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Duration
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11 hours
Difficulty
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Easy
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Electronic
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Pick-up

Description

Follow Iceland’s South Coast through a breathtaking landscape of cascading waterfalls, volcanic beaches, green cliffs and distant glaciers.

The route brings together Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Dyrhólaey and Sólheimajökull, 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.

Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Dyrhólaey, Reynisfjara and Vík carry the journey from waterfall country into ice and Atlantic geology. The private minibus can serve groups up to the listed vehicle capacity while keeping pickup and timing within one booking.

Itinerary

1

Reykjavík pickup

Southbound departure

Begin the adventure with a comfortable departure from the confirmed meeting point, then watch the landscape open into lava fields, coastal lowlands and distant glaciers.

2

Urriðafoss

Quieter Þjórsá waterfall

Pause beside one of Iceland’s highest-volume rivers before the main coast.

3

Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi

Open curtain and hidden canyon

Fed by meltwater from Eyjafjallajökull, Seljalandsfoss drops from the old coastline in one of Iceland’s most elegant waterfalls. The path behind the shimmering cascade creates a rare inside-out perspective and one of the South Coast’s most memorable photo moments.

4

Skógafoss

Powerful 60-metre waterfall

One of Iceland’s most powerful waterfalls, Skógafoss drops in a single dramatic curtain from cliffs that once met the ocean. The lower viewpoint puts you close to its roar, while the upper platform reveals the river, green highlands and South Coast beyond.

5

Sólheimajökull

Outlet-glacier landscape

Sólheimajökull flows like a frozen tongue from the larger Mýrdalsjökull ice cap into a rugged valley of dark volcanic rock. Blue ice, ash layers and deep ridges reveal the meeting of glacier and volcano, making it one of South Iceland’s most striking and accessible glacier landscapes.

6

Dyrhólaey

Conditional headland view

The high promontory of Dyrhólaey offers one of the South Coast’s grandest panoramas: volcanic beaches, a monumental sea arch, the Reynisdrangar stacks and glacier-capped mountains unfolding across the horizon. During the nesting season, puffins are among the seabirds that bring the cliffs to life.

7

Reynisfjara

Black sand and basalt

At Reynisfjara, volcanic sand, the basalt columns of Garðar and the dramatic Reynisdrangar stacks create one of Iceland’s most cinematic coastal scenes. The Atlantic here is as powerful as it is beautiful, so pay close attention to the beach warning system and remain with the guide.

8

Vík

Village finish

Settle back for the westbound drive, with time to revisit the day’s glacier, waterfall and coastal highlights as the road returns to Reykjavík.

9

Return to Reykjavík

Westbound finish

Settle back for the westbound drive, with time to revisit the day’s glacier, waterfall and coastal highlights as the road returns to Reykjavík.

What is included

  • Private minibus and English-speaking driver-guide
  • Reykjavík pickup and return
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Parking and standard sightseeing stops

What do I need to bring

  • Warm layered clothing
  • Waterproof and windproof outer layer
  • Sturdy walking shoes
  • Water, snacks and a charged phone or camera

Good to know

Pick-up: Use the exact pickup location and departure time shown on your voucher.

  • Minimum age is 5 years.
  • Pickup may use the nearest legal tour-bus stop.
  • The glacier stop is land-based.
  • Dyrhólaey and behind-waterfall paths depend on conditions.

Highlights

  • Urriðafoss
  • Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi
  • Skógafoss
  • Sólheimajökull
  • Dyrhólaey, Reynisfjara and Vík

Premium Private South Coast Tour – Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tour private?

Yes. The vehicle is reserved for your booking.