South Coast Sagas: Small Group Tour with Pick-up from Reykjavik
Description
Are you ready for an extraordinary adventure? Join us on our South Coast tour, where you'll be immersed in a world of breathtaking beauty at every turn. As we travel south, we'll see stunning glaciers, farmlands, and volcanoes on one side, and the beautiful shimmer of the Westman Islands on the other. We'll visit the famous Seljalandsfoss waterfall. If the weather is good, we can walk behind the water and feel its power. We'll also see Gljúfrabúi, depending on the weather. Next, we'll go to Skógarfoss, a huge waterfall that drops 60 meters. Then, we'll reach Vík í Mýrdal, a popular town, where we'll stop for lunch. After that, we'll visit the black sand beaches of Reynisfjara and enjoy the unique scenery. We'll follow the Viking Trail along the coast to Sólheimajökull glacier, where we’ll get close to the ice and enjoy the view before heading back to Reykjavik. Glacier hikes are not included. You'll enjoy this day of exploring in a small group, traveling comfortably in a minibus.
Tour Options
Itinerary
One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland. You will have the option to walk behind the torrents of the fall.
Find the hidden waterfall next to Seljalandfoss
One of Iceland’s biggest and most beautiful waterfalls with an astounding width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters
We will go up to the church where we can take wonderful pictures;
Iceland’s most famous black sand beach, featuring striking basalt columns and powerful waves. Lunch break included (the guide may choose an alternative location depending on weather or crowd size)
We make a stop at Sólheimajökull to admire the glacier up close, without hiking on it.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- The pick-up process starts at 8:30 and continues until around 9:00 as we collect passengers from different locations. We kindly request that you be at your chosen pick-up location by 08:30 AM. It's important for us to have your email address on record so that we can send you an email 30 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time. This email will contain a description of our car, including a photo and license plate number. We will also provide the name of the guide in the email. Our driver-guide will always stop, get out of the car, and search for you. They won't leave the pick-up point unless they cannot locate you. - If you are staying in downtown Reykjavik and you do not find the name of your hotel in the list, we will need you to use the bus stop designated to your accommodation. These bus stops were created by the city of Reykjavik to limit traffic of buses and larger vehicles in the sometimes narrow streets in the older parts of Reykjavik.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates indifferent weather conditions, please dress accordingly
- Waterproof clothing is always recommended while travelling in Iceland
- Due to the duration of this tour and the fixed schedule, we believe that infants (0-3 years old) should not attend this tour.
Reviews(623)
Great tour of the South Coast. Our guide, Diogo, took great care of us and was very knowledgeable. It was a great day weather wise. Plenty of time was allotted for each stop and the ride was comfortable despite the 10 hour day.
Great tour and well worth the money. Was so easy getting picked up from our hotel and having an expert drive us to all the beautiful spots of the south coast. I was a little concerned when I had initially read it was a 10 hour tour as that seemed like a lot of time on a bus however I was pleasantly surprised that we actually spent a decent amount of time at every location and it was just a 10 hr bus drive. It was the perfect amount of time. Simon the spicy Viking was very funny and informative. He perfectly balanced talking & teaching us about Iceland while also allowing us our own time to process & chill. The bus was comfortable. The group was a small reasonable size.
EastWest was my favorite tour company in Iceland. Our guide Diago was incredibly knowledgeable warm and friendly. He understood more than far more that the basic. It was great exploring the south coast with him. He made our day special.
Hi Sharon, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear EastWest was your favourite tour company during your time in Iceland. It is great to know you had such a fantastic experience exploring the South Coast. Diago will be very happy to hear your kind words. His knowledge, warmth, and friendly approach really help create a memorable and special day. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back to Iceland again in the future! Warm regards, Marc EastWest Team Member
Michaela was very knowledgeable and passionate about the tour and shared so many insider tips and quirky insights about geology, geography, and history of Iceland ensuring that we have a wonderful time. We really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in visiting some of the top Icelandic natural wonders in a personalized small group setting with a passionate guide who clearly loves her job.
Hello, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable time exploring Iceland's South Coast with Michaela. It is fantastic to know that her knowledge, passion, and unique insights into Iceland's geology, geography, and history made the experience even more memorable. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to Michaela, who will be thrilled to hear them. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Iceland in the future. Kind Regards, Clare EastWest Team Member
This was a great tour and our guide Sævar was wonderful! The sights and scenery were my favorite! We enjoyed every stop and learned a lot about Iceland's history and culture. We had plenty of time at each stop. The communication from the company was excellent. I highly recommend it.
Dear Soniah, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and had such a great day on our South Coast tour with Sævar. It is great to know that you had plenty of time to enjoy each stop while also learning more about Iceland's history and culture. We also truly appreciate your kind words about our communication, as we work hard to make every part of the experience as smooth as possible. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Iceland again in the future. Kind Regards, Clare EastWest Team Member
All stops top notch with sufficient time to enjoy. Great varied scenery! Guide Carlos the best we've encountered anywhere. Not only was he informative but he presented in a warm enthusiastic manner that captivated us. Additionally we learned about what it's like to live in this amazing country! Highly recommend.
Hi Richard, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We are absolutely delighted to hear this was the best tour of your two weeks in Iceland, that truly means a lot to us. It is great to know you enjoyed the variety of stops and felt you had enough time to fully take in each location. Carlos will be especially happy to hear your kind words. His warm and enthusiastic approach, combined with his knowledge of Icelandic life and landscapes, really helps make the day memorable. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Iceland for another adventure in the future! Warm regards, Marc EastWest Team Member
Our trip was spectacular. The locations were amazing. Mikala was very funny and informative. She took the extra effort to kindly return an item I had left on the bus which relieved my stress at the end of a very full day.
Dear Jane, Thank you for joining our South Coast Tour and for your kind review. We’re delighted Mikala’s humor, knowledge, and extra care helped make the day memorable. We’re especially pleased she was able to reunite you with your lost item. We hope to see you on board again in the future. Kindest Regards, Marta EastWest Customer Service
This was the most beautiful and fun tour I think I have been on. Every stop took my breath away. Goncalo was an amazing guide and provided great information about each stop along the way. I will never forget this tour!
Dear Onayeri, Thank you for joining our South Coast Tour and for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted Goncalo’s knowledge and storytelling helped make the day unforgettable. It’s fantastic to hear the landscapes and experiences left such a strong impression. We hope to welcome you back to Iceland in the future. Kindest Regards, Marta EastWest Customer Service
We were impressed with our guide/driver who made every effort to explain the history and significance of what we were seeing. We ran into severe weather conditions and he expertly navigated through, adjusting the schedule as we went.
Dear Guest, Thank you for joining our South Coast Tour and for your kind review. We’re delighted your guide’s knowledge and professionalism helped make the day enjoyable, especially while adapting to challenging weather conditions. We’re pleased you felt informed and well looked after throughout the journey. We hope to welcome you back again. Kindest Regards, Marta EastWest Customer Service
A great day of tours to the best places on the south coast. Much better than trying to do it all yourself. An experienced, informative and well educated and easy to talk to guide. Amazing person!! All places we were well informed about and time to see what you needed but never rushed.
Dear Getaway, Thank you for joining our South Coast Tour and for your wonderful review. We’re delighted your guide’s knowledge, professionalism, and friendly approach helped make the experience so enjoyable. It’s great to hear you felt well informed and never rushed while exploring the South Coast’s highlights. We hope to see you again. Kindest Regards, Marta EastWest Customer Service
