South Coast Full Day Tour by Minibus from Reykjavik
Overview
Visit the natural wonders of Iceland on this 10-hour tour from Reykjavik. Travel in a minibus to the black sand beaches of Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Sólheimajökul glacier and the Eyjafjallajökull volcano. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.
Inclusions
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Pick up from selected hotels, bus stops and ports.
- A small Icelandic treat.
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Hella Iceland
The famous waterfall one you can walk behind. Be careful you might get wet :)
This unique waterfall flows from the infamous glacier Eyjafjallajökull, the molten-syllables-which nobody can pronounce good for nothing volcanic glacier that stopped all the air traffic over the North-Atlantic back in 2010.
At Seljalandsfoss there are restrooms, a food stall and a small gift shop. The restrooms are free of charge.
NOTE:
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland
An archetypal waterfall, Skógafoss is one of the most beautiful and tallest waterfalls in Iceland.
There is a staircase leading to a viewing platform for the waterfall and surrounding areas. The platform gives you an expansive view of the south coast, Eyjafjallajökull and Skógafoss.
NOTE: the restrooms are behind a paywall and entry costs ISK 200 / USD 2.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Solheimajokull Glacier, Vik Iceland
Sólheimajökull is a glacier tongue, an offshoot off of the main body of Mýrdalsjökull glacier.
We walk towards Sólheimajökull, through the valley it has carved out of the mountain scape and along the glacier river it forms at its base. The valley is a chaotic collection of rocks, gravel and sand which the tongue ground down as it passed over the land.
The glacier is unlike others as it is striped with layers of ash crushed between seasonal layers of ice, but the glacier is surrounded by multiple active volcanic stations.
NOTE: the restrooms are behind a paywall and entry costs ISK 300 / USD 2.5, they accept credit cards.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Reynisfjara Beach, Route 215, Vik Iceland
Reynisfjara, or the Black Sand Beach, is truly a natural marvel. The site offers beautiful basalt columns, a natural arc viewed from afar, troll-like sea stacks and during the summer season there are thousands of puffins which make the cliffs of the Black Sand Beach their home.
We do both sightseeing and the lunch break there. The restaurant overlooks the South Coast and offers bites suitable for any palate and diet. Restrooms are free for customers.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Vik, Vik, South Region
A short photo stop at the photogenic village of Vík. We stop by the town's church where the troll-like basalt stacks and the village provide the perfect background for a selfie :D
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Hella Iceland
The famous waterfall one you can walk behind. Be careful you might get wet :)
This unique waterfall flows from the infamous glacier Eyjafjallajökull, the molten-syllables-which nobody can pronounce good for nothing volcanic glacier that stopped all the air traffic over the North-Atlantic back in 2010.
At Seljalandsfoss there are restrooms, a food stall and a small gift shop. The restrooms are free of charge.
NOTE:
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland
An archetypal waterfall, Skógafoss is one of the most beautiful and tallest waterfalls in Iceland.
There is a staircase leading to a viewing platform for the waterfall and surrounding areas. The platform gives you an expansive view of the south coast, Eyjafjallajökull and Skógafoss.
NOTE: the restrooms are behind a paywall and entry costs ISK 200 / USD 2.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Solheimajokull Glacier, Vik Iceland
Sólheimajökull is a glacier tongue, an offshoot off of the main body of Mýrdalsjökull glacier.
We walk towards Sólheimajökull, through the valley it has carved out of the mountain scape and along the glacier river it forms at its base. The valley is a chaotic collection of rocks, gravel and sand which the tongue ground down as it passed over the land.
The glacier is unlike others as it is striped with layers of ash crushed between seasonal layers of ice, but the glacier is surrounded by multiple active volcanic stations.
NOTE: the restrooms are behind a paywall and entry costs ISK 300 / USD 2.5, they accept credit cards.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Reynisfjara Beach, Route 215, Vik Iceland
Reynisfjara, or the Black Sand Beach, is truly a natural marvel. The site offers beautiful basalt columns, a natural arc viewed from afar, troll-like sea stacks and during the summer season there are thousands of puffins which make the cliffs of the Black Sand Beach their home.
We do both sightseeing and the lunch break there. The restaurant overlooks the South Coast and offers bites suitable for any palate and diet. Restrooms are free for customers.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Vik, Vik, South Region
A short photo stop at the photogenic village of Vík. We stop by the town's church where the troll-like basalt stacks and the village provide the perfect background for a selfie :D
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum age is 4 years
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Georgia_K
May 2023
Most amazing experience ever! Anna our guide was amazing, will be recommending this to anyone who even mentions Iceland. She gave us so many facts about Iceland that the next day I had so much to tell our other friends who just arrived! Saw so many things but never felt rushed and the day flew by...
Most amazing experience ever! Anna our guide was amazing, will be recommending this to anyone who even mentions Iceland. She gave us so many facts about Iceland that the next day I had so much to tell our other friends who just arrived! Saw so many things but never felt rushed and the day flew by!! We looked at many tours before settling on this one and it was the best money I ever spent! Cannot recommend enough!guilhermemN4905JB
May 2023
This tour is amazing, I’m so glad I chose that, Anna is THE BEST GUIDE EVER! You won’t regret I assure you! She gives you all the tips, surprise spots and take you when is not so crowded.
This tour is amazing, I’m so glad I chose that, Anna is THE BEST GUIDE EVER! You won’t regret I assure you! She gives you all the tips, surprise spots and take you when is not so crowded.georgiakR331EE
May 2023
This was the best thing I ever purchased! Anna our tour guide was absolutely amazing! Time flew by because of all the stops we saw and all the facts she gave us. She even took us to a few photo unexpected stops because our group was so punctual! My only problem was I didn’t have cash on me to giv...
This was the best thing I ever purchased! Anna our tour guide was absolutely amazing! Time flew by because of all the stops we saw and all the facts she gave us. She even took us to a few photo unexpected stops because our group was so punctual! My only problem was I didn’t have cash on me to give her a big tip at the end. I cannot stress enough how amazing Anna made our day. The weather was decent and the fog made everything so magical. I will be recommending this tour to everyone I know and their dog. Way better than renting a car and if you want to see as much as possible in a short amount of time.Diana_S
May 2023
Our guide was wonderful and the day was beautiful. So much to see, in a just a day. The landscape changes every time we turned a corner. Just amazing!
Our guide was wonderful and the day was beautiful. So much to see, in a just a day. The landscape changes every time we turned a corner. Just amazing!Will M
May 2023
Filip was an absolutely amazing Tour guide! Funny, great music, and very knowledgeable about Iceland. The places we visited were beautiful.
Filip was an absolutely amazing Tour guide! Funny, great music, and very knowledgeable about Iceland. The places we visited were beautiful.garydQ336CP
May 2023
The South Coast tour is not to be missed. This was a fantastic day out. Absolutely stunning sights from the waterfalls to the glacier and black sand beaches. Our tour guide was Lori, who was very knowledgeable and personable.
The South Coast tour is not to be missed. This was a fantastic day out. Absolutely stunning sights from the waterfalls to the glacier and black sand beaches. Our tour guide was Lori, who was very knowledgeable and personable.