South Coast and Northern lights tour
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Follow the North Atlantic coastline from Reykjavík into the south coast wonderland and become a Northern Light Hunter
Drive along the southwestern stretch of the ring road from Reykjavik leading to volcanoes, waterfalls, and glaciers to the black sand beach and Iceland's southernmost town, Vík.
Highlights
- Visit some of the must-see places in the South of Iceland
- Become a Northern light hunter
- An experienced local guide included
Description
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.On clear days, Hekla, the infamous Eyjafjalljökull volcanoes along with the Westman-Islands can be seen rising in the distance as you approach the Solheimajökull Glacier, a...
What's Included
- In-bus-audio-guide, Local guide, Admission fees to the sights, Free WiFi and USB charger for each seat in the bus, Free use of camera tripod, Free use of an astronomical telescope, Photo memory of you and the Northern lights, Instructions on how to set up your camera to capture the Northern lights, Hotel pick up
- Food and drinks, Pick-up and drop-off
Important informations
- Instant confirmation Free cancellation See Calendar COVID-19 information: There is a limit number of visitors, Government regulations compliant, Social distancing, Regular desinfection, Hands Sanitizers, Equipment sanitized, Visitors must bring and wear a mask Where: 10 Skógarhlíð, Reykjavík IS Meeting point: Please meet at the Reykjavik Terminal, Skógarhlíð 10, 105 Reykjavik, at least 15 minutes prior to the departure time. What to remember: Know in advance:Please show up at our Reykjavik Terminal (located at Skógarhlíð 10) 15 minutes prior to the departure time. Please be ready at your pick-up point with your voucher, either in digital or printed form. If you have booked a hotel pickup with Smartbus™, please be at your chosen pickup location 30 minutes before the departure of the tour. Look for the Green Smartbus™ which will be outside your accommodation within 30 minutes of pickup. You will be traveling in a coach that holds approximately 40-65 people, but is very spacious and comfortable. The bus offers free wifi and USB charging ports.Lunch is not included, but in Hvolsvöllur, Reynisfjara, and Vík there are shops where you can buy food and drinks.Prices: Teenagers 12-15 years: 50% & children 0-11 years old free.There is no age limit for this tourBring with you: Dress according to weather. In Iceland it is always smart to dress in warm and waterproof clothes, weather changes are swift so prepare to expect the unexpected. Bring a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good outdoor shoes are recommended.Duration: Approximately 13 hours in total including around 3 hours for the northern lights part of the tour.In-Bus-Audio-Guide: We recommend that you bring your own headphones, simply because they will fit you best. It is also great for the environment. If you don’t have your headphones, with you or forgot to bring them, no worries we sell earphones on board.The Northern light tour is available from the 15th of August - 25th of April. Departures are highly dependent on weather.Since it is never guaranteed to see the aurora, the guides will make sure you get the chance to see them. In the event of an unsuccessful hunt, you'll be offered the chance to re-book as many times as needed until you partake in a successful Northern Lights hunt. This is a life-time guarantee!The Northern Lights Tour start times are: August 15th - August 24th at 22:30August 25th - October 15th at 21:30October 16th - March 14th at 20:30March 15th - April 14th at 21:30April 15th - April 25th at 22:30 When: The tour departs at 9.00am
- It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.
Care of Covid-19
Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.
Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.