South Coast Classic Day Trip from Reykjavik with Guide and Touchscreen Audio

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Duration:11 hours (approx.)
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland

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Explore beaches, glaciers, and volcanoes along the south coast of Iceland on this 11-hour day trip from Reykjavik. Travel along the southern shores of Iceland with a guide and gain insight into the natural features for which the country is famous. Along the way, take in sites of interest including the Hekla and Eyjafjalljökull volcanoes, views of the islands of Vestmannaeyjar, Reynisfjara beach, and the Sólheimajökull glacier. Watch the surging currents at the Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, and marvel at the beauty of the Icelandic countryside. Tour includes round-trip travel from Reykjavik.

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Tours depart from the Reykjavik Terminal located at Skógarhlíð 10. Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure along with a printed or digital copy of your ticket/voucher. If you have booked a hotel pickup with SmartBus™, please be at your chosen pickup location 30 minutes before the departure of the tour. Look for the Green SmartBus™ which will be outside your accommodation at within the 30 minutes of pickup.
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Hekla is a stratovolcano in the south of Iceland with a height of 1,491 m (4,892 ft). Hekla is one of Iceland's most active volcanoes; over 20 eruptions have occurred in and around the volcano since 874. During the Middle Ages, Europeans called the volcano the "Gateway to Hell".
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Skógafoss powerful 65 meter tall waterfall where a short walk up a flight of steps will reveal one of Iceland's most scenic views of glaciers, volcanoes and black sandy beaches. With viewpoints both above and directly next to the waterfall, photographers will have plenty of chances to capture that unique shot.
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Eyjafjallajökull is one of the smaller ice caps of Iceland, north of Skógar and west of Mýrdalsjökull. The ice cap covers the caldera of a volcano with a summit elevation of 1,651 metres (5,417 ft). The volcano has erupted relatively frequently since the Last Glacial Period, most recently in 2010, when, although relatively small for a volcanic eruption, it caused enormous disruption to air travel across western and northern Europe for a week.
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This one of the most famous and most visited sites in all of Iceland. Marvel at the unique volcanic black sand beach of Reyisfjara with rising basalt columns, a large basalt stone cave which has been battered by heavy oceanic waves. This is both a beautiful and dangerous destination, where heavy 'sneaker' or rogue waves can catch visitors off guard by coming higher up the beach than expected. We always warn you to keep one eye on the ocean as you enjoy this sight.
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The quaint town of Vík is Iceland's southernmost town with a traditional Icelandic church overlooking the ocean and the three trolls of the black sand beach. At this stop you will have a chance to grab some lunch & use the restroom, explore the town, spend time at the beach, or do some souvenir shopping at Icewear's outlet store. This is the farthest point along the south coast tour, from here we will head back in the direction of Reykjavik.
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The Seljalandsfoss waterfall is for many guests the highlight of this trip, as you can walk along and behind this waterfall offering a completely unique perspective; just be sure to bring a rain jacket! During the short days of winter as you may be arriving in the evening, this waterfall is light up to still give you a chance to capture the perfect regardless of the amount of sunlight. From here we will spend about 1.5hrs in the coach returning to Reykjavik.

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Posted By : R987654
Amazing tour - a lot of sightseeing in one day and worth every moment! Well organised by the guide and a lot of information provided during the day.
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Posted On : 2024-05-29 16:39:01

Posted By : SweeFong_M
All the sights are amazing especially the Skogafoss, Seljalandfoss, and Reynisfjara.
Quite contrasting sceneries to find and enjoy.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 14:18:02

Posted By : 465haileeh
Kristina did an amazing job guiding us on this tour!! We saw the most beautiful waterfalls and incredible black sand beach!! Much more to see as the adventure goes on but those were my main highlights! Just like every other tour pick up and drop off were smooth and easy! Loved every second of it!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 11:58:00

Posted By : Emily_S
The coach was comfy and the guide was knowledgeable. The waterfalls were stunning and the black beach was so worth it! The drive is just a little long and half the day is gone before you get anywhere. It's not something I would need to do a second time, but was worth it for the first time.
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Posted On : 2024-04-15 16:20:49

Posted By : P4120QZestere
Had the most amazing tour on the South Coast with our guide Michael. He was funny, friendly and eager to answer all the questions we had. We also had nice weather and really saw Icelandic nature in its greatness. Definitely recommend! :)
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Posted On : 2024-04-14 11:38:29

Posted By : Jade_M
This day trip is ideal if you want to see the diverse landscape of Iceland, but do not have a lot of time in the country. My partner and I enjoyed the pace, informative tour guide, and sites seen in this tour.
Side note: If you like a fast paced tour, this is not for you. We spent 10 hours in total from pickup to drop-off. However, my partner and I didn’t mind and thought it was worth it.
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Posted On : 2024-04-10 15:43:45

Posted By : Inspire647691
Didnt go on the tour, my husband and I were at the designated pick up locations for over 30 minutes waiting. I finally contacted the company and they stated the bus had been to the destination and we missed the bus. I talked to 3 different representatives and none of their stories and pick up locations were the same…..It is absolutely mind blowing to me that if said bus had been at location they did not call out names, anything to try to locate their passengers. Super disappointed in this booking and company... complete waste of my time and money. Save yourself the hassle rent a car and look up south coast tour on your own. Do not recommend this company. I have gone on over 50+ tours and have NEVER once missed or had issues with any company.
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Posted On : 2024-04-02 18:55:34

Posted By : Victoria_B
The tour guide we had, Oliver, was EXCELLENT! He was a walking encyclopedia about the sites we visited.
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Posted On : 2024-03-31 22:31:37

Posted By : Mike_J
The local company, Reykjavík Sightseeing, did not follow through on hotel pickup and my party of 3 missed the tour. They denied that no one came within the designated time and would not issue a refund. Our group followed all the rules because we were very sensitive to the time issues. Our word against theirs.
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Posted On : 2024-03-31 08:25:51

Posted By : Rajni_A
God’s creation is awesome. Waterfalls , glaciers and drive was beautiful.

Viator tour operator specially guide Oliver was very knowledgeable and courteous. He gave us a very good history of Iceland and helpful info for tourists.
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Posted On : 2024-03-29 14:08:57