2 Day Snaefellsnes Peninsula & West Iceland: Lava Cave & Northern Lights

Explore the wonders of Snæfellsnes and witness the incredible Northern Lights on a 2 day winter tour.

On this unique two-day winter tour around the Snæfellsnes peninsula, you will get to see a variety of amazing Icelandic landscape.

Often called the Miniature Iceland, many diverse attractions and natural wonders come together in Snæfellsnes peninsula. Glaciers, majestic waterfalls, black and golden beaches, lava fields and caves, small fishing villages, Snæfellsnes has it all.
Moreover, if the conditions are right and skies are clear, the northern lights might even show up.

Driver guide, pick-up and drop-off from in Reykjavik capital area
Small group experience
Wi-Fi and Icelandic music on board
Accommodation:
1 night accommodation with a private bathroom
Meals:
1 Breakfast
Included activities:
Víðgelmir Lava Cave
Northern lights sightseeing, if the weather allows
Taxes

Today your two day sightseeing of the west begins. You will go from Reykjavik to exploring lava fields, waterfalls, lava caves, white and black beaches and much more.

On your way from Reykjavík you will drive along mount Esja that looks over the whole city of Reykjavík. Soon you will enter the scenic fjord of Hvalfjörður (whale fjord). Once you are out of Hvalfjörður you will enter another fjord, Borgarfjörður.

The first attraction of the day is Europe’s most powerful hot spring, Deildartunguhver, where bailing water is bubbling from the ground, you will feel the heat from the hot steam. Next stop is Reykholt, one of the most important historical locations in Iceland. This was the home of Snorri Sturluson who was one of the most significant figures of the Middle Ages. After leaving Reykholt you will see two waterfalls, Hraunfossar and Barnafoss. Hraunfossar is a series of rivulets that stream through the dark lava field. Barnafoss waterfall is a light blue waterfall that rushes through a narrow gorge.

You will stay the night in Borgarfjörður area. Since this is a winter tour, you will have a chance of experiencing the northern lights if the weather and northern lights forecast allows.

Hiking boots (also available for rent)

Outdoors warm clothing

Please be ready at 8am at you selected pick up location.

We start picking up at the bus stops around central Reykjavik and then move on to locations outside the center.

The pick up process usually takes up to 30 minutes.

A car marked "Troll Expeditions" will meet you there.