South Iceland Highlights & Northern Lights Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
- Skógafoss Waterfall
- Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
- Northern Lights Viewing
- Vík Village Exploration
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of South Iceland's top attractions
- Northern Lights viewing experience
- Comfortable transportation from Reykjavik
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Immense waterfall with great views from ground level or from above which can be reached via a winding series of steps and staircases. You will experience great views from both viewing perspectives. Drive 2 hours from Reykjavík to reach Skógafoss. 30 minutes on location.
Take a brisk walk alongside a glacial lagoon towards Sólheimajökull glacier, a breathtaking and ancient glacier set in a stupendous landscape. See the real life impact of climate change here with the glacier retreating increasingly rapidly year on year. Touch the glacier ice! 30 minutes drive to reach location. 45 minutes on location.
Iceland´s most beautiful and famous black sand beach has wonderful views of the coastline with Reynisdrangar sea columns in the distance. A massive cliff and cave comprised of amazing geometric shapes stands on this beach. Listen to your guide and beware the infamous creeper waves. Stay dry and stay safe. 35 minutes drive. 30 minutes on location
Lunch stop in the picturesque village of Vík. Lunch is not included. 15 minutes drive. 60 minutes on location
The stunning waterfall may just be Iceland´s most photographed and revered. Talk the winding pathway behind the falls to see it from all sides. 50 minutes drive to location. 30 minutes on location. 110 minutes drive back to Reykjavík.
After your Southern Iceland tour, you have a few hours to yourself in Reykjavík for rest and relaxation. Then the second part of your day begins with our evening Northern Lights tour. We go far beyond the city light pollution in search of clear skies and the shimmering, wavy lights of the aurora.
Meeting point
Start Location
Bus Stop #12 Höfðatorg, Þórunnartún, Reykjavík, Iceland
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in all weather conditions; cancellations are rare.
- Northern Lights sightings are subject to weather and solar activity; sightings are not guaranteed.
- Meals and beverages are not included; consider bringing snacks or purchasing along the way.
Know before you go
- Dress in layers to accommodate varying weather conditions.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and Northern Lights.
- Wear sturdy, waterproof footwear suitable for walking on uneven terrain.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveler reviews
Wow. Iceland is something else.
Wonderful day trip to the highlights of South Iceland, including gorgeous waterfalls and the stunning black beach. Vieran was a great host, both entertaining and educating us along the way. Super trip, easily recommended.
Magnificent
Ottar was a fun guide and walked alongside us all day, explaining and always taking us forward
entIceland Experience
Iceland’s scenery is so unique to have to keep reminding yourself that, no, you didn’t arrive here in a spacecraft but on a A321 from LHR! Wonderful and varied scenery from volcanic mountains to lava valleys to glaciers and waterfalls to dramatic coasts, black sand beaches and volcanic islands. It’s a long tour to Vik and back, but worth it. Eva from BusTravel Iceland was terrific. We also had the Northern Lights tour the same evening which was a bit too tiring to be honest, but weather opportunity required this. We were lucky enough to see the Aurora eventually that night just to cap off a great day off.
Giuseppe our guide was so knowledgeable and very helpful! He is a specialist on volcanoes and shared so much info!
Our guide, Giuseppe, was so knowledgeable about volcanoes and very helpful throughout the entire tour.
Wow! Incredible day with...
Wow! Incredible day with an even better night. The guides and drivers were all phenomenal. I took in all the sites with ample time and learned fun facts and folklore in the process.