ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Private South Coast Fire and Ice: Glacier viewpoint & Lava Show
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Seljalandsfoss waterfall · Vestmannaeyjar forecast
9°
Light rain
Today · Wind 7 m/s
Today
9° 8°
Light rain
Tomorrow
11° 7°
Overcast
Sun
11° 9°
Overcast
Mon
12° 8°
Light rain
Tue
11° 8°
Rain
Wed
10° 8°
Rain showers
Thu
9° 7°
Rain
Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
Road signals for South Iceland
Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
Snæfellsleið: Snæfell - VatnajökullMountain vehicles
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
Join us to find out why Iceland is named the Land of Ice & Fire, with this fantastic day on the South Coast that includes the Icelandic Lava Show and a guided valley walk to get incredible views of the crevasse riddled Solheimajökull glacier. Join this private tour and you'll stop at the must see Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, visit the famous Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, learn all about Iceland's geology and volcanoes whilst witnessing re-melted lava at the Lava Show. Plus, get incredible views of an enormous glacier for unmatched pictures. This is a one day tour you'll never forget. All of Hidden Iceland's tours are run by our friendly and knowledgeable English speaking guides.
This tour does NOT include a glacier hike but we will get close to the terminal face of the glacier for great views.
Please note, this tour was previously offered as a Small Group Tour also, but is now only available Private.
What's included
Not included
- –Gratuities
Itinerary
- Tour stop
Iconic South Iceland waterfall
- Tour stop
Black Sand Beach
- Tour stop
Witness real molten lava and learn all about Iceland's volcanoes, and how they have affected the town of Vík in this dramatic and unique show
- Tour stop
Seaside town with church, cafes and fantastic views. Great options for lunch in this town. This stop will be shortened during the darkest winter months (Nov-Jan) with lunch had on the go to save precious daylight hours.
- Tour stop
Guided walk (15-20 minutes each way) down the valley to get a view and photos of the enormous glacier and lagoon. Your guide will explain all about the changing glacier and landscape.
- Tour stop
Waterfall that is possible to walk behind (when not icy).
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Sturdy, waterproof footwear recommended
- We will stop in the south coast town of Hvolsvöllur to load up on snacks for the day. You can shop here and bring food and for the day if you want to spend more time at the sights during lunch. There is ample time to have lunch at The Soup Company located within the Icelandic Lava Show premises. The soups are filling and delicious, as are the paninis and sandwiches here.
- During the darkest winter months we may need to to order food to have on the go, so that we can use the precious short daylight hours at the wonderful South Coast sights. Lunch is not included in this tour.
- Although there is no minimum age, some stops may need to be amended for those younger than 8 years old.
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
This activity may be cancelled due to bad weather.