Private South Coast Adventure and Viking Stories Tour in Reykjavík

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Why we love it?

The Private South Coast Adventure and Magical Viking Stories & Dinner tour offers a full-day exploration of Iceland's stunning southern coastline, starting from Reykjavík. Ideal for small groups of 1 to 8 people, this tour provides personalized experiences with a dedicated English-speaking guide, allowing for a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests. Highlights include visits to the breathtaking Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi waterfalls, where you can witness the natural beauty of the region up close. The tour also features comfortable private transportation with amenities like WiFi and USB charging ports, ensuring a convenient and enjoyable journey.

Inclusions

  • Private transportation (sedan for 1-3 / minivan for 4-8, exclusively for your group)
  • Dedicated, professional English-speaking guide for the full day
  • Door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off in central Reykjavík
  • Flexible itinerary adapted to your group's pace and interests
  • WiFi and USB charging ports available on board
  • Bottled water provided on board on demand
  • Parking fees and local taxes

Exclusions

  • Personal travel insurance
  • Gratuities for your guide (optional, appreciated)
  • Food and drinks (not included)
  • Viking Story Night fee at Efri-Úlfsstaðir (not included - see Important Information)

Itinerary

Reykjavík Hotel Pickup

Your private vehicle picks you up directly from your Reykjavík accommodation at the agreed time. No transfer, no assembly point - the tour starts from your front door. Pickup time will be confirmed 24 hours in advance. This tour departs in the early afternoon.

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

The afternoon light on Seljalandsfoss is some of the finest you will see on the entire South Coast. The waterfall drops 60 metres from the cliff above, and a path leads all the way behind the falling curtain of water - an immersive experience that very few waterfalls anywhere in the world can match. Waterproof clothing is strongly recommended. You will get wet, and it will be worth it.

Gljúfrabúi Waterfall

Hidden inside a narrow gorge just a short walk from Seljalandsfoss, Gljúfrabúi is a waterfall most South Coast visitors never find. Access requires wading into the canyon through shallow water, where a cascade pours into a cool, enclosed stone chamber. The sense of discovery here is genuine - this is one of Iceland's best-kept secrets, right next to one of its most famous sights.

Skógafoss Waterfall

Skógafoss commands the landscape. Standing 60 metres high and 25 metres wide, it generates a permanent mist that catches and scatters the afternoon light across the coastal plain. A staircase alongside the falls leads to a viewing platform at the top - the view from up there, stretching across the South Iceland plain toward the sea, is one of the finest on the entire route.

Sólheimajökull Glacier

The afternoon is the finest time to visit Sólheimajökull. As the light drops lower in the sky, it catches the surface of the glacier in a way that photographs struggle to record. A short walk from the car park brings you to the glacier's edge - ancient ice, absolute silence, and a scale that quietly adjusts your sense of the world. Guided glacier hikes onto the ice are available on-site at extra cost for those who want to venture further.

Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

The route passes Reynisfjara - Iceland's most iconic black sand beach - as the tour continues toward Dyrhólaey. Your guide will point out the Reynisdrangar sea stacks rising from the Atlantic surf and the dark rock columns lining the shore. A full stop at Reynisfjara is available on the standard South Coast tour for those who wish to explore the beach up close.

Dyrhólaey Headland

The final coastal stop of the day: a dramatic headland rising above the South Iceland plain with sweeping panoramic views in both directions along the black sand shore. The natural sea arch at the tip of the promontory frames the open Atlantic below, and as the evening approaches, the light on the coastline from this height is extraordinary. A fittingly cinematic close to the South Coast leg before the tour turns inland toward the Viking farm.

Viking Story Night - Efri-Úlfsstaðir

On the historic land of Brennu-Njáls Saga, one of the greatest stories in Icelandic literature, the working farm of Efri-Úlfsstaðir hosts the Viking Story Night every evening at 8 PM. Guests are welcomed first into the stable to meet the Icelandic horses, then seated at a long wooden table in a candlelit barn as local storyteller Valdimar Flygenring shares the sagas alongside tales of Icelandic elves, trolls, and a thousand years of life on this land. A tasting of traditional Icelandic foods - shark, dried fish, and smoked lamb - accompanies the evening. This is not a performance. It is a gathering - quiet, personal, and unlike anything else on the South Coast. Viking Story Night fee not included in the tour price.

Return to Reykjavík

Your private vehicle drops you back directly at your Reykjavík accommodation. The return journey passes through the quiet South Iceland night. Estimated arrival time is late evening, depending on the pace of the day. Door to door, start to finish.

Please Note

  • Confirmation & pickupYou will receive a booking confirmation immediately after purchase.
  • Exact pickup time will be confirmed by the operator at least 24 hours before departure.
  • This tour departs in the early afternoon from Reykjavík. No early morning pickups available. 
  • Hotel pickup is included.
  • Groups of 1-3 travel in a private sedan; groups of 4-8 travel in a private minivan.
  • Viking Story Night - Efri-ÚlfsstaðirThe Viking Story Night fee is not included in the tour price and is payable separately.
  • Advance booking of the Viking Story Night is strongly recommended - capacity is limited and evenings fill quickly (please contact our team immediately).
  • The Viking Story Night begins at 8 PM at Efri-Úlfsstaðir and lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
  • The evening includes a tasting of traditional Icelandic foods: shark, dried fish, and smoked lamb. Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions or allergies.
  • Health & accessibilityThis tour involves easy walking on uneven natural terrain. It is not recommended for guests with serious mobility limitations.
  • The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Access to Gljúfrabúi requires wading through shallow water inside a narrow canyon - waterproof footwear is strongly recommended for this stop.
  • Children & age requirementsChildren of all ages are welcome - the tour and the Viking Story Night are both family-friendly.
  • Parents or guardians are responsible for the safety of children throughout the tour.
  • Food & drinksFood and drinks are not included in the tour price beyond the tasting provided as part of the Viking Story Night experience.
  • Cafés are available at Skógafoss and in Vík along the route for those who wish to stop for a meal during the afternoon.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start