Experience the South Coast’s volcanoes and beaches on an exclusive quad biking tour with Ker & Downey. Then head south to the village of Vik and the black sand beach of Reynisfjara to see more of the planet Eadu. More New Star Wars Locations to See in Iceland You can also soak in the Mývatn Nature Baths nearby. With Ker & Downey you can visit the Krafla Volcano area and see the power station that relies on geothermal steam energy. As such, we think it’s perfect for an adventure. This region is considered among the most beautiful and simultaneously catastrophic environments in the country. Many of the new Star Wars: Rogue One scenes on the planet Eadu were shot near Krafla Volcano, located in the northern reaches of Iceland. For movie buffs, Ker & Downey can also arrange a private visit to Pinewood Studios, also home of the James Bond and Harry Potter movie magic. You’ll go whizzing past the iconic sites of London, under the bridges to Canary Wharf and back again. Climb aboard your very own RIB boat and speed over the river at 35 knots-almost like hyperspace travel. As such, Director Gareth Edwards had the station closed for a grueling overnight shoot to take full advantage of the futuristic setting.Īfter you see the new Star Wars location at Canary Wharf Station, take an action-packed journey fit for a rebel along the Thames. Smack in the middle of London’s financial district you’ll find the Imperial base from the planet Scarif, as featured in Rogue One. The steel and glass of this modern station made the perfect home for stormtroopers, droids, and heroes in Imperial disguise. If you crave a little woodland privacy, stay in an exclusive-use cottage in magical Puzzlewood. You may recognize it as the location of Kylo Ren’s snowy confrontation with Finn and Rey in The Force Awakens. Since it is also the inspiration for JRR Tolkein’s forests of Middle Earth, you’ll satisfy two fandoms in one place. Indeed, a guided hike over the dramatic coastal cliffs reveals an almost 360-degree view of the Atlantic. You can see its windswept landscape and ancient archaeological remains in Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. For the most immersive experience, take a short (but steep) bike ride along the coast. In addition to the Skellig Islands, Malin Head, the northernmost point of Ireland, is a lunar-like headland that certainly looks alien. More New Star Wars Locations to See in Ireland Photo: Jonathan Olley ©2017 Lucasfilm Ltd. Additionally, you may see families of puffins, the quirky avian inspiration for some of the newest Star Wars creatures: porgs. Your marine cruise with an expert Ker & Downey guide will reveal the second largest colony of gannets in the world. While landing on this fragile and beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site is possible by very special arrangement, you can’t miss exploring all of the Skellig islands by private boat. At the top of the steps of this steep island, amid these huts and actual stone ruins, Rey and Luke Skywalker first meet at the conclusion of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.
In the 7th century on Skellig Michael, monks lived and prayed in stone beehive huts. Read on to see how you can combine them with unique Ker & Downey experiences in Europe. The galaxy far, far away is closer than you think, and we are highlighting new Star Wars filming locations that are out of this world.