South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik
Overview
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10 hours
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Tour the justly popular south coast of Iceland and discover the country's wild and diverse nature at its very best. Explore glaciers, steep cliffs, roaring waterfalls, and black sand beaches. Get insight into the region from your local driver-guide on a minibus day tour from Reykjavik.
Begin the journey east from Reykjavik along the southern coast, and make the first stops at Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls.
Then, head toward the black sand beach of Reynisfjara, located on Iceland’s southernmost point. Admire the enormous basalt columns, and if the tide conditions are right, explore the sea caves.
Next is Vik, the remote seafront village home to basalt sea stacks. Legend has it that the stacks are made of frozen trolls who were turned to stone while playing in the sea.
After making the last stop of the day at Solheimajokull glacier, return to Reykjavik and get dropped off at your original departure point.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Solid, warm waterproof shoes as well as warm rain- and wind-proof outdoor clothing is recommended. For the best comfort we recommend having mittens and hat even in the summer season
The tour operator reserves the right to delay, alter, or cancel the tour due to weather or any other unsafe conditions for the safety of the clients. If canceled due to unsafe conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund
A maximum of 17 passengers (no big buses!)
Please note: due to the driving restrictions in Reykjavík, we cannot guarantee a hotel pickup from all hotels. In case your hotel is located in the restricted area, we will ask you to meet us at a designated bus stop, which is never more than few minutes walking distance.
Please notify us in case you want us to provide a child seat / in case you are travelling with service animal.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Tour exclusively on a minibus
Pickup and drop-off from designated bus stops & hotels
Live commentary on board
Professional local driver-guide
Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Skogafoss
Admire this wonderful waterfall. The scale of it is incredibly impressive, especially considering the amount of spray rising as the water smashes against the rocks below. You can walk as close to the waterfall as you dare.
Dyrholaey
At Dyrhólaey, you'll witness breathtaking panoramic views of Iceland's black sand beaches and dramatic coastline framed by an iconic rock arch, while during summer, you can observe adorable nesting puffins.
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South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik
Pickup included
Reviews
96 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This tour was very...
rayandcindylomberk,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was very enjoyable. Small group tours are the way to go! The tour guide, Rakel, was very knowledgeable and friendly. A member of the group thought her purse had been misplaced, and Rakel went out of her way to help her through the situation.
We hope you;re lucky enough to get Rakel as your guide on Gateway to Iceland's South Coast Small-Group Tour
561derekw,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We won the tour guide lottery with Rakel on Gateway to Iceland's South Coast Small-Group Tour! Rakel shares incredible insight into Iceland's culture and history, while makeing sure you have the best trip along Iceland's amazing South Coast. A small group is definitely the way to go, if you're looking for a more intimate experience. We hope you'll book this tour, and we'll keep our fingers crossed that you're lucky enough to get Rakel as your guide!!
Delightful south coast tour
Amanda I,
Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My family and I loved traveling with Gome (spelling?) who was delightful, funny, gave a beautiful balance of myth and saga and true stories as well as helpful geological knowledge, was patient and kind. My family (two boisterous boys with us) and I loved it! Small bus was very comfortable, the drive between stops was gorgeous and stops were very well sequenced and timed. Thank you for some new forever memories!!
The perfect day!
Ann G,
Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was wonderful, and our tour guide, Trond was amazing! He was knowledgeable and helped our kids learn about each place that we stopped. It was a wonderful day!
Challenging
reneerprieur,
Sep 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00Rakel was awesome! The weather not so much. It put a damper on the trip but we made the most of it. something you can't control. Rakel kept us safe and informed throughout the day.
Guides very knowledgeable and accommodating
4laurelp,
Aug 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Two tours - South Coast and Golden Circle. Both Joanna and Gummi are amazing! Highly recommend both tours for their knowledge of the land and sites
South coast of Iceland including waterfalls and diamond beach
natalierP7977TE,
Nov 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ian was an amazing tour guide, had some fantastic stories and taught us so much about Iceland, would highly recommend. Ian gave us tips on what else to do in the city. The tour itself was spectacular, seeing Diamond beach took my breath away, I didn’t want to leave. The waterfall in the dark was also one not to be missed!
The worst tour I've ever been on
JuneP139,
Oct 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Was looking forward to this but it started badly and got worse wholly because of the tour guide, and I use that term loosely. His name was Oli and he messed up pick ups, hadn't charged his headset and when he eventually did charge it up only used it once to give us some very brief, useless information. Hi didn't mention seat belt safety, he didn't get out and open and close the door he expected my son to do it for him. We learned absolutely nothing from this 'taxi driver' despite booking a guided tour. The plus side, he got us to our destinations on time. The van was just that a minivan not a tour bus, the seat belts were stiff and the van rattled. The windows were full of condensation so we couldn't see out anyway. The worst part was at the glacier when 2 of the 8 of us decided to stay in the van. He opened his driver's door and took a piss outside the front of the van rather than go and walk to the toilets. He did actually say 'I'm leaving the door open because I have to take a leak'...I was speechless. Disgraceful, lazy driver who knew nothing at all. I will never use this company again. Instead I will use Nice travel who were brilliant on the Golden circle tour. Avoid this company at all costs.
Lupins and wild flowers on South Coast tour
Debbie H,
Jul 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is the 4th time I've used this company. I wanted to see Lupins growing wild and what a tour this was! 10 days ago they were perfection and Gummi, our guide, let us photo every single flower (to exaggerate a bit!) To see this area in the summer is totally different to winter (which I love too.) Grass, wild flowers....and lupins! Helped by warm sunshine! Small minibus so we went to places that I hadn't seen before. The scenery is fascinating and beautiful. We never felt rushed, indeed we had time to watch the puffins. Don't hesitate, this is a great trip with the greatest local guide and a thank you to Clare for sorting out my booking.
Great day with our guide Gummi
scp1939,
Jun 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent a wonderful day with Gummi on the South Coast tour. I went with my daughter and 3 grandchildren. Gummi was very patient with the grandchildren allowing them plenty of time to explore the many waterfalls. We greatly appreciated his extensive knowledge of the geography and history of Iceland. He made the trip special.
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