Iceland South Coast Sightseeing Day Tour (Round Trip from Reykjavik · English-Speaking Minibus Tour, Max. 18 People)

Itinerary details

After picking you up at your designated meeting point in Reykjavík, we’ll drive east to begin the day’s journey. We’ll cross the Hellisheiði Plateau and travel through the southern lowlands to Sólheimajökull, an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull, Iceland’s fourth-largest glacier. Next, we’ll visit Reynisfjara, Iceland’s most famous black sand beach, and witness the mighty waves of the roaring Atlantic crashing ashore. Rising majestically from the sea just off the beach are the Reynisdrangar basalt sea stacks. Our next stop is the charming coastal town of Vík, Iceland’s southernmost town, where we’ll pause at the local church. After exploring this lovely and unique seaside town, we’ll set off for Reykjavík. On the way back, we’ll make brief stops at Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Skógafoss is a spectacular 65-meter-high waterfall. Seljalandsfoss is picturesque, and its special feature is that you can walk behind the curtain of water to enjoy a unique view of the landscape from the other side. We’ll make sure you have plenty of time to enjoy each attraction and create wonderful, one-of-a-kind travel memories. Pickup: The tour usually starts at 8:00 a.m. In winter (November 16–January 31), however, we start at 7:00 a.m. so guests can make the most of the daylight. What to bring: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and trousers, a hat, gloves, and sturdy shoes. If you don’t have waterproof clothing, you can rent it from us when booking the tour. Rentals are not available at the attractions.

Important notes

Note: All times shown on this webpage are for reference only. Actual arrival times may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather, traffic congestion, traffic accidents, festivals or sporting events, civil unrest, or strikes. We appreciate your understanding. If you have onward travel plans involving other transportation to another city, we strongly recommend allowing at least 3 hours of extra time to avoid inconvenience caused by delays. Our company accepts no responsibility for losses arising from travel arrangements you make yourself without allowing sufficient extra time. Thank you for your understanding.

Meals

Breakfast: At your own expense Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense

Attraction details

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

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Also known as Pasture Waterfall, it is named after a nearby sheep pasture. The waterfall is 63 meters high, and its water comes from a glacial spring and is safe to drink. Behind the waterfall, at the foot of the cliff, there is a path that visitors can walk through. Exploring and taking photos there is a highlight, and countless photographers have been captivated by its beauty, capturing many stunning images from different angles.

Vik Town

Vik Town

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Vik, located in southern Iceland, is a quiet and peaceful town. An endless expanse of ocean stretches out behind the town. Vik’s most distinctive attraction is its black sand beach. Offshore, you can also see several small islands resembling Bijiashan in southern China. As the Earth warmed and sea levels rose, several towering mountains from more than a century ago were reduced to just a few peaks, becoming a haven for seabirds.

Black Sand Beach

Black Sand Beach

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The black sand beach was formed from obsidian that cooled after a volcanic eruption and was weathered over time. Its naturally deep, translucent black sands leave the seawater crystal clear and undisturbed, shimmering with a faint golden glow in the sunlight. There are two entrances to the black sand beach. One is to drive to Vik and turn off onto Reynishverfisvegur, where you can see the entire stretch of black sand beach and a long row of basalt rock formations.

Skógafoss

Skógafoss

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Also known as Forest Waterfall, it is named after a forest on a nearby hillside. The waterfall originates from the Eyjafjallajökull glacier, whose volcano erupted in 2010. On sunny days, one or even two rainbows appear over the waterfall.

Solheimajökull Glacier

Solheimajökull Glacier

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Sólheimajökull is a popular and easily accessible glacier in southern Iceland. It extends from the larger Mýrdalsjökull ice cap and lies between Katla Volcano and Eyjafjallajökull. Famous for its spectacular blue ice streaked with black volcanic ash, it is an excellent place for glacier hiking, ice climbing, and winter ice cave exploration. As the glacier is retreating at an alarming rate, it serves as a stark visual warning of climate change.