Full Day South Coast and Black Sand Beach Private Tour
by Kalman Tours · South Coast
from €1,215 per vehicle
No published departures in the coming months — ask us
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Duration
12 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Guide
Guided in English, Hungarian
Departs
08:00
Cancellation
Cancelling costs 30% of the price within 15 days of departure.
About this experience
The South Coast of Iceland is a breathtaking stretch of rugged coastline adorned with an array of natural wonders. From majestic waterfalls cascading down cliffsides to vast black sand beaches stretching as far as the eye can see, this region offers a mesmerizing tapestry of landscapes. Visitors can marvel at iconic sights such as the powerful Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, where misty veils of water create a dreamlike atmosphere. The otherworldly Reynisfjara beach also known as black sand beach, with its towering basalt columns and crashing waves, provides a stark contrast to the serene beauty of nearby glacier tongues creeping down from the expansive Vatnajökull ice cap. Driving along the South Coast unveils a multitude of delights, each more enchanting than the last, making it an unforgettable journey through some of Iceland's most captivating scenery.
What sets our private tour apart is the exclusive, personalized experience tailored specifically to your preferences and interests. Unlike larger group tours, our private tours ensure that you receive undivided attention from our knowledgeable guides, allowing for deeper exploration and understanding of the destinations. With flexible itineraries and the freedom to customize every aspect of the tour, from the sights visited to the pace of travel, you can truly make the experience your own. Additionally, our private tours offer greater comfort and convenience, with the flexibility to depart at a time that suits you and the assurance of privacy throughout the journey. Embark on a memorable adventure that is uniquely yours with our exceptional private tours.
Description from the operator, Kalman Tours. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Included
- What sets our private tour apart is the exclusive, personalised experience tailored specifically to your preferences and interests.
- Experienced Tour Guide.
- Pick up and Drop off.
- We offer complimentary bottled water.
- Wifi on bus.
Good to know
Know before you go:
In case of bad weather conditions such as heavy rains or thunderstorms, the activity provider may have to cancel the tour. In this case, you will be offered another date or a full refund.
Cancellation for this tour
Cancelling costs 30% of the price within 15 days of departure. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.
If the weather cancels this tour
Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is a forecast the operator judges unsafe. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.
- 1Kalman Tours decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
- 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
- 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.
What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until the cutoff shown above, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Not a good fit if you want a relaxed day: 12 hours is a long time on the road, most of it spent getting there and back.
- Priced per vehicle, so it is poor value for one or two people and good value for four or more sharing.
Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.
Why we list it
Kalman Tours is one of 207 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →
What travellers say about Kalman Tours
Read all 7 reviews on Google →Operator rating 4.7/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.
★★★★★ · 4 weeks ago
My best tour experience in Iceland! Very well organised day and knowledgeable, funny guide.
★★★★★ · 4 weeks ago
Professional organization, everything went smoothly. One of the best trips of my life.
Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026
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Reviews from our travellers
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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.
Hotels
Where to stay for this tour
From the cheapest to the top end of what is near Reykjavík, from our hotel partners. Rooms are booked on our hotels site.
from 16.181 kr.Lowest price
Guesthouse · Reykjavík
Old Town Reykjavík
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
from 40.115 kr.Mid-range
Hotel · Reykjavík
Black Pearl Reykjavik
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
from 60.840 kr.Top end
Hotel · Reykjavik
Hótel Holt
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
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