Drive along southwestern stretch of the ring road leading from Reykjavik along volcanoes, waterfalls, and glaciers to the black sand beach and Icleand’s southern most town, Vík. The tour starts with a drive through the Hellisheiði mountain pass bringing you through moss covered lava fields and past geothermal springs down to farmland along the coastline.
Glacier, Black Sand Beach and Vík
The first stop on the tour is Solheimajökull Glacier, a photographers delight.
After the glacier, the next destination is the otherworldly black beach known as Reynisfjara. Here the waves of the Atlantic Ocean crash upon the black sands and the basalt columns cliffs.
Then the tour will continue onto the small village of Vík. The hill-top church overlooks three volcanic stone columns, said to be trolls turned to stone along the ocean.
Skogafoss and Seljalandfoss Waterfalls
After Vík, the trip back towards Reykjavik will take you to the powerful Skógafoss waterfall. A short walk up a flight of stairs will reveal one of Iceland´s most scenic views.
From here we will head to the final stop, the 60 meter high Seljalandsfoss Waterfall. This natural wonder is famous for the hidden pathway leading behind and around it.
With some luck, rainbows may add to the spectacular experience at each waterfall!