South Coast Waterfalls Glacier Black Beach Tour: South Iceland
Walk the magic black beach and hike a glacier with expert guides included
This small-group day tour explores South Iceland's south coast, visiting two major waterfalls, walking on Sólheimajökull Glacier (optional), and ending at Reynisfjara's black sand beach with basalt columns and sea stacks. A professional English-speaking guide leads the group in a minibus, with hotel pickup included and the full day lasting 10 to 13 hours depending on which stops you linger at. You choose at checkout whether to add the glacier hike (a 1.5-hour walk on the ice with all safety equipment provided), or keep the day focused on the waterfalls and beach.
Options for this experience
2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
South Coast Waterfalls and Glacier Tour
- Pass by Reykjadalur hot river
- Pass by Selfoss town
- Pass by cave town
- Approach adventure town
- Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Visit hidden waterfall
- Pass by Eyjafjallajokull volcano
- Visit Skogafoss waterfall
- Explore Solheimajokull glacier
- View Dyrholaey sea arches
- Visit Reynisfjara black sand beach
- Seljalandsfoss 30m
- Eyjafjallajökull Volcano passing by
- Skógafoss 30m
- Sólheimajökull Glacier 1h
- Reynisfjara Beach 30m
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in a minibus.
- professional English-speaking driver and guide for the entire day.
- free Wi-Fi on board.
- all safety equipment if you choose the glacier hike option, including crampons and harness.
- access to Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull Glacier, and Reynisfjara beach.
Times
- Every day 09:00
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The experience
The day starts with a drive south through towns and valleys, passing through Hveragerði (known for its greenhouses and geothermal river) and Selfoss before reaching the first waterfall. Seljalandsfoss drops 60 meters off the Eyjafjallajökull volcano's flank, and in summer months you can walk behind the curtain of water itself. Your guide will point out a hidden waterfall most visitors miss, then explain the 2010 eruption that made Eyjafjallajökull world news.
Skógafoss comes next: a 60-meter cascade famous enough to appear in Game of Thrones, and positioned so the spray creates rainbows on clear days. The south-facing angle means the light hits it differently than other Icelandic falls, and you can climb to the top for a view from above. If you booked the glacier hike option, you'll head to Sólheimajökull next, a tongue of Myrdalsjökull (one of Iceland's largest glaciers) where a guide outfits you with crampons and safety gear for a 1.5-hour walk across the ice. Weather or crevasse conditions can cancel this. If that happens, the operator substitutes other activities or refunds the difference.
The tour ends at Reynisfjara black sand beach, where basalt columns rise from the cliffs and powerful Atlantic waves pound volcanic sand. The sea stacks of Reynisdrangar stand offshore, and on clear days you can see the stone arches of Dyrholaey in the distance. The minibus returns you to your hotel after the full circuit, with free Wi-Fi on board for the drive.
Is this one for you?See multiple waterfalls, walk on Solheimajokull Glacier's ice, and explore black sand beach: your minibus and guide handle all transport and timing, with the glacier hike option letting you choose between ice walking or extra time at the beach.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 15 years). Children under 10 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 walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall on this tour?
Yes, during the summer months you can walk behind Seljalandsfoss as it crashes off the cliff. The tour visits this waterfall early in the day, so you'll have time to experience it up close.
What is the glacier hike option and do I need experience?
The glacier hike is a 1.5-hour walk on Sólheimajökull Glacier with a professional guide, available from April to October. You need at least moderate physical fitness and good hiking shoes. The operator provides all safety equipment including crampons. Weather or safety conditions can cancel it, in which case you receive a partial refund or substitute activities.
Is hotel pickup included in both tour options?
Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included whether you choose the glacier hike option or the tour without it. The minibus collects you from your accommodation and returns you at the end of the day.
How long is the full day tour?
The tour lasts 10 to 13 hours depending on how long you spend at each stop and whether you book the glacier hike. The glacier hike itself takes 1.5 hours, but the total duration includes drive time between sites and time at the waterfalls and beach.
What should I bring on this tour?
Bring warm, wind and waterproof clothes, a camera, and good hiking shoes. These are essential for walking at the waterfalls and especially for the glacier hike if you book it. If you don't have appropriate footwear, rental shoes are available on the day.
South Coast Waterfalls Glacier Black Beach Tour: South Iceland
10h–13h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 149 per person
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