Tour starts
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Reykjavík
Duration
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13 hours
Difficulty
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Easy
Languages
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English
Available
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All year
Minimum age
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5 years old

Description

Travel privately from Reykjavík to Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach, with Vík, Reynisfjara and selected South Coast scenery shaping the journey.

This approximately 12-hour experience combines a private vehicle and personal driver-guide with time beside drifting glacier ice, volcanic shores and the wide landscapes below Vatnajökull.

The verified route includes Reynisfjara, Vík, Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach. Seljalandsfoss can also be visited when daylight, roads and the day’s timing allow. Winter conditions can reduce the number or length of intermediate stops.

This is a land-based sightseeing tour. A Jökulsárlón boat experience is not listed as included.

Itinerary

1

Free Reykjavík Pickup

Private early departure

Your guide collects you from the Reykjavík hotel or designated stop selected during booking before the long journey through South Iceland begins.

2

Reynisfjara

Black sand and sea stacks

See the volcanic shoreline, basalt columns and Reynisdrangar sea stacks. Follow the beach warning system and your guide’s instructions around the powerful Atlantic waves.

3

Vík

South Coast village

Pause in Iceland’s southernmost mainland village, surrounded by black-sand scenery, green mountains and views towards Reynisdrangar.

4

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Icebergs below Vatnajökull

Watch icebergs calved from Breiðamerkurjökull drift across the lagoon. Their colour, size and position change continually with the light, wind and tide.

5

Diamond Beach

Glacier ice on black sand

Walk beside pieces of glacier ice washed onto the volcanic shore, creating a striking contrast between transparent ice, dark sand and Atlantic surf.

6

Seljalandsfoss

Daylight-permitting waterfall stop

Visit the slender waterfall beneath the former sea cliffs when daylight, road conditions and the day’s timing allow.

7

Return to Reykjavík

Private evening drive

Relax during the westbound return journey after a full day across Iceland’s South Coast.

What is included

  • Private vehicle and driver-guide
  • Reykjavík pickup and return
  • Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach
  • Selected South Coast stops as conditions allow

What do I need to bring

  • Warm layered clothing
  • Waterproof outer layer
  • Sturdy walking shoes
  • Food, water and a charged phone or camera

Good to know

Free Pickup: Select an available Reykjavík hotel or designated pickup stop during booking. The confirmed location and early departure time appear on your voucher.

  • The tour lasts approximately 12 hours.
  • Intermediate stops can change with daylight, weather and road conditions.
  • A Jökulsárlón boat tour is not listed as included.
  • Bring warm waterproof layers, sturdy shoes, food, water and a charged phone or camera.

Highlights

  • Private 12-hour South Coast journey
  • Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach
  • Reynisfjara and the village of Vík
  • Seljalandsfoss when daylight and conditions allow
  • Free Reykjavík pickup and return

Private Jökulsárlón, Vík & Diamond Beach Tour – Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this private glacier-lagoon route distinctive? ▾

The approximately 12-hour private journey combines Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach with Reynisfjara, Vík and a daylight-permitting stop at Seljalandsfoss.

Is a boat tour included at Jökulsárlón? ▾

No boat activity is listed as included. The booked experience is a private sightseeing journey by road with time at the glacier lagoon and Diamond Beach.

How does the free Reykjavík pickup work? ▾

Select an available Reykjavík hotel or designated stop while booking. Your voucher confirms the final pickup point and early departure time.

How much of the South Coast will we see? ▾

The verified route includes Reynisfjara, Vík, Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach. Seljalandsfoss is visited when daylight, roads and timing allow.

How can the season shape the itinerary? ▾

Winter daylight and road conditions can shorten intermediate stops or change their order. The guide adapts the day while keeping safety and the main glacier-lagoon experience central.

What should I bring for the long journey? ▾

Bring warm waterproof layers, sturdy walking shoes, food, water and a charged camera or phone. Conditions can feel colder and windier near the lagoon and coast.

How flexible is the stop order? ▾

The exact order and time at intermediate stops can change with daylight, roads and weather. Your private driver-guide chooses the most practical sequence for the day.

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