Private South Coast Tour with Jokulsarlon & Diamond Beach
Private South Coast Tour with Jokulsarlon & Diamond Beach
Private South Coast Tour with Jokulsarlon & Diamond Beach is a 14 hours experience run by VAREN Iceland in Reykjavík area, from 225.000 ISK per person. Iceland's South Coast is the country's most scenic and varied driving corridor, and this private full-day tour covers its greatest highlights in one seamless journey.
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Iceland's South Coast is the country's most scenic and varied driving corridor, and this private full-day tour covers its greatest highlights in one seamless journey. Travelling east from your Reykjavík accommodation, the route follows the coastal highway with the Atlantic stretching to the south and wide-open Icelandic landscapes unfolding in every direction.
Skógafoss greets you early in the day - a 60-metre cascade approached right to its base along an open path, powerful enough to fill the surrounding air with spray. Nearby, Sólheimajökull offers a striking glacier viewpoint where the long ice tongue stretches toward the flat outwash plain below. At Dyrhólaey , a sea arch and clifftop headland deliver panoramic views along the black coastline in both directions. The tour continues to Reynisfjara , Iceland's most celebrated black sand beach, where dramatic dark columnar rock formations rise from the shore and the sea stacks of Reynisdrangar stand offshore in the rolling Atlantic surf.
A brief stop in the village of Vík gives way to the long drive east toward the centrepiece of the day: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon . Here, icebergs calved from the glacier drift slowly across a deep glacial lake, their surfaces ranging from brilliant white to deep ice blue depending on the light. Just across the road, Diamond Beach is scattered with ice fragments washed ashore onto black sand - one of the most photogenic natural scenes in Iceland.
The return journey west brings two more waterfall stops. Seljalandsfoss is one of Iceland's most visited natural landmarks, notable for the path that loops behind its falling curtain of water - weather and season permitting. A short walk away, Gljúfrabúi is a hidden gem tucked inside a narrow canyon, reached by stepping through a shallow stream, and easily overlooked by those who don't know to seek it out.
Your vehicle is private throughout - exclusively for your group, with no shared passengers. Your English-speaking guide manages the pace and timing to suit your group across the full day.
Please note: This is one of Iceland's longest day touring routes. The full day typically runs 13-15 hours - plan accordingly and dress for all conditions.
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.
- Thermal base layer and mid-layer fleece for colder months (October-April).
- Sturdy, waterproof hiking shoes or boots - coastal paths and terrain at several stops can be wet, muddy, or icy.
- Warm hat, gloves, and a scarf - especially important outside summer months.
- Sunglasses - useful year-round, essential in summer and on bright winter days.
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.
- Hotel pickup is included.
- Groups of 1-3 travel in a private sedan; groups of 4-8 travel in a private minivan.
- Health & accessibility
- This tour involves moderate walking on uneven natural terrain, including coastal paths and an optional shallow stream crossing at Gljúfrabúi. It is not recommended for guests with serious mobility limitations.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Strong coastal winds and ocean spray are common at several stops - appropriate clothing and footwear are essential.
- Children & age requirements
- Children of all ages are welcome - the tour is family-friendly.
- Parents or guardians are responsible for the safety of children throughout the tour, particularly at coastal stops, cliff viewpoints, and at Reynisfjara beach.
- Food & drinks
- Food and drinks are not included. Cafés and convenience options are available in Vík and at several stops along the route.
- Tour duration & seasonal conditions
- This is one of Iceland's longest day touring routes. The full day typically runs 13-15 hours - plan accordingly.
- Ocean waves at Reynisfjara can be sudden and powerful. Always stay behind the safety markers on the beach.
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Where it starts
Reykjavík, Iceland
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