Skógafoss Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Skógafoss. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

• South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik

• South Coast, Waterfalls and Vík village from Reykjavik

• Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

• Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach

While it’s free to visit the Skógafoss on your own, there are plenty of affordable tours that offer easy transport to the falls along with the insights of an expert guide. South Coast tours of Iceland that include Skógafoss start from US$118 per person, with small-group options typically running US$135–US$190 per person. Private tours are available for US$1,000 or more per person.

Yes, Skógafoss is worth visiting as it is one of Iceland's tallest and most iconic waterfalls, dropping 197 feet (60 meters) into a wide pool below. On sunny days, you can often spot a rainbow in the mist. For those who want to go beyond the base, the roughly 500-step climb to the top rewards with sweeping views and thinner crowds. Consider booking a guided South Coast tour for a well-rounded experience that pairs Skógafoss with several other top natural sights and provides expert commentary along the way.

Per one customer who booked the Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik, "This trip was probably one of the best trips I've ever done. All the stops were just fantastic and the scenery all day just jaw droppingly beautiful. Our guide Sindri was great and so knowledgeable with humour thrown in. Super comfy minibus and the organisation and communication was faultless. Highly recommended if you are visiting amazing Iceland."

Skógafoss is located in the village of Skógar in southern Iceland, approximately a 2-hour drive from Reykjavik. Skógafoss is accessible by hiking trail; its parking lot is located just off of the Ring Road. If you’re visiting Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss is only 17 miles (28 kilometers) away.

Skogafoss is a popular waterfall in southern Iceland. It is the first waterfall in a series of waterfalls along the Fimmvörðuháls pass, and its waters are fueled by two glaciers: Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull. One reason Skógafoss is so popular is because it has nearly 400 steps that allow visitors to climb to the top.

Yes, there is a campsite near Skógafoss in the village of Skógar, which has grassy areas available for tent pitching and gravel lots for RV or van campers. Bathrooms with showers are also available at this campsite.

No, there is no admission fee to visit Skógafoss, nor is there a fee for parking at the lot in Skógar. The biggest expense for travelers is typically getting to and from Skógafoss—you can rent a car or book a guided tour.

The Fimmvorduhals Trailhead, also known as Waterfall Way, features Skógafoss on the first leg of its route. There are over two dozen waterfalls along this out-and-back trail, which stretches for 15.5 miles (25 kilometers). At the end of the route, there’s a mountain shuttle you can take back to Skógár.

Visitors can take the Ring Road directly from Reykjavik to Skógar, the village Skógafoss is located in. Renting a car or hiring a taxi are two options. Even though the Skógafoss is not part of the Golden Circle, many tour providers add it onto the itinerary.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Skógafoss. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Reykjavik:

• Blue Lagoon

• Thingvellir National Park

• Gullfoss

• Vatnajokull National Park

• Seljalandsfoss

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Reykjavik.