Small-Group South Coast of Iceland: Glaciers, Waterfalls & Black Beaches

Tour the justly popular south coast of Iceland and discover the country’s wild and diverse nature at its very best. Explore glaciers, steep cliffs, roaring waterfalls, and black sand beaches. Get insight into the region from your local driver-guide on a minibus day tour from Reykjavik.

Begin the journey east from Reykjavik along the southern coast, and make the first stops at Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls.

Then, head toward the black sand beach of Reynisfjara, located on Iceland’s southernmost point. Admire the enormous basalt columns, and if the tide conditions are right, explore the sea caves.

Next is Vik, the remote seafront village home to basalt sea stacks. Legend has it that the stacks are made of frozen trolls who were turned to stone while playing in the sea.

After making the last stop of the day at Solheimajokull glacier, return to Reykjavik and get dropped off at your original departure point.

This falls, which is over sixty metres tall, tumbles from a cliff that curves inwards; this means when there is no ice on the ground you can walk behind it, allowing for some excellent photographs.

Admire this wonderful waterfall. The scale of it is incredibly impressive, especially considering the amount of spray rising as the water smashes against the rocks below. You can walk as close to the waterfall as you dare.

This fascinating glacier tongue stretches from the greater ice cap Myrdalsjokull, which covers the volcano Katla, the eruptions of which are even bigger than Eyjafjallajokull’s. It is about 15 min walk from the parking lot to a good viewpoint to admire the glacier.

This stretch of coastline is renowned for its beauty, eeriness, and dramatic geology. Another very photogenic place with many hexagonal basalt columns. In summer, you may spot puffins up on the cliffs.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Solid, warm waterproof shoes as well as warm rain- and wind-proof outdoor clothing is recommended. For the best comfort we recommend having mittens and hat even in the summer season
• The tour operator reserves the right to delay, alter, or cancel the tour due to weather or any other unsafe conditions for the safety of the clients. If canceled due to unsafe conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund
• A maximum of 19 passengers (no big buses!)
• Please note: due to the driving restrictions in Reykjavík, we cannot guarantee a hotel pickup from all hotels. In case your hotel is located in the restricted area, we will ask you to meet us at a designated bus stop, which is never more than few minutes walking distance.
• Please notify us in case you want us to provide a child seat / in case you are travelling with service animal.

• Small-Group South Coast of Iceland: Glaciers, Waterfalls & Black Beaches
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• Tour exclusively on a minibus
• Pickup and drop-off from designated bus stops & hotels
• Live commentary on board
• Professional local driver-guide

• Food and drinks

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• Please be ready outside your pickup location by 8:30 am. Pick up between 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 am depending on the pickup list order and traffic. Please have your phone on and ready to receive a phone call during the pickup time if needed.
• Please make sure you board on a minibus with Gateway to Iceland and not with any other company
• Duration is approximately 10-11 hours
• Warm outdoor waterproof clothing and solid shoes recommended; Mittens and hat are advisable also in summer time
• Food and drinks are not included in the price of the tour, however, there are refreshment stops on the tour, therefore you do not need to bring your own food, you can purchase it at the restaurant/café
• Gateway to Iceland reserves the right to delay, alter or cancel any tour due to weather or any other unsafe conditions for the safety of our clients or if minimum number of travelers is not reached
• It is required by the Icelandic law to have child seats/boosters; As some families already travel with their own,  it is kindly asked of you to notify the tour by email/phone in case you would like the tour to provide you one for the tour

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Gateway to Iceland.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Atlantic/Reykjavik.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 92 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.