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Small group southern Iceland tour

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£114.00

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Language: English

Availability: Daily

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: Flexible

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Guided tour

Local touch

Smaller group size

Small group

Why you’ll love this…

Visit all the highlights of Iceland's southern coast in one day
Witness some of the most dramatic landscape the country has to offer
Enjoy a more flexible and intimate experience in a small group

What to expect

Iceland is known as the country of contrast, the “land of fire and ice”, and this tour will take you to the south coast which hosts extremely variated natural phenomena, where contrasts in elements, weather and colours do not go unseen.

From green mountains, spectacular sea cliffs, waterfalls and glaciers to black sand beaches and unique coastal features, the south coast of Iceland has it all, and this tour will allow you to discover all the highlights in a small group, guaranteeing a flexible and intimate experience.

Accompanied by an experienced and passionate driver guide, you'll be visiting the Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, the Reynisfjara black beach, the Petrified Trolls of Reynisdrangar, you will explore the fascinating landscape at Sólheimajökull glacier and you will have a lunch stop in the small village Vík, the southernmost town of Iceland.

Stunning beauty and elements of great scale await as you drive along the Ring Road and with every stop along the way, giving you the opportunity to witness some of the most dramatic landscape the country has to offer.

What's included

English-speaking expert guide
Hotel pick up and drop off in downtown Reykjavik
Free WiFi on the minibus

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

Meeting point:

This tour includes pick-up from hotels and select bus stops in downtown Reykjavik. Please, wait at the location you have chosen. If you choose the meeting point as your pick-up location, please note this is: Bus Stop #12 (opposite Storm Hotel).

What to remember

Minimum age of participants: 8 years
This is a small group tour with a maximum of 18 people
Bring warm, wind and water proof clothing
The walk to the ice at Sólheimajökull glacier takes around 20 min (one way) and is on uneven terrain. As such, good sturdy shoes are recommended
There is no food included on this tour but there will be stops where you are able to purchase food
You will have the possibility to choose your pick up location during the booking process; if you haven't organized your accommodation yet, you can send the details directly to the supplier at a later stage using the contact details provided on your voucher

Provider

Bustravel Iceland

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Excursions & day trips

Full-day southern Iceland tour with waterfalls and volcano

"Locals often say the south coast is where Iceland shows you all its moods in a single day," says Jan, one of our local guides. He continues, "You'll see waterfalls, glaciers, volcanoes and black-sand beaches, all shaped by the same powerful forces." If you're looking to venture beyond Reykjavík and experience the landscapes that have made Iceland famous, this full-day tour is an ideal introduction. As you travel through ever-changing scenery, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how fire and ice have shaped the island's dramatic character.Your first stops are two of Iceland's most iconic waterfalls. Seljalandsfoss pours from an ancient sea cliff, creating one of the country's most photographed sights. While nearby, Skógafoss crashes down in a powerful curtain of water. On sunny days look out for rainbows framing the falls. Next, head to Eyjafjallajökull – roughly pronounced AY-ya-fyat-la-yer-kutl. This glacier-capped volcano made headlines and caused air travel chaos during its eruption in 2010. Today, its snow-covered peak lies dormant and peaceful.Head just half an hour east, and the black-sand beaches of Vik reveal another side of Iceland's volcanic landscape. This is Jan's favourite spot. He adds, “The dark beaches meet jagged black basalt rock formations that, according to legend, were once trolls turned to stone by the sunrise.” You can decide for yourself whether it was magic or the cooling lava and the wild Atlantic waves that created this otherworldly-looking coastline. As you look around, your guide will share local stories and legends that bring the beautiful yet harsh and isolated landscapes to life.

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Half-day guided Reykjavik tour with FlyOver Iceland experience

In the world's most northerly capital city, the sun barely peeks above the horizon in the depths of winter. But Reykjavík's central 101 district combats the darkness with a rainbow of brightly coloured buildings, bringing a cheerfulness that warms the cityscape. It's one stop on this half-day tour of Reykjavík's highlights. As Jan, a local guide, explains, “Iceland is as brutal as it is beautiful. And the people who call it home have always found ways to harness what nature gives them. From the geology-inspired Hallgrímskirkja church to the geothermal hot water tanks beneath Perlan's glass dome.”Your city tour takes in the colourful streets of the 101 district before arriving at the distinctive Hallgrímskirkja. Angular concrete pillars sweep upwards to the spire, echoing the basalt columns formed by cooling lava. The views continue with a photo stop at the Sun Voyager, a metal Viking dreamboat sculpture overlooking the bay and Mount Esja. You'll also pass Perlan, the striking glass-domed home of geothermal water tanks that help keep Reykjavík's residents toasty. Everywhere you look, the city embraces its volcanic geology.You'll see Höfði House, where Reagan and Gorbachev met in 1986 for talks that helped end the Cold War, then the futuristic Harpa concert hall, shimmering by the waterfront. Round off your visit with FlyOver Iceland. This immersive 5D cinema experience uses sweeping aerial imagery and sensory effects to take you over glaciers, mountains and dramatic coastlines, without having to wrap up against the elements.

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