South Coast and Northern lights day-tour

Once you have been picked up, it is time to head out from Reykjavik and drive across Hellisheiði Heath, where clouds of geothermal steam rise from hot springs. The first stop is Sólheimajökull, an outlet glacier of the mighty Mýrdalsjökull, the fourth largest glacier in Iceland and home to the notorious volcano Katla. After soaking in the beauty of the Sólheimajökull, you will be off to see Reynisfjara, the world-famous black sand beach. The jagged Reynisdrangar basalt sea stacks, otherworldly basalt rock formations and a majestic cave called Hálsanefshellir await you there. Just a word of caution, be sure to stay well back from the fierce Atlantic waves. The beach is welcoming, but every so often a sneaker wave roars up and can take you by surprise.

Next on the agenda is Vik, the southernmost town in Iceland. You will have a look around at this lovely harbor town and a local church before the group will start its return journey. Now for the waterfalls! Starting by visiting the iconic Skogafoss, the infamous cascade that drops 65 m (200 ft) from the old sea cliffs. The last stop is at iconic Seljalandsfoss, the waterfall you can walk behind if conditions are right! You’ll have enough time to explore and photograph each attraction. You will definitely go home with fabulous photos and memories!

After this part of the tour ends, you will be dropped back off in Reykjavík, close to cafés and restaurants, for a rest and dinner if you so like.

Once you have had dinner and time to relax, the next part of the tour will start and you will be picked up again for your Northern lights adventure. The group will drive far away from the city lights and deep into the darkness of the countryside, on a hunt for the perfect base to admire the Northern Lights. Since the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, it can not be guaranteed that you’ll definitely see the lights during the tour, but the professional tour guide will do their best to make it happen! The guides are always very willing to photograph you with the Northern Lights.