Private Golden Circle & South Coast in One Day from Reykjavík

Reykjavík12 hours

Duration

12 hours

Start times

07:00 · 07:30 · 08:00 · 08:30 · 09:00 · 09:30 · 10:00

Difficulty

Easy

Group size

Max 10

Guide languages

English, Russian

Overview

Experience two of Iceland’s most famous regions in one full-day private tour from Reykjavík.

Travel along the South Coast to powerful waterfalls, dramatic coastal viewpoints, Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach and Sólheimajökull Glacier. Continue through the countryside to the Golden Circle, where you will visit Gullfoss Waterfall, the Geysir geothermal area and Þingvellir National Park.

Travel in a comfortable private vehicle with your own professional driver-guide. The tour offers personal service, flexible stops and time to enjoy Iceland’s changing landscapes throughout the day.

Tour Highlights

N1 Hvolsvöllur - a short coffee and refreshment break
Skógafoss Waterfall - one of Iceland’s largest and most impressive waterfalls
Dyrhólaey Viewpoint - panoramic views of the South Coast and black sand beaches
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach - dramatic basalt columns, sea stacks and powerful Atlantic waves
Sólheimajökull Glacier - a scenic viewpoint overlooking an outlet glacier
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall - a famous waterfall where a path may lead behind the falling water
Gullfoss Waterfall - a powerful two-level waterfall in the Golden Circle
Geysir Geothermal Area - steaming hot springs and the regularly erupting Strokkur geyser
Þingvellir National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site with important history and dramatic rift landscapes

This is a long and active day tour of approximately 12 hours. The order of stops and exact route may change depending on weather, road conditions and daylight.

Itinerary

N1 Hvolsvöllur – Coffee Break
Stop briefly in Hvolsvöllur for coffee, refreshments and access to facilities before continuing along the South Coast.
Skógafoss Waterfall
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Visit Skógafoss, a powerful waterfall dropping approximately 60 metres from the former sea cliffs. Walk close to the waterfall or climb the staircase for views from above.
Dyrhólaey Viewpoint
871 Vik
Enjoy panoramic views over the South Coast, Reynisfjara and the surrounding black sand coastline. Puffins may sometimes be seen here during the summer season.
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland
Explore Iceland’s famous black sand beach, known for its basalt columns, Reynisdrangar sea stacks and dramatic Atlantic waves.
Visitors must always keep a safe distance from the ocean because the waves can be unpredictable and dangerous.
Sólheimajökull Glacier
Sólheimajökull glacier, Iceland
Stop at the Sólheimajökull glacier viewpoint and walk toward the glacier lagoon for views of the ice, volcanic landscape and surrounding mountains.
This tour includes a glacier viewpoint only and does not include glacier hiking.
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
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Visit Seljalandsfoss, one of Iceland’s most recognisable waterfalls. When conditions allow, a walking path leads behind the waterfall.
Gullfoss Waterfall
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Continue to Gullfoss, where the Hvítá River drops through two levels into a dramatic canyon. View the waterfall from several scenic platforms.
Geysir Geothermal Area
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Walk through the geothermal area and watch Strokkur erupt regularly. The area also contains steaming vents, bubbling pools and colourful mineral deposits.
Þingvellir National Park
806 Selfoss
Finish the sightseeing route at Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Explore the rift landscape and learn about the site of Iceland’s historic parliament.

What's included

Pickup and drop off at your accommodation or another agreed location

Services of a professional and licensed driver guide

Passenger insurance coverage for your peace of mind

Complimentary Wi Fi onboard

Flexible stops for snacks, lunch, and refreshments along the route

All fuel costs, parking fees, and road tolls included

Dedicated guest support before and throughout your journey

Not included

Meals and snacks

Please note

We offer flexible and convenient pick-up services to start your private tour. We can begin your journey from any location in the Reykjavík area, including hotels and guesthouses.