Snaefellsnes and West iceland
11 narrated stops
Stops on this journey
1. Borgarnes
Situated where the long bridge crosses Borgarfjordur, Borgarnes is a place of deep history and quiet coastal walks, serving as a peaceful gateway to the western reaches of the island.
2. Ytri Tunga
Unlike the dark volcanic grit found across much of Iceland, Ytri Tunga offers a gentle shoreline of golden sand and kelp-covered rocks where harbor and grey seals often haul out to rest.
3. Arnarstapi
A refined look at Arnarstapi, a historic fishing village on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula where dramatic basalt cliffs meet ancient Icelandic folklore.
4. Hellnar
Explore the rugged shorelines, ancient sea caves, and storied fishing history of Hellnar, a quiet corner of West Iceland within Snaefellsjökull National Park.
5. Djúpalónssandur
Step onto a shore of polished volcanic glass and rusted iron, where the history of Icelandic fishing strength meets the raw power of the North Atlantic.
6. Snaefellsjokull Glacier
A crown of ice atop an ancient stratovolcano, Snaefellsjokull is a landmark of literary legend, spiritual mystery, and profound geological power.
7. Kirkjufell mountain
A practical guide to visiting Kirkjufell, covering the best photography angles, geological history, and essential safety warnings for the Snaefellsnes Peninsula's most famous landmark.
8. Kirkjufellsfoss
Kirkjufellsfoss is a three-tiered waterfall in West Iceland, famous for its symmetrical composition in front of the arrowhead-shaped Kirkjufell mountain.
9. Stykkisholmur
A historic fishing town on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Stykkisholmur is defined by its vibrant 19th-century timber houses and its role as the primary departure point for the islands of Breidafjordur.
10. Hraunfossar
Witness a rare geological phenomenon where glacial water filters through porous rock and pours directly out of an ancient lava field into a turquoise river.
11. Barnafoss
Barnafoss presents a visceral display of the Hvita River’s strength, where churning turquoise water cuts through narrow lava formations steeped in a tragic local legend.