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Northern Lights and Icelandic South Coast
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This all-inclusive farm stay adventure includes the most amazing scenery Iceland has to offer, including the highest peaks and the biggest glaciers in Iceland. The magnificent south coast of Iceland is decorated with geysers, glaciers, powerful ocean waves, black sand beaches and waterfalls.

Mixed in with all the sightseeing, the group gears up for activities including a Glacier Walk, ATV adventure on a black sand beach and rewarding hikes.

After the adventure filled days, you will kick back and spend the nights in a cozy, family run, sheep farm guesthouse, where you’ll get the chance to meet the sheep and help out with the daily chores on the farm. The guesthouse is on a sheep farm by the majestic Mýrdalsjökull Glacier with a great view of the nearby Eyjafjallajökull Glacier.

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Northern Lights and Icelandic South Coast

Spend 4 days in rural farmhouse at the foot of the Mýrdalsjökull Glacier
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4 days from $2,225USD
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Duration
4 days
Season
Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec
Activity
Walking
Type
Guided, Scheduled
Accommodation
Farmhouse
Difficulty
Easy (2/5)
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This all-inclusive farm stay adventure includes the most amazing scenery Iceland has to offer, including the highest peaks and the biggest glaciers in Iceland. The magnificent south coast of Iceland is decorated with geysers, glaciers, powerful ocean waves, black sand beaches and waterfalls.

Mixed in with all the sightseeing, the group gears up for activities including a Glacier Walk, ATV adventure on a black sand beach and rewarding hikes.

After the adventure filled days, you will kick back and spend the nights in a cozy, family run, sheep farm guesthouse, where you’ll get the chance to meet the sheep and help out with the daily chores on the farm. The guesthouse is on a sheep farm by the majestic Mýrdalsjökull Glacier with a great view of the nearby Eyjafjallajökull Glacier.

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Trip highlights

Spend your evenings looking for the Northern Lights in the starry Iceland’s sky

Stay in a cozy farmhouse where you will have a chance to participate in daily duties and meet the sheep

Enjoy your stay at the foothills of the majestic Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, with views to nearby Eyjafjallajökull Glacier

Enjoy hiking and ATV riding in a scenic area of the South Iceland

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Day 1
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The Golden Circle
You’ll start early with a 08:30am pick up from your accommodation. Leaving Reykjavík, you head off to Þingvellir National Park where you will walk along the fault lines caused by the rifting of the earth’s crust. Þingvellir National Park is not only beautiful but also historically important for Iceland. The group will hear all about the major historical events and come to understand why Þingvellir is a UNESCO world heritage site. The next stop is Geysir where you will experience the enormous eruptions of boiling hot water. You will close the Golden Circle by visiting Gullfoss, the golden waterfall. After a full day of sightseeing, you drive along the scenic South Coast to the cozy, farm stay guesthouse, where you will spend the next three nights. The guesthouse is on a sheep farm by the majestic Mýrdalsjökull glacier with a great view of the nearby Eyjafjallajökull glacier. If conditions allow, you’ll head out in the evening to hunt down the extraordinary northern lights.
Distance Flexible
Overnight Location Farmhouse near Mýrdalsjökull Glacier
Included Meals Lunch, dinner
Day 2
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The Adventure Ground
This will be an active day at the foot of Mýrdalsjökull glacier. In the morningyou will go on an ATV adventure tour that takes you over the black sands of Sólheimasandur down to an iconic black sand beach where the group will be able to drive along the shoreline. On your way back over the sands, you will visit the famous Sólheimajökull DC-3 plane wreck and finally drive across a river to get to a beautiful mountain ravine. In the afternoon you’ll have time for a hike on one of the panoramic hiking trails in the area. In the evening you’ll head back to the farm where we get the chance to visit the sheepfold and help out with feeding the animals. After dinner you’ll head outside, trying to get a glimpse of the northern lights.
Distance Flexible
Overnight Location Farmhouse near Mýrdalsjökull Glacier
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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The Glacier Lagoon
On your third day you head further east, crossing the vast open black sand plains of the south-east with Vatnajökull glacier, Europe's largest ice cap, visible in the distance. On your way east, the group will stop to admire the impressive Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, 100 meter (330 ft) deep and 2 kilometre (1.3 mi) long. Heading further east, you will get to the unique Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón) with huge icebergs floating among the sunbathing seals. A short walk from the lagoon is the Diamond Beach, so called because of the countless icebergs, stranded on their way to the sea.
Distance Flexible
Overnight Location Farmhouse near Mýrdalsjökull Glacier
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4
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Glacier Walk, Black Beaches and Waterfalls
You’ll start your last day with a Glacier Walk on Sólheimajökull glacier. Equipped with crampons and ice axes, your guide will lead you through the glacial landscape with deep crevasses, water cauldrons and other frozen wonders of the glacier. If you are lucky, you may even find an ice cave to explore. On your way back to Reykjavík, you will take out time and enjoy the picturesque landscape of the South Coast, stopping by the black sand beach of Reynisfjara and the beautiful Skógafoss waterfall. The tour will end in Reykjavík in the late afternoon.
Distance Flexible
Overnight Location None
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch

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Dates and prices

This guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only.

  • Group of 6: from $2,225USD*

*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip and all the prices are per person. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates.

What’s included

Meals

3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners are included.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 3 nights are included. Accommodations before the tour in Reykjavik and after are not included but can be added as a supplement.

Transportation during the Tour

Transportation in 4x4 minibus is included for you and your luggage throughout the tour, including transfers to and from Reykjavik. Airport transfers are not included.

Also Included

  • English-speaking guide
  • Glacier walk
  • ATV tour

Not included

  • Flights to and from Reykjavik
  • Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
  • Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired

Optional Extras

  • Additional nights before or after the tour
  • Single occupancy upgrades

Accommodation for Northern Lights and Icelandic South Coast

This tour is based in a farmhouse in rural part of Iceland. Standard rooms are of double occupancy; however, you will be sharing common spaces and facilities with other travellers.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Northern Lights and Icelandic South Coast?

We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 2 / 5. It is recommended to be reasonably fit to enjoy the daily activities of this tour.

Do I need a visa to travel to Iceland?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Northern Lights and Icelandic South Coast?

3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover activities mentioned in this itinerary. Get your travel insurance.

How do I get to Reykjavik to start this tour?

Fly into Keflavík International Airport in Reykjavik (KEF) which can be reached from most of major airports in Europe.

Is the Northern Lights and Icelandic South Coast in English?

Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.

Where does the Northern Lights and Icelandic South Coast end?

The tour ends where it starts, in Reykjavik.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Iceland?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Iceland?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

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