Lined with countless natural wonders including cascading waterfalls, volcanoes, glaciers and black sand beaches, the South Coast of Iceland is one of the most popular parts of the country for travellers.
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The South Coast probably has the most stunning and awe inspiring landscapes in Iceland. Join a small group minibus day tour of Iceland’s South Coast. The Guide to Iceland tour covers plenty of stunning sites and takes approximately 10 hours to complete. So, get yourself ready for all the fantastic photo opportunities along your journey.
On this tour, you will see the stunning waterfalls of Seljlandsfoss and Skogafoss.
Skógafoss is one of Iceland’s biggest and most beautiful waterfalls with an astounding width of 25 meters (82 feet) and a drop of 59 meters (197 feet). Due to the amount of spray the cascade produces, at least one rainbow is present any time the sun emerges from behind the clouds.
Seljalandsfoss is a waterfall that can be fully encircled with a drop of 61 metres (200 feet). Due to the waterfall’s close proximity to the Ring Road and impressive natural features, it is one of the country's most famous and visited falls. Majestic and picturesque, it is one of the most photographed features in all of Iceland.
After visiting South Iceland's two water giants, you will make your way to the stunning Reynisfjara black sand beach near the small town of VÃk famed for its vibrant birdlife and an enormous rock arch curving out into the ocean. The legend has it that these sea stacks were trolls turned to stone by light having failed to find refuge quick enough.
Though beautiful, this area is notorious for its dangerous sneaker waves even on seemingly calm and still days. Keep a distance from the shoreline.
During the drive to these attractions, you will see both the mighty Sólheimajökull glacier and the notorious Eyjafjallajökull glacier volcano which name no one outside Iceland seem to be able to pronounce on March 20, 2010 when it began spewing molten lava that brought European air traffic to a standstill for six days.
The trip includes: pick-up from hotel/guesthouse/designated pick-up area in ReykjavÃk only, traditional Icelandic snacks, free wi-fi and Icelandic music, traditional and contemporary.
The tour is available all year. If you are interested, this could turn into your dream tour. ■