[mk_page_section bg_image=”http://summer.solstice.is/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/londrangar.jpg” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” full_width=”true” parallax=”true” padding=”60″][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”400″][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”30″][mk_fancy_title color=”#5b5b5b” size=”42″ line_height=”56″ font_weight=”bold” margin_top=”20″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Roboto+Slab” font_type=”google” text_transform=”capitalize”]Snæfellsnes Peninsula[/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title color=”#777777″ size=”26″ line_height=”32″ font_weight=”normal” margin_top=”5″ font_family=”Roboto+Slab” font_type=”google” text_transform=”none”]The Myth of the Glacier[/mk_fancy_title][vc_separator][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”tourtext”]Snæfellsjökull is a glacier topped mountain formed by volcanic activity situated on the south western tip of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Snæfellsjökull is so majestic that on a clear day it can be seen across the bay from Reykjavik 120km away.

As well as providing some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery in Iceland Snæfellsjökull is a place cloaked in mystery and legend.

For many Icelanders and visitors the mountain is a sacred place with it being said there is a protective feminine energy vortex around the mountain.

This long full day tour is action packed and allows time to explore the dramatic and extremely varied Snæfellsnes peninsular which many people feel provides a snapshot of Iceland.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”tourtext”]You will travel in a comfortable 4 wheel drive vehicle suitable for the gravel and off road surfaces on which we travel to some of the scenic points we visit. We travel in a group of a maximum of 12 peoplewhich we usually find creates a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere which is welcoming for small groups or single travellers.

The Guide will have a lot of local knowledge and should be able to answer any questions you might have about the area as well as providing plentiful information about the real Iceland during the tour.  We want you to have an experience which will create a special memory for many years to come.

We have lunch at a café and stop for refreshments and at many places of interest on the way to Snæfellsjökull. There are always lots of opportunities to stop and take photographs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_gallery images=”26890,26829,26824,26899,26898″ style=”masonry” item_id=”1463863598-5740c92e8aefa”][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_fancy_title style=”avantgarde” color=”#5b5b5b” size=”24″ line_height=”18″ font_weight=”normal” font_family=”Roboto+Slab” font_type=”google” align=”center” border_width=”2″ text_transform=”capitalize”]More Info[/mk_fancy_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tour shape=”square” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-map-o” add_icon=”true” title=”Map” tab_id=”1463419931293-6a804241-0e3e0ebf-e9fe”][mk_image src=”http://summer.solstice.is/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Snaefellsnes_map.jpg” image_width=”600″ image_height=”400″][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Places” tab_id=”1463419440423-53f2df80-626c0ebf-e9fe”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”tabtext”]Places we see

Borgarnes
the town

Borg á Mýrum
Egill’s Skallagrímsson birthplace

Eldborg Crator
We drive past

Bjarnarhofn Shark Museum
History of shark fishing and offers you an opportunity to taste the Icelandic delicacies of dried shark and “rotten” shark.

Berserk lavafield

Grundarfjörður
Town with dramatic views of the coastal mountain Kistufell.

Ólafsvík
A traditional and picturesque fishing village.

Saxhóll Crater
There is a short hike to this stunning cone shaped crater formed only three to four thousand years ago by a volcanic eruption.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”tabtext”]Djúpalónssandur Beach – try your hand at lifting the four “lifting stones” used to test the strength of fisherman in times past.

National Park of Snæfellsjökull we drive through then visit the Park Visitor Centre at Hellnar. See more information at http://www.ust.is/snaefellsjokull-national-park/

Arnarstapi – we visit this beautiful little fishing hamlet on the Southern side of Snæfellsjökull. This area is featured in the famous Bardar-Saga. The cliffs along the coastline are occupied by myriads of birds including kittiwakes, fulmars and razorbills.

Snæfellsjökull/Rauðarfellsgjá – this area was made famous by Jules Verne’s novel “A Journey to the Centre of the Earth” in which the entrance to the centre of the earth is from a passage into the mountain. When we explore Rauðarfellsgjá and walk into the “Troll Cave” to experience the “embrace” of the mountain whilst looking up at the sky above you too may understand his inspiration! There is plenty of space in the cave and no actual climbing is required.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Weather” tab_id=”1463419440488-657a7344-8baf0ebf-e9fe”][vc_raw_js]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cCUzQSUyRiUyRnZlZHVyLmlzJTJGanMlMkZpZnJhbWUuanMlMjIlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmphdmFzY3JpcHQlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZzY3JpcHQlM0UlM0NzY3JpcHQlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIydGV4dCUyRmphdmFzY3JpcHQlMjIlM0UlMkYlMkYlMjAlM0MlMjElNUJDREFUQSU1QiUwQVZJLmlmcm0udHlwZSUyMCUzRCUyMCUyN3dzdCUyNyUzQiUyMFZJLmlmcm0uYXJlYSUyMCUzRCUyMDIlM0IlMjBWSS5pZnJtLmxhbmclMjAlM0QlMjAlMjdlbiUyNyUzQiUyMFZJLmlmcm0uZGlzcGxheVdlYXRoZXIlMjglMjklM0IlMEElMkYlMkYlMjAlNUQlNUQlM0UlM0MlMkZzY3JpcHQlM0U=[/vc_raw_js][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Dress Code” tab_id=”1463419863941-d4a2a0e1-e94f0ebf-e9fe”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][mk_image src=”http://summer.solstice.is/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/godafoss.jpg” hover=”false”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”tabtext”]Remember the weather is everchanging here in Iceland. So best to take along both good rain and windgear and good shoes. Hiking shoes are best suited for Iceland’s rough terrain even on these day tours – If you want to get close and personal or get that good photo shot you might have to cross some rugget land.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tour][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1463843812268{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”80″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator][mk_fancy_title style=”avantgarde” color=”#5b5b5b” size=”24″ line_height=”18″ font_weight=”normal” font_family=”Roboto+Slab” font_type=”google” align=”center” border_width=”2″ text_transform=”capitalize”]Our Tours[/mk_fancy_title][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1415372138161{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][mk_custom_box padding_vertical=”50″ padding_horizental=”30″ bg_image=”http://solstice.is/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/flosaaurora.jpg” drop_shadow=”true” bg_stretch=”true”][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h4″ color=”#ffffff” size=”32″ line_height=”32″ font_weight=”bold” font_family=”none” align=”center” text_transform=”uppercase”]Winter[/mk_fancy_title][vc_btn title=”More Info” style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”default” size=”sm” align=”center” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fsolstice.is%2Fgroup-tours-winter%2F|title:View%20the%20Winter%20Tours||”][/mk_custom_box][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1415372147884{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][mk_custom_box padding_vertical=”50″ padding_horizental=”30″ bg_image=”http://solstice.is/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/gjain_sunny.jpg” bg_stretch=”true”][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h4″ color=”#ffffff” size=”32″ line_height=”32″ font_weight=”bold” font_family=”none” align=”center” text_transform=”uppercase”]Summer[/mk_fancy_title][vc_btn title=”View Tours” style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”default” size=”sm” align=”center” link=”url:%23|title:View%20the%20Winter%20Tours|”][/mk_custom_box][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1415372162605{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][mk_custom_box padding_vertical=”50″ padding_horizental=”30″ bg_image=”http://solstice.is/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/flosagja-1920×1080.jpg” bg_stretch=”true”][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h4″ color=”#ffffff” size=”32″ line_height=”32″ font_weight=”bold” font_family=”none” align=”center” text_transform=”uppercase”]Private[/mk_fancy_title][vc_btn title=”View Tours” style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”default” size=”sm” align=”center” link=”url:%23|title:View%20the%20Winter%20Tours|”][/mk_custom_box][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column]