The accommodation comprises of 10 custom-made yurts, which are traditionally Mongolian in structure but have been designed and furnished with an Icelandic twist. Nattura Yurtel was built in 2019 and is set on a working farm, close to Gullfoss Falls. The drive to Nattura Yurtel takes just over two hours. We'll take in the views from the top of the church before stopping for lunch.Īfter lunch we'll leave the city and head inland. The dramatic design resembles the basalt columns we'll see later on at Vik I Myrdal beach. Fishing has long been Iceland's main industry and watching the ships coming in and out of the harbour shows us the lifeblood of this small island nation.Ī must-see for any visit to Reykjavik is Hallgrimskirkja, the Lutheran church that can be seen throughout the city. There are plenty of green spaces here but the highlight is walking along the waterfront. The city is a wonderful mix of traditional houses clad in corrugated iron and modern architecture. This morning we will meet our Leader and spend the morning exploring Reykjavik.
It's worth the effort though as the images captured by a camera are often far brighter than our eyes can see. If you wish to capture the lights on camera you will need a tripod, or something to balance your camera on as a long exposure is needed. When staying in the yurts we are far away from any light pollution which will maximise the chance of a good sighting. On this trip we'll keep a close watch on the night skies in the hope of seeing the aurora. White and green are the most common colours to spot, but purples and reds are seen when the lights are forming at higher altitudes. The 'lights' are actually electrically charged particles, high up in the atmosphere which make the thinner air fluoresce. Short daylight hours mean additional hours of darkness to watch the skies in the hope of spotting the ethereal green lights dancing across the sky. Travelling to Iceland in the winter months offers the best chance to see the incredible natural phenomena of the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. Tickets can be bought online in advance or at the desk in the arrivals hall. The buses depart from the airport every 40 minutes and stop right outside of the hotel.
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Once in the city you can check in to the hotel and the rest of the day is free to relax.Īlternatively there are no activities planned today, so if you want to arrive in the city later you can make your own way to our hotel using the FlyBus shuttle service. The transfer to the city takes approximately 45 minutes and follows a pretty road along the coast. If you would like to join the complimentary airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into Keflavik Airport, with your flight arriving by 4pm. Our trip begins at Keflavik Airport (KEF) at 4:30pm.
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