Project Description
Waterfalls & Mystical Black Sand Beaches
The South Coast, a realm of waterfalls and mystical black sand beaches, awaits your exclusive adventure! Discover the dramatic beauty of this world-famous region on a captivating private day tour with Moonwalker. Journey along the stunning coastline, where powerful waterfalls plunge from ancient cliffs and mystical black volcanic sands meet the wild Atlantic Ocean, expertly guided by our team of local experts in a sophisticated Land Rover Discovery.
Your Private Comfort Vehicle: The Land Rover Discovery
On this South Coast Comfort Tour, your exclusive transport is a comfortable Moonwalker Land Rover Discovery. Known for its perfect balance of smooth on-road travel, spaciousness, and reliable capability, the Discovery is the ideal vehicle for exploring the iconic South Coast route. It ensures your private journey is as comfortable as it is visually stunning, allowing your group to relax and fully appreciate the breathtaking scenery.
Chase Cascades: Gluggafoss, Seljalandsfoss & Skógafoss
Your private adventure begins as we travel south from Reykjavik along Route 1, quickly entering a landscape of striking contrasts. Your dedicated guide will lead you to some of Iceland’s most magnificent waterfalls. We start with the beautiful and less-visited Gluggafoss (Window Falls), a unique cascade flowing through interesting rock formations. Next, prepare for a truly immersive experience at Seljalandsfoss waterfall, famous for the pathway that allows your group to walk behind the cascading water (conditions permitting), feeling its refreshing spray. Continuing east, you’ll arrive at the mighty Skógafoss, one of Iceland’s largest and most powerful waterfalls. Stand at its base and feel the thunderous roar, or climb the steps alongside for panoramic views.
Dramatic Coastline: Dyrhólaey & Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
The South Coast is also home to some of the most spectacular coastlines. We visit Dyrhólaey, a dramatic promontory known for its colossal rock arch and towering cliffs (seasonal birdlife). From here, you’ll enjoy incredible panoramic views over the coastline and the black sands. Your journey culminates at the world-famous Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. Prepare to be mesmerized by the striking contrast of the smooth black volcanic sand against the powerful Atlantic waves. Marvel at the incredible hexagonal basalt columns and the dramatic Reynisdrangar sea stacks. Experience the raw power of the ocean here, guided by an expert who prioritizes your safety near the unpredictable waves.
Throughout your private day tour in the Discovery, you’ll also enjoy distant views of the majestic Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull glaciers, powerful reminders of the volcanic forces shaping this land.
Experience the South Coast with Moonwalker: Private Comfort & Seamless Discovery
Choosing Moonwalker for your private South Coast day tour means experiencing these incredible sites with the undivided attention of a certified Moonwalker expert guide. Our team is passionate about sharing Iceland’s natural wonders with a personal touch, ensuring your journey is seamless, insightful, and tailored to your group’s interests and pace. We are a highly-rated family business, consistently earning the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice award every year since 2016, known for our superior service and commitment to safety (guides with Search and Rescue (SAR) backgrounds and WFR certification).
We provide the Land Rover Discovery for your private journey, allowing your group ample time to explore, photograph, and simply soak in the incredible beauty and charm of this region away from larger crowds. This tour is a dream for photographers, nature lovers, and those seeking comfortable, quality exploration.
Tour Highlights:
- Private Day Tour (Exclusive to your group).
- Travel in a comfortable Moonwalker Land Rover Discovery.
- Guided by certified Moonwalker expert guides (with SAR & WFR).
- Visit the unique Gluggafoss waterfall.
- Experience walking behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall (conditions permitting).
- Marvel at the power and beauty of Skógafoss waterfall.
- Explore the dramatic Dyrhólaey promontory.
- Walk along the mystical Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach & see Reynisdrangar.
- Enjoy scenic views of Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull glacier areas.
- Experience West Iceland with a highly-rated, family-owned operator.
Essential Information:
- Duration: Approximately 9 hours (+/- 1 hour).
- Type: Private Tour (Exclusively for your booked group).
- Pick-up: From your accommodation in the Capital Area starting at approximately 8:30 AM.
- Minimum Age: Generally suitable for all ages.
- Fitness Level: Easy. Involves leisurely walks on mostly well-maintained paths around attractions. Ability to step in/out of a vehicle.
- Vehicle: Travel in a comfortable Moonwalker Land Rover Discovery for your private journey.
- Seasonality: This tour is generally available year-round, though conditions can vary (e.g., puffins in summer, potential strong winds in winter).
Inclusions:
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- Expert Guide: Private guidance by a certified Moonwalker expert guide (Certified Tourist Guide, with SAR, WFR backgrounds).
- Transportation: All ground transportation in a comfortable Moonwalker Land Rover Discovery.
- Visits to all listed highlights on the South Coast.
What’s NOT Included: Lunch (your guide will make a stop along the route where you can purchase lunch). Snacks, drinks.
What to Bring: Warm clothing layers (Essential!), Waterproof & windproof jacket and pants (CRUCIAL!), Sturdy walking shoes (Recommended), Warm hat and gloves, Snacks, Camera, Reusable water bottle, Sunglasses and sunscreen, Your sense of adventure!
Ready for a private, comfortable South Coast expedition to waterfalls and black sand beaches guided by experts in a Land Rover Discovery? Book your Moonwalker tour today!
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Best Tour Company you can use in Iceland
We have just done the South Coast Private tour with Bessi and Cami and had the most fun, informative and fantastic trip you can imagine. What Bessi can’t tell you about Iceland isn’t worth knowing and Cami instantly becomes a friend for life. Bessi drives with extreme care and caution, even when off roaring, we always felt safe and saw everything we wanted. Please don’t think twice, you certainly get what you pay for with these guys. Thank you so much for the fantastic memories.
Adventure on the south coast!
What a spectacular experience! Highly recommend booking any tour you can find with moonwalker. Definitely worth any premium cost versus the traditional bus tours
Fantastic Icelandic Guide and Tour !
I’d have to say that booking with Moonwalker Tours was the best decision we made on our trip to Iceland. Bessi and his super cute sidekick Cami (his dog) were fantastic guides and took us to some crazy places in this amazing country that aren’t accessible to the mass tour busses and crowds. When Bessi says “i’m just going to deflate the tyres” on his massive 4×4 Landrover Defender you know your in for a Mad Adventure !
Exhilarating day with Bessi and Cami!
This is THE way to see the South Coast – in the company of Bessi, an easygoing, warm and knowledgable guide, and in the BEST ride – a massive jeep that whisked us away from the crowds, across rivers, up to a glacier, and along a black sand beach. We had views, experiences and insights we couldn’t have gotten any other way. All this plus Bessi’s adorable sheepdog Cami who rode and romped along with us all day. This is a day I’ll be thinking about for a long time – thank you Bessi! We hope to see you again.
An Unforgettable South Coast Adventure
I can’t say enough good things about our experience with Moonwalker; we stopped in Iceland for a few days before continuing on to Europe and our day with Bessi was the highlight of the trip. We had so much fun exploring with Bessi and Cami – right away it felt more like we were spending the day with a friend rather than on a “tour.” We loved that the day wasn’t restricted to a set schedule and instead Bessi made suggestions based on conditions and we ended up on adventures that we never expected but that were absolutely breathtaking. Not to mention that Bessi is extremely knowledgeable and prepared for anything, so we knew that we were in great hands the whole time. I truly feel that we left Iceland with a friend (two friends if you count the furry one too), and we now want to go back in the summer just to spend more time exploring with Bessi.
Awesome Tours
We did two days of tours with Bessi, the Golden Circle and the South Coast, and LOVED both. We booked them as group tours but no one else signed up so we had him to ourselves, which was great. He was so friendly and easy going, it was great getting to know him and learning about living in Iceland. He took us places that the larger tours would never go, including off-roading to a cavern/waterfall, to a secret ship wreck, and to the best little fish and chips place. He also knew when to go to certain places to avoid the peak of the large tour groups. Everything was so much more flexible and personal with him. The highlight was the drive around the Langjökull glacier on the Golden Circle tour in his Defender, which has wifi! Definitely book with him!
