
17 reviews
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Duration: 10 hours
Product code: 19205P4
Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Seljalandsfoss, Hella IcelandSeljalandsfoss is one of the best-known waterfalls in Iceland. It is 65 meters tall according to the National Land Survey of Iceland and it is breathtakingly beautiful. It is a must visiting Seljalandsfoss when visiting the south-coast, you will not regret it!Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Skogafoss, Skogar IcelandSkógafoss is possibly the most famous waterfall along Iceland's Ring Road, simply by proxy of being within an easy drive of Reykjavik and being prominently visible from the highway, however the falls are quite significant and make a very strong and lasting impression when they first come into view. Most of the filming locations in Iceland are easily accessible for visitors, including the famous Skógafoss Waterfall in South Iceland where the famous TV shows Vikings and the Marvel movie Thor was filmed.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Dyrholaey, Vik IcelandGorgeous natural rock formation in Southern Iceland, located between Seljalandsfoss and the small but charming town of Vik. The rock formation/mountain is home to several species of birds and known for stunning views of the south. The actual formation is cut off from pedestrian traffic.There are two ways to see Dyrholaey, the road that goes up and the road that goes down. The roads are not fully paved, so they recommend SUVs for most roads in Iceland. The road going up offers views of the rock formation and the bird watching/nesting area (check for the season if your an avid birdwatcher) and the southwest beaches of Iceland's coast...the view is so expansive, on a sunny day you can see all the way to Skogafoss!The road going down offers a view of the southeast, and a different perspective of these rock formation.Truly beautiful views on all accounts, and a great spot for a picnic lunch.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Volcano Eyjafjallajokull, Selfoss IcelandEyjafjallajökull volcano is an ice-cap covered stratovolcano located to the north of Skógar (Skogar) and to the west of Mýrdalsjökull (Myrdalsjokull) glacier in southern Iceland. The area is located on about a 2 km wide pass of ice-free land between Eyjafjallajokull and the nearby Katla volcano with its overlying cap of the Myrdalsjokull glacier. The initial visual report of the eruption happened around midnight on 20 March 2010 when a red cloud was noticed lighting up the sky above the site. The eruption broke out with fire fountains when about a 500 m long fissure vent opened. Lava flows occurred and a minor plume of less than 1 km. Two new craters erupted about a week later, with spectacular fireworks of magma and lava flows.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Mercury Grail, Hjalmholti 8, Reykjavik 105 IcelandMercury Grail - Icelandic Adventures is your tour operatorDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Reynisfjara Beach, Route 215, Vik IcelandBlack Sand Beach is a great stop for a leisurely walk along the beach exploring the unique geologic formations and sea birds along the cliffs and among the waves.Duration: 45 minutes
Supplier Name
Mercury Grail
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults,A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required,Wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Infant seats available,Transportation is wheelchair accessible,Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Inclusions:
Professional driver/guide,Hotel pickup and drop-off,Transportation by private vehicle
Exclusions:
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase),Food and drinks,Gratuities
Traveler Reviews
We traveled with Andres on this tour for two days. Such a beauty of nature starting with exhibition Lava centre in small town, we continue to several waterfalls and much more. Just to make it shorter, day later we visited glacier, glacial lagoon, diamond beach and else. Andres was very knowledgeable, he was willing to stop on some special spots so it was really private tour.
Reviewed by: guida58, 03/22/2021 12:00:00 AM
We did 1 day of private tours with Andres around the Golden Circle and the other to the South Coast. He was extremely flexible on when we were picked up and dropped off which is important given the red eye flight we took and other activities (couldn't get this on a group tour). He was also very knowledgeable about the natural and social history of the island - clearly he has a passion for the job and the island. He was also entertaining and enjoyable to be around - never a dull moment! We can't recommend him enough!
Reviewed by: Greg M, 02/18/2020 12:00:00 AM
Easiest 5 star review! Definitely a case of you get what you paid for! Andres’ knowledge of Iceland’s history, ecology, people, geology and trivia was all articulated in the most engaging way over our two day tour! He tailored our pick up and drop off times to maximise daylight at important sights whilst ensuring we avoided the coach-loads of tourists! The Northern Lights are elusive, not guaranteed and are definitely Mother Nature dependent...we got a call from Andres the evening before our actual booking asking if we could change our plans that night - so glad that we did as we were rewarded with the most remarkable aurora! Andres even captured moments for us and the other guests (he squeezed us in to that trip) using his own camera! Quite remarkable - truly blessed!
He was a safe and confident driver (it dropped to minus 7) and we never felt uneasy in spite of seeing local & rental cars stranded by the icy roads! We had the South Coast Tour (Waterfalls, black sand beach and focus on
Reviewed by: Trixieol70, 02/03/2020 12:00:00 AM
Guna was our guide and was lovely, very informative and helpful. It took hours before we had daylight but we were travelling so it didn’t matter. waterfalls were outstanding, black beach stunning and the glacier incredible although quite sad at how much it was shrinking.
Reviewed by: JuleC_13, 12/29/2019 12:00:00 AM
Andres was very professional from our first email encounter. We did the Golden Circle tour and the southern coast tour on two consecutive days as a family group of 8. He was very friendly, flexible and determined to ensure we all had the best trip in this amazing country. Car very comfortable and whole experience was great. Thanks Andres!
Reviewed by: SouthNorfolk2019, 12/22/2019 12:00:00 AM