Iceland · Waterfall Tours

South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beach Tour

10 Hours Round trip from Reykjavík Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls
  • 02 Experience the dramatic black sands of Reynisfjara
  • 03 Take in views of Sólheimajökull glacier
  • 04 Stop in the village of Vík í Mýrdal
  • 05 See basalt column cliffs along the South Coast
  • 06 Travel with a professional English-speaking guide
  • 07 Enjoy transport from Reykjavík with onboard WiFi

Discover some of Iceland’s most dramatic natural scenery on this full-day journey along the South Coast. Travel from Reykjavík to a landscape of powerful waterfalls, a striking black sand beach, and a glacier tongue, with stops that showcase the region’s volcanic beauty and ever-changing terrain.

Along the way, visit Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, explore Reynisfjara’s basalt-lined shoreline, see the glacier snout of Sólheimajökull, and stop in the village of Vík í Mýrdal. With transport included and an English-speaking guide, this is a classic South Coast experience for travellers who want to see some of Iceland’s most iconic sights in a single day.

In Reynisfjara, or Black Sand Beach, you get to experience the raw and alluring force of the North Atlantic and its masterfully shaped basalt column cliffs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Reykjavik, Vestmannaeyjar, Vík í Mýrdal
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Start of the Tour from Reykjavík

Pick-up from accommodations and special Tour Bus Stops in central Reykjavik is between 8:00 and 8:30. Then the buses meet at 10-11 Kringlan and the tour departs from there at 8:30.

1. Hvolsvöllur

This stop is aimed to get a small breakfast if needed and to use the bathroom before heading to the first attraction of the tour.

2. Skógafoss Waterfall

Skógafoss Waterfall is 25 meters wide and 60 meters high. Experience the noise water can make falling down a cliff and be maybe lucky by seeing rainbows formed by the spray of this natural wonder.

3. Vík í Mýrdal

With only just about 320 inhabitants does Vík have a lot to offer. You can either have some lunch in one of the restaurants or take a short walk to the beach to have a look at the famous Reynisdrangar.

4. Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

In Reynisfjara, or Black Sand Beach, you get to experience the raw and alluring force of the North Atlantic and its masterfully shaped basalt column cliffs. The site is equally beautiful as it is dangerous, and should be approached with a healthy level of awe and respect.

5. Sólheimajökull Glacier

We take a short walk up to the glacier snout of Sólheimajökull, a sublet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull, where you can witness the dynamics of Icelandic glaciers, their formation, behaviour and rapid melting.

6. Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

This magnificent waterfall is 66 meters high and let's you even walk around it. But be careful: You might be soaked afterwards. On a good day you will also be seeing the Westman Islands or Vestmannaeyjar from here.

Return To Reykjavik

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Reykjavík 3 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Free WiFi

What's Not Included

  • Pickup and dropoff
  • Food and drinks

Know before you go

  • The duration of the tour is 10 hours
  • There is no food included on this tour but there will be stops where you are able to purchase food
  • Sólheimajökull glacier is a 20 min walk from the parking. Good shoes are very important.
  • Reynisfjara is dangerous! It may not look like it but it is.
  1. Please study the signs carefully
  2. Don’t go too close to the water
  3. Don’t turn your back to the water
  4. Follow the instructions from the guides!

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Reykjavík, IS
Tour start
Reykjavík, IS
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Reykjavík.

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