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If you’ve already seen the Golden Circle, step up your sightseeing to cover Iceland's south coast beaches, waterfalls, and glacier-crowned volcanoes. This private day trip takes you to all the highlights in style: by comfortable, full-size SUV. Admire the Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, see the infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano, and visit the Solheimajokull glacier and a black-sand beach.

The Snaefellsnes peninsula is known for its raw nature, coastline, mountains, lava fields, Kirkjufell, and the famous Snaefellsjökull glacier. Join us on an unforgettable adventure around the peninsula.

Iceland’s tiny Vík í Mýrdal village exists in the shadows of one of the country’s most dangerous volcanoes. On this leisurely self-guided walking tour, you’ll stroll through its compact village center, past modern attractions that showcase Iceland’s volcanic heritage, to the dramatic black coastline where folklore and geology collide. Starting at the red-roofed hillside Vík í Mýrdal Church (Víkurkirkja) that doubles as an evacuation point during volcanic emergencies, you’ll head into the heart of Iceland’s southernmost village. Along the way, I’ll share both personal connections to the area and fascinating insights into how nature has shaped life here for centuries.

Embark on an unforgettable journey of discovery and excitement on Sólheimajökull Glacier, where you will experience the thrill of a zip line across the glacial landscape. Your adventure begins with a guided hike onto the glacier, where your crampons will grip the ice beneath your feet and each step will reveal the raw, untamed beauty of Iceland’s icy wilderness. As you walk, your expert guide will introduce you to the fascinating geology of the glacier and point out unique formations such as moulins and deep glacial crevasses. The adventure continues as you head toward the zip line. Strapped into your harness, you’ll soar through the sky, gliding over the glacier and taking in breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. For those who prefer, ’No-fly’ tickets allow you to remain on the glacier and enjoy the full tour experience while watching your family or friends take the zip line. A private ice climbing session can be added to this tour upon request.

This tour has almost everything Iceland has to offer, from majestic glaciers to powerful volcanoes and waterfalls. You will discovers some of the most popular attractions in Iceland.

Grab the rare opportunity to walk across a glacier, without the logistical headaches, with a small-group Sólheimajökull glacier hiking tour from Vík. With all technical equipment provided and a guide leading the route, you don’t have to worry about navigating crevasses or assessing constantly changing ice conditions safety. Instead, focus on the striking blue ice formations and volcanic ash layers under your feet.

The Viking Story Night at Efri-Úlfsstaðir is unlike anything else on the South Coast. A candlelit saga barn, a local storyteller, Icelandic horses, and a tasting of shark, dried fish, and smoked lamb. Not a show. A gathering on a working farm that sits on the land of Brennu-Njáls Saga. Starts at noon. No early alarm, no rushed breakfast, no pre-dawn departure. The South Coast in the afternoon light, the Viking farm in the evening dark. Gljúfrabúi - the hidden waterfall most South Coast tours miss. Inside a narrow gorge, a few minutes from Seljalandsfoss. Most visitors walk straight past it. Walk behind Seljalandsfoss. One of the rare places in the world where a path leads directly behind the falling curtain of water. Entirely private. Your guide and vehicle belong to your group alone for the full day and evening. No shared passengers, no fixed pace. Private sedan for 1-3 or private minivan for 4-8. Right-sized vehicle, exclusively yours from noon until return.