--- title: Private Day Trip to the Icelandic South Coast from Reykjavik lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 451 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 51 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 15 of 45 (South Coast Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-day-trip-to-the-icelandic-south-coast-from-reykjavik/ --- # Private Day Trip to the Icelandic South Coast from Reykjavik In our comparison: #15 of 45 in South Coast Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore the south coast of Iceland on this 10-hour private tour from Reykjavík. Discover some of the country's most memorable gems as you take in the volcanic landscape running alongside the Atlantic Ocean on the way to Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls and the black sands of Reynisfjarna. This tour is closed for booking after a single booking of five travellers. Most tours or 95% of them we are doing as private and very high flexible. Operator Mercury Grail - Icelandic Adventures ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase),… - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €451 per person - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 51 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Mercury Grail - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.98 from 51 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 51 of 51. - 5 stars: 50 (98%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Professional driver/guide - Transportation by private vehicle ## Not included - Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) - Food and drinks - Gratuities - Lava Centre Exhibition - Skogar open art museum and technician museum ## Itinerary 1. **Seljalandsfoss waterfall** (45m) - Seljalandsfoss is one of the best-known waterfalls in Iceland. It is 65 meters tall according to the National Land Survey of Iceland and it is breathtakingly beautiful. It is a must visiting Seljalandsfoss when visiting the south-coast, you will not regret it! 2. **Skogafoss** (45m) - Skógafoss is possibly the most famous waterfall along Iceland's Ring Road, simply by proxy of being within an easy drive of Reykjavik and being prominently visible from the highway, however the falls are quite significant and make a very strong and lasting impression when... 3. **Dyrholaey** (45m) - Gorgeous natural rock formation in Southern Iceland, located between Seljalandsfoss and the small but charming town of Vik. The rock formation/mountain is home to several species of birds and is known for its stunning views of the south. The actual formation is cut off from... 4. **Volcano Eyjafjallajokull** (10m) - Eyjafjallajökull volcano is an ice-cap covered stratovolcano located to the north of Skógar (Skogar) and to the west of Mýrdalsjökull (Myrdalsjokull) glacier in southern Iceland. The area is located on about a 2 km wide pass of ice-free land between Eyjafjallajokull and the... 5. **Mercury Grail** (10m) - - Icelandic Adventures is your tour operator 6. **Reynisfjara Beach** (45m) - Black Sand Beach is a great stop for a leisurely walk along the beach exploring the unique geologic formations and sea birds along the cliffs and among the waves. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults - A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €902 | €451 | | 4 | €1208 | €302 | | 6 | €1812 | €302 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in South Coast Tours start at €92 per person. ## Compared with other South Coast Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #15 of 45** | €451 | 10h | 4.98 (51) | private | | [Private South Coast Fire and Ice: Glacier viewpoint & Lava Show](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-south-coast-fire-and-ice-glacier-viewpoint-lava-show/?format=md) | €2583 per group | 11h | 4.98 (453) | private | | [South Coast Sagas: Small Group Tour with Pick-up from Reykjavik](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/south-coast-sagas-small-group-tour-with-pick-up-from-reykjavik/?format=md) | €143 | 10h | 4.94 (724) | shared | | [Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfall & Black Sand Beach](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/glacier-hike-south-coast-waterfall-black-sand-beach/?format=md) | €168 | 11h | 4.93 (832) | shared | Ranked #15 of 45 in South Coast Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €92 to €2520, median €213; typical length 11h. 8 of 45 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/south-coast-tours-iceland/?format=md ## More in Reykjavik - All Reykjavik tours: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-day-trip-to-the-icelandic-south-coast-from-reykjavik/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md