Private Combo Tour from Reykjavik: South Coast with Diamond Beach

Just a short drive from Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss stands as a magnificent and powerful force of nature. This waterfall, with a width of 25 meters (82 feet) and a drop of 60 meters (200 feet), is a classic cataract and one of Iceland's largest. The immense volume of spray it consistently produces results in a single or double rainbow on sunny days, making it a photographer's dream. A staircase of over 500 steps on the eastern side allows you to hike to the top of the cliff for a panoramic view of the cascading water and the expansive coastline. Legend says that the first Viking settler in the area buried a treasure chest behind the waterfall's cascade, which a local man later found and was only able to grab the ring from before it vanished forever.

Vík í Mýrdal, often simply called Vík, is Iceland's southernmost village. Nestled at the foot of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier (which covers the notorious Katla volcano), Vík is a charming and picturesque stop on the South Coast. It serves as a vital service center for the surrounding area, but its true appeal lies in its stunning natural setting. From the village, you can see the Reynisdrangar sea stacks and the vast black sand beaches. The red-roofed church perched on a hill above the village offers a fantastic vantage point for photos of the town, the ocean, and the surrounding dramatic landscape.

Jökulsárlón is a breathtaking and otherworldly glacial lagoon at the edge of the Vatnajökull National Park. This vast, serene lake is filled with floating icebergs that have calved from the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, an outlet of Europe's largest ice cap. The icebergs, which can be over a thousand years old, drift slowly across the lagoon's surface, their forms and colors constantly changing. Some are a brilliant, luminous blue, a result of the extreme pressure that forces out air bubbles, while others are a mix of white, black, and turquoise from volcanic ash. The lagoon is also a popular spot for seals, which can often be seen basking on the icebergs or swimming playfully in the frigid water.