Iceland South Coast: Waterfalls, Glaciers, and Beaches

Embark on a 10-hour adventure from Reykjavik to explore the natural wonders and unique geology of Iceland’s south shore. Marvel at waterfalls, rock formations, and diverse flora and fauna.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Reykjavik Excursions - Meeting point for the tour.
  • Skogafoss - Skógafoss, famous Icelandic waterfall, is the starting point of the Fimmvörðuháls walk over to Þórsmörk. The waterfall was also used in the films Thor: The Dark World and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
  • Reynisfjara Beach - Reynisfjara black sand beach, with the…
What's Included
  • Bus fare included
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
  • Expert-guided tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Iceland’s South Coast on this full-day tour from Reykjavík. Begin at Skógafoss, a 60-meter waterfall known for its mist and rainbows. Continue to the charming village of Vík, nestled along the coast with its picturesque black sand beaches and dramatic cliffs. Visit Reynisfjara, famous for its striking basalt columns…

Location
Bus Terminal Reykjavík
Vatnsmýrarvegur
The meeting point is at BSI Bus Terminal. Please be ready at the BSI Bus Terminal at least 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Davidsz7820us
Jul 23, 2025
Worth the experience - The tour was amazing. Our tour guide Marianne and our driver did a great job educating us, keeping us on time and suggesting what to see and what to do at each stop.
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Lucalt3552bo
Jul 23, 2025
Wonderfull experience! - Great tour with amazing views. It's long but extremely worth it. Our guide Höskuldur knew a lot of things about the landscape but also stories about the history of iceland and myths and legend. Would definitely recommend!
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B7072swbenf
Jul 23, 2025
South Coast Tour Review - The tour was amazing, it went through so many cool locations and we stopped for around 45 minutes at each one, which was a pretty good amount of time. Our guide Höskuldur “Hershey” Frímannsson was excellent, he knew all sorts of information and stories about the landscape and what was going on. The sights were beautiful and the rides between them didn’t feel too long. Strongly recommend.
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932mikea
Jul 23, 2025
A great full day trip - A long drive but lots of sights. Wear a rain cover at the falls and good shoes at the glacier. Well worth walking a bit further to touch the glacier! Hersey was a great guide!
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760mil_nm
Jul 23, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience - You can comfortably visit all of the famous southern-coast sights in 1 day without rushing from one place to another. Hőskuldur is a very friendly and funny guide with quite an extensive knowledge about Iceland's geography and history. I definitely would recommend it, as it is an experience of a lifetime!
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323gergelyt
Jul 22, 2025
I couldn't imagine a better day - The sights were amazing - of course! But what really put that tour the next level was the tour guide, Dylan. He drove really smoothly and told everything about Iceland. He didn't only said dry facts, but said some folk tales so we could understand the life here happening hundreds of years ago. The weather was not the best, but his enthusiasm really made this tour unforgattable combined with the beautiful South Coast. Last, but not least, we also saw a whale from the beach of Vik! So keep your eyes open all the time:)
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Mikkelh358
Jul 21, 2025
A great tour with natural wonders and a hilarious guide - A very good spread of natural wonders interspersed with sightseeing and breaks for refreshments and a little shopping. The destinations were fairly accessible, though you should be prepared to walk up narrow flights of stairs (at Skógafoss) or very close to a rushing waterfall (at Seljalandsfoss) if you want the full experience. Rainproof clothing and shoes is recommended. Our guide Gunnar B. had a great sense of humour and made the bus ride between locations both funny and informative. Along the trip he pointed out points of interest, and could always tell you how the landscape formed, its namesake, who lived there, or a good old story with a moral lesson. It was delightful. He and the driver Maggi R. did a great job. A great tour overall.
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Davidms4004kb
Jul 21, 2025
Great tour - Wonderful tour. Our guide Marianne and driver Arni were fantastic! The sites were beautiful and we all had a wonderful time. Bus ride is long due to the sites being a bit of a drive but Marianne was wonderful and entertaining to keep us entertained and interested in her talks.
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Rubyredwiney
Jul 20, 2025
Awesome Guide Marianne C. Enthusiastic & well versed on Iceland. - Marianne C was an outstanding guide for this south coast excursion. Very clear re time frames, how long ea stop was. You could tell by her enthusiasm that she was very proud & knowledgeable re her home, Iceland. We would highly recommend & definitely would take a tour again with Reykjavik Excursions. Also Arni was out driver & he was very good at driving this bus smoothly. Thank you!
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H4007ocseanh
Jul 21, 2025
South beach tour - Great tour provided by Albert. Great scenery and local knowledge . Visited waterfalls and the black beach. Albert was great at explaining the history of some of the villages we went through and farms
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From $118
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).