2 Day Tour of the Gems of the South Coast of Iceland
Journey to Iceland’s most famous attractions and allow your self to be mesmerised by the contrast in Icelandic nature. The forceful ocean at the black sand beach, the impressive glaciers and the delicate flora.
Highlights
- Seljandsfoss waterfall
- Skogafoss waterfall
- Skaftafell – Vatnajokull national park
- Jokulsarlon ice lagoon & icebergs
- Diamond Beach
- Vik- a coastal village
- Reynisfjara – black sand beach & basalt columns
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 : South Coast and Dyrhólaey
We begin the journey by whizzing along the lovely south shore. We will cross over the ebony sands of Sólheimar, resting calmly under Mýrdalsjökull glacier, and head towards Iceland’s most picturesque lighthouse, Dyrhólaey, where the view nearly provides a full panoramic vision of the entire south coast.
Svartafjara
Next up is the black beach of Reynisfjara, iconic for its perfectly shaped hexagonal basalt columns and smooth black boulders. There, the Atlantic ocean crashes on land in large, powerful waves, that tend to act innocent until they rush unexpectedly onto land with a roar and a hiss, threatening to yank the legs from under whoever is in their way. Looming ver the beach are the great Reynisdrangar rock formations, patient giants of the olden days, guardians of the coast.
Vík
We will make a quick stop in the quaint village of Vík where we grab a bite and stock up on some snacks before continuing through green pastures, imposing sand plains and lava fields and pass by the Skaftafell Nature Reserve, a forested area of birch trees and many hiking trails.
Day 2: Jökulsárlón
The highlight of the day is the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, a deep lake filled with huge chunks of glacial ice that is considered as one of the natural wonders of Iceland.
Sólheimajökull
The highlight of the day is an exploration of the otherworldly Sólheimajökull glacier whose beautiful ice sculptures and yawning abyssal blue crevices possess the hypnotising effect of making you feel that you are exploring the surface of a planet in a faraway galaxy. Good hiking shoes are essential, as it will take a few minutes’ hike to reach the glacier.
Skógafoss & Seljalandsfoss
We will pay a visit to the powerful guardians of the southern highlands, the Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, and the lesser known Gljúfrabúi which is partially hidden behind an enormous cliff whose dominant presence lends impressive atmosphere to the scenery.
Optional tour: Katla Ice Cave tour
A great optional extra that should not be missed, the combination of the blue ice in the glaciers and the power of the volcano Katla and the layers of ash in the ice makes this a very special location to visit.
Dates & prices
Departures: Daily from May to September
Price per person from: ISK 54.900
Single room supplement: ISK 10.000
Price includes:
- Pick up from Reykjavík accommodation
- Guided tour in a minibus
- Visit to all the famous attractions on the South Coast
- Glacier hike with certified glacier guide
- Specialised glacier gear
- One night in a hotel room with a private bathroom
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Drop off at accommodation in Reykjavik
Please note that no food is included on this tour, except breakfast on day 2
Boat ride at Jökulsárlón is not included
Ice cave tour at Katla is not included
Good to know
- Minimum age of passengers is: 8
- Small group experience
- Cancellation policy – A fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 10 days or less before the event
