Travel deep into South Iceland on this fully private bespoke day tour that combines waterfalls, volcanic coastlines, charming villages, and one of the country’s most breathtaking natural wonders — the glacier lagoon. Designed around your pace and interests, this journey blends iconic highlights with hidden gems while your guide shares stories of geology, folklore, and Icelandic life.
Leaving Reykjavik, you follow the scenic Ring Road through farmland, lava fields, and glacier-fed rivers toward Iceland’s dramatic south coast. Early stops include geothermal towns and cultural villages before reaching a series of spectacular waterfalls — among them the walk-behind cascade of Seljalandsfoss and the hidden canyon fall Gljúfrabúi. Nearby, the powerful curtain of water at Skógafoss showcases the raw energy of glacial meltwater.
Continuing east, you explore towering sea cliffs and sweeping views from Dyrhólaey before walking Iceland’s famous black shoreline at Reynisfjara. The coastal village of Vík í Mýrdal offers a scenic pause surrounded by cliffs and ocean views.
Further inland, optional stops include the mossy canyon of Fjaðrárgljúfur and the historic settlement of Kirkjubæjarklaustur, rich with volcanic history and folklore.
The highlight awaits at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon — a surreal lake filled with drifting icebergs calved from a nearby glacier. Seals often weave between the ice while shimmering blue blocks float silently toward the sea. Across the road lies Diamond Beach, where crystal-clear ice rests on volcanic sand like scattered gemstones.
Guests may enhance the experience with optional lagoon boat rides or guided kayaking for a closer perspective of the floating ice.
Throughout the day, your guide adjusts stops, pacing, and timing to suit your interests, creating a flexible and immersive South Iceland adventure unlike any standard group tour.
Optional activities (for an additional fee):
Boat ride on Jökulsárlón
The best way to experience Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon is by boat.
Speed boat and kayaking tours take one hour each, while the amphibian boat tour is 35 minutes.
Kayaking
The kayaking tour is fully guided. All participants are provided with a two-piece suit and all other necessary equipment. The Kayaks are SIT-ON-TOP boats, very stable, and should be suitable for persons who have not gone kayaking before. For safety reasons, participants cannot exceed 120 kg (270 lbs) in weight for single kayaks (kayak for one person) or 180 kg (395 lbs) combined weight for double kayaks (kayak for 2 persons). There is a 14-year-old age limit for the kayaking tour and 10 years for the speed boat. However, they must be taller than 1.30m to join the tour. There is no age limit for the amphibian boat. All additional activities that extend the tour duration will incur separate charges. Examples of such activities include visiting the Blue Lagoon, glacier hiking, snowmobiling, and similar excursions. Additionally, the tour price will increase for each hour added beyond the standard duration of the tour.
