Private South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier View & Vík
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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, 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.
Dyrhólaey adds a high coastal viewpoint when access and nesting restrictions allow, while Vík provides facilities and a sense of the region’s small fishing communities. Sólheimajökull is visited as a land-based glacier viewpoint, not a glacier hike.
A smaller local stop may replace or supplement part of the suggested order when weather, time and the group’s interests make that the better day.
Itinerary
Reykjavík pickup
Start of the day
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.
Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi
Waterfalls below old sea cliffs
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.
Skógafoss
Broad 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.
Dyrhólaey
Clifftop coast
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.
Reynisfjara
Black sand and basalt coast
Explore the deep-black shoreline of Reynisfjara beneath sculpted basalt cliffs, with Reynisdrangar standing offshore in the crashing Atlantic. This is Icelandic coastal drama at its finest; because sneaker waves can reach far up the beach, follow the warning system and guide guidance at all times.
Vík
Village break
Vík is a colourful coastal village set between green mountains, black-sand beaches and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks. Its hilltop church and ocean viewpoints create a classic South Iceland scene, while the village offers a welcoming pause on the journey east.
Sólheimajökull
Glacier viewpoint
The sweeping ice of Sólheimajökull descends between black mountains from the Mýrdalsjökull ice cap. Close views reveal sculpted ridges, blue ice and centuries of volcanic ash—an unforgettable portrait of Iceland’s fire-and-ice geology.
Return to Reykjavík
Westbound finish
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 car or minibus
- Professional driver-guide
- Pickup and drop-off
- VAT
- Flexible pacing and local stop selection
What do I need to bring
- Warm layered clothing
- Waterproof and windproof outer layer
- Sturdy shoes with good grip
- Water, food and a charged phone or camera
Good to know
Pick-up: Use the exact pickup location and departure time shown on your voucher.
- Pricing is per vehicle and capacity selected during booking.
- The suggested order can change.
- Sólheimajökull is a viewpoint; glacier equipment and a glacier hike are not included.
- Food is not listed as included.
Highlights
- Private pacing
- Seljalandsfoss
- Skógafoss
- Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara
- Sólheimajökull viewpoint
Private South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier View & Vík – Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The vehicle and driver-guide are reserved for your booking.