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title: South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 175
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.76
reviews: 98
duration_minutes: 600
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 31 of 45 (South Coast Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/south-coast-small-group-tour-from-reykjavik/
---

# South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

In our comparison: #31 of 45 in South Coast Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Tour the justly popular south coast of Iceland and discover the country's wild and diverse nature at its very best. Explore glaciers, steep cliffs, roaring waterfalls, and black sand beaches. Get insight into the region from your local driver-guide on a minibus day tour from Reykjavik.

Begin the journey east from Reykjavik along the southern coast, and make the first stops at Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls. 

Then, head toward the black sand beach of Reynisfjara, located on Iceland’s southernmost point. Admire the enormous basalt columns, and if the tide conditions are right, explore the sea caves. 

Next is Vik, the remote seafront village home to basalt sea stacks. Legend has it that the stacks are made of frozen trolls who were turned to stone while playing in the sea. 

After making the last stop of the day at Solheimajokull glacier, return to Reykjavik and get dropped off at your original departure point.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 08:30: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €175 per person
- Duration: 10h
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 98 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Gateway to Iceland
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 08:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.76 from 98 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 91 of 98.

- 5 stars: 86 (88%)
- 4 stars: 5 (5%)
- 3 stars: 4 (4%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 2 (2%)

## What's included

- Tour exclusively on a minibus
- Pickup and drop-off from designated bus stops & hotels
- Live commentary on board
- Professional local driver-guide

## Not included

- Food and drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Skogafoss** (30m) - Admire this wonderful waterfall. The scale of it is incredibly impressive, especially considering the amount of spray rising as the water smashes against the rocks below. You can walk as close to the waterfall as you dare.
2. **Dyrholaey** (30m) - At Dyrhólaey, you'll witness breathtaking panoramic views of Iceland's black sand beaches and dramatic coastline framed by an iconic rock arch, while during summer, you can observe adorable nesting puffins.
3. **Reynisfjara Beach** (25m) - This stretch of coastline is renowned for its beauty, eeriness, and dramatic geology. Another very photogenic place with many hexagonal basalt columns. In summer, you may spot puffins up on the cliffs.
4. **Vik** (45m) - Stop for a meal in Iceland’s southernmost village, Vík í Mýrdal, where you can enjoy delicious lamb soup or the famous black dough pizza (no included in price)
5. **Solheimajokull Glacier** (45m) - This fascinating glacier tongue stretches from the greater ice cap Myrdalsjokull, which covers the volcano Katla, the eruptions of which are even bigger than Eyjafjallajokull's. It is about 15 min walk from the parking lot to a good viewpoint to admire the glacier.
6. **Seljalandsfoss waterfall** (30m) - This falls, which is over sixty metres tall, tumbles from a cliff that curves inwards; this means when there is no ice on the ground you can walk behind it, allowing for some excellent photographs.

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Wed, Sat
- Departures: 08:30
- 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
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Solid, warm waterproof shoes as well as warm rain- and wind-proof outdoor clothing is recommended. For the best comfort we recommend having mittens and hat even in the summer season
- The tour operator reserves the right to delay, alter, or cancel the tour due to weather or any other unsafe conditions for the safety of the clients. If canceled due to unsafe conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund
- A maximum of 17 passengers (no big buses!)
- Please note: due to the driving restrictions in Reykjavík, we cannot guarantee a hotel pickup from all hotels. In case your hotel is located in the restricted area, we will ask you to meet us at a designated bus stop, which is never more than few minutes walking distance.
- Please notify us in case you want us to provide a child seat / in case you are travelling with service animal.

## Compared with other South Coast Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #31 of 45** | €175 | 10h | 4.76 (98) | shared |
| [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 #31 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.

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