SOUTH SHORE & NORTHERN LIGHTS TOUR
SOUTH SHORE & NORTHERN LIGHTS – MAKE A DREAM COME TRUE
This 2-in1 combo tour combines Iceland’s two most popular tours, South Shore & northern lights.
Join us on an unforgettable day from Reykjavík. Explore all the natural wonders at the south shore – and witness the Northern Lights dancing in the sky in the evening.
SOUTH SHORE & NORTHERN LIGHTS: HIGHLIGHTS
⭐️ Sólheimajökull Glacier: a picturesque glacial tongue extending from the Myrdalsjökull glacier.
⭐️ Reynisfjara: the famous black sand beach. Jagged lava rock columns, basalt columns and the massive cave below soaring sea birds.
⭐️ Vík: Iceland’s southernmost town with beautiful houses under the church upon a hill.
⭐️ Skógafoss: The powerful glacial waterfall with stairs leading up to one of Iceland´s most scenic views of glaciers, volcanoes, black sand beaches and possible sheep.
⭐️ Seljalandsfoss: The 60-meter-high waterfall, famous for the hidden pathway which leads next to and around to the other side.
⭐️ Northern Lights Hunt: In the evening we will head out to hunt for the northern lights.
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SOUTH SHORE & NORTHERN LIGHTS: YOUR PERFECT DAY IN ICELAND
Drive along southwestern stretch of the ring road leading from Reykjavik along volcanoes, waterfalls, and glaciers to the black sand beach and Icleand’s southern most town, Vík. The tour starts with a drive through the Hellisheiði mountain pass bringing you through moss covered lava fields and past geothermal springs down to farmland along the coastline.
Glacier, Black Sand Beach and Vík
The first stop on the tour is Solheimajökull Glacier, a photographers delight.
After the glacier, the next destination is the otherworldly black beach known as Reynisfjara. Here the waves of the Atlantic Ocean crash upon the black sands and the basalt columns cliffs.
Then the tour will continue onto the small village of Vík. The hill-top church overlooks three volcanic stone columns, said to be trolls turned to stone along the ocean.
Skogafoss and Seljalandfoss Waterfalls
After Vík, the trip back towards Reykjavik will take you to the powerful Skógafoss waterfall. A short walk up a flight of stairs will reveal one of Iceland´s most scenic views.
From here we will head to the final stop, the 60 meter high Seljalandsfoss Waterfall. This natural wonder is famous for the hidden pathway leading behind and around it.
With some luck, rainbows may add to the spectacular experience at each waterfall!
Northern Lights
The Aurora is both wonderfully mysterious and magical, and once seen never forgotten. Simply put, nothing says “Icelandic Winter” like the idea of hunting for the Northern Lights.
The result of powerful solar storms, the Northern Lights need clear winter skies to be visible.
Rest assured, our expert operational team has decades of experience analysing weather patterns. We carefully review on a daily basis the cloud forecast and the Northern Lights forecast.
This part of the tour is only ooperated when we think there is a good chance of spotting the lights, meaning we have a high success rate.
- Professional guide
- Free WiFi
Itinerary:
Sólheimajökull Glacier
The Solheim Glacier is a magnificent and humbling site to behold. A ten-minute walk will lead you to Myrdalsjökull. Here you can also see beautiful icebergs revealing deep blue colors.
Reynisfjara (The Black Sand Beach)
Reynisfjara is one of the most famous and most visited sites in all of Iceland. Marvel at the unique volcanic black sand and its rising basalt columns.
This is both a beautiful and dangerous destination. Here heavy ‘sneaker’ or rogue waves can catch visitors off guard by coming higher up the beach than expected. We always warn you to keep one eye on the ocean as you enjoy this sight.
Vík í Mýrdal
The quaint town of Vík is Iceland’s southernmost point. A Icelandic church overlooks the ocean. At this stop, you will have a chance to grab some lunch and use the restroom. Explore the town, spend time at the beach, or do some souvenir shopping at Icewear’s outlet store. This is the farthest point along the south coast tour.
Skógafoss
Along the return trip to Reykjavik, we will stop at the powerful 65-meter-tall Skógafoss Waterfall. At this stop, a short walk up a flight of steps will reveal one of Iceland´s most scenic views of glaciers, volcanoes and black sandy beaches.
With viewpoints both above and directly next to the waterfall, photographers will have plenty of chances to capture that unique shot.
Seljalandsfoss
The Seljalandsfoss waterfall is for many guests the highlight of this trip, as you can walk along and behind this waterfall offering a completely unique perspective. Just be sure to bring a rain jacket!
During the short days of winter as you may be arriving in the evening, this waterfall is lit up to still give you a chance to capture its beauty. From here we will spend about 1.5hrs in the coach returning to Reykjavik.
Northern Lights Hunt
Starting off in Reykjavik, we will head outside the city to get as far from light pollution as possible. On a successful night of northern lights hunting, you will see the dancing display of the aurora borealis. The northern lights are a most elusive sight as they are such an unpredictable phenomenon and one that is truly magnificent when witnessed.
Age limit: 8
Duration: 14 hours
Please note:
- The duration of the South Coast tour is 10 hours
- Duration of the Northern Lights tour is 4 hours
- There is no food included on this tour but there will be stops where you are able to purchase food
- Sólheimajökull glacier is a 20 min walk from the parking. Good shoes are very important
- Reynisfjara is dangerous! It may not look like it but it is:
- Please study the signs carefully
- Don’t go too close to the water
- Don’t turn your back to the water
- Follow the instructions from the guides!
What do I need to bring?
- Warm, water- and windproof clothing are always useful in Iceland
- Good sturdy shoes
- All tickets are e-tickets so there is no need to print them out
CANCELLATION POLICY
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before event
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