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Strap into a custom rally car for a private Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon tour from Reykjavik that trades the tour bus for a 500-horsepower ride. This 13-hour South Coast adventure suits travelers who want to see Iceland's famous icebergs with a more personal pace and a driving experience unlike anything else.
This private adventure links some of Iceland's most famous South Coast attractions in one day, with the drive adding to the fun. Instead of a regular vehicle, you travel in a modified Ford Focus RS named "Spirit," built for power, comfort, and Iceland's changing roads. With race-tuned suspension, all-wheel drive, and space for four guests, the ride feels smooth and exciting.
Your day starts with pickup anywhere in the Reykjavik area early in the morning. Bottled water waits in the car, and all fees, taxes, and parking are covered, so there's nothing left to arrange.
Because it's fully private, you set the pace, lingering at the icebergs or adding an optional stop along the way. Your English-speaking driver-guide shares helpful details about each stop along the way.
The route stays easy for most travelers, with mostly short walks at the main sights. As an added bonus, a free airport transfer is included on a date that works for you.
This tour runs year-round, and each season changes the journey. In winter, you might stand by the lagoon as icebergs drift through soft afternoon light, while summer brings long, bright evenings that set the ice glowing.
The route leads east to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, set within Vatnajokull National Park. It's Iceland's deepest lake and one of its most photographed natural attractions. Here, ice breaks from Breidamerkurjokull Outlet Glacier and drifts slowly toward the sea.
Walk along the edge of the lagoon, listen to the ice shifting, and watch seals bob between the icebergs.
Just across the road, Diamond Beach offers a closer look at the ice. Chunks that drift out from the lagoon wash onto jet-black volcanic sand, where you can walk the shoreline and photograph the blue and white shapes sparkling against the dark sand.
On the way back, you pause in Vik Village, the southernmost village in Iceland. It's a good place to buy coffee and snacks at your own expense and stretch your legs before continuing toward Reykjavik.
Your return trip also includes a peaceful pause at Systrafoss Waterfall in Kirkjubaejarklaustur, where twin streams slide down the cliff above the village.
If time and daylight allow, you may add extra South Coast stops, such as a short hike in Skaftafell Nature Reserve to Svartifoss Waterfall or shorter visits to Seljalandsfoss Waterfall and Skogafoss Waterfall before continuing back to Reykjavik.
After a scenic drive of around 460 miles (750 kilometers), your driver-guide drops you back at your Reykjavik accommodation in the evening.
Make your Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach tour more exciting with a private rally car ride from Reykjavik, flexible stops, and your own guide. Check availability now by choosing a date.
