
Private South Coast & Jökulsárlón Tour by Luxury SUV
Pickup included · 12 hours
Explore Iceland's dramatic South Coast on this private 10-hour tour to Vatnajökull National Park. Stand beside the iconic Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, visit Diamond Beach, Fjallsárjökull, and Skaftafell — all with a dedicated local guide.
This private full-day tour takes you along Iceland's South Coast to the remote southeast corner of the country, where Europe's largest glacier dominates the landscape. Vatnajökull covers more than 8 percent of Iceland's total landmass — approximately 8,100 km² — making it one of the most impressive ice caps on Earth.
The tour's centrepiece is Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, a vast glacial lake that formed as the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier began retreating in the 1930s. Today the lagoon continues to grow, filled with drifting icebergs calved directly from the glacier. The scale and stillness of the scene is unlike anywhere else in Iceland.
Beyond the lagoon, the tour also takes in Diamond Beach, where translucent ice fragments wash ashore against black volcanic sand, as well as Fjallsárjökull and the celebrated wilderness area of Skaftafell within Vatnajökull National Park. Each stop reveals a different face of Iceland's raw glacial terrain.
The tour departs from Brú Base Camp and accommodates groups of up to ten people, making it well suited to families, couples, and small private parties seeking a personalised experience with a knowledgeable local guide.
Pickup or meeting details are confirmed during booking.
Your tour begins at Brú Base Camp on road 249, a short distance beyond Seljalandsfoss. From there your local guide leads the group southeast along the South Coast toward Vatnajökull National Park.
As the journey progresses, the landscape shifts from green farmland to dramatic glacial terrain. Highlights along the route include:
The tour runs for 10 hours in total. Wear warm, waterproof layers and sturdy footwear, and bring snacks for the day. Pickup is available for guests who arrange it in advance; otherwise the meeting point is Brú Base Camp.
This is a private tour, meaning the vehicle and guide are reserved exclusively for your group — no shared coaches, no strangers, and no fixed group pace. With capacity for up to 10 people, it suits everyone from solo travellers and couples to larger family groups.
The itinerary reaches destinations that many standard day tours do not include together: Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, Fjallsárjökull, and Skaftafell — all in a single 10-hour journey along the South Coast. A local guide accompanies the group throughout, providing context and flexibility that a self-drive itinerary cannot match.
Local guide
Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants headwear gloves Good hiking shoes are recommended! and snacks
Not wheelchair accessible Not stroller accessible Not suitable for pets No public transportation nearby Infants must not sit on laps If you need a pick up, you can message us via Viator application.
Description On our glacier lagoon day tour we'll go for a drive along the south coast of Iceland heading to Europe's largest glacier; Vatnajökull. Vatnajökull is the largest ice cap in Iceland, covering more than 8 percent of the country. In total Vatnajökull covers 8,100 km2 (3,100 sq mi) which is about the size of Delaware! As we arrive at Vatnajökull National Park you'll start to feel the true force of nature, which becomes apparent when we reach the large glacial lake Jökulsárlón on the south-east corner of Vatnajökull National Park. The lagoon developed after the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier started receding around the 1930s. The lagoon has grown since then at varying rates due to the melting of the glaciers. We'll also explore other wonders of Vatnajökull National Park. Including the Diamond Beach, Fjallsárjökull and Skaftafell National Park. Don't miss an opportunity to witness the true force of nature. Tour highlights: Jökulsárlón/Glacier lagoon, Diamond beach, Fjallsárjökull, Vatnajökull glacier, Skaftafell, Svínafellsjökull...

Pickup included · 12 hours