Private day tour · from Reykjavík
South Coast — private tour from Reykjavík.
Thundering waterfalls, a black-sand beach of basalt columns and a glacier tongue — Iceland's most loved coast, at your own pace.
8–10 hoursfrom 110,000 ISKPrivate · max 4Hotel pick-upEN · PL · DE · ES
In short
What the day looks like.
- Seljalandsfoss — walk behind the falling water
- Skógafoss — a 60 m wall of water and rainbows
- The Sólheimajökull glacier tongue
- Reynisfjara black beach & basalt columns
- The seaside village of Vík
- Door-to-door hotel pick-up
- Kate's home-cooked lunch box
- Your photos taken along the way
Why this tour
Iceland's most beloved coast.
The south coast is the most stunning and most-visited stretch of Iceland — and for good reason. In a single day it serves up two of the country's mightiest waterfalls, a glacier you can walk up to, and a black-sand beach straight out of a dream.
With me it's just your group. We leave when you're ready, linger where it's beautiful, and I read the day's weather and light so you're at each place when it looks its best.
The route
Stop by stop.
1
your chosen time
Hotel pick-up
I collect you door-to-door in the Reykjavík area at a time that suits you; Kate's lunch box and hot drinks are waiting in the car.
2
stop 1
Seljalandsfoss
A unique waterfall where you can walk along a path all the way behind the cascading water.
3
stop 2
Skógafoss
A massive, 60-metre-tall waterfall known for its deafening roar and the rainbows in its heavy mist.
4
stop 3
Sólheimajökull glacier
A glacier tongue reaching down from the Mýrdalsjökull ice cap — a close, dramatic look at Icelandic ice.
5
stop 4
Reynisfjara
World-famous black volcanic sand beach with magnificent basalt columns and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks just offshore.
6
stop 5
Vík í Mýrdal
A charming coastal village nestled beneath the cliffs — our turnaround point, then a relaxed drive home full of photos.
The loop
Roughly 190 km each way, all on good roads.
The details
What's included.
Included
- Private 4×4 with fuel & all road costs
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Local English / Polish / German / Spanish guide
- Kate's home-cooked lunch box
- Photos of you along the way
- Flexible pace & a hidden stop
Not included
- Lunch at the farm café (optional)
- Entry to any optional spa / pool
- Gratuities (never expected)
Come prepared
What to bring.
Layers
Iceland's weather changes hourly. A warm mid-layer and a windproof jacket cover almost any day.
Sturdy shoes
Paths can be wet or icy. Waterproof walking shoes or boots are ideal.
A camera
Phone or camera — and I'll happily take the couple shots you never get on a bus.
Swimwear (optional)
If you fancy a hot-spring stop on the way back, bring a swimsuit and towel.
The family touch
A picnic with the waves.
On the south coast I love finding a quiet spot away from the crowds for Kate's lunch box — warm food, the sound of the surf and a black-sand horizon all to yourselves.
Gallery
From this route.
Reviews
What guests say about this tour.
★★★★★
Syl found us a waterfall with not one other person there. Best day of our whole Iceland trip — and we never felt rushed.
★★★★★
Honest about the weather, flexible with the plan, and Kate's snacks were unreal. Booked him twice in one week.
★★★★★
Sehr persönlich und entspannt. Syl kennt Orte, die in keinem Reiseführer stehen. Absolute Empfehlung!
South Coast FAQ
Questions about this tour.
Yes — a path runs right behind the curtain of water, and it's as fun as it sounds. You'll catch a bit of spray, so a waterproof helps and I'll keep your camera dry. In hard frost the path can ice over and be closed for safety; if so, the view from the front is still gorgeous.
You won't go hungry — Kate's home-cooked lunch box and hot drinks travel with us, and I love picking a scenic spot to stop and eat. There are also cafés in Vík if you'd like a warm sit-down or something extra.
Reynisfjara is breathtaking, but the 'sneaker waves' are genuinely dangerous — they rush in fast and far, much further than you'd expect. I'll show you exactly where it's safe to stand and watch the sea the whole time. Treated with respect, it's perfectly fine.
Layers, a waterproof jacket and sturdy shoes that handle a little mud and spray — Icelandic weather changes fast. Bring your camera and leave the rest to me; there's a full packing list further up the page.
Check availability
Check dates for the South Coast.
Send a quick request with your dates and I'll reply personally to confirm everything.
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Call / text+354 785 0558
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Based inReykjavík · 7 days a week