Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

Overview

Seeing Iceland’s south coast in a single day can feel rushed or impersonal on large coach tours, but this small-group experience offers a more comfortable and flexible way to explore. Travel from Reykjavik in a luxury minibus through volcanic landscapes, stopping at highlights such as Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, the black-sand beach of Reynisfjara, and the Solheimajökull glacier.

• Check off multiple attractions of Iceland's coast in just one trip

• Pickup and drop-off included from central Reykjavik for ease

• With a capped group size, enjoy better access to viewpoints.

• Onboard Wi-Fi keeps you connected throughout the day

What's Included

• WiFi on board

• Air-conditioned vehicle

• All Fees and Taxes

• Pick-up & drop off from designated bus stops / cruise terminal

• Guided Visit to South Shore Highlights

• English Speaking Tour Guide

What's Included

• Lunch

We break for lunch but customers have to pay for the food themselves.

Itinerary

After pickup in Reykjavik in the morning, board your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter—a luxury minibus equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi. Meet your guide and listen to their local insight as they share information throughout the day.

This scenic trip includes a stop at two waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss. Snap photos of Solheimajokull glacier and Eyjafjallajokull volcano, and search for puffins along the black-sand beaches of Reynisfjara.

The tour also includes a stop for lunch (own expense) before drop-off back at your hotel.

1.Reykjavik

We’ll kick off the adventure with an easy downtown Reykjavík pickup. Then it’s eastward bound to Iceland’s legendary South Coast, where jaw-dropping views and unforgettable moments await.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2.Skogafoss

Skógafoss is one of Iceland’s most stunning waterfalls, renowned for its majestic 25-meter width and 60-meter drop. A staircase leads to a viewing platform above the falls, offering breathtaking views of the south coast, the Eyjafjallajökull glacier, and the cascading Skógafoss itself. Whether you admire it from below or take the steps to the top, this iconic waterfall is a must-visit destination for nature lovers. On-site amenities include restrooms 

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3.Solheimajokull Glacier

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. On-site amenities include restrooms 

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4.Reynisfjara Beach

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. On-site amenities include restrooms and a café/restaurant. 

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5.Vik

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. On the way back to the city, hear the stories about all the trolls in the rocks and the elves before you arrive back in Reykjavik at around 6:00 PM. 

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6.Seljalandsfoss

Seljalandsfoss is one of Iceland’s most renowned waterfalls, celebrated for its unique pathway that allows visitors to walk behind the cascading water—just be prepared to get a little wet! With a 65-meter drop, the waterfall is part of the Seljalandsá River, which originates from the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. This glacier gained international attention in 2010 when its volcanic eruption disrupted transatlantic flights. On-site amenities include restrooms, a food stall, and a cozy gift shop.  

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

• Not wheelchair accessible

• Near public transportation

• Most travelers can participate

• Children must be accompanied by an adult

• 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

• Your Day Tours reserves the right to alter itineraries after the booking has been completed. For safety reasons or due to operational requirements, we may need to adjust routes, departure times, or other aspects of the tour

• Bathrooms are available at most sightseeing stops.

• Please note that food and drinks are not included in the tour, however, there will be an opportunity to purchase lunch either at a store or restaurant

• Unfortunately we are unable to transport or store travel luggage or suitcases

• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers