Skógafoss Waterfall — a wall of falling water on the South Coast
Vík í Mýrdal — Iceland's southernmost village
Reynisfjara black sand beach — black sand beach & basalt sea stacks
Sólheimajökull glacier — where the ice meets the black sand
Seljalandsfoss waterfall — walk behind the falls
Seljalandsfoss at golden hour — golden hour behind the falls
Rainbow over Skógafoss — South Iceland
The South Coast in a Day
Iceland's South Coast is the country's greatest-hits reel — thundering waterfalls, a village perched at the edge of the Atlantic, black sand beaches framed by basalt sea stacks, and a glacier that reaches almost down to the road. In one unhurried day, our small-group minibus carries you through all of it, with a knowledgeable local driver-guide narrating the landscape as it unfolds.
The Experience
Leaving the City Behind
We collect you from your Reykjavík accommodation in the morning and head east, past Selfoss and Hvolsvöllur, as farmland gradually gives way to the black volcanic plains that define this stretch of coastline.
Skógafoss & the Village of Vík
Our first stop is Skógafoss, one of Iceland's most powerful waterfalls, close enough to feel its spray on a still day. From there we continue to Vík í Mýrdal, the country's southernmost village, before stepping onto the black sands of Reynisfjara beneath its basalt sea stacks.
Sólheimajökull, Iceland's Living Ice
From the coast we turn inland to Sólheimajökull, an outlet glacier where the ice meets black volcanic ash in a landscape unlike anywhere else on the route — a chance to take in the scale of it up close.
Seljalandsfoss & the Hidden Gljúfrabúi
On the way back toward Reykjavík, we stop at Seljalandsfoss — one of the few waterfalls in Iceland you can walk behind — and its lesser-known neighbour Gljúfrabúi, tucked inside a narrow canyon and easy to miss if you don't know where to look.
Highlights
- Skógafoss, one of Iceland's most powerful waterfalls
- Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland's southernmost village
- Reynisfjara's black sand beach & basalt sea stacks
- A guided stop at Sólheimajökull glacier
- Seljalandsfoss — walk behind the falls — and the hidden Gljúfrabúi
- Small-group minibus (max. 19 guests) with a knowledgeable local driver-guide
Included & What to Bring
Included
- Small-group minibus & knowledgeable local driver-guide
- Pickup & drop-off, Reykjavík metropolitan area
- Free WiFi on board
- Guiding in English, with Spanish available on Saturdays
- All taxes, fees & handling charges
What to Bring
- Warm, wind- and waterproof outer layers
- Comfortable, sturdy walking shoes
- Your own camera, if you prefer it to ours
- Snacks or water for the road, if you'd like your own
A Typical Day
Good to Know
- The order and pace of stops may change due to weather, road conditions or daylight — our driver-guide always chooses the safest and most rewarding route for that day.
- This tour operates in all weather and throughout the year — dress in warm, wind- and waterproof layers regardless of season.
- Refunds apply only when we cancel the tour ourselves, most often due to unfavourable weather or safety conditions.
- Cancellations made by you within 24 hours of departure are not eligible for a refund — we recommend travel insurance that covers tour cancellations.
- Easy and accessible for anyone in good health; no extensive physical activity is required.
- We don't recommend bringing infants aged 0–3 on this full-day departure — for a more flexible pace with younger children, reach out and we'll arrange a private alternative.
- Guiding is in English throughout, with a bilingual Spanish-speaking guide available on Saturday departures.
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Why Travel With NorthStar
An Icelandic company — NorthStar Travel ehf. — planning journeys in the country we call home.
Guided by people who know these landscapes and the stories behind them.
Only cancellations made within 24 hours of departure are non-refundable — no hidden conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pickup and drop-off within Reykjavík, a full day with a knowledgeable local driver-guide in a small-group minibus, and free WiFi on board. All taxes and fees are included in the price.
This departure is a small-group experience, shared with up to 19 other guests in the minibus. A private version of this tour is also available — contact us and we'll arrange it for your party.
Cancellations made within 24 hours of departure are not eligible for a refund. We recommend purchasing travel insurance that covers tour cancellations for full peace of mind.
We don't recommend bringing infants aged 0–3 on this full-day departure. If you're travelling with a young child, contact us and we'll happily arrange a private, flexible-pace alternative.
Yes — this tour operates in all weather and throughout the year. The order of stops may change to keep the day as safe and rewarding as possible, but the tour itself very rarely cancels for weather alone.
This tour includes a guided stop at the edge of Sólheimajökull to take in the ice up close. It isn't a technical ice-climbing excursion — if you'd like to walk on the glacier itself, let us know and we can point you to a dedicated glacier hike.
Yes — our Saturday departures include a bilingual English/Spanish driver-guide. Let us know at booking if you'd like to join one of these.
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