Grundarfjordur: all 11 tours and excursions for your cruise

Discover the rugged Berserk Lava Fields in the central western peninsula, Snaefellsnes, one of the most Saga-invested parts of the country. Berserk Lava FieldsDepart the pier and drive 30 minutes to the lava field, which covers most of the western part of the Helgafell County and stretches between the mountain slopes and the sea. The sources of the lava field are four prominent, but differently sized scoria craters forming an east-west row from the Ogress Pass (Kerlingarskard). They probably erupted...

This tour offers a walking tour to a local treasure in Grundarfjörður, the picturesque waterfalls near the towering Kirkjufell Mountain. Grundarfjörður TownThe town of Grundarfjörður is one of the oldest settlements in Iceland. During the Age of Settlement, it was an important trading post. Remains of a variety of time periods have been discovered there during archaeological excavations. Its importance grew over the centuries and the town became of the first six official...

The perfect excursion for birdwatchers and nature lovers. A charming little boat will take you sailing to an island renowned for its large colony of Atlantic puffins that nest there during summer. Melrakkaey Island, Atlantic PuffinsThis tour takes you out to Melrakkaey Island where you will see hundreds of Atlantic puffins. The island is a nature reserve and has become a haven for a myriad of seabirds. Sail close to the island's cliffs to get the unique opportunity to see these little birds up...

Embrace the scenic splendour, history and culture of the picturesque Snæfellsnes Peninsula during this immersive, half-day sightseeing excursion.Grundarfjörður, Fishing Villages, Snæfellsjökull Glacier, Mountains, Volcanoes Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 50-minute drive through several small fishing villages that hug the dramatic coastline en route to the famous Snæfellsjökull Glacier. This glacier was made popular by the French writer, Jules Verne,...

Experience a unique and mysterious world formed thousands of years ago during this unforgettable, half-day caving excursion to the centre of the earth.Grundarfjörður, Malarrif, Snæfellsjökull Glacier, Vatnshellir CaveDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to Malarrif. After a comfort stop here, re-board your coach and continue on to the 8,000-year-old Vatnshellir Cave, located on the approach to the Snæfellsjökull Glacier. Upon arrival outside of...

Explore the rugged natural beauty of Iceland and areas that have been immortalised in Icelandic literature during this intriguing, half-day sightseeing excursion.Grundarfjörður, Berserkjahraun Lava FieldDepart the pier for the short drive through the Berserkjahraun Lava Field. Its name is derived from the Eyrbyggja-saga, which tells the tale of two Berserks that met a tragic end in the field. The rugged lava formations are mystically fascinating, with contrasting colours of black and green....

Discover Djupalonssandur in the central western peninsula, Snaefellsnes, one of the most Saga-invested parts of the country. Departing the pier, drive one hour through small villages to arrive in Djupalonssandur. Visit this pebbled beach, with an optional walk to through the lava field to Dritvik and back.See the rugged Berserk Lava Field, which covers most of the western part of the Helgafell County and stretches between the mountain slopes and the sea. The sources of the lava field are four prominent,...

Enjoy an adventurous tour exploring some of the area's best loved coastal hiking trails, coupled with an approximate 45-minute cave exploration - all under the watchful eye of the famous Snæfellsjökull glacier. Snæfellsjökull glacier is a dormant stratovolcano, 1446m high and the crater approximately 200m deep) is believed to be one of the seven chakras (energy centers) in the world. Visitors often comment on being aware of the glacier's almost tangible magnetic energies. It...

Enjoy this unforgettable boat tour made for birdwatchers and fish-lovers that sails around the unspoiled islands off the shore of the scenic Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Depart the pier and drive 30 minutes in a journey that begins with a picturesque drive past an otherworldly landscape to the town of Stykkishólmur. Board the ferry that takes us on our archipelago adventure and sail through whirlpool currents past numerous islands with strange but beautiful rock formations and basalt columns....

Take an easy walking tour to a local treasure in Grundarfjörður, the beautiful waterfalls near the towering Kirkjufell Mountain. Walk from the pier through the town of Grundarfjörður, one of the oldest settlements in Iceland. During the Age of Settlement Grundarfjörður was an important trading post. Remains for a variety of time periods have been discovered there during archaeological excavations. Its importance grew over the centuries and the town became of the first...

The central western peninsula, Snaefellsnes, is one of the most Saga invested parts of the country, and this area is no exception. The rugged Berserk Lava Field covers most of the western part of the Helgafell County and stretches between the mountain slopes and the sea. Its sources are four prominent, but differently sized scoria craters forming an east-west row from the Ogress Pass (Kerlingarskard). They probably erupted at short intervals approximately 3600-4000 years ago, the largest one first...