Project Description
West Iceland, Done Properly
This is West Iceland without rushing it.
Two days give Snæfellsnes the time it deserves and pair it with Borgarfjörður’s geothermal power and history. wide variety, short distances, and landscapes that keep changing.
Price: 550,000 ISK for two people
(Private tour, accommodation included)
Day 1 — Snæfellsnes Peninsula
“Iceland in Miniature” (and it actually earns the name)
We head west from Reykjavík and spend the day circling the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Volcanoes, glaciers, cliffs, beaches, fishing villages — all packed into one coastline.
Stops typically include:
- Gerðuberg basalt columns
- Búðir black church
- Arnarstapi & Hellnar coastal cliffs and stone arches
- Lóndrangar sea stacks
- Djúpalónssandur black pebble beach and shipwreck remains
- Kirkjufell and its waterfall (weather and light decide timing)
Snæfellsjökull glacier-volcano watches over the whole day. You feel it more than you photograph it.
Overnight on the peninsula.
Day 2 — Borgarfjörður
Fire, Water, and Old Iceland
We shift east into Borgarfjörður, where Iceland’s geothermal power and history sit side by side.
Stops include:
- Deildartunguhver — Europe’s most powerful hot spring
- Hraunfossar & Barnafoss — water flowing straight out of lava
- Reykholt — home of Snorri Sturluson
On the way back to Reykjavík:
- Kaldidalur highland route (summer only, weather permitting)
or - Þingvellir National Park via paved roads
The route depends on season and conditions — not a fixed promise.
Optional Add-Ons (If You Want More)
Available depending on season and timing:
- Horseback riding
- Viðgelmir lava cave
- Geothermal soak at Hvammsvík
Optional. No pressure.
What This Tour Is
- A real pace — not a highlight reel
- Local guide, local decisions
- One overnight instead of long day drives
- West Iceland without shortcuts
Practical Info
- Duration: 2 days / 1 night
- Accommodation: Comfortable hotel with breakfast
- Meals: Lunch & dinner on your own
- Fitness: Easy to moderate walking
- Season: Year-round (Kaldidalur is summer only)
Bottom Line
If you want variety without chaos, this is one of Iceland’s best short multi-day routes.
Snæfellsnes alone is good.
Snæfellsnes, with time, is better.
Tour Highlights:
- Snæfellsnes Peninsula: Gerðuberg Basalt Columns, Búðir Black Church, Arnarstapi, Hellnar, Lóndrangar, Djúpalónssandur, Kirkjufell, Snæfellsjökull views.
- Borgarfjörður Area: Deildartunguhver Hot Springs, Hraunfossar Waterfalls, Barnafossar Waterfalls, Reykholt, Meetup with the Icelandic horse.
- Return Route: Option for Kaldidalur Valley drive (seasonal) with views over the Icelandic highlands and glaciers, or standard route passing Þingvellir National Park.
Essential Information:
- Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night.
- Pick-up: From your accommodation in the Capital Area on Day 1.
- Drop-off: Return to Reykjavik on Day 2.
- Accommodation: Comfortable lodging for 1 night on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is included.
- Meals: Daily breakfast is typically included with accommodation. Lunch and dinner are not included. Your guide will assist with finding suitable stops for meals.
- What to Bring:
- Warm clothing layers.
- Waterproof & windproof jacket and pants (Essential!).
- Sturdy hiking shoes (Recommended for comfort and stability).
- Warm hat and gloves.
- Camera.
- Reusable water bottle.
- Snacks.
- Swimsuit & towel (If adding the optional Geothermal Pool visit).
- Appropriate clothing for horseback riding or lava caving (if adding these options).
- Your sense of adventure!
- Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate. Involves leisurely walks on various terrains. Optional activities may increase difficulty.
- Seasonality: Available year-round, but the Kaldidalur Valley route is typically only open in summer (June-Sept/Oct). Availability of optional activities varies seasonally.
Ready to explore the best of West Iceland over two incredible days? Book your Snæfellsnes & Borgarfjörður Adventure with Moonwalker today!
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Easily the highlight of our trip!
Having been on the Snaefellsnes tour a couple of days previously, we were really excited for the Ultimate Circle Tour and it did not disappoint!
Easily the highlight of the trip – even though the snowmobiling was way out of my comfort zone.
We’ll be talking about this day for many years to come – thank you Bessi for helping us make some wonderful family memories.
Amazing adventure!!!
We had the most wonderful experience with Bessi!!! From the time of booking until the actual tour schedule and even after that, everything was spot on! We took the Ulitimate circle tour on our first day in Iceland and he set the bar really high! I highly recommend Moonwalker for the complete experience. He was very knowledgeable about everything about his country and shared a lot of interesting information. His 4×4 jeep/truck was very handy in the weather conditions in Iceland specially during winter! It was one of the best decisions we made. We saw tourist cars stuck in ice while we just smoothly sailed through the icy weather conditions. I can go on and on sharing all the wonderdul experiences we had with Bessi! HIghly highly recommend Moonwalker!!! Would definitely book with him again on our next visit! Thank you Bessi and the Moonwalker team! Kudos!
The Ultimate Circle Tour
When we told people we were visiting Iceland, we were advised to take a tour with Bessi. It was definitely the best decision we made during our trip. Bessi is incredibly polite, humorous and all around knowledgeable with a great knack for story telling. He’s someone you just want to grab a beer with. The tour was the highlight of our stay in Iceland, and our only regret is that we couldn’t do another one. We ran into a small problem during our tour but Bessi stepped up and handled it with no issue. It seems cliche to say, but if you’re coming to Iceland, make sure you do a tour with Moonwalker I assure you that you won’t regret it!
WOW! Best tour in all of Iceland!
After doing considerable research and reading reviews across multiple sites, we decided upon Moonwalker. It was myself and my 2 sons, ages 12 and 14. We ended up doing 3 days (Ultimate Golden Circle, South Coast, and Snæfellsnes Peninsula) with Bessi (and 2 with Cami his lovable Icelandic sheep dog); I’m not sure who slept more the dog or my teenager. LOL. Bessi was simply amazing, punctual, polite, and knowledgeable. He was one of the nicest people I met in Iceland. What makes this tour unique as opposed to the bigger group tours is how personalized it became. It was like Bessi was just part of our family. He took as to all the big sites, but then showed us places off the beaten path that were his favorites. We learned about the history of the areas that we were visiting as the drives were long and scenic. We went through all kinds of weather and never felt like Bessi was not in control. His Land Rovers climbed over and in and out of piles of snow, lava, rock and cut through sleet and snow without hesitation. The views and sites we got to see were out of this world. I will not only recommend Moonwalker to all my friends and family but will not hesitate to use this company again when we return to Iceland in the future.
AWESOMENESS
Bessi is the Best! My Family and I had a great time during our Ultimate Circle Tour with Bessi. We can’t wait to get back to Iceland and see him again!! We would recommend him to everyone.
Ultimate Circle and South Coast
Bessi was the most enthusiastic guide ever. He is very knowledgeable about Iceland and he took us to the most beautiful places. Several of the places we had all to ourselves. Thanks for making our trip so special.
