Private Full-Day Discovery of the Icelandic South Coast

5.0 (5 reviews) 10–12 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Sólheimajökull glacier — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

The South Coast of Iceland is a land of contrasts. First of all, with volcanoes hidden under glaciers, and traces of their past activity visible everywhere, you will understand why Iceland is nicknamed "The land of Fire and Ice".

But the contrast can also be seen in the colors of the South Coast. The Whiteness of the glaciers constantly meets the blackness of the volcanic sands and ashes, with Sólheimajökull being the best example of it. Only colors on this black canvas come from the green moss and the blue ocean.

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At a glance

Duration: 10–12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Lilja Tours ehf.

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Not included: Snacks
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Bottled water

Itinerary

Seljalandsfoss

30 min Admission included

Seljalandsfoss is among the most famous and most visited waterfalls in Iceland, and a must-see on the South Coast.

60m high, the unique feature of this waterfall is the cave located behind it. Thanks to this cave, you have the opportunity to walk behind and around the waterfall.

This is a wonderful experience.

Please note that in the wintertime, the path behind the waterfall can be closed for safety reasons, but the waterfall itself can still be visited.
Volcano Eyjafjallajokull

Passing by

The volcano of Eyjafjajökull, covered by a glacier, is located just a few kilometers away from the road and visible on a clear day.

It is the volcano that erupted in 2010, and blew so much ash in the air that air traffic over Europe had to come to a complete stop.
Skogafoss

30 min

Just like the one with visited before, Skógafoss is in the top 5 of the most famous and visited waterfalls in Iceland. Which is a very good rank considering we have over 10 thousand named waterfalls in the country and even more unnamed ones.

It is also 60m high, but much more powerful than the previous one. With stairs located next to it, you can climb your way up to a viewing platform to see it from the top, or choose to see it from ground level and feel all its power!
Solheimajokull Glacier

35 min Admission included

Around 11 percent of Iceland is covered with ice. Glaciers are exceptional creations of nature. Sólheimajökull is actually an outlet glacier coming from the ice cap named Mýrdalsjökull.

It is partially covered with volcanic ashes, giving it a distinctive look.

The walk to the viewpoint is easy and takes about 10-15 minutes one way.
Reynisfjara Beach

one hour

Almost all the beaches in Iceland are made out of black sand, but when people talk about the black sand beach, as if there was only one in the country, this is the one they are talking about.

Cliffs, sea stacks, basaltic organs, caves and more. All of it on one beach.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Muli
Center Hotels Skjaldbreid
Local 101
Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik
Hotel Hilda
Hotel Reykjavik Saga
Tower Suites Reykjavik
Alva Hotel - Brautarholt
Arctic Comfort Hotel
Hotel Eyja
Fosshotel Baron
Hotel Reykjavik Grand

and 55 more pickup points

Please specify your pickup location, your driver-guide will come and pick you up

directly there

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is 10-12 hours tour including driving time between places
Please note that depending on weather conditions and road conditions, itinerary can be modified