Private Southshore adventure

Itinerary

1. 1
   Seljalandsfoss waterfall 30 minutes · Admission included

   On your first stop you will have the opportunity to walk behind the famous Seljalandsfoss waterfall and breathe in its glory from all angles. Seljalandsfoss waterfall plunges 65 meters (213 feet) down from the world known Eyjafjallajokull glacier. The nature and rock formations are also worth a close look.

2. 2
   Wool Gallery Vik i Myrdal 1 hour

   We continue our drive to the Village of Vik i Myrdal valley, an old fishing village, where you will have the chance to stop at a restaurant / cafe for lunch.

3. 3
   Vikurfjara Black Sand Beach 1 hour

   After lunch we head out to Reynisfjara black sand beach, the most famous beach in Iceland. Reynisfjara beach is known for the majestic rock formations made from basalt columns. We can find this spectacular black sand beach where the waves from the Atlantic ocean power ashore with its tremendous force. The sand at Reynisfjara beach is black because of ancient volcanic rocks made from hot lava, cool down and are eroded down into tiny fragments. This beach is one of not so many black sand beaches in the world and the view is extremely beautiful.

4. 4
   Stop 20 minutes

   Your next stop will be Dyrholaey peninsula, a small peninsula plunging 120 meters (393 feet) up from the ocean, with a hole in the middle. You will have a beautiful view over Reynisfjara beach and Reynisdrangar cliffs from there.

5. 5
   Skogafoss 1 hour

   Proceeding with the tour back to Reykjavik you will have the chance to stop at Skogafoss waterfall, which plunges 60 meters (196 feet) down from Eyjafjallajokull glacier. This glorious waterfall is 25 meters (85 feet) wide. You will have time to walk up 370 steps to the top of the waterfall and enjoy the scenic view over the south shore in all its glory. At Skogafoss you can find Hotel Skogafoss, where you can drop in at the restaurant if hungry. A great restaurant with good service.

6. 6
   Lava Centre 45 minutes

   On the way to Reykjavik you will have the chance to stop at The Lava Centre if you please. The Lava Centre is a new exhibition that has become known for it’s interactive, high-tech exhibition and education into volcanic activity, earthquakes and how Iceland got created over millions of years. The lava centre has interactive displays of nature’s forces that have shaped our planet and created Iceland.

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels