Private South Coast Tour with Breathtaking Waterfalls, Glaciers & Black Sand Beaches

ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE

Our Private South Coast Tour offers an exclusive opportunity to explore Iceland’s most spectacular landscapes at your own pace, with the unique addition of professional photography included with every private tour. This fully customizable adventure allows you to tailor the experience by adding or skipping stops to better suit your interests, while our expert guide captures stunning high-resolution photographs of your journey, delivered via Dropbox within 48 hours of your tour. Our carefully crafted itinerary showcases the most breathtaking highlights of Iceland’s dramatic South Coast, where fire meets ice in perfect harmony. This route takes you through a tapestry of stunning waterfalls, dramatic black sand beaches, ancient glaciers, and charming coastal villages, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Your adventure begins with a visit to the enchanting Seljalandsfoss waterfall, where—weather permitting—you’ll have the unique opportunity to walk behind the cascading curtain of water for truly spectacular photos. Nearby, tucked away within the mountainside, we also visit Gljúfrabúi, a hidden gem often missed by visitors but beloved by photographers for its intimate, cathedral-like setting. From here, we pause to admire the mighty Eyjafjallajökull volcano from a carefully selected viewpoint, the same glacier-capped giant that captivated the world’s attention in 2010. We continue to the thunderous Skógafoss waterfall, where a powerful cascade plunges into the valley below. This iconic natural wonder offers incredible photo opportunities and, on sunny days, often rewards visitors with brilliant rainbows dancing in the mist. Our journey then takes us towards Vík, one of Iceland’s most renowned coastal towns. This charming village is unique in the country as it lacks a harbor, yet its dramatic setting makes it unforgettable. From the picturesque church perched on the hill, we capture stunning panoramic photographs—not only of the town itself but also of the vast coastline stretching beyond, where the mighty Atlantic Ocean meets Iceland’s rugged shores. After exploring Vík, we make our way back to the iconic Reynisfjara black sand beach and the dramatic sea cliffs of Dyrhólaey. Here, we take time to explore this extraordinary landscape, soaking in the raw beauty of this otherworldly setting. The relentless North Atlantic Ocean crashing against the black volcanic shores creates a truly mesmerizing spectacle, while the towering Reynisdrangar sea stacks rise majestically from the churning waters. The striking basalt columns and powerful waves provide endless opportunities for dramatic photography. We then follow the scenic coastal route towards Sólheimajökull Glacier, a striking glacial tongue extending from the vast Mýrdalsjökull ice cap. This ever-changing landscape, shaped by ice and volcanic ash over millennia, features deep crevasses, striking blue ice formations, and rugged ridges sculpted by Iceland’s unpredictable climate. As one of the most accessible glaciers in the country, it offers a rare opportunity to witness firsthand the effects of glacial movement and climate change while capturing unforgettable images of this ancient ice. Throughout this incredible journey, your expert guide doubles as a professional photographer, ensuring every magical moment is captured in stunning detail. From intimate portraits against cascading waterfalls to dramatic group shots with glaciers as your backdrop, you’ll receive a treasure trove of professional photographs that perfectly chronicle your Icelandic adventure. For those seeking even more adventure, this tour can be customized to include additional activities such as glacier walks, ice cave explorations, or exhilarating ATV quad tours, making your South Coast experience truly unique to your interests and desires.