[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”]Sn\u00e6fellsnes 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”]Sn\u00e6fellsj\u00f6kull is a glacier topped mountain formed by volcanic activity situated on the south western tip of the Sn\u00e6fellsnes peninsula. Sn\u00e6fellsj\u00f6kull is so majestic that on a clear day it can be seen across the bay from Reykjavik 120km away.<\/p>\n
As well as providing some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery in Iceland Sn\u00e6fellsj\u00f6kull is a place cloaked in mystery and legend.<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n This long full day tour is action packed and allows time to explore the dramatic and extremely varied Sn\u00e6fellsnes 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 people<\/strong>which we usually find creates a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere which is welcoming for small groups or single travellers.<\/p>\n The Guide will have a lot of local knowledge and should be able to\u00a0answer any questions you might have about the area as well as providing plentiful information about the real Iceland during the tour.\u00a0\u00a0We want you to have an experience which will create a special memory for many years to come.<\/p>\n We have lunch at a caf\u00e9 and stop for refreshments and at many places of interest on the way to Sn\u00e6fellsj\u00f6kull. 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<\/strong><\/p>\n Borgarnes<\/b> Borg \u00e1 M\u00fdrum<\/b> Eldborg Crator<\/b> Bjarnarhofn Shark Museum<\/b> Berserk lavafield<\/b><\/p>\n Grundarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/b> \u00d3lafsv\u00edk<\/b> Saxh\u00f3ll Crater<\/b> National Park of Sn\u00e6fellsj\u00f6kull<\/b>\u00a0we drive through then visit the Park Visitor Centre at Hellnar. See more information at http:\/\/www.ust.is\/snaefellsjokull-national-park\/<\/p>\n Arnarstapi<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 we visit this beautiful little fishing hamlet on the Southern side of Sn\u00e6fellsj\u00f6kull. 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.<\/p>\n Sn\u00e6fellsj\u00f6kull\/Rau\u00f0arfellsgj\u00e1<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 this area was made famous by Jules Verne\u2019s novel \u201cA Journey to the Centre of the Earth\u201d in which the entrance to the centre of the earth is from a passage into the mountain. When we explore Rau\u00f0arfellsgj\u00e1 and walk into the \u201cTroll Cave\u201d to experience the \u201cembrace\u201d 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. 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\nthe\u00a0town<\/p>\n
\nEgill\u2019s Skallagr\u00edmsson birthplace<\/p>\n
\nWe drive past<\/p>\n
\nHistory of shark fishing and offers you an opportunity to taste the Icelandic delicacies of dried shark and \u201crotten\u201d shark.<\/p>\n
\nTown\u00a0with dramatic views of the coastal mountain Kistufell.<\/p>\n
\nA traditional and picturesque fishing village.<\/p>\n
\nThere 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”]Dj\u00fapal\u00f3nssandur Beach<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 try your hand at lifting the four \u201clifting stones\u201d used to test the strength of fisherman in times past.<\/p>\n