. In summer, a hidden path reveals a secluded waterfall nestled in the lava, offering a quiet, magical moment in nature.

Next, dive into Icelandic tradition at the Shark Museum, where you’ll learn the fascinating process behind fermenting Greenland shark—an enduring local delicacy. Meet the family keeping this centuries-old method alive and, if you're feeling adventurous, sample hákarl for yourself. From there, we’ll journey to the picture-perfect Kirkjufell, one of Iceland’s most photographed mountains, flanked by its charming waterfalls and a truly iconic landscape that has inspired photographers and filmmakers alike.

The tour continues along the dramatic coastline to Malariff, where a scenic walk leads to a solitary lighthouse standing guard over the Atlantic, and Arnarstapi, a charming fishing village known for its basalt cliffs, sea arches, and lively bird colonies. Finally, we visit Bjarnarfoss, a tall, ribbon-like waterfall that tumbles from the cliffs above, framed by volcanic rock and summer wildflowers. With its blend of folklore, history, geology, and coastal beauty, this tour offers a perfect taste of everything that makes Snæfellsnes the “Iceland in Miniature.”

Highlights

  • English Speaking
  • Game of Thrones
  • Geothermal and Geological
  • History & Culture
  • Museums & Exhibitions
  • Nature & Scenery
  • Volcano

Places you may visit

Good to know

  • Weatherproof clothes
  • Sturdy footwear
  • Very little to no walking

Meeting point

Reykjavík

Reykjavík, Iceland

Cancellation policy

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.

For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*

*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.

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Tour operator

Operated by

Lilja Tours

Questions & answers

How long is the tour?

12 hours

Where does the tour start?

Reykjavík, Reykjavík

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes — hotel pickup is required for this tour.

Is there a minimum age?

This tour is suitable for all ages.

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Cancellation policy

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice,

Tour operator

Lilja Tours

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24,500 ISK