A two day adventure along the south coast of Iceland. We will visit waterfalls, black beaches, glaciers and amazing glacier lagoons.
Tour Operator: Travelling Iceland
Discover the Beauty of Iceland’s South Coast Over Two Incredible Days
This two-day private tour takes you on an unforgettable journey along Iceland’s stunning South Coast, featuring waterfalls, glaciers, glacial lagoons, black sand beaches, charming villages, and the breathtaking Vatnajökull National Park. Perfect for nature lovers and adventurers alike, this tour offers a mix of iconic landmarks and hidden gems.
🌊 Day 1: Waterfalls, Black Beaches, and Coastal Villages
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
Kick off the adventure at the stunning Seljalandsfoss, a 60-meter waterfall that offers a rare chance to walk behind the cascading water. Enjoy the beauty of this iconic spot and its icy charm during colder months.
Gljúfrabúi Waterfall
Visit the hidden Gljúfrabúi, also known as “the one who lives in the canyon.” This enchanting waterfall is surrounded by legends and a must-see on the South Coast.
Skógafoss Waterfall
Continue to the famous Skógafoss, known for its dramatic size and appearances in movies, music videos, and TV shows like The Vikings. It’s a picture-perfect spot for any traveler.
Sólheimajökull Glacier
Learn about climate change and its impact on Iceland’s glaciers with a stop at Sólheimajökull Glacier, an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull, which rests atop the active Katla volcano.
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Walk along the striking Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, with its basalt columns and towering sea stacks. Ranked as one of the most beautiful non-tropical beaches in the world, it’s a sight to behold.
Vík Village
End the day in the charming Vík Village, where you’ll enjoy a cozy evening before settling into your accommodation near Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
🌌 Day 2: Glaciers, Lagoons, and Vatnajökull National Park
Vatnajökull National Park
Begin your second day exploring the stunning Vatnajökull National Park, home to glaciers, black beaches, and breathtaking views. This area has been a filming location for movies like Interstellar, Die Another Day, and Game of Thrones.
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where massive icebergs float peacefully in the lagoon’s crystal-clear waters. This magical place is a highlight of the tour. Optional boat trips are available for an up-close experience.
Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Enjoy another glacial wonder at Fjallsárlón, a smaller but equally beautiful lagoon with incredible views of floating icebergs.
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
Take in the beauty of Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon, carved by glacial rivers during the last Ice Age. This stunning spot gained worldwide fame after featuring in a Justin Bieber music video.
Diamond Beach
Nearby, explore Diamond Beach, where icebergs from the lagoon wash ashore on black volcanic sands, glittering like diamonds in the sunlight.
Crystal Blue Ice Caves (Winter) or Skaftafell National Park (Summer)
In winter (November–April), venture into the Crystal Blue Ice Caves, a stunning natural formation inside the glacier. In summer (May–October), take a scenic hike to Svartifoss Waterfall in Skaftafell National Park and visit the Skaftafellsjökull Glacier. Both options are equally unforgettable.
After these unforgettable stops, drive back along the South Coast to Reykjavík, reflecting on an incredible two days of exploration.
✨ Why Choose This Tour?
This private tour is perfect for those looking to experience the best of Iceland’s South Coast with expert guidance, flexible pacing, and a mix of adventure and relaxation.
📷 What to Bring:
📅 Duration: 2 days (overnight near Kirkjubæjarklaustur)
📍 Pick-up/Drop-off: From your accommodation in Reykjavík
🥾 Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate
Explore Iceland’s South Coast, from stunning waterfalls and glaciers to iconic lagoons and beaches. Book your two-day adventure today for memories you’ll cherish forever!
- Everything included, except lunch and dinner. Please let us know if you like to include lunch and dinner!
- Transport.
- Hotel or guesthouse accommodation (private bathroom).
- Breakfast on day 2.
- Entrance for all sights and activities (except extras).
- Services of a Professional Guide.
- Pick up and drop-off at your accommodation, or meet us at bus stop number 8, Hallgrímskirkja.
- Private vehicle at disposal for 2 days.
- All taxes.
- Breakfast included! Lunch and dinner not inlcuded. Please let us know if you like to include lunch and dinner!
This is a multi day tour and you should bring your luggage with you.
Warm and waterproof clothes, gloves and headwear and good shoes, preferably hiking boots.
A camera is always good to have.
DAY 1
REYKJAVÍK
Pick up at 9.00 AM, at your accommodation, or meet us at bus stop number 8, next to Hallgrímskirkja church, downtown. Along the South Coast you will drive past Hveragerði, the town of hot springs, due to geothermal activity just below the earth surface. The geothermal water is used to heat greenhouses to grow food.
SELJALANDSFOSS AND GLJÚFRABÚI WATERFALLS
Seljalandsfoss is a 60 m high waterfall, beautifully located and exceptional because you can enjoy it from behind. A path takes you around the waterfall and standing behind it is a rare and unique experience. However, on very cold days the path can be closed because of ice, but then you have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful icy landscape. Gljúfrabúi is a nearby waterfall. Gljúfrabúi translates to "the one who lives in the canyon" and is a small hidden waterfall partially obscured by the cliff rock. You need to follow a trail along the small river to enter the narrow canyon where the waterfall tumbles down.
SKÓGAFOSS WATERFALL
Skógafoss is one of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland. It is also 60 m high and about 25 m wide. Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss are both in glacier rivers, meltwater from Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull glaciers. Alongside the waterfall a staircase can take you to the shelf above the waterfall for stunning views.
SÓLHEIMAJÖKULL GLACIER
Learn about warming climate and the effect on glaciers in Iceland by visiting the Sólheimajökull glacier. Sólheimajökull is an outlet glacier, flowing out of the ice cap Mýrdalsjökull. Underneath Mýrdalsjökull is the famous volcano Katla. Glaciers are retreating and disappearing around us on an unprecedented rate. It is predicted that in a few decades the glaciers in Iceland will all be gone.
DYRHÓLAEY
At Dyrhólaey there is an amazing view of the south coast landscape and black beaches. Dyrhólaey is a 120-metre high promontory that the sea has eroded from the headland. In summer Dyrhólaey is rich in bird life, the most common, the puffin. Note, in spring during nesting Dyrhólaey is closed.
REYNISDRANGAR AND REYNISFJARA BLACK BEACH
Iceland is a volcanic island, made up mainly of basaltic material that is black in colour. Hence, the “Black Beaches”. The black beach was, in 1991, ranked as one of the ten most beautiful non-tropical beaches in the world. On the beach, there are remarkable basalt columns. Reynisdrangar is a sea stack, a geological formation made by wave erosion of surrounding material.
EYJAFJALLAJÖKULL VOLCANO
Hopefully the weather allows a view of Eyjafjallajökull volcano, which is famous for it´s eruption in 2010, that disrupted air traffic in Europe.
VÍK VILLAGE
Vík village is a small village south of Mýrdalsjökull glacier. Stop there before heading to the accommodation. Overnight near Skaftafell National Park.
DAY 2
Breakfast at hotel.
SKAFTAFELL NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast drive to Skaftafell. Skaftafell National Park belongs now to a larger, Vatnajökull National Park, which covers Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe, and the surrounding wilderness.
JÖKULSÁRLÓN GLACIER LAGOON AND DIAMOND BEACH
Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is a beautiful lagoon in front of a calving glacier. We will enjoy the amazing view of floating icebergs in a lagoon and walk between them at the black beach, which is sometimes referred to The Diamond Beach. A boat trip in the lagoon is optional and can be booked on location or in advance with us. The sailing tour between icebergs and close to the glacier makes the visit even more memorable.
FJALLSÁRLÓN GLACIER LAGOON
Fjallsárlón is another beautiful glacier lagoon, in front of a calving glacier. The glacier is an outlet glacier from Vatnajökull that flows down a steep valley until it reaches the lagoon. Ice breaks off the glacier and floats around in the water, creating beautiful scenery.
FJARÐÁRGLJÚFUR CANYON
Fjarðargljúfur canyon is a beautiful canyon carved and formed by glacial river during the termination of the last ice age, about 9.000 years ago. The canyon is about 100 m deep and 2 km long. Fjarðárgljúfur became world famous after appearing in one of Justin Bieber´s music video. Drive along the South Coast to Reykjavík.
NATURAL ICE CAVES (WINTER) OR GLACIER HIKE AND SKAFTAFELL (SUMMER)
In winter we visit natural ice caves but in summer when they are closed we enjoy an amazing glacier hike and in Skaftafell we hike to the beautiful Svartifoss, in English, the Black Waterfall. Svartifoss tumbles down 20 metres (65 ft) from a cliff that is made of beautifully hanging hexagonal basalt columns. The hexagonal columns form inside a lava flow that cools extremely slowly, giving rise to crystallization.
Winter: Natural ice caves in winter (November - April) (min age 10).
Summer: Glacier hike (min age 10) and hike to Svartifoss waterfall (May - October).
We drive along the South Coast back to Reykjavík.