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A 2-day South Coast private tour with your own guide and vehicle. You see the big waterfalls, Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and Diamond Beach, visit an ice cave, and spend a night away from the city lights for a Northern Lights hunt.
This private tour turns the South Coast into a relaxed two-day trip instead of one very long day. Day one covers the classic stops from Reykjavík to the Jökulsárlón area, with an overnight stay near Kirkjubæjarklaustur or Skaftafell before day two continues into Vatnajökull National Park.
On day one you visit Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi, Skógafoss and Kvernufoss, the Sólheimajökull glacier area, Dyrhólaey and Reynisfjara, plus a stop in Vík. An ice cave visit is included: the Katla ice cave in summer (May to September), or a crystal ice cave in winter (October to April), when the overnight stop also becomes a chance to look for the Northern Lights, weather and solar activity permitting.
Day two heads into Vatnajökull National Park and Skaftafell, then on to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach and Fjallsárlón, with a stop at Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon on the way back to Reykjavík.
Because it is private, the pace is yours: your guide can slow down, skip a stop, or spend longer somewhere depending on the weather and what your group enjoys. Pack light, since luggage is limited to one suitcase and a daypack per person for the overnight stop.
Per vehicle and group. The price in the booking box is for your whole private group.
No. Your guide takes you to a good viewing spot near your accommodation if the sky is clear, but nothing in nature can be guaranteed.
The Katla ice cave in summer (May to September) or a crystal ice cave in winter (October to April).
No. Breakfast on day two is included; lunches and dinners are at your own cost.
Yes. It is fully private, so your guide can adjust stops and pacing to the weather and your group.
This is a private tour, so you choose the pick-up time. We recommend between 8:00 and 9:00 to make the most of the daylight.
Had an absolutly fantastic time on this tour with Petur. He is an exceptional guide and person in general and made our Iceland trip the best one. After we did the 2 day south coast tour with him we also decided to book him for the golden Circle since he was free the next day. loved all the landscapes but just sitting in the car chatting and looking out the window was also my favorite memory from this trip.
Wendy · January 2026This tour was everything we could have wished for. Petur our guide was exceptional. He helped my mither to see all the beautiful locations and waited with her at the hotel while we did the ice cave tour. It was my moms dream to visit Iceland and Petur did more than make her dream come true! Will be thankful to him forever.
Georg · November 2025Clouds beat us the first night, but Petur still took us out for a short walk and showed us how he reads the aurora and cloud maps. Day two’s Jokulsarlon and Diamond Beach totally made up for it—otherworldly. We finished at Fjadrargljufur with light breaking through the clouds. Worth every penny for the private pace and a guide who genuinely cares.
Daniel P. · October 2025You can tell Petur loves this coastline. He routed us to avoid the heaviest windows at Reynisfjara and Seljalandsfoss, kept a close eye on tides, and found a quiet pull-off with a view I had not seen on Instagram (rare!). Communication before and during the tour was excellent. If you want a premium experience without herding, this is it.
Sofia K. · October 2025This was a multigenerational trip and Petur set the perfect pace—shorter walks at Skaftafell, easy viewpoints at Fjadrargljufur, no pressure. He even had spare walking poles. We learned a lot about glaciers and volcanos without it ever feeling like a lecture. Comfortable van, clean guesthouse, private bathroom. My dad has not stopped talking about Skogafoss.
Tom H. · October 2025July trip—Katla Ice Cave was the showstopper. Petur explained the black ash layers and safety basics in a calm, clear way. We also saw puffins at Dyrholaey (he knew exactly where to look). When rain moved in, he shuffled the order so we landed Skogafoss in a sunny gap. That kind of local intuition is exactly why we booked a private tour.
Priya S. · October 2025We added airport pick-up and rolled straight into waterfalls. Petur pronounced every impossible place name slowly (we tried!), and his driving was so smooth we napped between stops. Dinner tip in Vik was spot on; hotel had a private bathroom as promised. Day two was Vatnajokull National Park, Jokulsarlon, and Diamond Beach—a perfect flow without ever feeling rushed.
Alicia B. · October 2025I booked this for photos and our guide Peter absolutely got it. We hit Reynisfjara for texture shots on the basalt columns, then sunrise at Diamond Beach where the ice looked like glass. He knew when to aim for blue hour vs. golden hour and was patient while I set up the tripod. Extra points for steering us to a quiet corner at Fjallsarlon—mirror reflections for days.
Mateo G. · October 2025Traveling with a 6- and 9-year-old can be… exciting. Petur turned it into pure fun. He taught them some Icelandic words and games, pointed out puffins at Dyrholaey, and found an easy path to the waterfalls where we could walk behind the falls. Snack breaks whenever needed and we still saw everything: Vik, Solheimajokull, then the lagoons on day two. Zero stress, lots of giggles, and great family photos he offered to take.
Nguyen F. · October 2025We came in February and Petur watched the aurora forecast all evening, then knocked when the sky cleared. Standing under the Northern Lights near Skaftafell was a memory for life. Next morning: Crystal Ice Cave—he set a relaxed pace, helped with photo angles, and even had spare micro-spikes. Great music in the van and fun folklore stories too. Now we have a friend in Iceland!
Jonas L. · October 2025We booked the 2-day South Coast private tour and lucked out with Petur. He timed Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss between bus waves, then led us to the hidden canyon at Gljufrabui (magic). At Reynisfjara he explained sneaker waves and kept it safe without killing the vibe. Cozy hotel near Kirkjubaejarklaustur, private bathroom, and day two was Jokulsarlon and Diamond Beach. It honestly felt like traveling with a local friend who knows every shortcut.
Emma R. · October 2025
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