About this experience
Explore Iceland’s South Coast, from glaciers to waterfalls, then chase the Northern Lights in the countryside. Enjoy hot cocoa, Icelandic treats, and free photos of the aurora.
Highlights
- Walk along the black sands of Reynisfjara Beach and see basalt columns
- Marvel at the Sólheimajökull Glacier, with its blue ice and volcanic ash
- Hunt for the Northern Lights in the countryside with hot cocoa and treats
- Feel the power of Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls up close
- Enjoy free photos of you and your loved ones under the Northern Lights
What's included
- Local guides
- Visit to glaciers
- Visit to waterfalls
- Visit to Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
- Visit to Vík í Mýrdal
- Northern Lights hunt
- Free Hot chocolate & Icelandic treats
- Wool blankets
- Free photos
- In case of unsuccessful Northern Lights viewing, unlimited re-tries valid for 3 years
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Begin your adventure with a morning pickup in Reykjavík. Travel east along the South Coast, marveling at open plains, distant volcanoes, and glacial valleys. Visit Sólheimajökull Glacier, known for its blue ice and streaks of volcanic ash.
Continue to Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, where roaring Atlantic waves crash against basalt columns and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks rise offshore. Stop in Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland’s southernmost village, for views of snowy cliffs and the ocean.
On the return journey, visit Skógafoss, a 65-meter waterfall, and Seljalandsfoss, Iceland’s most photographed cascade. Return to Reykjavík by late afternoon.
After a dinner break, your guide will collect you for the evening Northern Lights hunt. Travel far from city lights into Iceland’s quiet countryside, where clear skies reveal the stars.
When conditions are right, the Northern Lights begin to appear—green, pink, and violet waves spreading across the horizon. Stay warm with hot chocolate, Icelandic treats, and wool blankets while guides capture free photos of you and your loved ones under the colorful display. Return to Reykjavík around midnight.
Things to note
- Daypack
- Camera
- Outdoor clothing
- Food and drinks
- Headscarf
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm clothing
- Hat
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Terms & conditions
The Northern Lights phenomenon is weather dependent and may be canceled if the forecast is poor.
If the Northern Lights tour is canceled, you can rebook or receive a full refund.
If no lights appear during the tour, you’ll receive unlimited re-tries valid for three years.
Refunds are not issued when the tour takes place, but the aurora is not visible.
Pick-up begins at 8:00 AM from your hotel or the nearest Arctic Adventures meeting point in Reykjavík.
Please arrive at your meeting point at least 10 minutes early.
Collecting all guests may take up to 30 minutes.
The tour ends around midnight, with drop-off at your hotel or a nearby location in Reykjavík.
These are two separate tours, and if one gets canceled, the other will still be available for you to join.