The Mysterious South Coast Private Tour

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Reykjavik, Iceland

8 to 10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Crowded group sightseeing tours are far from the best way to experience Iceland's wonder—instead, with this exclusive private tour, you'll witness the dramatic South Coast in worry-free style. Wind through mist-shrouded valleys to thundering Skogafoss waterfall, explore the otherworldly black sands of Reynisfjara beach, and discover charming Vik village—all at your own leisurely pace, away from the crowds and the usual hassles of travel.

Private tour, exclusively for your party: Ensures a personalized experience
Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Reykjavík or Keflavík hotel
Flexibility to explore at your own pace: Spend as long at each site as you wish
Get insights into local culture and history from your guide

What's Included

Personal service by an enthusiastic Icelandic guide

Lunch

Bring your favorite snacks and Icelandic water.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick you up personally at your location in the Reykjavik or Keflavik area.

Itinerary

Seljalandsfoss

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Skogafoss

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Reynisfjara Beach

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dyrholaey

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gljufrabui Waterfalls

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Stan_S

Fabulous drive along the Southern Coast of Iceland. Waterfalls, Glaciers and Black Rock Beach were awesome. My guide, Otto, was phenomenal and catered the tour as I wanted along with great recommendation's. Definitely would tour with him again

Reviews

4.9

based on 16 reviews

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Beautiful Tour

MaryKay_L, Aug 2025

Great tour with Thor our guide. We saw waterfalls, puffins, black beach, and a glacier. Thor was very knowledgeable about Iceland and answered all of our questions. We were not rushed and had a wonderful time.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for joining. It was a pleasure to accompany you and Phil through the south coast. Best Thor

Waterfalls, Beaches and Puffins, Oh My!

Margaret_P, Aug 2025

What an exceptional day! Our guide, native Icelander Thor, was professional, courteous and knowledgeable. He, like most Icelanders, spoke excellent English. He picked us (family of 6) up from our hotel in downtown Reykjavik and returned us to the same spot at day’s end. This was an all-day tour of rural areas, so we packed our own snacks and drinks (purchased the day before because of the tour’s early start). We stopped at several stunning waterfalls and an incredible black sand beach with basalt pillars. We also visited an old lighthouse perched upon a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The cliff was home to hundreds -if not thousands- of puffins. We were feet away from these quirky, colorful little birds. Watching them take flight and feed their young were highlights of our tour. We opted to walk behind and into the mist of the first waterfall. This experience was exhilarating, but we did get a bit wet and parts of the short path required us to climb down rocks. Thor shared one of his favorite lunch spots with us (warm soup and bread at our cost), and pointed out numerous locations of interest as well as facts and information about the country and culture of Iceland throughout the day. One member of our group required a wheelchair and Thor easily accommodated this need. I highly recommend this tour and tour guide.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for an excellent review. It was a pleasure to tour the South Coast with you and the family. Best Thor

Awesome South Iceland

Stan_S, Jul 2025

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are so pleased to learn you had a fabulous drive along the Southern Coast of Iceland and enjoyed the breathtaking waterfalls, glaciers, and Black Rock Beach. We are particularly delighted to hear about your experience with Otto. It's fantastic to know he provided a phenomenal tour, tailoring it to your wishes and offering valuable recommendations. We will certainly convey your commendation to him. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back for another tour in the future.

Perfect Day!

kristin_k, Jun 2025

We had a wonderful day with Alex! He picked us up promptly at our AirBnB- he called when he arrived to let us know he was outside. Alex was a perfect guide- would give us information while driving and answered all our questions. He was engaging for our 12 and 15 year olds as well. We never felt rushed at our stops and he even stopped a few extra places along the way as we mentioned we had interest. It was nice to to have a personal experience rather than a group tour. Alex knew the perfect place for lunch near the beach which had a variety of items even for vegans. If you are on the fence about booking this South Coast tour- it's worth it! Alex made our experience in Iceland special!!!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

We're absolutely thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful day with Alex on your South Coast tour! It sounds like he truly went above and beyond to make your experience special, from his prompt pickup and informative commentary to engaging with your teenagers and adding extra stops. We're especially glad to know you appreciated the personalized experience compared to a group tour and that Alex found the perfect lunch spot with options for everyone. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. He'll be delighted to hear he made your time in Iceland so memorable. Thank you for recommending us so highly!

Best tour guide!!! A+

Mike_P, Dec 2023

Excellent!!! Thor was the best tour guide. We found him extremely knowledgable about all the places we stopped. He has great stories from the past and present, and we learned a great deal about icelandic culture. He had good jokes to keep things light while we traveled many miles. We felt that he is a very safe driver. We had an interest in icelandic music so we talked about icelandic bands and put on icelandic music so we could listen to it in between stops. Thor even made an extra effort to help us find a great authentic gift shop while on the tour. We highly recommend Thor for any tour. When we return to Iceland, we are planning to do some exploring of the Highlands with Thor. We cannot wait!! Thank you Thor!!!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you, Mike. Happy you had a great time

Wowerz!!!

Yvette_M, Oct 2023

Wow!! This tour was everything we expected and then more!! Our tour guy Otto was amazing!! The sites are indescribable!! One of the best tours we have ever done!!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you so much. I will be sure to let Otto Know.

The Road Less Travelled - Magic

Susan_C, Aug 2023

Our marathon one day tour left us speechless! Thor listened to our request to take a path less travelled and he really delivered! We were able to see Hekla in a way few do. We were all alone in this amazing area without the crowds and buses. We also visited Haifoss, the Valley of Tears, as well as many other spectacular sights. Thor (Iceland in Motion) picked us up early and after a long, but exciting day dropped us off at our hotel. The whole experience was wonderful and we will book with Thor again when we return to continue exploring the Highlands, and other off the beaten path must sees in Iceland. Thanks Thor, we loved your enthusiasm. See you again!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you, we are happy you enjoyed the day with us.

South coast tour

Karen_M, Jun 2023

Loved the amazing waterfall. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. He made the trip fun and pleasurable in spite of the rainy weather.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you, we are happy you enjoyed the day with us.

Awesome tour with a knowledgeable native guide !

Rhonda_V, Jun 2023

Thor made this a trip to remember ! From the waterfalls to the black sand, to the all around knowledgeable guide, he was a pleasure to tour with. If you have a group, this is the perfect Way to go !! Private tour for just your family or group ! Book this with Thor, and you will have an awesome day ! He picked us up and dropped us off and made our whole visit to Reykjavik easy ! Thanks Thor !! I am recommending you to all my clients and friends !

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you, we are happy you enjoyed the day with us.

Perfect day

Nicole_O, Feb 2023

Our guide Thor was excellent! Very experienced and friendly, easy to talk to. The coast itself was beautiful from the beaches to the waterfalls. Highly recommend!