--- title: "Private South Coast Fire and Ice: Glacier viewpoint & Lava Show" lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 2583 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 453 duration_minutes: 660 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 1 of 45 (South Coast Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-south-coast-fire-and-ice-glacier-viewpoint-lava-show/ --- # Private South Coast Fire and Ice: Glacier viewpoint & Lava Show In our comparison: #1 of 45 in South Coast Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Join us to find out why Iceland is named the Land of Ice & Fire, with this fantastic day on the South Coast that includes the Icelandic Lava Show and a guided valley walk to get incredible views of the crevasse riddled Solheimajökull glacier. Join this private tour and you'll stop at the must see Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, visit the famous Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, learn all about Iceland's geology and volcanoes whilst witnessing re-melted lava at the Lava Show. Plus, get incredible views of an enormous glacier for unmatched pictures. This is a one day tour you'll never forget. All of Hidden Iceland's tours are run by our friendly and knowledgeable English speaking guides. This tour does NOT include a glacier hike but we will get close to the terminal face of the glacier for great views. Please note, this tour was previously offered as a Small Group Tour also, but is now only available Private. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Food and drinks - can be purchased during… - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €2583 per group/vehicle for the Up to 2 guests (1-2) option; other options up to €3539 - Duration: 11h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 453 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Hidden Iceland - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.98 from 453 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 451 of 453. - 5 stars: 446 (98%) - 4 stars: 5 (1%) - 3 stars: 1 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Up to 2 guests (1-2) | €2583 per group | English | Same price for 1 or 2 guests. Pickup included | | Up to 4 guests (3-4) | €2878 per group | English | Same price for 3 or 4 guests. Pickup included | | Up to 6 guests (5-6) | €3208 per group | English | Same price for 5 or 6 guests. Pickup included | | Up to 8 guests (7-8) | €3317 per group | English | Same price for 7 or 8 guests. Pickup included | | Up to 10 guests (9-10) | €3430 per group | English | Same price for 9 or 10 guests. Pickup included | | Up to 12 guests (11-12) | €3539 per group | English | Same price for 11 or 12 guests Pickup included | ## What's included - Pickup and drop-off in Reykjavik - Icelandic Lava Show (general entry) - Transport by luxury vehicle - Guided valley walk for incredible views of the glacier - Rental of waterproof jackets, pants or hiking boots. Must be pre-booked. - One of Hidden Iceland's wonderful English speaking professional guides ## Not included - Food and drinks - can be purchased during day - Gratuities - There is NO glacier hike on this tour ## Itinerary 1. **Skogafoss** (40m) - Iconic South Iceland waterfall 2. **Reynisfjara Beach** (40m) - Black Sand Beach 3. **Lava Show - Vik** (45m; admission included) - Witness real molten lava and learn all about Iceland's volcanoes, and how they have affected the town of Vík in this dramatic and unique show 4. **Vik** (45m) - Seaside town with church, cafes and fantastic views. Great options for lunch in this town. This stop will be shortened during the darkest winter months (Nov-Jan) with lunch had on the go to save precious daylight hours. 5. **Solheimajokull Glacier** (1h) - Guided walk (15-20 minutes each way) down the valley to get a view and photos of the enormous glacier and lagoon. Your guide will explain all about the changing glacier and landscape. 6. **Seljalandsfoss waterfall** (40m; admission included) - Waterfall that is possible to walk behind (when not icy). ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - 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. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Sturdy, waterproof footwear recommended - We will stop in the south coast town of Hvolsvöllur to load up on snacks for the day. You can shop here and bring food and for the day if you want to spend more time at the sights during lunch. There is ample time to have lunch at The Soup Company located within the Icelandic Lava Show premises. The soups are filling and delicious, as are the paninis and sandwiches here. - During the darkest winter months we may need to to order food to have on the go, so that we can use the precious short daylight hours at the wonderful South Coast sights. Lunch is not included in this tour. - Although there is no minimum age, some stops may need to be amended for those younger than 8 years old. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €2583 | €1292 | | 4 | €2878 | €720 | | 6 | €3208 | €535 | 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 · #1 of 45** | €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 | | [2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast - Small Group](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/2-day-blue-ice-cave-glacier-lagoon-and-south-coast-small-group/?format=md) | €624 | 2 days | 4.93 (774) | shared | Ranked #1 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-south-coast-fire-and-ice-glacier-viewpoint-lava-show/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md