The Mysterious South Coast Private Tour

My family and I took a four-day tour through southern Iceland with Thor in June 2025 and had the absolute best time. He came highly recommended to us by friends he took to see the Northern Lights. Touring with Thor allowed us to make the most of our time in Iceland and to have fun! Thor knew of less-traveled, "hidden" sites that many tourists miss but are completely spectacular. He also knew the least busy times to see the more popular sites. The quiet and relative solitude really added to the experience. He also suggested impromptu stops to see horses or wildlife, lava formations, and other places we would have otherwise missed if on our own or in a larger tour group. Being in Thor's SUV meant we could travel faster and go off-roading which was a huge highlight, especially driving on a glacier on the way to see an ice tunnel. At several places, he dropped us off at the main site and picked us up further down the trail so we wouldn't have to loop back - saving time and energy. Thor was extremely friendly, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable. We immediately felt comfortable and at home touring with him. His motto is "there is no stress in Iceland!" We hadn't considered the importance of touring with someone who is flexible and relaxed, but it is so important given how much time you spend together. Thor is a third generation Icelander and it was nice learning about his family and life growing up there - things you can't learn from tour books. We enjoyed hearing Thor's stories about the country's history, politics, culture, geology, folklore, photography, fun local stories, etc.., as we drove through the country. We are so thankful we were able to tour with Thor and hope to do so again in the future!

Great tour with Thor our guide. We saw waterfalls, puffins, black beach, and a glacier. Thor was very knowledgeable about Iceland and answered all of our questions. We were not rushed and had a wonderful time.

What an exceptional day! Our guide, native Icelander Thor, was professional, courteous and knowledgeable. He, like most Icelanders, spoke excellent English. He picked us (family of 6) up from our hotel in downtown Reykjavik and returned us to the same spot at day’s end. This was an all-day tour of rural areas, so we packed our own snacks and drinks (purchased the day before because of the tour’s early start). We stopped at several stunning waterfalls and an incredible black sand beach with basalt pillars. We also visited an old lighthouse perched upon a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The cliff was home to hundreds -if not thousands- of puffins. We were feet away from these quirky, colorful little birds. Watching them take flight and feed their young were highlights of our tour. We opted to walk behind and into the mist of the first waterfall. This experience was exhilarating, but we did get a bit wet and parts of the short path required us to climb down rocks. Thor shared one of his favorite lunch spots with us (warm soup and bread at our cost), and pointed out numerous locations of interest as well as facts and information about the country and culture of Iceland throughout the day. One member of our group required a wheelchair and Thor easily accommodated this need. I highly recommend this tour and tour guide.

Fabulous drive along the Southern Coast of Iceland. Waterfalls, Glaciers and Black Rock Beach were awesome. My guide, Otto, was phenomenal and catered the tour as I wanted along with great recommendation's. Definitely would tour with him again

We had a wonderful day with Alex! He picked us up promptly at our AirBnB- he called when he arrived to let us know he was outside. Alex was a perfect guide- would give us information while driving and answered all our questions. He was engaging for our 12 and 15 year olds as well. We never felt rushed at our stops and he even stopped a few extra places along the way as we mentioned we had interest. It was nice to to have a personal experience rather than a group tour. Alex knew the perfect place for lunch near the beach which had a variety of items even for vegans. If you are on the fence about booking this South Coast tour- it's worth it! Alex made our experience in Iceland special!!!

Excellent!!! Thor was the best tour guide. We found him extremely knowledgable about all the places we stopped. He has great stories from the past and present, and we learned a great deal about icelandic culture. He had good jokes to keep things light while we traveled many miles. We felt that he is a very safe driver. We had an interest in icelandic music so we talked about icelandic bands and put on icelandic music so we could listen to it in between stops. Thor even made an extra effort to help us find a great authentic gift shop while on the tour. We highly recommend Thor for any tour. When we return to Iceland, we are planning to do some exploring of the Highlands with Thor. We cannot wait!! Thank you Thor!!!

Wow!! This tour was everything we expected and then more!! Our tour guy Otto was amazing!! The sites are indescribable!! One of the best tours we have ever done!!

Our marathon one day tour left us speechless! Thor listened to our request to take a path less travelled and he really delivered! We were able to see Hekla in a way few do. We were all alone in this amazing area without the crowds and buses. We also visited Haifoss, the Valley of Tears, as well as many other spectacular sights. Thor (Iceland in Motion) picked us up early and after a long, but exciting day dropped us off at our hotel. The whole experience was wonderful and we will book with Thor again when we return to continue exploring the Highlands, and other off the beaten path must sees in Iceland. Thanks Thor, we loved your enthusiasm. See you again!

Loved the amazing waterfall. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. He made the trip fun and pleasurable in spite of the rainy weather.

Thor made this a trip to remember ! From the waterfalls to the black sand, to the all around knowledgeable guide, he was a pleasure to tour with. If you have a group, this is the perfect Way to go !! Private tour for just your family or group ! Book this with Thor, and you will have an awesome day ! He picked us up and dropped us off and made our whole visit to Reykjavik easy ! Thanks Thor !! I am recommending you to all my clients and friends !