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Experience Iceland’s ultimate day of adventure on this private South Coast and Glacier Lagoon tour from Reykjavik. With only your small party, this tour is intimate, flexible, and completely hassle-free, giving you the comfort of a private experience with none of the planning stress.
Relax in a private vehicle with your English-speaking guide. This private 14-hour South Coast tour covers all the highlights, plus time for photos and hidden spots if the weather allows.
Your adventure begins with a pickup from your accommodation in Reykjavik. As you head southeast, the city fades into open countryside. Along the way, you can enjoy a short breakfast stop at Reykjadalur Cafe in Hveragerdi. It’s the perfect place to enjoy Icelandic coffee and a light breakfast (at your own expense) before the day’s adventure begins.
The first attraction you will visit on this South Coast tour is Seljalandsfoss Waterfall. Dropping 197 feet (60 meters) from a rocky cliff, it’s unique for the walking path that lets you go behind the waterfall for a one-of-a-kind view. Be sure to wear a waterproof jacket because you’ll definitely feel the mist!
Nearby, hidden behind a cliff, is Gljufrabui Waterfall. You’ll carefully wade through a narrow gorge to find a secret cascade tucked inside a mossy chamber.
Next, visit Skogafoss, another powerful waterfall measuring 197 feet (60 meters) high and 66 feet (20 meters) wide. You can walk right up to its base to feel the spray or climb the staircase beside it for a panoramic view of the river and surrounding cliffs.
If time allows, your guide may also take you to Kvernufoss, a quieter waterfall nearby that’s reached by a short 15-minute walk and allows you to step behind the curtain of water.
Continue toward the coast and visit the Dyrholaey Peninsula, where you’ll find sweeping views of the black-sand beaches below. Between April and August, this is one of the best places in Iceland to see puffins nesting.
A short drive away is Reynisfjara Beach, world-famous for its black volcanic sand, striking basalt columns, and the Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks. The views here are incredible and make a fantastic photo stop.
Your South Coast tour continues east to one of Iceland’s most spectacular natural attractions, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. Here, massive icebergs drift slowly through a blue glacial lake. The sound of cracking ice and the sight of the icebergs glowing in the light make this an experience you’ll never forget.
Right across the road lies Diamond Beach, where pieces of glacier ice wash up on the black sand. They shine like jewels in the sunlight. Sunset is especially magical when the ice sparkles with golden hues.
After a full day of exploring Iceland’s wonders on this day trip to the South Coast, sit back and relax on the drive back to Reykjavik.
Experience Iceland’s most dramatic scenery in comfort on this hassle-free South Coast tour. Check availability now by choosing a date.
