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Private South Coast Tour with Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss and Solheimajokull Glacier
Two waterfalls open this private drive along Iceland's south coast. At Seljalandsfoss a path runs behind the falling water, and at Skógafoss visitors can walk up to the base of the fall. Between them sits Gljúfrabúi, the hidden waterfall tucked behind a narrow canyon, and the route passes Eyjafjallajökull, the glacier-topped volcano whose April 2010 eruption sent an ash cloud over European airspace. Further east is Reynisfjara, a black sand beach with basalt columns and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks. Strong currents make swimming unwise there. Dyrhólaey comes next, a headland with an arch-shaped rock 120 meters above the North Atlantic, wide views along the coast and, in summer, puffins and Arctic terns nesting on the cliffs. The last stop is Sólheimajökull, a glacier tongue where blue ice is striped with layers of volcanic ash. The itinerary is fully personalized, so the group sets its own pace and spends longer where it wants to. Ponchos for the walk behind the waterfall, bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle and a guide are included, with guiding in English, Russian, Ukrainian or Polish. Lunch stops are paid separately. A booking takes up to 4 travelers.
What's included
- Private transportation
- I provide ponchos for walking behind the waterfalls
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
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- Guide
Itinerary
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Seljalandsfoss waterfall
The Seljalands River, which starts at the Eyjafjallajökull glacier, drops about 60 meters (197 feet) into a quiet pool here. Seljalandsfoss is best known for the path that runs behind the water, which lets visitors look out from inside the fall. It is one of the best-known waterfalls on the South Coast.
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Gljúfrabúi
Gljúfrabúi, the "hidden waterfall", stands close to Seljalandsfoss. A cliff partly covers the 40-meter (131 feet) drop, and a narrow canyon shelters it. Getting closer means wading through a small stream or climbing over rocks.
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Volcano Eyjafjallajokull
Eyjafjallajökull is a glacier of about 100 square kilometers (39 square miles) lying on top of an active volcano of the same name. The name means "Island Mountain Glacier". In April 2010 an eruption here sent up an ash cloud that disrupted air travel across Europe.
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Skogafoss
The Skógá River falls 60 meters (197 feet) at Skógafoss, over a front 25 meters (82 feet) wide, near the village of Skógar. Visitors can stand at the base, where mist often forms rainbows on sunny days. A staircase climbs to a platform on top of the fall with views of the river and the land around it.
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Reynisfjara Beach
Reynisfjara, the Black Sand Beach, lies near the village of Vík í Mýrdal. Black volcanic sand, strong waves, basalt columns and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks rising from the ocean define it. Strong currents make swimming unsafe.
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Dyrholaey
Dyrhólaey is a small promontory near Vík í Mýrdal, with an arch-shaped rock 120 meters (394 feet) above the North Atlantic. Its name means "door hill island". The top gives views of the black sand beaches, the open ocean and the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, and in summer puffins, Arctic terns and other seabirds nest on the cliffs.
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Solheimajokull Glacier
Sólheimajökull is a glacier tongue about 11 kilometers (7 miles) long, reaching down from the Mýrdalsjökull ice cap. The name means "Sun House Glacier". Crevasses, blue ice and ash layers from eruptions, mainly from the nearby Katla volcano, make black and white stripes in the ice. Guided hikes on the glacier are possible.
Not included
- We can stop for lunch, which is not included in the tour price and must be paid separately.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation between locations is 7 hours in total
- Up to 4 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: ru, uk, en, pl.
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