Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik
Description
Visit the natural wonders of Iceland on this 10-hour tour from Reykjavik. Travel in a minibus to the black sand beaches of Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Sólheimajökul glacier and the Eyjafjallajökull volcano. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Itinerary
We’ll kick off the adventure with an easy downtown Reykjavík pickup. Then it’s eastward bound to Iceland’s legendary South Coast, where jaw-dropping views and unforgettable moments await.
Skógafoss is one of Iceland’s most stunning waterfalls, renowned for its majestic 25-meter width and 60-meter drop. A staircase leads to a viewing platform above the falls, offering breathtaking views of the south coast, the Eyjafjallajökull glacier, and the cascading Skógafoss itself. Whether you admire it from below or take the steps to the top, this iconic waterfall is a must-visit destination for nature lovers. On-site amenities include restrooms
Sólheimajökull is a glacier tongue, an offshoot off of the main body of Mýrdalsjökull glacier. We walk towards Sólheimajökull, through the valley it has carved out of the mountain scape and along the glacier river it forms at its base. The valley is a chaotic collection of rocks, gravel and sand which the tongue ground down as it passed over the land. The glacier is unlike others as it is striped with layers of ash crushed between seasonal layers of ice, but the glacier is surrounded by multiple active volcanic stations. On-site amenities include restrooms
Reynisfjara, or the Black Sand Beach, is truly a natural marvel. The site offers beautiful basalt columns, a natural arc viewed from afar, troll-like sea stacks and during the summer season there are thousands of puffins which make the cliffs of the Black Sand Beach their home. We do both sightseeing and the lunch break there. On-site amenities include restrooms and a café/restaurant.
A short photo stop at the photogenic village of Vík. We stop by the town's church where the troll-like basalt stacks and the village provide the perfect background for a selfie. On the way back to the city, hear the stories about all the trolls in the rocks and the elves before you arrive back in Reykjavik at around 6:00 PM.
Seljalandsfoss is one of Iceland’s most renowned waterfalls, celebrated for its unique pathway that allows visitors to walk behind the cascading water—just be prepared to get a little wet! With a 65-meter drop, the waterfall is part of the Seljalandsá River, which originates from the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. This glacier gained international attention in 2010 when its volcanic eruption disrupted transatlantic flights. On-site amenities include restrooms, a food stall, and a cozy gift shop.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please note that Your Day Tours offers pick-up service from authorized pickup points in the Downtown Reykjavik area. We can unfortunately not offer pick-up service from private apartments, Airbnb apartments, hotels located in the suburban areas of Reykjavík or Keflavik Airport for our tours. If your pick-up location is not on our pick-up list then we kindly ask you to locate the closest pick-up point to your accommodation from the map or list below and meet us there for your tour. IMPORTANT: Pick-up begins at your tour's departure time, so please be at your designated pickup location at that time. Depending on traffic and your location, it may take your guide up to 30 minutes to reach you. DROP-OFF: You will be dropped off at approximately 19:30 (7:30pm) from your original pick-up location. Times may change depending on weather and road conditions. *If you're arriving via cruise ship to Skarfabakki cruise terminal (312 or 315), please follow the signs and make your way to the "Pre-Booked Tours" pick up location to the east of the terminal buildings.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Your Day Tours reserves the right to alter itineraries after the booking has been completed. For safety reasons or due to operational requirements, we may need to adjust routes, departure times, or other aspects of the tour
- Bathrooms are available at most sightseeing stops.
- Please note that food and drinks are not included in the tour, however, there will be an opportunity to purchase lunch either at a store or restaurant
- Unfortunately we are unable to transport or store travel luggage or suitcases
Reviews(6,282)
Great tour with tons of sites to see and more than enough time at most of them. Just be mindful this is a LONG day!
Fantastic tour guided expertly by Jakob, a native Icelander whose stories regarding Icelandic history, culture, and humor made a sightseeing excursion much more memorable in the best ways possible.
The tour was great. We had ample time at every stop. We saw many wonderful sights. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Very informative, small group of 8 which was perfect. All sites visited were stunning and great background from guide
This was our final tour of several we took while here. It was a pleasant trip all around. The waterfalls are the highlights. Our guide suggested walking to all of them and it did not disappoint! The hidden waterfall was magical. She also gave us some extra stops along the way.
Absolutely amazing day with Manhus Dah (sp?) He was very knowledgeable and funny while keeping an eye on the ever changing weather. You won’t regret booking the day … sites and history are fantastic.
It’s a long day but worth it to see the amazing sights. The highlight was Seljalandfoss falls where you can walk behind the falls. The scenery on the drive was beautiful. Our guide even made a bonus stop where we could visit with some Icelandic horses.
Magnus our tour guide was great, informative, told local stories and sang local songs. Had great tips to get the best experience off our small bus tour. Great sites on tour.
Your “guided tour” may have limited guiding - beyond “the next stop is xx for 15 minutes”. There was more chat and information on our large bus tour. That said, the locations are well worth the trip
The south coast tour was a magical experience. The terrains we saw in the tour were out of this world. The tour guide was helpful and provided relevant information at every spot.
