Private South Coast Adventure and Magical Viking Stories & Dinner

12 hours Reykjavík areaVAREN IcelandFree cancellation on most tours

Private South Coast Adventure and Magical Viking Stories & Dinner is a 12 hours experience run by VAREN Iceland in Reykjavík area, from 209.350 ISK per person. Most tours of Iceland's South Coast start before sunrise and return you to Reykjavík by late afternoon. This one is built differently.

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209.350 ISKfrom, per person · free cancellation on most tours

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Duration

12 hours

Season

All year

Difficulty

Easy

Pickup

Included (mandatory)

Region

Reykjavík area

Travel by

Mini Bus / Car

Operator

VAREN Iceland

About this tour

Most tours of Iceland's South Coast start before sunrise and return you to Reykjavík by late afternoon. This one is built differently. The day begins at noon - you sleep in, take your time, and leave the city at a civilised hour - because the real highlight of this tour does not happen until the evening, in a candlelit barn on a Viking farm deep in the South Iceland countryside.

The afternoon belongs to the coast at its most spectacular. Seljalandsfoss is one of the few waterfalls in the world where you can walk all the way behind the curtain of falling water - a perspective that stays with you long after you have dried off. Just around the corner, Gljúfrabúi hides inside a narrow gorge that most South Coast visitors walk straight past, its cascade pouring unseen into an enclosed stone chamber. Skógafoss follows with pure scale: 60 metres of falling water, a permanent mist, and a staircase alongside that climbs to views across the entire coastal plain. At Sólheimajökull Glacier , the afternoon light hits ancient ice in a way that photographs genuinely cannot capture. The dramatic headland at Dyrhólaey closes the coastal leg with panoramic views across the black sand shore stretching far in both directions.

Then, as the sky darkens over South Iceland, the evening begins.

Efri-Úlfsstaðir is a working farm near Hvolsvöllur that sits on the historic land of Brennu-Njáls Saga - one of the greatest medieval tales ever written, and one of the most violent and beautiful stories in Icelandic literature. The Viking Story Night here is not a show. It is a gathering: guests are welcomed into the stable to meet the Icelandic horses before moving to the saga barn, where long wooden tables are lit by candlelight and a local storyteller named Valdimar shares the sagas alongside tales of Icelandic elves, trolls, and a thousand years of farm life. A tasting of traditional Icelandic foods - shark, dried fish, and smoked lamb - is served as the stories unfold. It is intimate, unhurried, and completely unlike anything else available on the South Coast.

The drive back to Reykjavík passes through the quiet Icelandic night. By the time you arrive, you will have seen the South Coast and heard the stories that have shaped this country for a thousand years - and you will have done it all without a single early morning alarm.

Please note: the Viking Story Night fee at Efri-Úlfsstaðir is not included in the initial price but can be added at the checkout page.

What’s included

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

What to bring

Clothing & footwear
Warm, waterproof, and windproof outer layer - Icelandic weather can change within minutes regardless of season, and evening temperatures on the South Coast drop considerably after dark.
Thermal base layer and mid-layer fleece for colder months (October-April).
Sturdy, waterproof hiking shoes or boots - paths at Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi can be wet, muddy, or icy.
Warm hat, gloves, and a scarf - especially important for the evening leg of the tour.
Sunglasses - useful year-round, essential in summer and on bright winter afternoons.
For the Viking Story Night
No special clothing required - the saga barn at Efri-Úlfsstaðir is enclosed and warm.
An open mind and an appetite for stories. The food tasting features traditional Icelandic flavours - shark and dried fish in particular are acquired tastes, and trying them is part of the experience.

Good to know

Confirmation & pickup
You 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-Úlfsstaðir
The 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 & accessibility
This 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 requirements
Children 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 & drinks
Food 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.

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