Private South Coast tour

Name: Private South Coast tour
Brand: Skall Ventures
Price: 1612.61 EUR
Availability: InStock

by Skall Ventures · South Coast

from €1,612.61 per person

Next departure: Tue 27 Oct

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Private South Coast tour — Skall Ventures

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Duration
12 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Guide
Guided in English, Hungarian
Start time
Time agreed after booking
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

The South Coast Day Tour takes travellers along one of Iceland’s most scenic routes, where waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches, and coastal villages define the landscape. This full-day journey showcases the dramatic contrasts of the South Coast, shaped by glaciers, volcanoes, and the powerful Atlantic Ocean.

The tour begins with visits to two of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls. At Seljalandsfoss, travellers can walk behind the cascading water for a unique and immersive perspective. Nearby, Skógafoss impresses with its sheer power and scale, often creating rainbows in the mist on clear days.

The journey continues to Sólheimajökull, where a short walk leads to a viewpoint overlooking the glacier tongue and glacial lagoon. This stop offers a striking view of Iceland’s glaciers and a clear visual insight into their changing nature, without stepping onto the ice.

During the summer season, the tour includes a visit to Dyrhólaey, a dramatic coastal viewpoint known for its massive rock arch, sweeping ocean views, and seabird cliffs. From here, travellers enjoy panoramic views over the South Coast’s black sand beaches.

At Reynisfjara, the landscape becomes raw and untamed. The beach is famous for its volcanic black sand, basalt column formations, and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks rising from the ocean. Strong waves and shifting light create a powerful and atmospheric experience.

The tour also includes a stop in Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland’s southernmost village. Surrounded by dramatic scenery, Vík offers coastal views and a glimpse into life in a small Icelandic community.

This tour is ideal for travellers who want to experience the highlights of Iceland’s South Coast in one day, combining natural landmarks, scenic viewpoints, and accessible short walks at a comfortable pace.

Description from the operator, Skall Ventures. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

Seljalandfoss
Skógafoss
Sólheimajökull
Dyrhólaey
Reynisfjara - The Black Sand Beach
Vík í Mýrdal Village

Included

The South Coast Day Tour includes all essential services and fees to ensure a comfortable and well-organized experience.

The tour includes transportation for the day with pickup and drop-off as arranged, as well as the service of an experienced local driver-guide throughout the journey. All parking fees and access to the scheduled stops are included.

The experience covers visits to Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, the Sólheimajökull glacier viewpoint, Reynisfjara black sand beach, and the village of Vík í Mýrdal. During the summer season, access to Dyrhólaey is also included.

All applicable local taxes and insurances are included in the price.

Food and drinks are not included, allowing travellers the flexibility to purchase meals and refreshments during stops along the route.

Not included

The South Coast Day Tour includes all essential services and fees to ensure a comfortable and well-organized experience.

All applicable local taxes and insurances are included in the price.

Food and drinks are not included, allowing travellers the flexibility to purchase meals and refreshments during stops along the route.

Good to know

Travellers should dress for Iceland’s changing weather, as the tour takes place primarily outdoors. Warm, layered clothing is recommended, along with a waterproof and windproof jacket.

Comfortable walking shoes with good grip are advised due to gravel paths and uneven terrain at several stops. A hat and gloves are useful, especially outside the summer months.

It is recommended to bring a small day bag, a refillable water bottle, and any personal items needed throughout the day. Sunglasses and sunscreen can be helpful, even on cloudy days. Snacks or money for food are also advised, as meals and drinks are not included but can be purchased during the tour.

The South Coast Day Tour is suitable for most travellers and does not require a high level of physical fitness. The tour includes short walks on uneven or gravel paths at several locations, so participants should be comfortable walking short distances outdoors.

The experience is not wheelchair accessible due to natural terrain, stairs, and uneven surfaces at multiple stops. Infant seats can be provided upon request, but this must be arranged in advance. Children of all ages are welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Weather conditions in Iceland can change rapidly, and the itinerary may be adjusted for safety or road conditions. Travellers should be prepared for varying weather throughout the day.

Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear are strongly recommended. No special equipment or prior experience is required, making this tour suitable for first-time visitors to Iceland.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. 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.

1Skall Ventures 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 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

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.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Skall Ventures 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 →

Read before you book

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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.

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from

€1,612.61 per person

Skall Ventures's own price. 3% off the whole trip when you book two or more tours together, in one checkout.

Your date

The next departure we can see — change it if this tour is for another day.

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Reykjavík: light 08:52–17:31, 8 h 39 min of daylight.

✓ Free cancellation until 24 hours before
✓ Instant confirmation by email
✓ If Skall Ventures cancels for weather or safety: a full refund, or another date
✓ Card — Apple Pay or Google Pay where your device offers it — through Stripe; the charge is made in Icelandic krónur
✓ Price promise: Skall Ventures's own price, or we refund the difference
✓ One checkout, even with tours from several operators
✓ Vetted operator — the six checks every operator passes

Pairs well with

Add any of these to this tour and 3 % comes off both at checkout — about €56 on the cheapest pair. One basket, one payment, however many operators they come from.