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The 15 Best South Coast Tours from Reykjavík

24 tours  ·  from $101 a head

Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, the black sand at Reynisfjara and, if the day is long enough, the glacier lagoon. The 15 below differ mostly on how far east they get and what that costs in hours, all priced.

Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour - Skógafoss: a powerful opening stop
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Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

1.South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11,030 reviews · 10 hours · from $126Our pick

Spend 10 hours on Iceland’s South Coast with an English-speaking guide and coach driver. You’ll see Skógafoss, walk toward Sólheimajökull, stop in Vík, visit Reynisfjara, and finish at Seljalandsfoss, where you may walk behind the falls if conditions allow. Guides such as Eva, Barbara, Andrea, and Sara add local stories along the way.

“I was lucky enough to have Barbara as our tour guide. It was a marvelous tour. Highly recommended. Barbara was very informative as usual and even made some recommendations for restaurants and bakeries that we must try in Iceland if we can. I think the company is lucky to have her.”

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Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - Skógafoss, a waterfall you can enjoy from below or above
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Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

2.Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,988 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $139Top rated

Travel from Reykjavík in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with an English-speaking guide to Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Reynisfjara, Vík, and Seljalandsfoss. Expect a full 10-hour day, optional walks, changing weather, a lunch stop at your own cost, and a maximum group of 19.

“Slavi was great, kept everyone engaged during the drive and shared good information, made it fun. Would recommend this tour to anyone.”

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South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik - Starting in Reykjavik: pickup and the long road south
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South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik

3.South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,697 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Spend about 10 hours touring Iceland’s South Coast by bus from Reykjavik. Walk behind Seljalandsfoss, climb above Skogafoss, see Reynisfjara’s basalt columns, and reach Solheimajokull Glacier. English-speaking guides such as Jorri, Jessica, Barbara, and Daniel have led recent departures. Bring waterproof layers, sturdy shoes, food money, and a power bank.

“I went on the South Coast tour and the whole experience was absolutely beautiful. The places we visited were stunning, and the massive winds at the black sand beach were an experience in themselves — unforgettable in the best way. Unfortunately, we couldn’t visit the glacier due to the weather conditions, but safety comes first and it was completely understandable. Overall, it was a very good trip and definitely worth doing.”

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South Coast Classic: Full-Day Tour from Reykjavik - The long ride south from Reykjavík
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South Coast Classic: Full-Day Tour from Reykjavik

4.South Coast Classic: Full-Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,457 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $117

Ride from Reykjavík to Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Reynisfjara, and Vík with a live English-speaking guide. Guides such as Darren, Amelia, Karin, and Matthias have been praised for clear stories about Icelandic geology, folklore, and culture. Expect a 10.5-hour day, changing weather, and quick but rewarding stops.

“It was fulfilling and there's a lot to see. Matthias our guide have a lot of stories and information about Iceland so you would know more about the country. Every stop is a different experience. Definitely recommend ed.”

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Iceland: Full-Day South Coast, Black Beach & Waterfalls Tour - The long ride south from Reykjavík
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Iceland: Full-Day South Coast, Black Beach & Waterfalls Tour

5.Full-Day South Coast, Black Beach & Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,721 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $126

Travel from Reykjavík to Iceland’s south coast by comfortable coach, stopping at Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Vík, Sólheimajökull, and Seljalandsfoss. Your English-speaking guide, such as Karen, Darren, Eric, or Richie, adds local stories while the driver handles the long route. Expect big scenery, brisk walks, and a tightly timed 10.5-hour day.

“Fantastic day, so much information that was great. Easy to understand and follow. Coach and driver were great and very friendly. Guide was very knowledgeable and fun.”

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Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach - The drive south from Reykjavik
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Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

6.Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,285 reviews · 11 hours · from $186

Travel by comfortable minibus from Reykjavik to Sólheimajökull, where an English-speaking guide such as Sara, Al, Thomas, or Bessi leads a beginner-friendly glacier walk. You’ll also visit Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, and Reynisfjara. Expect a full day, changing weather, about four kilometers of walking, and no included meals.

“Loved this trip, Guide Al was great, helped us over any difficult bits on the glacier and was informative really fun, The trip was well planned and we did everything we were suppose to do. Definitely recommend this trip”

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Reykjavik: South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour - The 14.5-hour day, from Reykjavík to the glacier
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Reykjavik: South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour

7.South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,254 reviews · 14.5 hours · from $194

Spend a very long but rewarding day crossing Iceland’s South Coast by comfortable bus. You’ll see Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, and Diamond Beach, with an optional lagoon boat ride in summer. English-speaking guides such as Margaret, Karen, Roman, and Lorenzo are known for stories about Icelandic culture, volcanoes, and sagas.

“This is all in 10/10 tour Starting with the guide. The lady was super nice explaining everything you need to know and talking a lot interesting information about sites along the way and was super frienďy. The bus driver was also super friendly and skilled and stopped for us 3x times during the dark while travelling back to Reyjkjavik to take photo of Aurora/The Northen Lights Tour takes to almost eveything important in South Coast and you have planty of time to take a photo of everything. Also I have done this tour at January 16th so the daylight was limited but if your group stick to the time managment…”

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South Coast, Waterfalls and Vík village from Reykjavik - Skógafoss: a wall of water and a steep choice
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South Coast, Waterfalls and Vík village from Reykjavik

8.South Coast, Waterfalls and Vík village from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,247 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $100Best value

Ride a comfortable coach from Reykjavik to Iceland’s South Coast, stopping at two major waterfalls, Sólheimajökull glacier, Reynisfjara beach, and Vík. Guides such as Ritchie, Unnur, Dori, and Dylan have led tours with clear commentary, while the 10-hour route gives you a broad first look at southern Iceland.

“A cold, wet, dreary day, but the natural beauty of Iceland made it all worthwhile. Dylan, the guide, and Johannes, the driver, added so much to the experience.”

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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour - The ride from Reykjavik to the South Coast
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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour

9.Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,090 reviews · from $270

Spend 11 hours on Iceland’s South Coast, traveling from Reykjavik by coach and from Vík by Super Jeep. Hike to a natural ice cave beneath Mýrdalsjökull, see black volcanic ash inside the blue ice, and visit Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. English-speaking guides, including ice-cave specialists such as Hawk and Bigg, lead the glacier portion.

“What an incredible day!! Thomas was an excellent driver and guide, sharing his passion for Icelandic history and lore the entire drive. Stonethor was our Super Jeep driver and ice cave guide and he was equally as incredible! So very knowledgeable and personable, he made the ice cave exploration even more magnificent. This was an amazing opportunity and well worth the cost!”

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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip - Skógafoss brings the first big Iceland view
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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

10.Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Spend about 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of 15 people. You’ll walk on Sólheimajökull with crampons, helmet, and ice axe, then visit Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss, and possibly Gljúfrabúi. Guides such as Michal, Svenni, Roberto, and Christopher are praised for safety, weather judgment, and local stories.

“(1) Wear a hip-length jacket because you’ll be wearing a harness on the glacier hike that must be accessible in the event of a fall. Longer jackets will need to be rolled or bunched up, which isn’t comfortable. (2) don’t wear a hat with a Pom-pom because you’ll be wearing a helmet. (3) moderate fitness is needed, and you may be hiking at a brisk pace, depending on your tour guide. Falls are possible on the glacier, and safety checks of equipment were not performed. We were given an explanation of how to do something, but if I need to wear a helmet and a harness and use crampons, my…”

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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - Skógafoss brings the thunder
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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

11.Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 827 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $205

Spend about 12 hours touring Iceland’s South Coast from Reykjavik, with stops at Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara, plus a guided hike on Sólheimajökull. Troll Expeditions supplies crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe. The small minibus carries up to 18 people, with guides such as Bjorn, Philip, and Malek leading recent departures.

“AMAZING! Everything about this day trip was incredible. The driver/guide was knowledgeable, friendly and very efficient. Enough time allocated at each stop. The glacier hike was fantastic and a must.”

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Reykjavik: South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Small-Group Tour - Skógafoss gives the day an immediate jolt
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Reykjavik: South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Small-Group Tour

12.South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 789 reviews · 10 hours · from $143

Spend 10 hours on Iceland’s South Coast with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Reynisfjara, Sólheimajökull, Dyrhólaey, and Vík. Guides such as Siggi, Beggi, Monika, and Kuba are known for lively stories and clear explanations. Expect a full day, brisk stops, and spectacular scenery.

“Addi was wonderful and gave us a lot of really helpful information”

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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights - Day one: Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss
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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

13.3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,058

Spend three packed days traveling from Reykjavík through Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, the South Coast, Jökulsárlón, and Iceland’s black-sand beaches. You’ll hike a glacier, enter a naturally formed blue ice cave by Super Jeep, sleep two nights with breakfast, and search for the Northern Lights. Expect a small group, changing weather, and long but scenic drives.

“This trip was fantastic. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind. He gave us an excellent tour of this incredible country. Everything was exactly as described if not better. I was impressed at how meticulously planned the whole thing was. Additionally, they were constantly watching the weather so that they could adjust our itinerary around storms and make sure we could still see everything. While we did have a huge storm roll in, our guide still made sure we saw everything listed, and more importantly, he made sure we were safe on our trips through bad weather. I would not have wanted to drive in that myself (blinding snow, heavy…”

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South Coast, Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon Day Tour - Skógafoss: Iceland’s classic waterfall stop
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South Coast, Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon Day Tour

14.South Coast, Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $240

Travel from Reykjavík to Iceland’s South Coast by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Skógafoss, Vík, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, and Seljalandsfoss. An English-speaking guide such as Karen, Roman, Emilia, or Eric shares stories along the way. Expect a 14 to 15-hour day, changing weather, meal stops, and plenty of scenery.

“The tour is amazing and we really have the great day. The tour guide is knowledgeable and I will definitely join again .”

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Reykjavik: South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour - Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss: two very different waterfalls
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Reykjavik: South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour

15.South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 625 reviews · 10 hours · from $234

Spend 10 hours with a local English-speaking guide such as Jon, John, or Gunnar, traveling from Reykjavik along Iceland’s south coast. Visit Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Víkurfjara, and Katla Ice Cave, with glacier gear and a Super Jeep ride included. Expect long driving, uneven ground, changing cave conditions, and dramatic scenery.

“I just came back from the tour an from pickup to the return to Reykjavík, everything about this tour was absolutely perfect. The pickup was right on time, and from the very beginning I felt extremely well taken care of. Jon, the driver, guide, and photographer all in one was truly outstanding. He was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. During the drive, he shared many fascinating stories and interesting facts about Iceland which made the journey very enjoyable. All of the sights we visited were amazing. The absolute highlight was, of course, the ice cave an unforgettable experience as well as the breathtaking landscape surrounding it. The black sand beach…”

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