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5 Day - Snæfellsnes & South Coast

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Start and end in Reykjavik
4.5
160 traveler reviews

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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Reykjavik to Snaefellsnes Peninsula

    Included Activities

    • Walk around Arnarstapi fishing village
    • Explore area around Vatnshellir cave
    • Short hike on Djupalonssandur black pebble beach
    • Explore ship wreckage remains at Djupalonssandur
    • Test strength with lifting stones at Djupalonssandur
    • Visit Mt. Kirkjufell

    Optional Activities

    • Vatnshellir cave exploration (extra charge)
    Landmarks
    Arnarstapi
    Vatnshellir Cave
    Snaefellsnes National Park
    Hellnar
    Djupalonssandur
    Mt. Kirkjufell
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  2. Day 2

    West Iceland (Vesturland)

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Deildartunguhver hot spring
    • Explore historical site of Reykholt
    • View Hraunfossar waterfall
    • View Barnafoss waterfall
    • Stop at Gerduberg basalt columns
    Landmarks
    Deildartunguhver
    Reykholt
    Hraunfossar
    Barnafoss
    Borgarfjordur
    Gerduberg
  3. Day 3

    Golden Circle to South Coast

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Thingvellir National Park
    • Visit Haukadalur geothermal area
    • View Geysir hot spring
    • View Strokkur geyser
    • Visit Gullfoss waterfall
    • Walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall
    • Visit Skógafoss waterfall
    • Visit Reynisfjara black sand beach
    • Explore Reynisdrangar basalt columns
    • Explore basalt column cave at Reynisfjara
    Landmarks
    Thingvellir National Park
    Lake Thingvallavatn
    Haukadalur
    Geysir
    Strokkur
    Gullfoss
    Mt. Hekla
    Seljalandsfoss
    Skógafoss
    Eyjafjallajökull
    Reynisfjara
    Reynisdrangar
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  4. Day 4

    Ice Cave and Jökulsárlón

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Crystal ice cave exploration in Vatnajökull
    • Visit Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
    • Explore glacier lagoon beach with icebergs
    Landmarks
    Vatnajökull
    Jökulsárlón
    Skaftafell
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  5. Day 5

    Glacier Walk and South Shore - Fjadrargljufur

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided glacier hike on Vatnajokull
    • Visit to Fjadrargljufur Canyon
    • Stop at additional sites en route to Reykjavik

    Optional Activities

    • Ice cave visit (subject to conditions and safety)
    Landmarks
    Vatnajokull Glacier
    Fjadrargljufur Canyon
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4.5
Overall rating based on 160 Reviews
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    4.7
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    4.1
  • Food
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  • 5 Day - Snæfellsnes & South Coast reviewer 1
    April 21st, 2026
    It was a great adventure! Our guide, Titi, was so knowledgeable and always ready to answer the questions. We went...
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    Reply from: Arctic Adventures
    Dear Alessandro, Thank you for sharing your experience, we are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the 5‑Day Snæfellsnes & South Coast tour. It is wonderful to know that you felt safe throughout the constantly changing Icelandic weather and were still able to visit the beautiful sites on the itinerary. Your kind words about Titi’s knowledge and guidance are greatly appreciated, making the tour both fun and informative is always our goal. And how fantastic that you caught the northern lights on your final night, especially late in the season. A perfect touch of luck to end the adventure. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another Icelandic journey in the future! Best regards, Arctic Adventures Team
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    April 6th, 2026
    This tour was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The itinerary each day was perfectly planned, giving us the...
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    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: Arctic Adventures
    Dear Diane, ​ Thank you so much for your lovely review, it truly means a lot to us! We are delighted to hear that the pace of the tour and the daily itinerary felt just right for enjoying Iceland’s beauty without any rush. Knowing that our professional guide’s knowledge added depth and enjoyment to each stop, even during the driving portions, is wonderful feedback for our team. ​ Your kind words about his safety‑focused decisions and friendly, engaging personality are especially appreciated. Our goal is always to ensure that every traveler feels safe, comfortable, and well‑taken‑care‑of throughout the journey, no matter what the Icelandic weather brings. We are grateful that you took the time to share your experience, and we would be thrilled to welcome you on another adventure with us in the future. -Arctic Adventures Team
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  • J
    March 28th, 2026
    The tour was fantastic with Casper as our tour guide for the first two days, and Rebecca for the last three days....
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  • 5 Day - Snæfellsnes & South Coast reviewer 4
    March 23rd, 2026
    Our guide / driver, Erla was fabulous. The accommodation at Geirland was two stars at best. My room needed...
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    Traveled in March 2026
    Reply from: Arctic Adventures
    Dear Wendy, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us and other fellow travelers! Our team is glad to hear that Erla made your trip joyful, feedback like that truly means a lot to us. We are sorry about the issues you experienced at Hotel Geirland, we will follow up with the hotel to ensure no similar issue repeat in the future. Your feedback regarding the PA system has also been passed on to our operations team, as clear communication from our guides is an essential part of the experience. Thank you for choosing Arctic Adventures, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure with us in the future. Best regards, Arctic Adventures Team
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  • 5 Day - Snæfellsnes & South Coast reviewer 5
    March 18th, 2026
    The tour was great. Balanced itinerary, beautiful scenes, awesome tour guides, lovely group, comfortable stays,...
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    Traveled in March 2026
  • 5 Day - Snæfellsnes & South Coast reviewer 6
    March 7th, 2026
    Vignir was the best tour guide! He was our guide for both the 2 day and 3 day tours. He adjusted the tour for us...
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    Traveled in February 2026
  • 5 Day - Snæfellsnes & South Coast reviewer 7
    September 30th, 2025
    It's great! Compact schedule, different experience! The scenery is spectacular and beautiful, so unforgettable!
    Traveled in September 2025
  • F
    September 23rd, 2025
    This was a great tour The guide was very knowledgeable about Iceland & its history.. He shared his personal stories...
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  • B
    September 9th, 2025
    There was an issue with the itinerary. As we booked so far in advance, there were a few changes. Although we still...
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    Traveled in July 2025
  • B
    June 1st, 2025
    Great tour of the sights, particularly the Golden Circle southern region of Iceland. Guide very knowlegeable and...
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    Traveled in May 2025

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    Veronica

    Asked on March 8th, 2026

    Our flight depart at 5pm. Is it possible to reach the airport before depart?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2026

      While it is possible to join the tour on the 20th, unfortunately, it would not be possible to catch your flight on the 24th of December at 17:55, as our groups tend to get back to Reykjavik between 16:00 and 19:00 PM. The actual time of arrival back to Reykjavik depends on the weather and road conditions. In this case, we recommend having your return flight on a day after your tour.

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    Marlene

    Asked on February 16th, 2026

    Can this be combined with a days break in Olafsvik please? I would like to do the Orca whale watching with Laki tours. I see this is a 2 and 3 day tour put together. Ideally if we could attach one nights self tour in Olafsvik that would be great. A five day tour where we can detour for one day to Olafsvik would be ideal.

    Tour Details
    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2026

      Although our 5-Day Snæfellsnes & South Coast tour is a combination of a 2-day and a 3-day tour, it is unfortunately not possible to include a one-day break in Ólafsvik. The 3-day portion of the tour does not go to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, so we would not be able to arrange pick-up from there after a separate overnight stay. If you would like to do the Orca whale watching tour, the best option would be to plan it before or after the 5-day tour as a separate activity.

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    Amy

    Asked on January 28th, 2026

    What is the pick-up time on day 1 in Reykjavik?

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      Amy

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Can a natural hot spring be visited during this tour?

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      Amy

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Do we have to pay an extra amount for visiting the Vatnajökull crystal blue ice cave?

    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2026

      The pick-up for the 5-Day Snæfellsnes & South Coast tour starts at 09:00 AM in Reykjavik.

    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2026

      Unfortunately, visiting natural hot springs is not included in this tour itinerary and cannot be added. However, you could certainly join a separate day tour from Reykjavik to visit one of the beautiful natural hot springs.

    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2026

      During the tour you will visit Vatnajökull, enjoy a glacier hike, and venture into a natural blue ice cave, weather and conditions permitting. This activity is included in the itinerary and does not require any additional payment.

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    Greg

    Asked on January 27th, 2026

    What tour options do you have for seeing auroras boreales, cascadas, geiseres, playas, volcanica? I'm traveling solo and would like a single room with private bathroom. I want to depart from Madrid in February for approximately one week.

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    Tour Details
    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2026

      Our 5-Day Snæfellsnes & South Coast Tour is a great option if you want to explore the stunning Snæfellsnes Peninsula and the South Coast of Iceland. However, if you are more focused on a Northern Lights hunt during your stay, we highly recommend the 8 Day - Iceland Northern Lights Tour and 5 Day - Northern Lights, Golden Circle, South Coast, Jökulsárlón & Ice Cave. Both of these tours include dedicated Northern Lights activities. The 5-day tour focuses on exploring the Golden Circle and South Coast, with highlights such as waterfalls, canyons, geysers, black sand beaches, and ice caves/glaciers. The 8-day tour covers even more: during this tour, you will embark on a journey around Iceland along the Ring Road. All of our tours are small group experiences, with up to 18 clients plus a driver guide. You can add a single room to your booking during the booking process. Additionally, February is still a good time to have a chance to see the stunning Northern Lights.

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    Ronald

    Asked on January 19th, 2026

    Is this tour suitable for 2 adults and 1 child - 12 years old?

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    • R

      Ronald

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Can a triple room be guaranteed at booking?

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      Ronald

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Can you give me the details of the hotel in Reykjavik, so I can book an additional night before and a couple of nights after the tour?

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      Ronald

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Can we hire Hiking shoes and at what costs?

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      Ronald

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Are there any additional costs involved during the tour, for example entry fees etc?

    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2026

      The tour is suitable for customers of most ages and the minimum age requirement for this adventure is 8 years old. In this case, a 12-year-old can join the tour without any worries.

    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2026

      Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a triple room during the whole tour as not all of the hotels have triple rooms and the ones that do, have only a few of those. In this case, it depends on availability of triple rooms at the hotel. However, if we cannot provide a triple room, we will accommodate you in 1 twin and 1 single room, as close as possible to each other.

    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2026

      We usually book the Hotel Island Spa and Wellness for accommodation in Reykjavik. Please note, the accommodation in Reykjavik would be on night 2 and the rest of the nights you will be staying outside of Reykjavik.

    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2026

      It is possible to rent the hiking boots, the price for this item is 3500 ISK per pair.

    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2026

      There are no additional costs on our tour, unless you would like to join the optional activity - Vatnshellir Cave tour, then you would have to pay 4500 ISK per adults' ticket and 2000 ISK per childs' ticket.

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      Ronald

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Are there any recommendations for accommodation? Where is the most likely starting point for pick up?

    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2026

      Unfortunately, we cannot specify what would be the 1st pick-up location on your tour for our guides create their own routes for pick-up. As for accommodation, we recommend booking the hotels that are set as our authorized pick-up locations: Alva Hotel, Arctic Comfort Hótel, Bus Hostel Reykjavík, Hótel Cabin, Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel, Grand Hótel Reykjavík, Hilton Reykjavík Nordica, Hótel Ísland, Reykjavík Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels, Hótel Klettur, Dalur Hostel, Reykjavík Lights Hotel, Hotel Orkin.

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    Jasmine

    Asked on December 24th, 2025

    is this tour suitable for 2 adults and one child? How much would the total price be?

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    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten December 2025

      Could you please provide the age of the child? We ask because all participants have to be at least 8 years old in order to join the tour.

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      Jasmine

      TravelerWritten December 2025

      My son is 12 years old.

    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten December 2025

      We're happy to confirm that this tour is perfectly suitable for two adults and a child of that age.

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    Robin

    Asked on December 21st, 2025

    Is it a guarantee to visit an ice cave in september?

    Tour Details
    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten December 2025

      During our 5-day South Coast and Snaefellsnes tour, departing in September, we tend to visit the iconic Katla Ice Cave. At the moment, the tour is planned to be operated as scheduled and according to the original itinerary. However, if there are any changes, we will reach out to our customers as soon as possible.

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    Jay

    Asked on December 16th, 2025

    Wondering how much additional cost for accomodation the night before tour starts to ensure will be at hotel at 0800 and also for night upon arrival back on Day 5 since will be coming back in late evening. Also, is transfer from airport to hotel provided in tour?

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    Flights / Transfers
    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten December 2025

      Unfortunately, we only accommodate customers for the duration of the tour. In this case, you would have to book your pre and post-tour accommodation by yourself. We usually recommend booking the hotels that are set as our authorized pick-up locations, please see the list below:
      Alva Hotel – Brautarholt 22-24
      Arctic Comfort Hótel – Síðumúli 19
      Bus Hostel Reykjavík – Skógarhlíð 10
      Hótel Cabin – Borgartuní 32
      Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel – Brautarholt 10
      Grand Hótel Reykjavík – Sigtún 28
      Hilton Reykjavík Nordica – Suðurlandsbraut 2
      Hótel Ísland – Ármúla 9
      Hotel Ørkin – Brautarholti 29
      Reykjavík Natura - Berjaya Iceland Hotels – Nauthólsvegur 52, 101 Reykjavík
      Hótel Klettur – Mjölnisholti 12-14
      Dalur Hostel – Sundlaugavegur 34
      Reykjavík Lights Hotel – Suðurlandsbraut 12

      As for transfers, they are not included in the price of the tour. However, you can always book them separately.

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      Jay

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Which one of these hotels would be the hotel the group will be staying at so I may book the same hotel and not have to change rooms for the pre and post night? When I book the pretour and post tour accommodations, does the hotel have a tour group rate and will they let us stay in the same room for all 6 nights?

    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2026

      During your 5-day adventure, you will not be staying at the same hotel all nights. We will provide accommodation for 4 nights:
      Night 1 - Adventure Hotel Hellissandur or similar
      Night 2 - Hotel Island Spa and Wellness or similar
      Night 3 - Adventure Hotel Geirland or similar
      Night 4 - Adventure Hotel Geirland or similar.

      In this case, you can select any of the hotels that are either nearby or are set as our authorized pick-up locations. Unfortunately, we cannot specify the room rates, you would have to reach out to the hotel in question directly and they would be happy to specify it for you.

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    Fiona

    Asked on October 17th, 2025

    Price of tour with single supplement

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    Single supplement
    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten October 2025

      The total price of the tour with single room supplement is €1,777.

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    Mike

    Asked on September 27th, 2025

    I am a solo traveler and want to confirm the price and a few details. Does it matter where our hotels are in Reykjavik when being picked up and dropped off on day 1 and 5 or do we just let you know where we are staying and will be picked up accordingly? Are there any hot springs included in the tour to bath in? What is the extra charge if I was to also the Vatnshellir cave on day 1?

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    Tour Details
    • Arctic AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2025

      We suggest booking one of the hotels on the list or accommodation near one of the bus stops. Alternatively, you can book accommodation first and then reach out to us to check which pick-up spot is the closest. Unfortunately, this tour doesn't include any hot spring or bath visits at the moment. The price of the tour is 2,469.17 AUD. The Vatnshellir extra tour would cost 56.7 AUD more.

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