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Private South Coast Day Tour in Mercedes SUV

Vik villageSeljalands waterfallBlack sand beachSkogafoss waterfallMercedes GLS

About this experience

You will be driven from Reykjavik and pass through the villages of Hveragerdi, Selfoss, Hella, and Hvolsvollur. You will see two very different waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss. You will see Solheim glacier and a volcano that now is known as E15 due to its long name. It last erupted in 2010 and caused all air traffic in Europe to come to a halt for a few days. You will see the famous black sand beach at Reynisfjara. There will be 4 options for lunch at the small village of Vik.

At a glance

  • Duration: 9 hr
  • Private experience

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Private South Coast Day Tour in Mercedes SUV
Pickup included

Plan your experience

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

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

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • Professional guide

Not included

  • Lunch

Itinerary and highlights

Drive from Reykjavik to South Coast

You can walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall during spring, summer and fall. A walk to nearby waterfall called Gljufrabui is possible.

You can walk to Skogafoss waterfall and it is possible to walk up 466 steps to reach the top of the waterfall

You can walk on to the black sand beach and view a cave, the basalt columns and the waves of the North Atlantic sea as they come on to the beach

A photostop to view Eyjafjallajokull, a glacier and a volcano that last erupted in the 2010.

There is a perfect view of the village of Vik from the local church as it is the highest point in the village. A good stop for lunch and the choices are the Black Crust pizza, Halldors Cafe, the Soup Company or the Sudur Vik restaurant

You can walk to a hill where you can view Solheim glacier and the lagoon it has created as the glacier is receding

Drive to Reykjavik

Meeting and pickup information

  • I pick up passengers from all hotels in the Reykjavik area

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Itours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that the travel time from the city of Reykjavik to the first destination on the South Coast is included in the total time and also the travel time from the last destination on the South Coast to the city of Reykjavik.

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.
What are the pickup arrangements?
I pick up passengers from all hotels in the Reykjavik area
Which guide languages are listed?
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
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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