Private Runway to Highway South Shore Expedition from KEF Airport

Discover the south shore of Iceland starting from Keflavik international airport

The South Shore Adventure Tour transports you to a distinct realm, an opportunity to traverse a landscape shaped by the influence of glaciers and volcanoes, showcasing stunning waterfalls and black volcanic sand beaches.

Commencing from Keflavik Airport, a Private South Shore Adventure unfolds along the southern coast to Vík í Mýrdal, passing by landmarks such as Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Skógafoss Waterfall, and the renowned Black Beach at Reynisfjara. The eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull, though infrequent, garnered significant attention in 2010 when an ash plume disrupted air travel across Europe.

When visiting Seljalandsfoss waterfall, situated at the foothills of the great volcano, having waterproof gear is advisable, especially if you choose to walk behind it, offering a unique perspective despite getting wet. Continuing along the ring road around Eyjafjallajökull, you encounter Skógafoss waterfall in the Skógá river, among Iceland's most picturesque waterfalls. The spray often creates double rainbows in the gorge on sunny days.

Noteworthy are the two main ice caps, Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull, with the latter featuring outlet glaciers like Sólheimajökull, showcased in the documentary "Chasing Ice," depicting the impact of global warming on glacier melting. Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach awaits, with basalt columns sculpting natural formations against the black volcanic sand, ash, and pebbles.

Vík í Mýrdal, nestled around Reynisfjall Mountain, marks the southernmost tip of Iceland. This area boasts wool production, a sizable souvenir shop, a restaurant, and a supermarket. During summer, Reynisfjall Mountain becomes a puffin nesting site and a glider port for paragliders.

The South Shore stands as one of Iceland's most popular day tours, and in winter, there's an added opportunity to witness the Northern Lights after dark. We highly recommend utilizing a tour guide to maximize your experience during this tour.

Optional Extras:

Skógasafn Folk Museum, Skógar Waterfall
The Lava Centre, Hvolsvöllur
Icelandic Lava Show, Vík

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The eruptions of volcanoes in Iceland are many but the eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull only five in last 1100 years, however, the last one sure made big headlines and in some ways entered Iceland into the consciousness of the world. The great volcano rises up to about 5400 feet and can be seen from afar. During the eruption in 2010 a part of the ice cap melted and a glacier tongue on the north side disappeared, the river Krossá flooded and took out a part of the ring road for a while. Apart from the two waterfalls in the foothills of the volcano there are also quite a few scenic spots around including a troll bunny and a fence covered in women’s underwear.