2-Day Northern Lights and Snaefellsnes Peninsula Adventure from Reykjavik

Itinerary

Day 1: Snaefellsnes area and Vatnshellir Cave

Stop At: Hallgrimskirkja, Hallgrímstorg 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Your 2-day adventure tour starts with a morning pick up from the Reykjavik downtown area. From the capital you will drive along the scenic west coast to West Iceland.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Arnarstapi Center and Snjófell Restaurant, Arnarstapi, Iceland
The first stop of the day will be at the small fishing village of Arnarstapi, where you will walk around and explore the surrounding area.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Cave Vatnshellir, Snaefellsbaer Iceland
From Arnarstapi we go underground, where you have an option (extra fees apply) to go into Vatnshellir cave which is located inside the Snæfellsnes National Park. The cave is about 8000 years old lava tube tunnel. This experience is as close you will get to the Jules Verne story, A Journey to the Center of Earth. If you are not joining the caving part, then the guide will take you walking around the area.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Dritvik and Djupalonssandur, 574 Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Hellnar 360 Iceland
Next up is Hellnar where you will stop for lunch (own expense) before continuing to the beautiful Djupalonssandur beach. There you will go on a short hike on the pebbles stone beach and explore the remains of the ship wreckage. On the beach, you may also find the lifting stones, where you can test your strength like the fishermen used to do in the good old days. If the forecast looks promising, then you will have the possibility to go hunt for the Northern Lights in the evening.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kirkjufell Mountain, Road 54, Grundarfjorour 350 Iceland
From Djupalonssandur, you will then continue your journey around Snaefellsnes peninsula, making a stop at the iconic and famous Mt. Kirkjufell, a favorite spot for many photographers before turning in for your accommodation for the night.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Snaefellsnes area.

Day 2: Exploring The West of Iceland

Stop At: Deildartunguhver Thermal Spring, Road 50, Reykholt Iceland
Your first stop of the day will be at Deildartunguhver, the most powerful hot spring in all Europe which is used for heating all the neighboring towns.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Krauma, Deildartunguhver West Region, Reykholt 320 Iceland
After exploring Deildartunguhver you will have an option (extra fees apply) to visit Krauma geothermal baths, where you will have the chance to relax. If you are not joining Krauma geothermal baths, then you will be able to explore the nearby area with your guide.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Biskupstungnabraut, Reykholt, Iceland
Once you have explored this fascinating hot spring you will head towards the historic site of Reykholt. The famous author Snorri Sturluson lived there during the medieval times.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Hraunfossar, Road 518, Husafell 311 Iceland
After soaking up the history of Reykholt your next stop will include exploring the stunning Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls. There you can see how the water flows from underneath the lava fields and hear the story about Barnafoss waterfall. From there you will leave the beautiful Borgarfjordur area.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gerduberg basalt columns, Gerduberg Road 54, 311 Iceland
On your way back to Reykjavik you will stop by Gerduberg Basalt Columns.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Hallgrimskirkja, Hallgrimstorgi 1, Reykjavik 101 Iceland
The tour ends in Reykjavik. You can expect to be back at around 6:00 pm.

Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
No accommodation included on this day.