A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Vik i Myrdal Village

Iceland’s tiny Vík í Mýrdal village exists in the shadows of one of the country’s most dangerous volcanoes. On this leisurely self-guided walking tour, you’ll stroll through its compact village center, past modern attractions that showcase Iceland’s volcanic heritage, to the dramatic black coastline where folklore and geology collide. Starting at the red-roofed hillside Vík í Mýrdal Church (Víkurkirkja) that doubles as an evacuation point during volcanic emergencies, you’ll head into the heart of Iceland’s southernmost village. Along the way, I’ll share both personal connections to the area and fascinating insights into how nature has shaped life here for centuries.

What's included

• ✓Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
• ✓Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
• ✓App for Android and iOS
• ✓Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
• ✓Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

• ✗Smartphone and headphones
• ✗Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
• ✗Food and drink
• ✗Transportation

What to expect

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

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