Iceland · Waterfall Tours

South Coast Private Tour

12 Hours Round trip from Reykjavík Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private South Coast tour by Super Jeep
  • 02 Visit Urriðafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Gljúfurárfoss and Skógafoss
  • 03 See the glacier landscape of Sólheimajökull
  • 04 Explore the bird sanctuary and coastal views at Dyrhólaey
  • 05 Walk along the black sand beach of Reynisfjara
  • 06 Discover the southern village of Vík í Mýrdal
  • 07 Travel through farmlands, cliffs and volcanic scenery
  • 08 Hot drinks and WiFi on board

Discover Iceland’s dramatic South Coast on a private full-day journey from Reykjavík, travelling through a landscape of waterfalls, glacier views, black sand beaches and striking coastal cliffs. With a Super Jeep reserved just for your group, this experience offers a comfortable and flexible way to explore some of the region’s most memorable natural sights.

Along the way, visit powerful waterfalls including Urriðafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Gljúfurárfoss and Skógafoss, admire the icy scenery of Sólheimajökull, and take in the wild beauty of Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara. The tour also reaches the southern village of Vík í Mýrdal, where dramatic ocean views and rugged surroundings complete this unforgettable South Coast adventure.

Discover Iceland’s dramatic South Coast on a private full-day journey from Reykjavík, travelling through a landscape of waterfalls, glacier views, black sand beaches and striking coastal cliffs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Reykjavik, Sólheimar, Vík í Mýrdal
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Urriðafoss

"The Trout Fall” is the largest and the most spectacular waterfall of river Þjórsá. It is also one of the most voluminous waterfalls in Iceland. The average water flow is 360 m³ / sek. A relatively unknown but a very spectacular and powerful waterfall full of beauty, an ideal place for photographers with beautiful surroundings.

Seljalandsfoss

A picturesque waterfall of an unusual high of 65m, irrigated by the river Seljalandsá, itself fueled by Eyjafjallajökull glacier. One of the most popular subjects for photographers. As water flows overhang, it is possible to take a path that allows going behind the waterfall. From there, the sight is simply divine. You will discover how fun it is to sneak and disappear behind the water curtain and be out of world for a moment… You will be dazzled by this magnificent site, the power of the water, the beautiful rainbows which go through the waterfall due to the sunlight and the vapor droplets. Sometimes the wind seems to move the water curtain. A magical show of the nature…

Gljúfurárfoss

Also called Gljúfrabúi, this interesting waterfall is carefully hidden behind a narrow opening in the mountain. Listen the deep roaring, echoing sound of the falling water and become an explorer to find out this magical and intimate place which keeps the purity of a place out of time.

Skógafoss

One of the most popular waterfalls in Iceland and one of the 5 largest in the country. An iconic symbol with a width of 25m and a drop of 60m. Getting so close to the base of such a large waterfall is a quite rare experience. You can also enjoy it from above : there are stairs that lead to the top. The view from there is stunning. On sunny days, you can see a single or a double rainbows which are formed with the powerful water splashing.

Sólheimajökull

A popular branch of Mýrdalsjökull, which is one of the largest glaciers of Iceland. You can experience the natural contrasts of the region : vast stretches of black sand and craters which suddenly give a way to bright walls of white ice, with blue highlights – huge and majestic. The spectacular surroundings are marked by rugged and dramatic rock formations thoroughly shaped by the glacier. These wonders reflect the perpetual struggle between fire and ice.

Dyrhólaey

The name Dyrhólaey means “door hill island” in Icelandic. This curious rocky arm is piercing with a shape which forms a door, an opening to the ocean… It is also a natural parc, sanctuary of birds, where you can observe many species especially the puffins, living symbol of Iceland. From there it is possible to admire a landscape of raw beauty formed by the long beaches of black sand, the unleashed ocean, the cliffs with rugged shapes, formed by a piling up of basalt columns.

Reynisfjara

This black sand beach is often considered one of the most beautiful in the world. From there you can observe the Reynisdrangar, these lava columns sculpted by the waters, which emerge from the ocean. These dark and towering formations, the highest is 66m high, are the remains of the piling up of cooled lava. According to the legend, they are ancient trolls who have been surprised out of their caves

Vík í Mýrdal

It is the most southerly village in the country. After Vík í Mýrdal, nothing else except the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Its church, a white building with a red roof located on a hill, proudly dominates the modest houses of this village. The ocean on one side, the imposing cliffs of Mount Reynisfjall on the other side. Its isolated location and its magnificent environment have made the character of the village. The wind, the water and the time have carved the different rocky buildings that surround it. There is no place for the superfluous : it is nature, rigorous and beautiful, which lays down the law.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Reykjavík 3 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Complimentary pick up and drop off, round trip transportation, professional guidance, hot drinks and wifi on board.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Reykjavík, IS
Tour start
Reykjavík, IS
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Reykjavík.

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