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Experience Iceland’s natural highlights on a private South Coast tour, where glaciers, volcanoes, and waterfalls line your route. Ideal for travelers who want to see the country’s most famous landmarks in a single day, this 10-hour journey along the South Coast combines breathtaking scenery with the ease and comfort of private travel.
With a private tour of the South Coast, you set the pace. Take your time for photos, enjoy breaks when you need them, and make the most of your guide’s stories and insights along the way. It’s a more personal way to discover Iceland, with flexibility built into every stop.
Your tour includes pickup from hotels, guesthouses, or selected bus stops within Reykjavik. Leaving the city behind with your guide, you’ll soon be greeted by sweeping views of the South Coast.
A short optional stop in Selfoss gives you a chance to stretch your legs, freshen up, or grab a quick snack before your South Coast sightseeing begins.
The first highlight is Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, one of Iceland’s most photographed natural wonders. Dropping 197 feet (60 meters) into a calm pool, this waterfall offers a rare chance to walk behind the cascade along a narrow path. The mist and roar of the water create a truly immersive experience, so a raincoat is highly recommended.
Nearby, tucked behind cliffs, is Gljufrabui Waterfall. Often overlooked, this optional stop requires you to step carefully through a shallow stream and a mossy passage before entering its grotto-like chamber.
Continue chasing waterfalls at Skogafoss, another of Iceland’s most breathtaking natural wonders. With a powerful 197-foot (60-meter) drop, the waterfall creates a thunderous curtain of water.
Shimmering rainbows often accompany it on sunny days. You can climb the staircase alongside the falls for sweeping views from above, or remain at the base to fully experience the raw force of nature.
Your South Coast tour continues to Solheimajokull, a striking glacier tongue extending from the larger Myrdalsjokull Ice Cap. Here you’ll see sculpted ice ridges, deep crevasses, and ever-shifting shades of white and blue set against the dark volcanic landscape. This optional stop is a perfect photo opportunity and a chance to stretch your legs as you walk up to the glacier’s edge.
Next, you’ll reach Vik, Iceland’s southernmost village. Nestled between cliffs and the coastline, Vik offers breathtaking views of the surrounding black sands and distant Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks.
The final stop is Reynisfjara, Iceland’s world-renowned black sand beach. Famous for its towering basalt columns and the Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks rising dramatically offshore, this location offers a landscape unlike anywhere else. It’s a dream for photographers, though it’s important to admire the powerful Atlantic waves from a safe distance.
You may choose to visit the town’s picturesque hilltop church, pause for local refreshments, or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere before beginning your return journey to Reykjavik.
From mighty glaciers to roaring waterfalls and black sand beaches, this private South Coast tour brings you face-to-face with Iceland’s most iconic landscapes. Check availability now by choosing a date.
