Sunset Mountain Views Jeep Tour, Vik, South Iceland

This tour is a great way to take in the beautiful and varied nature surrounding the village of Vik. Sunset is the perfect time of day to do it and because Iceland is so close to the arctic circle the sunsets tend to be amazingly long and fabulous on a clear night.  

Tour Highlights

Driving in a super jeep in Iceland is an awesome experience just by itself, and when you combine this with the breathtakingly beautiful sunset views around the coastal village of Vik in the south, you are guaranteed an unforgettable time.

This tour is a great way to take in the beautiful and varied nature surrounding the village of Vik. Sunset is the perfect time of day to do it and because Iceland is so close to the arctic circle the sunsets tend to be amazingly long and fabulous on a clear night. 

Availability: All year round

Duration: 1.5 hours (depending on weather and stops)

Included: Transport and English-speaking local guide

You will need:

  • Hiking boots or other comfortable shoes for uneven terrain
  • Warm clothes (best to have layers for any season in Iceland)
  • A camera (even if you are not into photography the views are amazing so you won’t be able to resist taking pictures)

Meeting point:

  We pick up from all hotels in Vik. You can also meet us up in front of the

  Nordurvik hostel. Suðurvíkurvegur 5, Vík í Mýrdal, South Iceland.

 

Description

It’s not an exaggeration to say that this tour will give your senses a real thrill. The golden light which turns photos into magical out-of-this-world images and wraps you up with a sense of happiness and calm is what you can experience during a long Icelandic sunset. Even if your main objective is not to take photos, you will be immersed in the dreamy glow of the setting sun and your eyes will open up to the amazing scenery bathed in the soft mellow colours of the evening light. Depending on what time of the year you visit, you can experience the long midnight sun in the summer or see the snowy landscape engulfed in the rays of the winter sun during the colder months.
And it’s not just your sense of sight that will be tantalized by the experience. You’ll hear the distant crashing of the ocean waves as we go up, blended with the calls of the seabirds flying above and the howling and lashing of the wind from all directions. The salty aroma of the sea and the freshness of the air will invigorate you and reinforce the magic of the tour. Add to that the surging adrenaline that you will surely feel through your body as we drive up and down the rugged hills around Vik and you can see how this hour will be one of the most stirring memories that you’ll take back home from your trip to Iceland.

Locations

We’ll make our first stop at the end of the Reynisfjall mountain where you’ll have spectacular views over the Mýrdalsjökull glacier and Dyrhólaey to the west. You’ll have plenty of time to soak in the atmosphere, admire the views, take photos and walk around. At the end we'll stop at Sjónarhóll, where you can marvel at the town of Vík from above. After that we’ll head slowly down the mountain and then return to Vik.

Fly Over the Area

Whether you do this tour in combination with a tandem paragliding flight or on its own, you're in for a treat. The views are breathtaking and we will take you down paths that will make the adrenaline buzz in your ears. You can trust our experienced drivers as we take every necessary precaution to make this thrilling journey as safe as possible. Just sit back, enjoy, take as many photos as you want to and have an unforgettable moment of adventure.

Safety

Always wear your seatbelt. 

Listen to your guide’s instructions when we get out of the car, some of the areas we will visit are close to high cliffs so take care and walk carefully.