{"id":3448,"date":"2024-10-02T20:16:06","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T20:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/?post_type=cruise-ship-tour&#038;p=3448"},"modified":"2025-11-01T14:39:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T14:39:27","slug":"south-coast-to-vik","status":"publish","type":"cruise-ship-tour","link":"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/index.php\/cruise-ship-tour\/south-coast-to-vik\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;South Coast to V\u00edk&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-3448\" data-postid=\"3448\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-3448 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_u6zf464 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_sdyf464 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_tvwp210   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>Minibus Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price 23100 ISK per person<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><br \/>&#8211; Seljalandsfoss Waterfall<br \/>&#8211; Sk\u00f3garfoss Waterfall<br \/>&#8211; S\u00f3lheimaj\u00f6kull Glacier<br \/>&#8211; Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach<br \/>&#8211; V\u00edk<\/p>\n<p><strong>Available from mid-May to mid-September<\/strong><br \/>&#8211; Duration 9 to 10 hours.<br \/>&#8211; Pickup time 20 minutes before tour start.<br \/>&#8211; This tour is for cruise ship passengers only.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Attention!<\/strong><\/span><br \/>&#8211; When you book shore excursion for cruise ships, then we take full responsibility if the cruise cancels port or changes schedule within 24-hours due to weather.<br \/>\u2013 Otherwise our general 24-hours cancellation policy is valid.<br \/>&#8211; We reschedule the tour or refund if rescheduling is not possible.\u00a0<br \/>&#8211; If the cruise ship is delayed then we adjust our departure time and we make sure that we are back to cruise port before cruise ship closes for boarding.<br \/>&#8211; If you book our scheduled tours designed for hotel pickup, then we don&#8217;t take any responsibility regarding refunds in case of cruise ship cancelling within 24-hours or delays arrival or if the tour is not finished before cruise ship departure.<br \/>\u2013 There can be more than one start time due to multiple cruise ships docking on same day and it is your responsibility to choose the correct start time closest to your cruise ship&#8217;s arrival to guarantee that you will be back in time for cruise ship&#8217;s departure.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Included<\/strong><br \/>&#8211; Free WiFi<br \/>&#8211; Guide<br \/>&#8211; Parking &amp; entrance fees<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<br \/><\/strong>&#8211; Let us know if there is any disability that we need to know off.<br \/>&#8211; During our tour we take break for refreshments at caf\u00e9 or restaurant<br \/>&#8211; Refreshments are not incl. in tour price.<br \/>&#8211; We might change the order of stops on our tour due to weather and traffic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We recommend bringing!<br \/><\/strong>&#8211; Warm clothing (wind\/waterproof coat and trousers).<br \/>&#8211; Good trainers or hiking boots.<br \/>&#8211; Water bottle.<br \/>&#8211; And of course good mood.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_15ab595 last\">\n                    <!-- module plain text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-plain-text tb_1nsx718 \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.bokun.io\/assets\/javascripts\/apps\/build\/BokunWidgetsLoader.js?bookingChannelUUID=678f01d6-b02c-4984-8012-18eab846cb2c\" async><\/script>\n     \n    <div class=\"bokunWidget\" data-src=\"https:\/\/widgets.bokun.io\/online-sales\/678f01d6-b02c-4984-8012-18eab846cb2c\/experience-calendar\/742862\"><\/div>\n    <noscript>Please enable javascript in your browser to book<\/noscript>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module plain text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_2zmq340   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>If 2 or more tours are booked together in a bundle,<br \/>15% discount is automatically added to your booking. <br \/><br \/><\/strong><strong>On the booking calendar all dates and times available on our cruise ship schedule this summer.<br \/><br \/>Note!<br \/><\/strong><strong>Tours that pop-up in bundle offer might not fit for your cruise ship.<br \/>Choose dates and start time that fits your cruise ship schedule.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>We only accept payment with MasterCard &amp; Visa<\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_l6nn413 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_v4yr413 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_zw8b548   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h4>Tour description!<\/h4><p>From Reykjavik we drive for about 1 hour and 40 minutes to Seljalandsfoss, where we stop for 60 minutes sightseeing and facility stop.<\/p><p>After Seljalandsfoss we drive for about 20 minutes to Sk\u00f3garfoss, where we stop for 30 minutes sightseeing.<\/p><p>After Seljalandsfoss we drive for about 30 minutes to Reynisfjara, where we stop for 75 minutes for sightseeing, lunch and facility stop.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_v57v413 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ku1s784   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>\u00a0<\/p><p>After Reynisfjara we drive for about 10 minutes to V\u00edk, where we make a short photo stop.<\/p><p>After V\u00edk we drive for about 25 minutes to S\u00f3lheimaj\u00f6kull, where we stop for 60 minutes sightseeing.<\/p><p>After S\u00f3lheimaj\u00f6kull we got about 2 hours and 15 minutes drive back to Reykjavik with a facility stop if needed on the way back.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_vvk9306 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_upyh306 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_kwha230   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\"><br \/>On Iceland\u2019s south coast are five beautiful and remarkable destinations that you will visit during this tour. Along the way from Reykjavik to Vik, you will also enjoy stunning views of the Icelandic countryside and the sweeping Skei\u00f0ar\u00e1sandur black-sand-plains of the\u00a0Vatnaj\u00f6kull National Park.<\/span><\/p><p>The south coast is also a very active volcano area where many of our latest eruptions have happened, such as the world famous Eyjafjallaj\u00f6kull which erupted in 2010.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_c4ti144 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_huet144 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_i6am981   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-793 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/seljalandsfoss-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/seljalandsfoss-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/seljalandsfoss-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/seljalandsfoss.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Seljalandsfoss<\/strong><\/p><p>Seljalandsfoss is one of the best known waterfalls in Iceland. It is a small but beautiful waterfall that cascades down the front of a cliff \u2013 and that makes it possible to walk behind the waterfall to view the scenic countryside of Iceland through the water.<\/p><p>The waterfall drops 60 m (197 ft) and is part of the Seljalands River that has its origins in the volcano glacier Eyjafjallaj\u00f6kull.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_6g1k765 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_ywmt765 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_y77q648   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2204 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/skogarfoss-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/skogarfoss-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/skogarfoss-263x351.jpg 263w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/skogarfoss.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Sk\u00f3gafoss<\/strong><\/p><p>The Sk\u00f3gafoss waterfall is situated on the Sk\u00f3g\u00e1 River in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. It is one of Iceland\u2019s most beautiful waterfalls, with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters.<\/p><p>The water from Sk\u00f3gafoss plummets over the edge of the cliff and falls into a deep pool at its base, creating a huge plume of spray. On a sunny day it is common to the waterfall bathed in a vivid rainbow.<\/p><p>In Iceland there are many myths and legends, and one of these involves Sk\u00f3gafoss. It is believed that many years ago, a settler named \u00derasi buried his treasure chest full of gold under the waterfall. Maybe you will be the lucky one to find \u00derasi\u2019s treasure chest on this tour!<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_apgy366 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_xp0i366 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_wugx117   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2209 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/solheimajokull-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/solheimajokull-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/solheimajokull-768x709.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/solheimajokull.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>S\u00f3lheimaj\u00f6kull Glacier<\/strong><\/p><p>The S\u00f3lheimaj\u00f6kull glacier is the southwestern glacier tongue or outlet glacier of the M\u00fdrdalsj\u00f6kull ice-cap. It is about 8km long and 2km wide and is the 4th largest glacier in Iceland.<\/p><p>It is a magnificent glacier that has many cracks and crevasses, and ash layers caused by the regular volcano eruptions in the area. There is a small and beautiful lagoon in front of the glacier.<\/p><p>Sadly, like most Icelandic glaciers, S\u00f3lheimaj\u00f6kull is rapidly receding. The glacier has retreated about a kilometer over the last decade and it is possible that it may disappear totally within the next few decades.<\/p><p>The river J\u00f6kuls\u00e1 runs from S\u00f3lheimaj\u00f6kull filled with glacial meltwater, which is rich with smelly sulphuric acid from the subglacial areas. For this reason, the river is sometimes called the \u201cstinky river\u201d.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_pmqf797 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_upmj798 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_iiev166   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-796 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/black-beach-e1565717128555-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/black-beach-e1565717128555-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/black-beach-e1565717128555-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/black-beach-e1565717128555.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Reynisfjara<\/strong><\/p><p>Reynisfjara is a magnificent black pebble beach which features an amazing cliff of regular basalt columns resembling a rocky step pyramid, which is called Gardar.<\/p><p>Just offshore are the stunning basalt sea stacks called Reynisdrangar. According to folklore, two trolls attempted to drag a ship to land but were turned to stone as daylight broke, turning them into the Reynisdrangar stacks.<\/p><p>Just to the west of Reynisfjara, the large rock arch of the Dyrh\u00f3laey peninsula is visible.<\/p><p>The area has a rich birdlife, including puffins, fulmars and guillemots.<\/p><p>The waves at Reynisfjara are especially strong and unpredictable, and fatal accidents have occurred at this beach, so people are advised to take extra care when visiting the area.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_m9sm0 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_4q2d0 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_0s6g14   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-797 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/vik-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/vik-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/vik-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/vik.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>V\u00edk<\/strong><\/p><p>The village of V\u00edk is the southernmost village in Iceland, around 180km southeast of Reykjav\u00edk.<\/p><p>Despite having only around 300 inhabitants, Vik is the largest settlement for more than 50kms in each direction and is therefore an important service center for the inhabitants of, and visitors to, the coastal strip between Sk\u00f3gar and the west edge of the M\u00fdrdalssandur glacial outwash plain.<\/p><p>The most iconic landmark in Vik (or at least the most photographed!) is the red-roofed wooden Reyniskirkja church which was built in 1929. Because of its beautiful location, the church is very popular for weddings. Also, because of its high position just out of town and Vik\u2019s close proximity to Katla volcano, the church is the evacuation spot in case of a volcano eruption and the subsequent flood of glacial meltwater.<\/p><p>The South Coast Tour duration is about 9 to 10 hours, including stops at the 5 main sites and even one or two extra stops depending on time available.<\/p><p>With Iceland Everywhere Tours, you are led by an experienced guide who gives you information about each destination. While driving between destinations you will be told about what you see through the window and you will get an insight into our local history, culture and nation.<\/p><p>Iceland Everywhere Tours travels with small groups in comfortable minibuses and our guides work hard to ensure that you receive personal service and an excellent experience.<\/p><p>Some of the destinations on the South Coast Tour are slightly difficult to access (for example, the walk from the parking lot to the base of S\u00f3lheimaj\u00f6kull glacier takes around 20 minutes) so this tour might not be suitable for everyone.\u00a0 If you are in doubt, please contact us and we can discuss your needs and make sure you are able to enjoy as much of the experience as possible.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minibus Tour Price 23100 ISK per person Highlights- Seljalandsfoss Waterfall- Sk\u00f3garfoss Waterfall- S\u00f3lheimaj\u00f6kull Glacier- Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach- V\u00edk Available from mid-May to mid-September- Duration 9 to 10 hours.- Pickup time 20 minutes before tour start.- This tour is for cruise ship passengers only. 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entrance fees<\/p> <p><strong>Note<br \/><\/strong>- Let us know if there is any disability that we need to know off.<br \/>- During our tour we take break for refreshments at caf\u00e9 or restaurant<br \/>- Refreshments are not incl. in tour price.<br \/>- We might change the order of stops on our tour due to weather and traffic.<\/p> <p><strong>We recommend bringing!<br \/><\/strong>- Warm clothing (wind\/waterproof coat and trousers).<br \/>- Good trainers or hiking boots.<br \/>- Water bottle.<br \/>- And of course good mood.<\/p>\n<noscript>Please enable javascript in your browser to book<\/noscript>\n<p><strong>If 2 or more tours are booked together in a bundle,<br \/>15% discount is automatically added to your booking. <br \/><br \/><\/strong><strong>On the booking calendar all dates and times available on our cruise ship schedule this summer.<br \/><br \/>Note!<br \/><\/strong><strong>Tours that pop-up in bundle offer might not fit for your cruise ship.<br \/>Choose dates and start time that fits your cruise ship schedule.<\/strong><\/p> <p><strong>We only accept payment with MasterCard &amp; Visa<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Tour description!<\/h4><p>From Reykjavik we drive for about 1 hour and 40 minutes to Seljalandsfoss, where we stop for 60 minutes sightseeing and facility stop.<\/p><p>After Seljalandsfoss we drive for about 20 minutes to Sk\u00f3garfoss, where we stop for 30 minutes sightseeing.<\/p><p>After Seljalandsfoss we drive for about 30 minutes to Reynisfjara, where we stop for 75 minutes for sightseeing, lunch and facility stop.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p><p>After Reynisfjara we drive for about 10 minutes to V\u00edk, where we make a short photo stop.<\/p><p>After V\u00edk we drive for about 25 minutes to S\u00f3lheimaj\u00f6kull, where we stop for 60 minutes sightseeing.<\/p><p>After S\u00f3lheimaj\u00f6kull we got about 2 hours and 15 minutes drive back to Reykjavik with a facility stop if needed on the way back.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>On Iceland\u2019s south coast are five beautiful and remarkable destinations that you will visit during this tour. Along the way from Reykjavik to Vik, you will also enjoy stunning views of the Icelandic countryside and the sweeping Skei\u00f0ar\u00e1sandur black-sand-plains of the\u00a0Vatnaj\u00f6kull National Park.<\/p><p>The south coast is also a very active volcano area where many of our latest eruptions have happened, such as the world famous Eyjafjallaj\u00f6kull which erupted in 2010.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/seljalandsfoss-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/seljalandsfoss-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/seljalandsfoss-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/seljalandsfoss.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Seljalandsfoss<\/strong><\/p><p>Seljalandsfoss is one of the best known waterfalls in Iceland. It is a small but beautiful waterfall that cascades down the front of a cliff \u2013 and that makes it possible to walk behind the waterfall to view the scenic countryside of Iceland through the water.<\/p><p>The waterfall drops 60 m (197 ft) and is part of the Seljalands River that has its origins in the volcano glacier Eyjafjallaj\u00f6kull.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/skogarfoss-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/skogarfoss-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/skogarfoss-263x351.jpg 263w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/skogarfoss.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Sk\u00f3gafoss<\/strong><\/p><p>The Sk\u00f3gafoss waterfall is situated on the Sk\u00f3g\u00e1 River in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. It is one of Iceland\u2019s most beautiful waterfalls, with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters.<\/p><p>The water from Sk\u00f3gafoss plummets over the edge of the cliff and falls into a deep pool at its base, creating a huge plume of spray. On a sunny day it is common to the waterfall bathed in a vivid rainbow.<\/p><p>In Iceland there are many myths and legends, and one of these involves Sk\u00f3gafoss. It is believed that many years ago, a settler named \u00derasi buried his treasure chest full of gold under the waterfall. Maybe you will be the lucky one to find \u00derasi\u2019s treasure chest on this tour!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/solheimajokull-300x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/solheimajokull-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/solheimajokull-768x709.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/solheimajokull.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>S\u00f3lheimaj\u00f6kull Glacier<\/strong><\/p><p>The S\u00f3lheimaj\u00f6kull glacier is the southwestern glacier tongue or outlet glacier of the M\u00fdrdalsj\u00f6kull ice-cap. It is about 8km long and 2km wide and is the 4th largest glacier in Iceland.<\/p><p>It is a magnificent glacier that has many cracks and crevasses, and ash layers caused by the regular volcano eruptions in the area. There is a small and beautiful lagoon in front of the glacier.<\/p><p>Sadly, like most Icelandic glaciers, S\u00f3lheimaj\u00f6kull is rapidly receding. The glacier has retreated about a kilometer over the last decade and it is possible that it may disappear totally within the next few decades.<\/p><p>The river J\u00f6kuls\u00e1 runs from S\u00f3lheimaj\u00f6kull filled with glacial meltwater, which is rich with smelly sulphuric acid from the subglacial areas. For this reason, the river is sometimes called the \u201cstinky river\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/black-beach-e1565717128555-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/black-beach-e1565717128555-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/black-beach-e1565717128555-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/black-beach-e1565717128555.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Reynisfjara<\/strong><\/p><p>Reynisfjara is a magnificent black pebble beach which features an amazing cliff of regular basalt columns resembling a rocky step pyramid, which is called Gardar.<\/p><p>Just offshore are the stunning basalt sea stacks called Reynisdrangar. According to folklore, two trolls attempted to drag a ship to land but were turned to stone as daylight broke, turning them into the Reynisdrangar stacks.<\/p><p>Just to the west of Reynisfjara, the large rock arch of the Dyrh\u00f3laey peninsula is visible.<\/p><p>The area has a rich birdlife, including puffins, fulmars and guillemots.<\/p><p>The waves at Reynisfjara are especially strong and unpredictable, and fatal accidents have occurred at this beach, so people are advised to take extra care when visiting the area.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/vik-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/vik-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/vik-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/vik.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p><strong>V\u00edk<\/strong><\/p><p>The village of V\u00edk is the southernmost village in Iceland, around 180km southeast of Reykjav\u00edk.<\/p><p>Despite having only around 300 inhabitants, Vik is the largest settlement for more than 50kms in each direction and is therefore an important service center for the inhabitants of, and visitors to, the coastal strip between Sk\u00f3gar and the west edge of the M\u00fdrdalssandur glacial outwash plain.<\/p><p>The most iconic landmark in Vik (or at least the most photographed!) is the red-roofed wooden Reyniskirkja church which was built in 1929. Because of its beautiful location, the church is very popular for weddings. Also, because of its high position just out of town and Vik\u2019s close proximity to Katla volcano, the church is the evacuation spot in case of a volcano eruption and the subsequent flood of glacial meltwater.<\/p><p>The South Coast Tour duration is about 9 to 10 hours, including stops at the 5 main sites and even one or two extra stops depending on time available.<\/p><p>With Iceland Everywhere Tours, you are led by an experienced guide who gives you information about each destination. 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