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South Coast classic tour

Free cancellation
Place: Reykjavik
Duration: up to 11 hours
Language: English
Availability: See Calendar
Mobile voucher accepted

Do this because

  • Experience the wonderful volcanic Southern Coastline
  • Visit thundering waterfalls, endless black sand beaches and glacier coated volcanoes
  • Audio guide in 10 different languages

What to expect

Drive along the southwestern stretch of the ring road leading from Reykjavik passing volcanoes, waterfalls, and glaciers to the black sand beach and Iceland's southernmost town, Vík. The tour starts with a drive through the Hellisheiði mountain pass bringing you through moss-covered lava fields and past geothermal springs down to farmland along the coastline.

On clear days, Hekla, the infamous Eyjafjalljökull volcanoes along with the Westman-Islands can be seen rising in the distance as you approach the Solheimajökull Glacier, a photographers delight and the first stop on the tour. The next destination is the otherworldly black beach known as Reynisfjara where the waves of the Atlantic Ocean crash upon the black sands from which the seemingly man-made hexagonal basalt columns rise to cliffs filled with nesting sea birds. After taking in your fill of the amazing geological formations, the tour will continue onto the small village of Vík with a church upon a hill overlooking three volcanic stone columns, said to be trolls turned to stone along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.

After Vík, the trip back towards Reykjavik will take you to the powerful Skógafoss waterfall where a short walk up a flight of stairs will reveal one of Iceland´s most scenic views. From here you will head to the final stop, the 60-meter high Seljalandsfoss Waterfall famous for the hidden pathway leading behind and around this stunning sight. With some luck and sunny weather conditions, rainbows may add to the spectacular experience at each waterfall.

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Important to know

  • To use the in-bus-audio-guide please bring your own headphones, otherwise, they will be available for purchase from the local tour operator
  • Audio guide Languages: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, France, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, German, Finnish, and English.
  • It is recommended you dress weather appropriate: waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves, with warm socks and waterproof shoes if possible
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What’s included

In-bus-audio-guide

Local guide

Admission fees to the sights

Free WiFi and USB charger for each seat in the bus

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Pick-up and drop-off

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

10 Skógarhlíð, Reykjavík IS

Meeting point:

Please meet at the Reykjavik Terminal, Skógarhlíð 10, 105 Reykjavik, at least 30 minutes prior to the departure time.

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Provider

Reykjavík Sightseeing

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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464