South Coast to Vík

by Elysia Tours · Sightseeing day tours · South Coast

South Coast to Vík — Elysia Tours

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Woman gazing at the landscape from mount KirkjufellView of the volcano SnæfellsjökullSeal at Ytri Tunga Beach looking in the cameraResting on the beach of Ytri Tunga near seals on the rocks

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  • Duration

    12 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Languages

    IT, EN

  • Departs

    08:00

  • Minimum age

    12

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24h before

About this experience

If you want to enjoy the beauty of the Icelandic landscapes full of waterfalls and volcanoes, black sand and basalt columns, without having to go on long hikes, the tour of the South Coast to Vík is right for you.
In just one day we will take you to the town of Vík (capital of the Southern region), stopping along the way in front of waterfalls such as Seljalandsfoss, Gljúfrabúi, Skogafoss and Kvernufoss. Before returning to Reykjavík, we will also stop at Reynisfjara beach with its basalt columns and the view of the Dyrholaey, a natural rock arch.

SELJANDSFOSS AND GLJÚFRABÚI

On the slopes of Ejyafjallajökull, the unpronounceable volcano that blocked flights to half of Europe during the 2010 eruption, the waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi are a 5-minute walk from each other.
This is precisely our first stop where, depending on the season, it will or will not be possible to walk behind Seljalandsfoss and enter the canyon that leads below Gljúfrabúi.

SKOGAFOSS

The second stop on our journey will be in front of the waterfall of Skogafoss, also filmed in the TV series 'Game of Thrones' and 'Vikings'.
A long staircase of about 400 steps leads to the top of the 62-meter-high waterfall, giving you the opportunity to admire the landscape of the plains to the sea as far as the eye can see.

KVERNUFOSS

A few minutes' drive away, the waterfall of Kvernufoss lets itself be discovered after a short (and easy) walk in a small canyon.
To this day it is still considered not to be such a turistic destination, so with a little luck we could have few other people around us.
But please, keep it a secret.

REYNISFJARA

Before returning to the city, our last scheduled stop is on the black beach of Reynisfjara adorned by its basalt columns.
From there it is possible to admire the natural formation of the Dyrholaey: promontory that overlooks the ocean has a breathtaking arc of rock, especially at dusk.
As beautiful as it is, Iceland is also dangerous: the abnormal waves that can sometimes occur on this beach are terribly infamous, so it's always good to be cautious.
Our guide will obviously ensure that your visit takes place safely.

EXTRA

To provide a better service, we at Elysia Tours, we have chosen to work with small groups in order to guarantee you an authentic and personalized experience.
Depending on the season, daylight hours and weather conditions, we reserve the right to include short surprise stops along the way.
In addition to a packed lunch, we recommend that you bring waterproof clothes, heavy clothing and good hiking shoes.

Description from the operator, Elysia Tours. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Seljalandsfoss
  2. Gljúfrabúi
  3. Skogafoss
  4. Kvernufoss
  5. The Black Beach
  6. Vik in Mýrdal

Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees

Not included

  • Tip / Gratuity
  • Food and Beverages

Good to know

To ensure you to get the best out of this experience, we recommend that you dress appropriately for the weather and Icelandic natural beauty.
We recommend that you bring:

  • Trekking shoes;
  • Waterproof clothes;
  • Windproof clothing.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Our vehicle is a Mercedes Vito Tourer with the company's logo printed on the sides.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is a forecast the operator judges unsafe. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Elysia Tours decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
  2. 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Golden Ride – Day tour in Golden Circle area from Íslandshestar is €0 — €300 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

Elysia Tours · €300Íslandshestar · €0
How long it runs12 hours1 hour
Changing your mindFree until 24 h beforeNo free cancellation

The €300 buys you 11 more hours out and free cancellation up to 24 h before. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Sold out on your date?

Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.

Who this is not for

  • Not for families with children under 12 — the operator will not take them, even with a parent.
  • Not a good fit if you want a relaxed day: 12 hours is a long time on the road, most of it spent getting there and back.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Elysia Tours is one of 154 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

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from

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