WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE SOUTH COAST ICELAND TOUR – APPROX. 10 HOURS

Pick-up in Reykjavík

Your day begins with pick-up from your hotel or designated meeting point in Reykjavík. Leaving the city behind, you will travel through Iceland’s scenic countryside as you make your way towards the country’s famous South Coast.

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

Your first stop is Seljalandsfoss, one of Iceland’s most photographed waterfalls. Flowing from the Eyjafjallajokull glacier, the water plunges approximately 60 metres over former sea cliffs into the landscape below. Seljalandsfoss is particularly famous for the pathway that leads behind the waterfall, providing a unique opportunity to experience the waterfall from a completely different perspective. On clear days, the surrounding scenery offers beautiful views across the South Icelandic countryside.

The main viewing area can be reached via a relatively short pathway from the parking area. You can enjoy excellent views of the waterfall with limited walking/rolling required. The pathway behind the waterfall and access to nearby Gljúfrabúi involve uneven, wet and slippery terrain and are not suitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility. 

Skógafoss Waterfall

Continuing along the South Coast, you will arrive at the impressive Skógafoss Waterfall. Standing approximately 60 metres high and 25 metres wide, it is one of Iceland’s largest and most powerful waterfalls. The immense volume of water creates a constant mist, and colourful rainbows are often visible on sunny days. You can admire the waterfall from the base or climb the staircase to the upper viewing platform for panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and coastline.

The lower viewing area is located a short distance from the parking area and offers excellent views with minimal walking/rolling required. Access to the upper viewing platform requires climbing approximately 527 steps and is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.

Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

Next, you will visit the world-famous Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. This extraordinary coastline is known for its striking black volcanic sand, iconic basalt column formations, the impressive Hálsanefshellir cave and the famous Reynisdrangar sea stacks rising from the Atlantic Ocean. The combination of powerful waves, rugged cliffs and volcanic landscapes makes Reynisfjara one of Iceland’s most memorable natural attractions.

The main viewing area is located close to the parking facilities and can be reached with limited walking/rolling. Visitors with reduced mobility can enjoy good views of the beach, basalt columns and Reynisdrangar sea stacks from this area. Access onto the beach itself involves sand and uneven terrain and is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Dyrhólaey Peninsula

The tour continues to Dyrhólaey Peninsula, one of Iceland’s most spectacular coastal viewpoints. This stop offers panoramic views across the Atlantic Ocean, the endless black sand beaches, Reynisdrangar sea stacks and, on clear days, Mýrdalsjökull glacier. During the summer months, the cliffs are also home to puffins and other seabirds, making this a popular wildlife viewing location.

The viewpoints near the upper parking area and lighthouse can be reached with limited walking/rolling and offer excellent views of the coastline, black sand beaches and Reynisdrangar sea stacks. Some of the more exposed viewpoints and unpaved paths around the headland involve uneven natural terrain and is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Return to Reykjavík

After a full day exploring Iceland’s spectacular South Coast, including a lunch stop in the Skógar or Vík area, you will begin the journey back to Reykjavík.