Small-group South Coast: glacier, waterfalls and black beaches
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Small-group South Coast: glacier, waterfalls and black beaches

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2 reviews
Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 10 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore the diverse Icelandic nature at its best
  • Join a guided tour of the south shore of Iceland
  • See glacier, cliffs, waterfalls, black beaches and a lot more!
What to expect

Take a guided tour on a minibus to explore waterfalls, black sand beaches, and glaciers of Iceland's south coast. This tour should not be missed by anyone who wants to enjoy the essentials of Icelandic sightseeing. You will be picked up from Reykjavik in the morning by a minibus and your friendly, experienced guide. One of the first stops is Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, which is over 60 meters tall, tumbles from a cliff that curves inwards; allowing you to walk behind it and take excellent photos.

Skogafoss waterfall is next on your list, just down the route. Though as tall as Seljalandsfoss, it is many times wider and much more powerful; the scale of it is incredibly impressive, especially considering the amount of spray rising as the water smashes against the rocks below. If the weather is clear, you’ll be able to see Eyjafjallajokull, the famous glacier and volcano that erupted in 2010.

You will also travel to Solheimajokull. 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 a 15-minute walk from the parking lot to a good viewpoint to admire the glacier.

The next destination on your list is Reynisfjara black sand beach. 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. The furthest stop on this tour is Vik - the southernmost village of Iceland. When you walk down the beach, you will be amazed by the sea stacks. Legend has it that the stack is in fact made up of the frozen figures of trolls who were turned to stone while playing in the sea. With all these features packed into a single day, you will then return to Reykjavík.

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What's included
  • check Professional guide
  • check Pick-up/drop-off
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
What to remember
  • Pickup is available from all hotels and other accommodation in Reykjavik. Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking
  • The pick-up is between 8:30 am and 9:00 am, so please be ready and wait at your confirmed pickup location at 8:30 am
  • Small group tour (max. 19 people)
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Provider
Gateway to Iceland
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    5 February 2024
    5

    United Kingdom

    Absolutely fantastic day, Fabulous tour guide I forgot his name but very knowledgeable and talkative, he was happy to wait until everyone was ready to leave each place there was no rush. He gave clear instructions on each stop and even took us to the glacier. Highly recommend and would book again.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    1 February 2024
    5

    United Kingdom

    Addi our guide was amazing