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Travel along Iceland’s South Coast on a Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon tour, discovering waterfalls, black sand beaches, and ice-filled lagoons. This private tour is ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers eager to experience Iceland’s South Coast up close.
This 12-hour private South Coast tour leads you to many of Iceland’s iconic natural wonders in the comfort of a private vehicle. Your guide handles the drive so you can relax, take photos, and enjoy more time at each location.
This Diamond Beach and Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon tour runs all year, revealing a new side of Iceland with each season. In winter, you might see the northern lights dancing above the ice, while summer brings the golden glow of the midnight sun.
Your day begins with a private pickup in Reykjavik. Plains, mossy slopes, and distant glaciers fill the view along the South Coast. This part of the Ring Road passes tall sea cliffs and open farmland below the Eyjafjallajokull Volcano.
The first stop is the iconic Seljalandsfoss Waterfall. It drops about 197 feet (60 meters) and has a path that circles behind it. A pathway behind the water offers a rare view in summer, while winter adds icy formations that frame the waterfall in soft blues and whites.
Next is Skogafoss, a tall and powerful waterfall that drops from a former sea cliff. You can walk close to the base to feel the mist or climb the staircase beside it for a wide view of the South Coast.
The South Coast tour continues to the coastal village of Vik for a lunch break at your own expense. This small town is known for its black sand beaches and red-roofed church overlooking the sea. It offers a calm and scenic place to rest before the drive toward the glacier lagoon.
The highlight of the day is a tour of the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, one of Iceland’s most famous places. This large lake sits beside Vatnajokull National Park, where big pieces of ice break off from the Breidamerkurjokull Glacier and float across the bright blue water. Some icebergs have black streaks from old volcanic ash, and their colors change with the light.
You can walk along the lagoon’s edge to watch the ice up close or spot seals resting on the floating ice. The view changes every day as new pieces of the glacier float out toward the sea.
Across the road is Diamond Beach, where chunks of ice wash up on the black sand and shine like gems. The bright ice against the dark shore looks almost unreal and makes a perfect final stop before heading back to Reykjavik.
After a full day of exploring Iceland’s most breathtaking natural wonders, you’ll return to the city with lasting memories of glaciers, waterfalls, and the beauty of the South Coast.
Join a private Diamond Beach and Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon tour along Iceland’s South Coast for a full day of glaciers, waterfalls, and stunning black sand beaches. Check availability now by choosing a date.
