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Private South Coast Day
South Coast with Diamond Beach Private Tour from Reykjavik
from $1,560 per group
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Overview
This private day trip from Reykjavik covers the south coast with Diamond Beach and Jokulsarlon as the headline stops, travelling with a professional licensed driver-guide who stays with your group the whole way. Only your party takes part, which reviewers repeatedly say changes the shape of the day: several describe guides rearranging stops when they had already seen somewhere, adding an unplanned stop in Vik, or building in extra time at Diamond Beach for photos.
The route runs east from Reykjavik through Hveragerdi and Selfoss before reaching the waterfalls. Seljalandsfoss gets a 20 minute stop, Skogafoss 30 minutes, and Reynisfjara Black Beach an hour with a pass by Vik. Diamond Beach follows for 30 minutes, then Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon for 50 minutes before the return drive. Fuel, parking and tolls are all included in the price, and none of the stops charge admission.
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation or an agreed location is included, along with Wi-Fi onboard and passenger insurance. Lunch is not included, though the driver builds in flexible stops for meals along the route. The private format suits groups who want to set their own pace and ask for changes along the way, which reviewers describe happening on this tour.
From$1,560 per group
Rating5.0 from 30 reviews
What's Included
Included
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation or agreed location
- Professional, licensed driver/guide
- Passenger insurance coverage
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Flexible stops for snacks, lunch, and dinner along the route
- Fuel, parking fees, and road tolls
- Guests support before and during your trip
Not Included
- Lunch
Itinerary
- Pickup in ReykjavikThe guide collects your group at your accommodation or an agreed location. Only your party takes part.
- Hveragerdi and SelfossThe route passes through Hveragerdi and Selfoss.
- Seljalandsfoss waterfallA 20 minute stop with admission included.
- Skogafoss30 minutes at the waterfall, with admission included.
- Reynisfjara Beach and VikAn hour at Reynisfjara, passing by Vik on the way.
- Diamond Beach30 minutes at the beach. Several reviewers single this out as a favourite.
- Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon50 minutes at the lagoon.
- Return and drop-offThe guide drives back to Reykjavik with flexible stops for meals along the route.
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical points worth knowing before booking this one.
- Long day. One reviewer describes it as a long day but worth it. Travelling time counts toward the total duration, so expect plenty of hours in the vehicle between stops.
- Private format. Only your group takes part, and the price is quoted per group rather than per person. Travellers describe guides tailoring the day, skipping stops already seen and adding others, so it is worth saying upfront what you want from the route.
- Food arrangements. Lunch is not included. The driver makes flexible stops for snacks, lunch and dinner along the route, and one reviewer mentions a guide suggesting places to eat.
- Photo help. One reviewer says their guide took pictures of the group at each site and pointed out where to stand for the best view. If you want shots together, it is worth asking the guide.
- Weather dependency. The booking page notes the experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions you are offered a different date or a full refund, so keep some flexibility in your plans.
- Getting around. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though most travellers can participate. Reynisfjara alone gets an hour, the longest stop of the day.
Common issues. It is a very long day in a vehicle, a point one reviewer raises even while praising the tour. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the stated stop times are short relative to the total travelling time between them. Weather can cause cancellation, in which case a different date or a full refund is offered. Lunch is excluded, so budget for meals on the road. One reviewer noted they initially expected other couples to join, not realising the tour would be private, so be clear on the format when booking.
Common Questions
Is Pickup Included?
Yes. Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation or an agreed location in Reykjavik is included.
Are Entrance Fees Included?
Yes. Admission is included at Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara and Diamond Beach, and entry is free at Hveragerdi, Selfoss and Jokulsarlon. Fuel, parking fees and road tolls are also covered.
Is Food Included?
No, lunch is not included. The driver makes flexible stops for snacks, lunch and dinner along the route, and one reviewer mentions a guide suggesting good places to eat.
Is This A Group Tour?
No, it is private. Only your group takes part, with a professional licensed driver-guide, and the price is per group; check the booking page for the maximum group size.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you get a different date or a full refund.
Is It Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?
Most travellers can participate, though the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
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