Small Group South Coast, Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Adventure from Reykjavik

15 hours

Reykjavik, Iceland

About this activity

Spend a day of adventure exploring the dramatic glaciers and ice-strewn landscape of Iceland’s southern coast during this day trip. Start your day in the morning with pickup from your hotel in Reykjavík, continuing by comfortable coach through the incredible landscape of southern Iceland toward Vatnajökull National Park. On your way, stop to see Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls. Next up is lunch (own expense) in the town of Vik before moving on to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. Proceed next to Jökulsárlón Lagoon, one of the country’s top attractions. See the giant icebergs that have recently broken free of the glacier Breiðamerkurjökull, situated just behind the lagoon. Afterward, head back to Reykjavík, arriving at your hotel in the evening.

Full description

This tour is your chance to go on a unique adventure along the stunning South Coast of Iceland. From Reykjavik, visit Vatnajokull National Park home to the largest glacier in Iceland, with stops at all the highlights of the South Coast. Experience the power of Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, stroll along the black sand beach of Reynisfjara and then head to the mesmerizing Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and admire the surrounding wonder world of ice.

Included / Excluded

Reykjavik pick up & drop off
A guided South Coast sightseeing tour
Professional guide
Free wi-fi on board
Small group experience
Entry/Admission - Skogafoss

Gratuities
Food and drinks

Important information

Know before you book

Duration: 15h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Reviews

4.7(1,690 reviews)

Jasmine Schnall

Jun 2026

5.0

I had the absolute BEST TIME going on the Katla Ice Cave tour!! One of my best experiences. The ice cave and all the views around it were STUNNING. I was amazed by what I was seeing. 110% recommend booking this tour!! Also, shout out to our tour guide Arny! Thank you!

Jasmine Schnall

Jun 2026

5.0

Abigail Hauer (Abby)

Jun 2026

5.0

We just completed the 7-day tour and it was incredible! For the 6-day portion of the tour, Maggie was the BEST tour guide! She shared interesting facts about Iceland, sprinkled in with great humor. She kept the tour group running on time and gave clear instructions about appropriate attire for each attraction (for example, when to wear waterproof clothes). She also made sure we had the appropriate amount of time for each attraction; of course there was a stop or two that we wish we had more time to explore, but that is the nature of doing a country-wide tour. Overall, Maggie was the MVP and we will miss her dearly! The hotels were nice, and the dinner and breakfast selections were quite broad; they always included at least one vegetarian option. Some hotels even had hot tubs which were an added bonus. The Wilderness Center was by far our favorite hotel! There was an instance of miscommunication from Arctic Adventures (not at all Maggie’s fault), namely clarity on how to book the lagoon visit for an extra fee. It was easily resolved with a brief phone call but we wish there was clearer communication from Arctic before the tour began. The 7th day included some folks from the 6-day tour and some folks doing just a tour for that day. We had a different guide, Bruno, who was also great. The 7th day does feel a bit disconnected from the previous 6, but we would still recommend doing it because the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is a beautiful way to end a country-wide tour of Iceland. Overall, we highly recommend this tour. We found the price to be worth the experience, especially with a guide like Maggie!

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Additional information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum age is 6 years
Items recommended to bring: warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, head wear, gloves, packed lunch and good shoes
This is a small group experience with a maximum of 20 participants
Pick up is offered from authorized Reykjavik pick up points
Please note that during winter season (16th October - 14th May) we will skip Skógafoss waterfall & Skaftafell National Park due to the limited daylight.
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers