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Northern Lights Search | 3 nights in Reykjavík and South Iceland

Northern Lights Search | 3 nights in Reykjavík and South Iceland

Search for the magical Northern Lights in Reykjavík city and explore some of Iceland's most popular natural attractions along the South Coast. Experience the perfect mix of a hip city experience in Reykjavik and a relaxing stay in the Icelandic countryside at an Aurora Borealis lodge. This short break self-drive tour is perfect for those who want to experience the best of both worlds, the hustle and bustle of the city and the quiet vastness of the countryside while hunting for the Northern Lights. Available from 1 October - 30 April.

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Included

  • Accommodation for 1 night with breakfast at a hotel in Reykjavik
  • Accommodation for 2 nights with breakfast in the countryside
  • Rental car for 4 days, with unlimited mileage and CDW insurance (pick up & drop off fee at airport)
  • Hey Guide app - your personal assistant, mapping and navigating your personalized journey and highlights of surrounding areas. Including a GPS Navigation system, recommendations along the way, Wi-Fi hotspot, helpful information, a messenger system to stay in touch with us, our Hey Guide will instantly become your best travel mate
  • Two authorized drivers
  • Pick up/Drop off fee for the rental car at Keflavík International Airport
  • Selected farms/guesthouses will offer Northern Lights wake-up call or forecast.
  • E-Itinerary with the tour map, location points, and pictures for you to view before you arrive.
  • Free Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Taxes and service fee 
  • Emergency phone line service

Highlights

  • View the beautiful display of Northern Lights dancing in the sky, if you are lucky
  • Enjoy the hip and happy city life in Reykjavík
  • See the spectacular Golden Circle attractions
  • Tour the South Coast with its breathtaking ocean views, black beaches, waterfalls, and cliffs
  • Marvel at the floating icebergs on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
  • Staff recommendations for excellent activities

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Hey Guide was designed to assist you on your journey to Iceland, guiding you through your personalized day-to-day itinerary. The guide also gives you recommendations along the way, and helpful information regarding driving conditions, weather forecast, and more. How does it all work?

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  • Guided Navigation

  • Personal Wifi hotspot

  • Safe Travel Information

  • Digital Vouchers

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Itinerary

Day 1 | Reykjavík

Pick up your rental car at Keflavík airport upon arrival.
Enjoy life in Iceland's capital city, Reykjavik where you can find excellent restaurants, shops featuring unique Icelandic design, a vibrant cultural scene and exciting nightlife. Visit one of the many interesting museums, and take a stroll through the hip and happy streets of this colourful city. Visit famous landmarks such as Hallgrímskirkja Church, Harpa Concert Hall, The Sun Voyager, and Alþingi Parliament House to name a few.

Accommodation in Reykjavík.

Day 2 | The Golden Circle

Head east to Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of great historic and geological importance. Continue to the Geysir Hot Spring area to view the erupting Strokkur and nearby Gullfoss Waterfall. Drop by Sólheimar, a sustainable community known for its artistic and ecological atmosphere. Continue through the farmlands of South Iceland, the setting of Njal's Saga, to the beautiful Seljalandsfoss Waterfall.

Accommodation in South Iceland.

Day 3 | The South Coast

Tour along Iceland's beautiful South Coast. Visit Skógar with its magnificent waterfall and interesting folk museum, see the rock arch Dyrhólaey and the black beach near Vík. Glacier tours are available in the area for adventurous types! Drive through the Mýrdalssandur black sand plains. You will see the ancient Eldhraun lava field and pass a Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a village in a lovely natural setting. In Skaftafell National Park you can walk up to Svartifoss Waterfall and drive up to Svínafellsjökull Glacier. You can choose to travel as far as the spectacular Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon if you wish. In the evening, try to find a spot where the sky is clear, and if you are lucky you might spot the northern lights!

Accommodation in South Iceland.

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Day 4 | Blue Lagoon

Head back towards Keflavik International Airport. If you have time stop by the charming coastal villages Eyrarbakki and Stokkseyri. They have interesting museums and restaurants well worth visiting. Don’t miss the amazing Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa for a relaxing soak on your way to the airport.

 

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Excellent Experience! We used Hey Iceland for our honeymoon and absolutely loved it! It took the guess work out of having to figure out where to stay, what to do, etc. I have recommended them to friends and family and will happily recommend them to anyone else. They clearly know what they are doing!
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