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South Coast Iceland: Waterfalls, Glacier Hike, Black Beach
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348 Ratings
Hveragerdi
Discover the stunning southern coastline of Iceland through this exclusive day trip. Explore the remarkable waterfalls around, partake in an optional glacier trek on Solheimajokull Glacier, and stroll on the mystical Black Beach of Reynisfjara.
Discover the stunning southern coastline of Iceland through this exclusive day trip. Explore the remarkable waterfalls around, partake in an optional glacier trek on Solheimajokull Glacier, and stroll on the mystical Black Beach of Reynisfjara.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hveragerdi - A town renowned for its greenhouses and the “Hot River” in Reykjadalur, located in a rift valley between the Eurasian and American continental plates.
- Selfoss - The largest town in South Iceland.
- Hella - The town’s name is derived from nearby caves along the river.
- Hvolsvöllur - Reaching this town means you’re nearing…
- Hveragerdi - A town renowned for its greenhouses and the “Hot River” in Reykjadalur, located in a rift valley between the Eurasian and American continental plates.
- Selfoss - The largest town in South Iceland.
- Hella - The town’s name is derived from nearby caves along the river.
- Hvolsvöllur - Reaching this town means you’re nearing your adventure.
- Seljalandsfoss - Experience this waterfall up close as it plunges 60 meters off the Eyjafjallajokull volcano. In summer, you can walk behind the waterfall.
- Gljufrabui Waterfalls - A hidden gem that many visitors overlook. We’ll guide you to it!
- Volcano Eyjafjallajokull - Ask your guide about the massive 2010 eruption that brought global fame to Iceland.
- Skogafoss - One of the world’s most iconic waterfalls, featured in “Game of Thrones.” Its south-facing position often creates rainbows from the 60-meter spray. It’s a popular spot, and you can climb to the top for a different view.
- Solheimajokull Glacier - Part of the larger Myrdalsjokull glacier. From April to October, you can opt for a guided glacier hike with all safety gear provided.
- Dyrholaey - The stone sea arches of Dyrholaey are visible from Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach.
- Reynisfjara Beach - Visit the famous black sand beach at Reynisfjara, where basalt columns line the cliffs, volcanic sands meet powerful Atlantic waves, and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks stand just offshore.
What's Included
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- Thrilling 1.5-hour glacier hike (optional)
- All necessary safety equipment included
- Comfortable transport throughout the tour by minibus
- Experienced English-speaking driver/guide accompanying on all stops
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- Thrilling 1.5-hour glacier hike (optional)
- All necessary safety equipment included
- Comfortable transport throughout the tour by minibus
- Experienced English-speaking driver/guide accompanying on all stops
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- Items you will need to bring include: warm, wind and waterproof clothes, camera, and good hiking shoes (necessary for the Glacier Hike)
- If you do not have appropriate footwear, a rental pair will be available
- Minimum age is 10 years
- The glacier hike may be cancelled due to weather or safety reasons. In that case, other activities will be substituted when possible. Otherwise, a partial refund will be given
- Items you will need to bring include: warm, wind and waterproof clothes, camera, and good hiking shoes (necessary for the Glacier Hike)
- If you do not have appropriate footwear, a rental pair will be available
- Minimum age is 10 years
- The glacier hike may be cancelled due to weather or safety reasons. In that case, other activities will be substituted when possible. Otherwise, a partial refund will be given
Location
Hveragerdi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(348 Ratings)
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G8146vhkevinl
Jul 23, 2025
Iceland South Coast - Fabulous trip. Wonderful views. Saw puffins and even whales in the distance. Topped by getting soaked at Skogafoss. Thorri was a good guide.
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Krushrikhande
Jul 23, 2025
Well worth the trip down! - Incredible waterfalls and canyon walk. Great views and the tour guide Thorri was informative and so entertaining. Be prepared to get absolutely drenched by the waterfall though!
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Trip67489343742
Jul 23, 2025
- Fantastic views and photo opportunities of the waterfalls and beaches. Our guide Thorri was knowledgeable and funny!!
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Peter_r
Jul 22, 2025
Fantastic trip - Great trip with driver JK - we went down to Vik for lunch and then made way back. It is the best way for sure. Waterfalls are superb especially the hidden one - go in and stand on the rock! Side trip to see puffins - very very close!
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Colin_b
Jul 3, 2025
Great Excursion from Reykjavik - An absolutely a fun experience with many diverse sights and experiences! It was a full and complete day that allowed us to see the wonderful natural sights with ease and good time allotment. The guide was very good.
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Radhika_p
Jul 2, 2025
Amazing day with beautiful sights - Just a beautiful country. Black sand beach, Glacier, waterfalls, Vik village. It has everything. Our guide, Monica was super friendly, chatty, knowledgeable. Also gave us a glimpse into Icelandic music. Day to remember!
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Anastasiakr411lx
Jun 28, 2025
Wonderful itinerary, lovely and professional staff, and just a great experience overall - Totally recommend taking this tour to anyone who wants to see some of the most beautiful places in Iceland, but also wants to learn more about the country's history and fun facts. I was lucky enough to have Christina as my guide, and she was amazing! She really took care of everybody on board, made it fun and interesting, but also kept the trip well-organized and thoroughly explained, so everybody knew what they were doing and were on time. I loved her approach to our itinerary which allowed us to see the places at exactly the best time for it, be warm, comfortable and full, and also avoid most of the crowds. I also want to thank the company that created this tour because it's so much more than any other option available. Here, you're able to see Dyrholey (one of the most beautiful sceneries in Iceland - and that's saying something), the hidden waterfall (it's so worth it getting inside the cave) and other stunning places. The small group experience gives you a rare opportunity to feel like a part of a friend group rather than a stranger among strangers. Also, the staff all are friendly, polite and actually care about you having a good time. Loved every second of this tour, thank you!
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Cynthia_s
Jun 25, 2025
Nice tour - Bring rain gear and an extra layer. We did this in late June. We saw all that was promised including a visit to a Puffin site. The van was fine. We had a group of 9 so we could spread out. There was an hour in Vik for lunch and found it to be a bit short if you went for the black crust pizza.
It's a long drive but the scenery is lovely. I would recommend this. However, it does cover at least three miles of walking, split between all the stops.
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Renee_t
Jun 22, 2025
This was our last day of... - This was our last day of our trip for us which was perfect. Bart was our tour guide and he was excellent. He provided great information along the way and the best music. We made several stops along the way. The bus was a smaller group which was nice to talk with other travelers. Getting pictures under the waterfall and walking 5000 stairs (felt like) completed our trip. I would suggest taking a poncho with you, so you do not get soaked.
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R_w
Jul 24, 2025
Fabulous Tour Guide - Maria is a great tour guide, very lively , entertaining, knowledgeable and very willing to give advice and help. The only things that could be better is for Mother Nature to provide us better weather as it rain most of day, and a better glacier
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