Name: Northern Lights spectacular boat trip and Iceland’s best highlights 5-day tour
SKU: 27950
Price: 10 USD
Availability: InStock

Duration: 5 days

Activity Level: Easy

Experience: Adventure, Unesco, Family, Historical, Nature, Wildlife

Language: English

Photo permit included

Tour by public transport

Canal Boat tour included

Train tickets included

Suitable for little children

Wheelchair accessible tour

Museum ticket included

Light snack included

Lunch included

Transportation included

Walking Tour

Overview

The best way to explore Iceland’s South Coast up to the Jokulsarlon Lagoon, to do that on this 5-day tour! Discover the South Coast of Iceland and the Golden Circle route with its three stunning locations: Geysir, Thingvellir National Park, and Gullfoss Waterfall. This tour's main highlights are The Northern Lights and Northern Lights Boat Tour from Old Reykjavik Harbor.

What's included

Professional licensed guide
Reykjavik pick-up and drop-off
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Boat cruise
4 nights in hotels with breakfast
Necessary glacier equipment

Lunch, dinner, and drinks (own expense)
Personal Expenses

Warm clothes and sturdy shoes are required

Highlights

Diamond Beach

The Diamond Beach is a strip of black sand belonging to the greater Breiðamerkursandur glacial plain, located by Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon on the South Coast of Iceland. At the Diamond Beach, the icebergs which fill the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon wash up on shore, creating a stark contrast with the volcanic black sand. This beautiful display makes it a favourite location for photographers and nature-lovers. Wildlife-enthusiasts also frequent the site as many seals call the beach home, and it is one of the best places in the country to see orcas from the shore.

Geysir

Geysir, sometimes known as The Great Geysir, is a geyser in southwestern Iceland. It was the first geyser described in a printed source and the first known to modern Europeans. The English word geyser derives from Geysir. The name Geysir itself is derived from the Icelandic verb geysa the verb from Old Norse.

Gullfoss waterfall

Gullfoss is a waterfall located in the canyon of the Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. During the first half of the 20th century and some years into the late 20th century, there was much speculation about using Gullfoss to generate electricity. During this period, the waterfall was rented indirectly by its owners, Tómas Tómasson and Halldór Halldórsson, to foreign investors. However, the investors' attempts were unsuccessful, partly due to lack of money. The waterfall was later sold to the state of Iceland, and is now protected.

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Jökulsárlón is a glacial lagoon by the ring road and was recently designated as a part of Vatnajökull National Park. It's still blue waters are a sight not to be missed, as it is dotted with the icebergs from the edge of Breiðamerkurjökull, a part of the Vatnajökull glacier. The lagoon flows through a narrow gateway into the Atlantic Ocean, leaving the spectacular sight of the large chunks of ice on the black sandy beach. In wintertime the fish-filled lagoon hosts numbers of seals, which visit the lagoon for an easy meal. Year-round curious seals can be seen basking on the blue-tinted icebergs. The lagoon is accessible from the beach all year round, and so is the café on the banks of Jökulsárlón. For hikers, a marked hiking trail between Jökulsárlón and Fjallsárlón is recommended as a scenic trip through unforgettable surroundings.

Reykjavik

Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city. It's home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Exemplifying the island’s volcanic activity is the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa, near the village of Grindavik.

Reykjavík's City Hall

Reykjavík's City Hall is situated by the Tjörnin (City Pond) in Reykjavík. It houses the offices of the mayor of Reykjavík and a large 3D map of Iceland. The city hall is sometimes used for art exhibitions, functions or live music performances. The building was constructed in 1992 following an international competition won by architects Studio Granda.

Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

Reynisfjara black volcano beach on Iceland's South Coast is one of the most unique black sand beaches in the world. ... More look than touch, it was created by lava flowing into the ocean which cooled almost instantly as it touched the water.

Seljalandsfoss waterfall

Seljalandsfoss is a waterfall in Iceland. Seljalandsfoss is located in the South Region in Iceland right by Route 1 and the road that leads to Þórsmörk Road 249. The waterfall drops 60 m and is part of the Seljalands River that has its origin in the volcano glacier Eyjafjallajökull.

Skógafoss

Skógafoss is a waterfall on the Skógá River in the south of Iceland at the cliff marking the former coastline. After the coastline had receded (it is now at a distance of about 5 kilometers from Skógar), the former sea cliffs remained, parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the coastal lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland.

Thingvellir National Park

Þingvellir (Thingvellir) is a historic site and national park in Iceland, east of Reykjavík. It's known for the Alþing (Althing), the site of Iceland's parliament from the 10th to 18th centuries. On the site are the Þingvellir Church and the ruins of old stone shelters. The park sits in a rift valley caused by the separation of 2 tectonic plates, with rocky cliffs and fissures like the huge Almannagjá fault.

Vatnajökull National Park

Vatnajökull National Park is one of three national parks in Iceland. It encompasses all of Vatnajökull glacier and extensive surrounding areas. These include the national parks previously existing at Skaftafell in the southwest and Jökulsárgljúfur in the north. The unique qualities of Vatnajökull National Park are primarily its great variety of landscape features, created by the combined forces of rivers, glacial ice, and volcanic and geothermal activity. On 5 July 2019, Vatnajökull National Park was inscribed as a World Heritage Site.

Itinerary

Day 1: Boat Tour from the Old Harbor in Reykjavik

The first day of the tour will be dedicated to Northern Lights. After meeting with your guide in the Old Harbor in Reykjavik start the boat tour to catch the best view of the Aurora Borealis. See the video about Icelandic folklore.

After the boat tour get back to the harbor where you will find your way to your hotel in Reykjavik.

Day 2: The Golden Circle highlights and Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss Waterfalls

You will be picked up at your hotel.

Start the day with the first stop of the Golden Circle Thingvellir National Park the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The second stop will be at Geysir Geothermal Area where you will see the erupting Strokkur geyser. The third highlight of the Circle is Gullfoss Waterfall.

Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls will be your next stops of the tour.

Your hotel for this night will be in the town of Vik area.

Day 3: Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and stunning Diamond Beach

Enjoy breakfast in the hotel and start the day by visiting Reynisfjara black sand beach and Reynisdrangar basalt sea stacks.

Drive to Vatnajökull and then to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon with spectacular blue icebergs, continue to Diamond Beach.

Hunt for Nothern Lights before spending the night in hotel in the Skaftafell area.

Day 4: Guided Glacier Hiking day on Svinafellsjokull

After breakfast in the hotel start your journey Svinafellsjokull Glacier where you will spend an exciting day exploring the Glacier and taking photos.

In the evening after a full-day hiking drive back towards Reykjavik hunting for Northern Lights.

Head back to your hotel in Reykjavik after the Northern Lights tour.

Day 5: Explore Reykjavik Highlights free day

After breakfast in the hotel explore the city center and Hallgrimskirkja church. Main landmarks in the capital area, the president’s residence, and Hofdi House where the superpower leaders Reagan and Gorbachev had a summit in 1986. Harpa concert hall, old harbor.

Don’t miss an opportunity to try traditional Icelandic food during the day.

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