Experience the stunning south coast of Iceland. Black sand beaches, waterfalls, glaciers, diamond beach and more. See the floating icebergs on the glacier lagoon and optionally you can take a boat ride on the lagoon and sail around the icebergs.
After pickup, we drive out of Reykjavik, past Hellisheidi Geothermal Power plant. You will see the water vapors rising to the air. We drive along the south coast all the way to Hvolsvollur town, the first stop.
As we drive along Iceland’s epic South Coast, we will visit Iceland's most beautiful natural attractions. Although, please keep in mind that the number and the order of our stops vary between summer and winter, due to dramatic daylight differences. (see the tour highlights)
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It is possible to walk behind the waterfall and experience some hidden magic behind the 60-meter/197 ft cascade. Its water its origins directly at the magnificent volcano glacier, Eyjafjallajokull. You might even see a double rainbow if you are lucky! Don't forget raincoat as you will get wet from the drizzle! (Please note that during winter, the path behind the cascade may be closed as it gets too slippery and dangerous.)
Since waterfalls are awesome, we now drive to the next waterfall which is called Skogafoss. Its height is the same as Seljaladsfoss, but Skogafoss is much wider (25 meters /80 feet). Although it’s not possible to walk behind this one, you can walk ve...)
Since waterfalls are awesome, we now drive to the next waterfall which is called Skogafoss. Its height is the same as Seljaladsfoss, but Skogafoss is much wider (25 meters /80 feet). Although it’s not possible to walk behind this one, you can walk very close to the cascade and get totally wet if you want! Or even climb the stairs up to its top.
Skogafoss produces colorful rainbows on sunny days, and double rainbows are its specialty. This waterfall is also a Hollywood movie star, it appeared in the movies Thor: The Dark World and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. And of course, it appeared in Justin Bieber's music video.
Please note that that from October 16th - May 14th we will skip this stop, due to the short daylight periods.
The small seaside village of Vík, also known as Vík í Mýrdal, is the southernmost village in Iceland. It has around 300 inhabitants, making it the largest settlement in the area. One of the most famous sights in Vík is the tiny little church, named V...)
The small seaside village of Vík, also known as Vík í Mýrdal, is the southernmost village in Iceland. It has around 300 inhabitants, making it the largest settlement in the area.
One of the most famous sights in Vík is the tiny little church, named Víkurkirkja, sitting on the top of a hill over the village. The cliffs around Vík create absolutely breathtaking scenery!
The legendary black volcanic beach with basalt columns, lava rock formations, towering sea stacks, and basalt column caves is totally breathtaking. In fact, Reynisfjara has been ranked as one of the ten most beautiful non-tropical beaches in the worl...)
The legendary black volcanic beach with basalt columns, lava rock formations, towering sea stacks, and basalt column caves is totally breathtaking. In fact, Reynisfjara has been ranked as one of the ten most beautiful non-tropical beaches in the world by the American journal!
The Reynisdrangar basalt rock sea stacks rise over the sea just off the shore. As local folklore goes, these odd pillars were trolls who turned into stone by the touch of the rising sun when they came back too late from a fishing trip.
These cliffs and sea stacks here are home to a number of nesting seabird species during the summertime. Iceland's iconic, funny-looking seabird, the Atlantic Puffin can be found here between early May and late August. In the distance, you the Dyrhólaey rock arches are visible, making the view even more unforgettable.
On this tour, we will make a stop at a special place where we will have a great view over Skaftafell National Park and Vatnajökull Glacier, with Iceland's highest peak, Hvannadalshnjúkur towering above the landscape. During summer we will make a stop...)
On this tour, we will make a stop at a special place where we will have a great view over Skaftafell National Park and Vatnajökull Glacier, with Iceland's highest peak, Hvannadalshnjúkur towering above the landscape. During summer we will make a stop at Skeiðará Bridge offering a great viewing point and a photo stop over the National Park.
Skaftafell appears in several famous movies such as Batman Begins, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and the James Bond movie A View to A Kill. Game of Thrones and Interstellar were both shot around Svínafellsjökull glacier, which is now often called ‘the Hollywood Glacier’!
Please note that that from October 16th - May 14th we will skip this stop, due to the short daylight periods.
This epic lagoon is the biggest star of the South Coast. The dream-like glacier lake - the deepest lake in the country - is situated at the southern end of the Vatnajökull ice cap. As the glacier retreats, icebergs of all sizes and shapes break off ...)
This epic lagoon is the biggest star of the South Coast. The dream-like glacier lake - the deepest lake in the country - is situated at the southern end of the Vatnajökull ice cap. As the glacier retreats, icebergs of all sizes and shapes break off its tip floating across the lagoon, drifting slowly from the tip of the glacier towards the ocean. This thrilling environment is constantly changing as the massive glacier tongue retreats more and more.
Jokulsarlon has appeared in many movies. To name a few: Batman Begins and the James Bond movies: A View to a Kill and Die Another Day. We spend some time here and enjoy the magnificent scenery. Those who booked a boat tour (optional extra) can now go and sail among the icebergs.
A short walk away, you can find the Diamond Beach (or Crystal Beach), a nearby black sand beach where the big icebergs are washed ashore and break into millions of ice crystals, decorating the sand as glittering diamonds.
