Your experience

Embark on an immersive day tour from Reykjavik and witness some of Iceland’s most celebrated landscapes. Start your journey along the scenic south coast, where expansive lava fields, dramatic volcanic features and glistening glaciers define the route. Led by an expert guide, your comfort is ensured with round-trip coach travel and on-board amenities.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the designated Reykjavik pick-up point where your ticket is checked before you board a comfortable bus. Enjoy panoramic views through large windows as your guide shares insights and stories about the region’s history, geology and folklore during your drive to the southeast.

What to expect

The first highlight of your trip is the magnificent Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon—a vast lake dotted with ancient icebergs that have calved from Europe’s largest glacier, Vatnajökull. Marvel at the lagoon’s ever-shifting icescape, often populated by lounging seals and a contrasting palette of blue and white ice.

Just across the road awaits Diamond Beach. Here, blocks of ice from Jokulsarlon’s lagoon are carried out by the tide and left scattered on the black volcanic sands. Depending on the weather, witness glistening ice fragments sparkling like diamonds against the beach’s dark sand—a spectacle unique to Iceland’s south coast.

Your itinerary also includes stops at two iconic waterfalls. Seljalandsfoss invites you to walk behind its striking 60-metre cascade for an unforgettable perspective—be sure to wear waterproof clothing for this experience. Skógafoss, renowned for its powerful drops and frequent rainbows, is equally impressive and photogenic.

Travel through the charming village of Vík í Mýrdal, notable for its striking sea cliffs and views of the Reynisdrangar basalt sea stacks. Along the way, enjoy scheduled stops in local villages like Freysnes for meals and refreshments, plus comfort breaks to ensure a relaxed pace throughout the approximately 14-hour journey.

Features

• Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon: Explore a glacial lagoon filled with centuries-old floating icebergs.

• Diamond Beach: See naturally formed ice sculptures on volcanic black sands (sightings vary with tides and weather).

• Seljalandsfoss waterfall: Unique opportunity to walk behind the waterfall’s curtain.

• Skógafoss waterfall: Admire the forceful 60-metre drop and look out for rainbows in the mist.

• Vík í Mýrdal: Witness Iceland’s southernmost village and dramatic coastline formations.

Throughout your journey, your guide will offer context about the geological wonders, local traditions and the challenges of life in rural Iceland. There are convenient breaks for meals and restrooms, making it an ideal way to discover southern Iceland’s wild and beautiful highlights in one day.

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