Private Snaefellsnes Peninsula Tour

Vatnaleið is a mountain pass between the north and south coasts of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. It first opened in 2001, superseding the gravel road over the Kerlingaskarð pass. A rest stop by the river Fossá on this route has tables and chairs made from basalt rocks which were found during the construction of Vatnaleið. From there you have a vast view over the lake Selvallavatn and the surrounding lava field and mountain rows. A short walk up the Fossá river takes you to a two-ledged waterfall called Selvallafoss - also known as Sheep's Waterfall due to sheep sometimes resting on a ledge behind it. Further down this route is the 80 m (262 ft) high and 211 m (629 ft) wide scoria crater Gráakúla which formed over 4,000 years ago. Being red, it is also covered with grey moss which gives its name Gráakúla. It is the second-largest crater in a row of four scoria craters that erupted over 4,000 years ago, with lava flowing in the NW direction creating the rugged Berkserkjahraun Aa lava field.

Grundarfjorour

The town of Grundarfjörður has a population of a little under 900 people. It is one of the five communities of Snæfellsnes that in 2020 received a Platinum Certification by EarthCheck for environmental destination standards, confirming the Snæfellsnes region is an environmentally conscious community. Hovering over this fishing town is the 463 m (1,519 ft) mountain Kirkjufell (e. Church Mountain) known by fans of Game of Thrones as the Arrowhead Mountain in seasons 6 and 7, making it the main attraction and landmark of Grundarfjörður. Kirkjufell has been referred to as the most beautiful mountain in Iceland and is believed to be the most photographed mountain of them all. Kirkjufell gives its name to the small Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall, which is often photographed as the foreground of Kirkjufell. It runs down the river Kirkjufellsá, creating three waterfalls all bearing the same name.

Olafsvik

The little fishing village Ólafsvík is an old market town and one of the larger trading posts of the 17th and 18th centuries in Iceland, being a commercial vessel between Denmark and Iceland. It was the first town in Iceland to receive commercial rights from the Kingdom of Denmark. In the town center stands an old warehouse constructed in 1844, which now serves as a museum and an information center. Called Pakkhúsið, it is among the few last standing business premises built in the 19th century and is a monument representing the town's past and history. We highly recommend making a stop for lunch at our favorite restaurant in Ólafsvík to try their delicious fish courses with freshly caught fish (they also have great vegan options). A short drive out of Ólafsvík is the beautiful 10 m (33 ft) high Svöðufoss waterfall, falling off a basalt columned cliff. From the parking lot is a short walk to a resting area with a viewing platform to admire Svöðufoss.