Reykjavík: South Coast, Black Sand Beach with Waterfalls Day Tour

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About this activity

Small-group experience with maximum 19 guests for a more personal, flexible, and premium journey along Iceland’s South Coast. Travel in comfort, avoid crowds, and enjoy more time at each highlight with a knowledgeable local driver-guide.

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At a glance

Duration: 10–11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 19 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Hungarian
Operated by: Explore Iceland

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fees: Admission fee

Not included

Not included: Dinner
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Reykjavik

Passing by

We’ll kick off the adventure with an easy downtown Reykjavík pickup. Then it’s eastward bound to Iceland’s legendary South Coast, where jaw-dropping views and unforgettable moments await.
Skogafoss

40 min

Skógafoss is one of Iceland’s most stunning waterfalls, renowned for its majestic 25-meter width and 60-meter drop.

A staircase leads to a viewing platform above the falls, offering breathtaking views of the south coast, the Eyjafjallajökull glacier, and the cascading Skógafoss itself. Whether you admire it from below or take the steps to the top, this iconic waterfall is a must-visit destination for nature lovers.
Solheimajokull Glacier

45 min

Sólheimajökull is a glacier tongue, an offshoot off of the main body of Mýrdalsjökull glacier.

We walk towards Sólheimajökull, through the valley it has carved out of the mountain scape and along the glacier river it forms at its base. The valley is a chaotic collection of rocks, gravel and sand which the tongue ground down as it passed over the land.

The glacier is unlike others as it is striped with layers of ash crushed between seasonal layers of ice, but the glacier is surrounded by multiple active volcanic stations.
Reynisfjara Beach

1 h 15 min

Reynisfjara, or the Black Sand Beach, is truly a natural marvel. The site offers beautiful basalt columns, a natural arc viewed from afar, troll-like sea stacks and during the summer season there are thousands of puffins which make the cliffs of the Black Sand Beach their home.

We do both sightseeing and the lunch break there. On-site amenities include restrooms and a café/restaurant.
Vik

15 min

A short photo stop at the photogenic village of Vík. We stop by the town's church where the troll-like basalt stacks and the village provide the perfect background for a selfie.
Seljalandsfoss waterfall

45 min

Seljalandsfoss is one of Iceland’s most renowned waterfalls, celebrated for its unique pathway that allows visitors to walk behind the cascading water—just be prepared to get a little wet! With a 65-meter drop, the waterfall is part of the Seljalandsá River, which originates from the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. This glacier gained international attention in 2010 when its volcanic eruption disrupted transatlantic flights.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Be ready at the pick up point 5 minutes earlier. Please be aware that pick up can take 5-30 minutes.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.