South Coast Iceland tour: Waterfalls, glacier & black sand beach

Walk behind waterfalls and step onto a glacier on Iceland's most visited route

A full-day South Coast tour of Iceland with a bilingual English and Spanish guide, visiting Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Reynisfjara black sand beach, Sólheimajökull Glacier and the village of Vík í Mýrdal. Pickup is included. The tour runs 10 hours with substantial time on the bus between sites. Children from age 4 can join. Infants and children under 4 cannot participate for safety reasons.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Skógafoss15m
2. Reynisfjara Beach1h
3. Sólheimajökull Glacier45m

Explore Iceland South Coast highlights

• Visit Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
• Discover Gljúfrabúi Waterfall
• See Skógafoss Waterfall
• Explore Vík í Mýrdal village and church
• Enjoy Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
• Approach Sólheimajökull Glacier

The experience

Can you see Iceland's most famous waterfalls and a glacier in a single day without renting a car? Yes, this tour strings together the South Coast's main stops in one route, starting with pickup and ending after you've stood on ice. The guide speaks both English and Spanish, so the commentary reaches both language groups as the van moves between sites. You'll spend roughly 5 to 6 hours on the bus over the 10-hour day, which means long stretches of driving but also means the operator handles all the navigation and timing while you watch the landscape change.

The stops themselves are the draw. Seljalandsfoss lets you walk behind the waterfall's curtain if conditions allow. Skógafoss is a 60-meter drop across 25 meters of width. Gljúfrabúi, a hidden waterfall near Seljalandsfoss, comes into the itinerary when weather permits. At Vík í Mýrdal you climb to the church for panoramic views and pause for lunch. Reynisfjara is the black sand beach with basalt columns and powerful North Atlantic waves: the one that appears in every Iceland photo collection. At Sólheimajökull Glacier you approach close enough to place one foot on the ice and see it in full. The guide shares history, geology and culture of the region as you move through it, turning the long bus time into part of the education rather than dead time.

The van is air-conditioned and has WiFi on board. All fees and taxes are included in the price. Lunch is not included, so you'll want to bring food or budget for the stop in Vík. The tour runs on Saturdays in both English and Spanish, which means if you speak either language you can follow the guide without translation apps. Children from age 4 onward can participate. Younger children cannot join for safety and operational reasons, and that rule has no exceptions.

What’s included

• Bilingual guide in English and Spanish.
• pickup from your accommodation.
• air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board.
• entry fees and taxes to all sites.
• time at Seljalandsfoss, Gljúfrabúi, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara black sand beach, Vík í Mýrdal village and Sólheimajökull Glacier.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 19

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 38 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by EastWest

Is this one for you?If you speak Spanish or English and want to see the South Coast without driving yourself, this bilingual tour lets you follow the guide in your language while the operator handles the long stretches between sites: the 5 to 6 hours on the bus is the trade for hitting six major stops in one day without building the route yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I really walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall, or is that just in the photos?

Seljalandsfoss has a path that lets you walk behind the falling water if weather and ground conditions allow it. The tour includes this stop with that option available, though conditions on the day determine whether you can actually go behind the curtain.

How much time do I actually spend on the bus versus at the attractions?

The tour runs 10 hours total, and you'll spend 5 to 6 hours on the bus traveling between the South Coast sites. The rest is split among the five main stops: Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Vík í Mýrdal, Reynisfjara and Sólheimajökull Glacier.

What's the difference between Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss?

Seljalandsfoss is smaller and lets you walk behind it. Skógafoss is one of Iceland's largest waterfalls, dropping 60 meters across 25 meters of width and is more about standing in front of the sheer scale of it.

Do I need hiking boots or special gear for the glacier part?

The tour approaches Sólheimajökull Glacier close enough to place one foot on it, but it is not a glacier hike requiring technical gear: standard outdoor footwear and layers for changing weather are what you need.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is not included. The tour stops in Vík í Mýrdal where you can buy food, so plan to bring money or pack your own meal.