All about our South Coast tour

STAFF FAVORITE!

Highlights

  • Seljalandsfoss waterfall

  • Gljúfrabúi waterfall

  • Skógafoss waterfall

  • Vík í Mýrdal village

  • Reynisfjara black sand beach

  • Sólheimajökull glacier

Need to know

  • The order or availability of attractions may change due to road or weather conditions and we may have to adjust timings to the short daylight of winter days.

  • The climate of Iceland is unpredictable, so please dress according to the weather.

  • EastWest reserves the right to delay or cancel any tour due to weather or any other dangerous conditions for the safety of our clients.

What’s on my tour?

The Viking Trail leads us out of Reykjavik towards the prominent agricultural towns of Selfoss and Hvollsvöllur. As we venture further south, the characteristic lowland vistas give way to more mountainous landscapes and soon the ice caps come into view. Glaciers, farmlands and volcanoes await the camera lens on the one side – whilst out to sea, the Westman Islands shimmer seductively on the horizon.

We make a stop at the ever-popular Seljalandsfoss waterfall where, and if conditions allow, we take a walk behind the waterfall’s curtain before paying a visit to its nearby cousin Gljúfrabúi, found hidden from view in the mountainside. Then it’s back on the road to hunt down yet another of Iceland’s famous waterfalls; this time it’s the impressive Skógafoss with its dramatic 60-meter fall. Here we will take a moment to savor yet another of Mother Earth’s superb creations before heading in the direction of one of the most visited towns in the country: Vík í Mýrdal. This small coastal village is the only one of its kind in the country since it has no harbour. From the church, we can take amazing photos of a fantastic panoramic view not only over the village but also the coast beyond.

Having now reached our most Southern point, we are about turn and make our way back to the black sand beach of Reynisfjara where we spend some time exploring and soaking up the atmosphere of these dramatic environs. The sight of the mighty North Atlantic as it crashes onto the black sands makes for a powerful and unforgettable image!

But we are not done yet! Back on the Viking Trail we go, this time taking the coast road and heading towards Sólheimajökull glacier. Having now placed a foot upon the glacier, we return to Reykjavik where you will be able to browse through the photos you have taken all day of the magnificent scenery that this tour offers.

The tour is operated in a minibus and do not exceed more than 19 people. This way the guide can connect to all passengers and a much nicer vibe is created during the day.

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Included:

  • Pick-up 30 mins prior to departure, at any location in the Reykjavik area

  • Free WiFi

  • Knowledgeable, local guide

  • Drop-off back in Reykjavik

  • We'll make stops for lunch and snacks during the tour but these are not included. You can also bring a packed lunch

 
 
“To make any tour successful you need at least two ingredients: beautiful sights and great tour guide. With EastWest we got 2 for 2.
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— Alex, Sacramento
“Absolutely exceptional!! This was a glorious tour with stunning views of the south coast of Iceland. We were looking for a great experience and we had that at every moment.”
— Lee

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