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South Coast – Private

About this experience

Embark on an unforgettable journey along the captivating South Shore of Iceland, indulging in the comfort of a car or minibus as you explore mesmerizing landscapes. Prepare to be awed by the waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, and immerse yourself in the mystical ambiance of the Reynisfjara black sand beach on an exhilarating road trip.

At a glance

  • Duration: 9 hr
  • Private experience

Choose your tour option

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South Coast 5-8 person
5-8 person vehicle: A custom private tour for a group of 5-8 people.
Pickup included
South Coast 9-16 people
9-16 person vehicle: A custom private tour for a group of 9-16 people.
Pickup included
South Coast - 1-4 people
1-4 people
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour9 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagescmn (live guide), English (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • 5-9 pax - 10seat car
  • Bus ride
  • Guidance
  • 1-4 pax - 5 seat car
  • 10-16 pax - 16 seat bus

Not included

  • Lunch

Itinerary and highlights

This waterfall of the river Seljalandsá drops 60 meters over the cliffs of the former coastline. It is possible to walk behind the waterfall.

Is one of the biggest waterfalls in the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 m. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days.

Reynisfjara is a black pebble beach and features an amazing cliff of regular basalt columns resembling a a rocky step pyramid. Out in the sea are the spectaculary shaped basalt sea stacks Reynisdrangar.

A village - Its stretch of black basalt sand is one of the wettest places in Iceland. The cliffs west of the beach are home to many seabirds, most notably puffins.

We head back through the farmlands and sand flats south of the Sólheimajökull glacier which is an outlet glacier from Mýrdalsjökull, the fourth largest glacier in Iceland.

Meeting and pickup information

  • We are located in the blue houses next to the harbor.
  • We pick up at all hotels in Reykjavik.

Languages and tickets

  • cmn — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Friend In Iceland Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 9 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We pick up at all hotels in Reykjavik.
Which guide languages are listed?
cmn (live guide), English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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