South Coast of Iceland - Private Day Tour from Reykjavik by Jeep
Reykjavik, Iceland
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Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 10 hours
Waterfalls and glaciers - some of the greatest sights in Iceland. This tour goes through the lowlands of South Iceland with their diverse landscapes of lush farmlands, glaciers, dramatic sandy coastlines and striking waterfalls. You will take a journey to places where important historical and cultural events took place, described in the Njal's Saga, Icelandic greatest medieval story. This trip will bring you to amazing Myrdalsjokull and Eyjafjallajokull glaciers and spectacular Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls.
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Waterfalls and glaciers - some of the greatest sights in Iceland. This tour goes through the lowlands of South Iceland with their diverse landscapes of lush farmlands, glaciers, dramatic sandy coastlines and striking waterfalls. You will take a journey to places where important historical and cultural events took place, described in the Njal's Saga, Icelandic greatest medieval story. This trip will bring you to amazing Myrdalsjokull and Eyjafjallajokull glaciers and spectacular Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls.You depart from Reykjavik around 8:30 am for a day packed with activity and beautiful sites.
Your tour will start with a drive through the Hellisheidi mountain pass, along rough lava fields and jets of steam from geothermal power plant at the root of the Hengill central volcano with plenty of steaming boreholes, giving the area mystic atmosphere filled with the smell of sulphur.
Driving across lowlands, you can see the Hekla volcano and then reach Hvolsvollur placing you within the settings mentioned in the Saga of the Burnt Njal. From Hvolsvollur we drive to the east and make a stop at the beautiful Seljalandsfoss, where you are able to stand behind this plummeting waterfall.
From there, you will drive to the Gigjokull, outlet glacier from the famous Eyjafjallajokull. In 2010 the eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano released massive amounts of ashes into the upper atmosphere. The heat of the eruption melted ice and glaciers, and the water poured down into a lagoon. Today it is again possible to hike into this area and be reminded of the enormous power of nature.
Next, you will drive to the east alongside farms, located under the former sea cliffs of Eyjafjoll area and arrive at the mighty Skogafoss waterfall, cascading down 213 feet with water running from Eyjafjallajokull. This majestic waterfall is one of the most visited sites in Iceland and for a good reason.
From there, you will drive along to Solheimajokull, an outlet glacier from the south-west part of the Myrdalsjokull glacier ice cap, which occupies a valley.
Next, you will visit Dyrhólaey, a rock promontory reaching out into ocean in the southernmost part of the country. The roaring Atlantic and its foamy waves wash the black sands at the foot of Dyrhólaey. From there you can enjoy the sight of the varied and fantastic scenery of the Mýrdalur valley, fresh green fields and pastures.
You will continue your drive, and stop to walk around on the Reynisfjara shore, near the village Vik. This is widely regarded as the most impressive black-sand beach in Iceland, featuring an amazing cliff of regular basalt columns resembling a rocky step pyramid, which is called Gardar. Out in the sea you will see spectacularly shaped basalt sea stacks Reynisdrangar. However, beware of the powerful waves that can sweep you of your feet if you go too close.
When the tour has finished, you will be returned to your departure point around 6:30 pm.
Your tour will start with a drive through the Hellisheidi mountain pass, along rough lava fields and jets of steam from geothermal power plant at the root of the Hengill central volcano with plenty of steaming boreholes, giving the area mystic atmosphere filled with the smell of sulphur.
Driving across lowlands, you can see the Hekla volcano and then reach Hvolsvollur placing you within the settings mentioned in the Saga of the Burnt Njal. From Hvolsvollur we drive to the east and make a stop at the beautiful Seljalandsfoss, where you are able to stand behind this plummeting waterfall.
From there, you will drive to the Gigjokull, outlet glacier from the famous Eyjafjallajokull. In 2010 the eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano released massive amounts of ashes into the upper atmosphere. The heat of the eruption melted ice and glaciers, and the water poured down into a lagoon. Today it is again possible to hike into this area and be reminded of the enormous power of nature.
Next, you will drive to the east alongside farms, located under the former sea cliffs of Eyjafjoll area and arrive at the mighty Skogafoss waterfall, cascading down 213 feet with water running from Eyjafjallajokull. This majestic waterfall is one of the most visited sites in Iceland and for a good reason.
From there, you will drive along to Solheimajokull, an outlet glacier from the south-west part of the Myrdalsjokull glacier ice cap, which occupies a valley.
Next, you will visit Dyrhólaey, a rock promontory reaching out into ocean in the southernmost part of the country. The roaring Atlantic and its foamy waves wash the black sands at the foot of Dyrhólaey. From there you can enjoy the sight of the varied and fantastic scenery of the Mýrdalur valley, fresh green fields and pastures.
You will continue your drive, and stop to walk around on the Reynisfjara shore, near the village Vik. This is widely regarded as the most impressive black-sand beach in Iceland, featuring an amazing cliff of regular basalt columns resembling a rocky step pyramid, which is called Gardar. Out in the sea you will see spectacularly shaped basalt sea stacks Reynisdrangar. However, beware of the powerful waves that can sweep you of your feet if you go too close.
When the tour has finished, you will be returned to your departure point around 6:30 pm.
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