Description
Experience the spectacular variety of Iceland’s South Coast, where powerful waterfalls, glacier-capped volcanoes and sweeping black-sand shores create a new highlight around every bend.
The route brings together Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss and Vík, creating a beautifully varied day of natural wonders and memorable viewpoints. A private format adds a comfortable pace, personal attention and room to enjoy the views without rushing from one highlight to the next.
The route can include Urriðafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Vík and nearby bird cliffs or black-sand viewpoints. The Super Jeep adds all-weather capability, but the exact route still follows safe access and visibility.
Itinerary
Reykjavík pickup
Evening departure
Meet your guide and settle in for a scenic journey as Reykjavík gives way to open farmland, volcanic ridges and the glacier-capped mountains of South Iceland.
Urriðafoss
Broad lowland waterfall
Pause at one of the Þjórsá region’s powerful cascades.
Seljalandsfoss
Late-light waterfall
A ribbon of glacier water falls from the former sea cliffs at Seljalandsfoss, framed by mossy rock and wide views across the coastal plain. The famous path behind the waterfall lets you experience the power, sound and light of the cascade from a completely different angle.
Skógafoss
Waterfall below the highlands
Skógafoss thunders 60 metres from the former sea cliffs in a broad wall of water that can fill the valley with mist and rainbows. Experience its scale from below, or climb beside the falls for sweeping views towards the Atlantic coast.
Vík and black-sand coast
Coastal village and bird cliffs
Iceland’s southernmost mainland village sits beneath dramatic cliffs with the Reynisdrangar stacks just offshore. Vík combines sweeping coastal views, a landmark red-roofed church and an easy chance to enjoy the character of a small Icelandic community.
Return to Reykjavík
Midnight-sun drive
Relax on the return journey and enjoy a final look across the waterfalls, mountains and volcanic landscapes that shaped the day.
What is included
- Private Super Jeep and driver-guide
- Capital-area pickup and return
- Evening South Coast sightseeing
- Flexible route for conditions
What do I need to bring
- Warm layered clothing
- Waterproof outer layer
- Sturdy walking shoes
- Water, snacks and a charged phone or camera
Good to know
Pick-up: Your Reykjavík capital-area hotel or confirmed pickup point. Pickup normally begins around 18:30.
- The tour lasts about 7–8 hours.
- This is a seasonal evening departure.
- Midnight-sun visibility depends on cloud cover.
- Waterproof layers and walking shoes are essential.
Highlights
- Long summer evening light
- Eyjafjallajökull scenery
- Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss
- Vík and black-sand coast
- Private Super Jeep timing
DT 17 Midnight Sun South Coast and Eyjafjallajokull – Frequently Asked Questions
Your party travels with a driver-guide focused on your group, allowing a more personal pace around the South Coast's waterfalls, black beaches and glacier scenery.
A private format allows flexibility within the route, daylight, road conditions and the booked duration. Discuss priorities with the operator before departure.
Exact stops depend on your selected product, but the route is built around the landscapes listed in the itinerary, often including waterfalls, volcanic coast and black-sand viewpoints.
Your booked option confirms whether collection is included and where it operates. The final timing and details are shown on your voucher.
Bring warm layers, waterproof outerwear and sturdy shoes. Wind and spray at coastal stops can make the day feel colder than in the city.
Your driver-guide follows current road and weather conditions and may adjust the plan to keep the experience safe and worthwhile.
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