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West Iceland tours

West Iceland covers the region between Reykjavik and the Snæfellsnes peninsula, with waterfalls, lava fields and small towns that see fewer visitors than the Golden Circle or South Coast. It works well as a quieter alternative or an add-on to a Snæfellsnes trip.

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38 tours · prices per person unless marked private
Snæfellsnes PeninsulaShore excursionPrivateSnæfellsnes & WestSnæfellsnes PeninsulaPrivate Grundarfjordur Shore ExcursionAbout 7 hoursFrom the cruise portSummer (May–Sep)Private tour from150,000 ISKSee datesSnæfellsnes Private TourPrivate tourSnæfellsnes & WestSnæfellsnes Private TourAbout 8 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearPrivate tour from150,000 ISKSee dates5-Day Iceland Private Tour Package5-day packagePrivateGolden Circle · South Coast5-Day Iceland Private Tour PackagePrivate guide and vehicle: Golden Circle, South Coast, Snæfellsnes5 days / 4 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearPrivate tour from495,800 ISKSee dates6-Day Iceland Private Tour Package6-day packagePrivateGolden Circle · South Coast6-Day Iceland Private Tour PackagePrivate guide and vehicle, plus a free day in Reykjavík6 days / 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearPrivate tour from495,800 ISKSee dates6-Day Iceland Package with Hotel6-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast6-Day Iceland Package with HotelHotel, Northern Lights, Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon, South Coast, Snæfellsnes6 days / 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person173,085 ISKSee dates6-Day Iceland Winter Package6-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast6-Day Iceland Winter PackageIce cave, glacier hike and Northern Lights on a guided 4-day tour6 days / 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person238,500 ISKSee dates6-Day Budget Iceland Travel Package6-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast6-Day Budget Iceland Travel PackageHotel, Golden Circle & Brúarfoss, South Coast, Snæfellsnes6 days / 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person139,380 ISKSee dates6-Day Iceland Package: Northern Lights, Ice Cave & Glacier Lagoon6-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast6-Day Iceland Package: Northern Lights, Ice Cave & Glacier LagoonBlue Lagoon, ice cave, glacier hike, Jökulsárlón, Snæfellsnes6 days / 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person164,880 ISKSee dates7 Days in Iceland7-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast7 Days in IcelandNorthern Lights, Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon, South Coast, Snæfellsnes7 days / 6 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person90,960 ISKSee dates6 Days in Iceland6-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast6 Days in IcelandNorthern Lights, Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon, South Coast, Snæfellsnes6 days / 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person94,960 ISKSee dates5 Days in Iceland5-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast5 Days in IcelandBlue Lagoon, Golden Circle, South Coast, Snæfellsnes5 days / 4 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person90,960 ISKSee datesSnæfellsnes Peninsula Shore Excursion from GrundarfjörðurShore excursionSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestSnæfellsnes Peninsula Shore Excursion from GrundarfjörðurAbout 5 hoursFrom the cruise portSummer (May–Sep)From, per person25,340 ISKSee datesSnowmobile & Ice Cave on Langjokull glacierDay tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & West · Golden CircleSnowmobile & Ice Cave on Langjokull glacierFrom Geysir area4–5 hoursWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person38,990 ISKSee datesSnæfellsnes Peninsula TourShore excursionLarge groupSnæfellsnes & WestSnæfellsnes Peninsula TourGrundarfjörður Shore ExcursionAbout 5 hoursFrom the cruise portFrom, per person26,240 ISKSee dates4 Day Iceland Winter Tour4-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast4 Day Iceland Winter TourGolden Circle, South Coast & Snæfellsnes4 days, 3 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person156,478 ISKSee dates2 Day Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour2-day tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & West2 Day Snæfellsnes Peninsula TourWest Iceland & Northern Lights2 days, 1 nightPick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person69,990 ISKSee dates4 Day Iceland Summer Tour Package4-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast4 Day Iceland Summer Tour PackageSmall-group minibus tour4 days, 3 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (May–Sep)From, per person171,792 ISKSee datesInto the GlacierDay tourLarge groupSnæfellsnes & WestInto the GlacierDay Tour from ReykjavikAbout 10 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkFrom, per person38,990 ISKSee dates5 Day Iceland Tour5-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast5 Day Iceland TourGolden Circle, South Coast & Snæfellsnes5 days, 4 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person212,289 ISKSee datesSnæfellsnes Peninsula Small Group TourDay tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestSnæfellsnes Peninsula Small Group TourAbout 12 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person17,074 ISKSee datesHusafell Canyon BathsEntry ticketSmall groupHighlands · Snæfellsnes & WestHusafell Canyon BathsHot Springs in the Highlands of IcelandAbout 1 hour 45 minutesMeet on locationSummer (May–Sep)From, per person10,900 ISKSee datesKrauma Geothermal Baths AdmissionEntry ticketSnæfellsnes & WestKrauma Geothermal Baths AdmissionRelax in West IcelandA few hours, at your own paceMeet on locationFrom, per person7,900 ISKSee datesÓlafsvík Whale WatchingDay tourSnæfellsnes & WestÓlafsvík Whale Watching2–3.5 hoursMeet on locationFeb–SepFrom, per person14,000 ISKSee datesInto the GlacierDay tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestInto the Glacierfrom Húsafell3–4 hoursMeet on locationFrom, per person27,900 ISKSee datesVatnshellir Lava Cave Tour in Snæfellsnes PeninsulaDay tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestVatnshellir Lava Cave Tour in Snæfellsnes PeninsulaAbout 1 hour (45 minutes underground)From, per person5,900 ISKSee datesKirkjufell Kayaking TourDay tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestKirkjufell Kayaking Tour2 Hour Kayaking Tour on Snæfellsnes Peninsula2 hoursMeet on locationFrom, per person14,900 ISKSee datesSnæfellsnes PeninsulaDay tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestSnæfellsnes PeninsulaFamily Friendly TourAbout 11 hoursFrom, per person27,900 ISKSee datesSettlement & Egils Saga ExhibitionDay tourSnæfellsnes & WestSettlement & Egils Saga ExhibitionJourney into Viking History in BorgarnesAbout 1 hourFrom, per person3,700 ISKSee datesSnowmobile & Ice Cave Tour from ReykjavikDay tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestSnowmobile & Ice Cave Tour from ReykjavikAbout 10 hours from ReykjavíkPick-up in ReykjavíkNov–AprFrom, per person49,990 ISKSee datesVíðgelmir lava caveDay tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestVíðgelmir lava caveThe Largest Lava Cave in Iceland1.5 hoursFrom, per person9,000 ISKSee datesSnowmobile Into the GlacierDay tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestSnowmobile Into the GlacierAbout 4.5 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person36,900 ISKSee datesSilver Circle & Husafell Canyon BathsEntry ticketSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestSilver Circle & Husafell Canyon BathsAbout 10 hoursFrom, per person27,990 ISKSee datesLangjokull Snowmobile TourDay tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestLangjokull Snowmobile Tour4 hoursFrom, per person37,718 ISKSee datesInto the Glacier & Northern Lights from ReykjavikDay tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestInto the Glacier & Northern Lights from ReykjavikAbout 9 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person46,990 ISKSee datesInto the Glacier & Snowmobile from ReykjavikDay tourLarge groupSnæfellsnes & WestInto the Glacier & Snowmobile from ReykjavikAbout 10 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkFrom, per person48,900 ISKSee datesSilver Circle & Víðgelmir lava caveDay tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestSilver Circle & Víðgelmir lava caveAbout 10 hoursFrom, per person25,990 ISKSee datesSnæfellsnes Peninsula Tour in SpanishDay tourSmall groupSnæfellsnes & WestSnæfellsnes Peninsula Tour in SpanishAbout 11 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person18,900 ISKSee dates4-Day South Coast & Glaciers Tour4-day tourSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast4-Day South Coast & Glaciers Tour4 days, 3 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person179,990 ISKSee dates

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Exploring West Iceland

The region includes waterfalls like Hraunfossar and Barnafoss, along with lava caves and geothermal spots less crowded than similar sights elsewhere.

It borders Snæfellsnes, so many West Iceland tours combine both areas into a longer day trip or overnight route.

This area tends to have fewer visitors than the Golden Circle or South Coast, worth considering if you prefer a quieter pace.

Distances between sights are manageable, making it reasonable to self-drive or take a guided tour depending on preference.

Questions people ask

How does West Iceland differ from Snæfellsnes?

West Iceland is the broader region leading up to the peninsula, with its own waterfalls and lava fields; Snæfellsnes is the peninsula itself.

Is West Iceland less crowded than other regions?

Generally yes, it sees fewer visitors than the Golden Circle or South Coast.

Can West Iceland be combined with Snæfellsnes?

Yes, many tours cover both areas together given their proximity.

What are the main sights in West Iceland?

Waterfalls such as Hraunfossar and Barnafoss, lava caves, and geothermal areas, among others.

Is it a good day trip from Reykjavik?

Yes, though covering both West Iceland and Snæfellsnes properly can mean a long day or an overnight stay.