Private South Coast Area Tour
Explore the breathtaking landscapes of the southernmost part of Iceland with your own private guide.
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What's included in Private South Coast Area Tour
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Seljalandsfoss
The 62 m (203 ft) high majestic waterfall Seljalandsfoss is fed by spring water from the river Seljalandsá. Many think it is fed with melting water from the glacier-capped Eyjafjallajökull, a volcano that famously erupted in 2010 and affected air traffic throughout Europe, but the water in Seljalandsfoss is bright and clean due to it being spring water. It cascades into a beautiful meadow, like a curtain over a tall cliff that once marked a coastline by the ocean before eruptions extended the land, and behind the waterfall is a walking path for a unique angle of the waterfall and its surroundings. This trail continues from behind the waterfall and around it. The picturesque Seljalandsfoss is among the most photographed waterfalls in Iceland for a reason. We'll also make a short walk to Seljalandsfoss' neighbor Gljúfrabúi, a 40 m (131 ft) high partially hidden waterfall within a canyon with mossy walls, which is a great addition to the spectacular visits on the south coast of Iceland.
Skogafoss
Skógafoss is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland dropping 60 m (197 ft) off an eroded cliff with an astounding width of 25 m (82 ft) and up to 30 m (98 ft) after heavy rain. It is located on the river Skógá which flows from under Eyjafjallajökull, a glacier-capped volcano that last erupted in 2010. In that eruption, Skógafoss became grey from all the ash blowing into the Skógá river. Skógafoss produces a great amount of spray so on sunny days, you may see a rainbow forming, some days even a double rainbow. Underneath the waterfall the land is flat, making it easy to walk right up to it, but make note you may get wet from the spraying. If you're up for it you can also view Skógafoss from the top since a 527 step staircase leads up to an observation platform above it with an amazing view of the coastline. Resting in the gorge Kvernugil close to Skógafoss is the 30 m (98 ft) high waterfall Kvernufoss which is considered a hidden gem.
Solheimajokull Glacier
The outlet glacier Sólheimajökull is an 11 km (6.8 mi) in length and situated on the southwestern part of the Mýrdalsjökull ice cap. It sits in a valley which provides an easy 15-minute walk to a viewpoint towards the edge of Sólheimajökull. The ice is bluish-white and covered in black bands of ash from nearby volcanic eruptions. Most of the ash is from the 1,491 m (4,892 ft) high Hekla volcano and the 1918 eruption of the most active volcano in Iceland called Katla, which lies beneath Mýrdalsjökull, usually erupting twice every century so it's expected to erupt soon.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Knowledgeable & experienced English speaking driver-guide
- Pickup & drop-off within the Reykjavik Capital Area
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Food & drinks (your private driver-guide can recommend stops for refreshments during the tour)
- Entry or admission fees to activities outside of the itinerary
- Gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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