Spirit of Snæfellsnes Private Tour: Discover Seal Beach, Búðir Old Church & Other Icelandic Wonders
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Embark on a private tour of Snæfellsnes and discover the hidden gems of Iceland, including Seal Beach, Búðir Old Church, and more. Join our team of adventure-loving guides for an unforgettable experience!
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ytri Tunga Beach - Our professional guide will tell you about the seals of the beach, walk down to the beach area and discover is these ocean puppies are up for a chat!
- Bjarnarfoss - Hike up the stream that comes off of Bjarnarfoss! psst tip from our office Viking, have a reusable bottle that you can fill with the freshwater from the ice-cold stream!
- Budakirkja - An extremely old church, not quite a Viking relic but a simplistic and classic Icelandic church. You will view the church and its surrounding areas from up close, hiking around the area is always fun! On clear days the view of Snæfellsjökull Glacier is Amazing!
- Arnarstapi - Arnarstapi, once the vibrant center of snæfellsnes now plays home to a few locals and a bunch of congressional summer houses, right on the Ocean this cliffside town offers beautiful views of the coast and it´s dramatic rock formations with a hint great of mountain views
- Djupalonssandur Beach - The grandeur of Djúpalónssandur is quite breathtaking! Amazing views, powerful nature, and remnants of old fisherman customs try and lift the rocks that used to test the grit of prospect fisherman! See if you have got what it takes!
- Saxholl Crater - A 3000-year-old volcanic crater, hike up and check out the views!
- Kirkjufell Mountain - You will have the opportunity to check out this iconic mountain from various angles! Bonus Waterfall for those that want at this location!
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Safety Equipment
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
- Bottled water
Additional Information
Explore an item on the road less traveled! It may not have the hype of the Golden Circle or South Coast, but it offers an alternative perspective of Iceland. On this journey, we’ll be exploring landmarks like Seal Beach, The Old Búðir Church, Bjarnarfoss Waterfall, Arnarstapi Fishing Village, Lava Tunnels underneath the Snæfellsjökull Glacier, Djúpalónssandur Beach, Saxhóll Crater, Kirkjufell Mountain, and Grundarfjörður Village. There might be unforeseen breathtaking sights along the way, and when the soul signals, we heed the call.
An entirely tailored adventure for the thrill-seekers at heart. David the Guide initially started as a single guide eager to offer more. Growth led to a team expansion, and the David the Guide team has grown correspondingly. Our team of thrill-embracing guides will accompany you on your journey with us. It’s not just about one person, but a family of guides committed to David’s vision for the industry.
Location
Ytri Tunga Beach
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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John_r
Jul 14, 2021
A van and a driver - Having someone drive you around made the trip worthwhile, but that's all you really get with this "tour." We received a text message from Robert after midnight (about 8 hours prior to the start of the tour) asking us (telling us) that our tour would be delayed one hour. Of course I don't see the message until my alarm wakes me up in the morning, so I lose an hour of sleep. The driver, Agnar Diego, made apologies for the late start, but apparently the rental van for our tour wasn't available until later. I should have paid closer attention to the actual description of the tour.
Agnar was a super nice guy and a competent driver, but I didn't get the feeling he was an actual tour guide. To be fair the description of the tour on Viator doesn't say you'll get a "guide," but I was a bit disappointed nonetheless. The van was a common Renault 10-12 passenger van-think about a hotel airport van-it was nothing fancy, but it was loud inside. Because the van was better suited to move people from point A to point B, communication with the driver was difficult. The van didn't have an audio system, so Agnar would answer questions and try and communicate about things, but he was looking forward (a safe and wise decision while driving) or down at his lap at the apparently necessary map app or something else, making it difficult to hear him. If your tour included more than the number of people (3) who could sit in the first row behind the driver, they would not have been able to hear his responses at all. Again, the tour doesn't indicate you'll get a tour guide and it doesn't say anything about being transported in a vehicle that's set-up for tours, so shame on me, to some extent, for reading too much into the description of this tour. This is a tour that allows you to get out of Reykjavik and see some very pretty country, without having to rent a car and drive yourself. It's basic, at all levels, in my opinion. On the plus side; Agnar was super friendly and seemed to be a genuinely nice guy and we were picked-up at our hotel in central Reykjavik, something not all tours are allowed to do.
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