South Coast, Waterfalls and Black Beach Tour from Reykjavik
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Reykjavik, Iceland
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the beautiful sights of Iceland’s south coast on a full-day tour from Reykjavik. See the famous Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Hekla, Eyjafjallajokull, and more. Plus, enjoy a stroll on the black-sand beach of Reynisfjara. With all your stops scheduled out for you, it’s easy to explore the southern coast without putting the time into planning the whole day yourself. Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Reykjavik is available.
- Explore Iceland's south coast without the hassle of driving
- Check off plenty of the area's highlights in just one day
- Go beyond the guidebooks with expert insights from your guide
- Get back to Reykjavik in time for dinner in the city
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option is selected)
- Professional guide
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
This full-day tour of Iceland’s southern coast starts with hotel pickup (if option selected) or pickup from a central meeting point. Take a ride on a coach bus through the farming lands to a unique spot of the coast.
The first stop of the day is at Skogafoss waterfall on the Skoga River. This massive waterfall has been known to be featured in famous films. After snapping some photos here, it’s time to take a break for lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant.
Once you’re feeling satisfied from your meal, your guide takes you and your group over to Reynisfjara to explore the black-sand beaches. Enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean’s waves crashing over the sands.
Afterward, visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall where you might be able to see Hekla, Eyjafjallajokull, and the Westman Islands. Sit back and relax on your bus ride to Reykjavik. Your guide drops you off at your original departure point in time for dinner in the evening.
The first stop of the day is at Skogafoss waterfall on the Skoga River. This massive waterfall has been known to be featured in famous films. After snapping some photos here, it’s time to take a break for lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant.
Once you’re feeling satisfied from your meal, your guide takes you and your group over to Reynisfjara to explore the black-sand beaches. Enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean’s waves crashing over the sands.
Afterward, visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall where you might be able to see Hekla, Eyjafjallajokull, and the Westman Islands. Sit back and relax on your bus ride to Reykjavik. Your guide drops you off at your original departure point in time for dinner in the evening.
Volcano Hekla (Pass By)
1
Skogafoss
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Vikurfjara Black Sand Beach
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Vik
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Volcano Eyjafjallajokull (Pass By)
4
Solheimajokull Glacier
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Seljalandsfoss waterfall
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please dress appropriately for the weather
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 285 reviews
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Kathleen_L, Jul 2026
This tour was fantastic! We had such a great tour guide, Unnur Maria, who taught us so much about Iceland and its people and its geology as well! She made our journey so enjoyable and educational!! Our driver, Pavel, took great care in getting us to all of the sites on this tour. He was a very safe driver and a lovely person, as well! We give this tour a 10/10 and suggest that you book it because you’ll have a wonderful time!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello,
Thank you for your amazing feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with Unnur Maria and Pavel.
It’s fantastic to know that Unnur Maria’s knowledge of Iceland’s geology, history, and culture made the journey both educational and enjoyable, while Pavel’s safe driving helped you travel comfortably throughout the day. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with both of them.
Thank you for your 10/10 recommendation—we truly appreciate it and hope to welcome you back again!
Kind regards,
Sesili
Rosalia_A, Jul 2026
We had an amazing trip - our guide, Gunnar (Dr G) was super knowledgeable and very informative, as well as having a fantastic sense of humour. We saw the most beautiful sites, Gunnar gave great photo stop recommendations, and our driver Reynir was also excellent. A must for those that want to explore natural Iceland outside Reykjavik!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello,
Thank you for your amazing feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience exploring Iceland beyond Reykjavík.
It’s wonderful to know that Gunnar made the journey even more enjoyable with his knowledge, informative commentary, humor, and helpful photo stop recommendations. We’re also glad to hear that Reynir provided an excellent driving experience and helped make your day comfortable and memorable.
We’ll be sure to share your kind words with both of them. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back to Iceland again for more unforgettable adventures!
Kind regards,
Zuzanna
rosaria_b, Jul 2026
This was an amazing adventure. Was able to see all the main areas of Iceland on our list. Raining a lot but the tour guy and bus driver brought us to areas of less rain in the area first and then back to the other spots so we were able to see all the sights and take amazing pictures
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello,
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an amazing adventure and were able to see all the places on your Iceland bucket list.
It’s wonderful to know that, despite the rainy weather, your guide and driver adjusted the itinerary to help you enjoy the sights in the best possible conditions. We’re so glad you were still able to capture amazing photos and make great memories.
We hope to welcome you back to Iceland again!
Kind regards,
Sesili
Devanshi_A, Jul 2026
I had a fantastic time with our guide Richie and driver Mikki - they were fantastic! A long tour, Richie kept us entertained and was incredibly knowledgeable about geology, history, pop culture - you name it. Mikki was incredibly patient and drove us all safe and sound. I came on this tour alone and enjoyed every moment of it! Definitely wear waterproof clothes - they’re needed. Special shout out to the great playlist from Richie!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello,
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable day with Richie and Mikki.
It’s wonderful to know that Richie kept the journey engaging with his knowledge, stories, and even his playlist, while Mikki ensured a safe and comfortable ride. We’re especially happy to hear that you had such a great experience traveling solo.
We’ll be sure to share your kind words with both Richie and Mikki. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Iceland again!
Kind regards,
Sesili
Mary_J, Jul 2026
The best experience ever!! The driver and guide were so kind and gave much information. There was plenty of time at each stop and the bus was comfortable.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello,
Thank you very much for your fantastic review. We are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and enjoyed the comfortable bus, informative guide, and relaxed pace of the tour. We truly appreciate your kind words.
Best Regards,
Gabriele
Sara_K, Jul 2026
This was a wonderful tour of the South Coast! Our guide Richie truly made this a memorable experience, as he was very knowledgeable and had a wonderful playlist to keep us entertained while driving past scenic views. We learned about the geology of Iceland, and saw so many waterfalls. We were searching for a tour that would allow a good amount of time in Vik, which we found with this tour. We had lunch in Vik, and had time to walk around a bit.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello,
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the South Coast tour and that Richie helped make your experience memorable with his knowledge and great music. We are happy that you had time to explore Vík, enjoy the views, and discover Iceland’s amazing landscapes and waterfalls.
Best Regards,
Gabriele
iram_r, Jul 2026
Our guide Richie and driver mikki both were amazing, it was a long day but they were really amazing even when some people on the bus wanted a different drop off location. Also amazingly beautiful places we went. Just a suggestion that if stop at black sand beach could be longer because lunch place over there was better than at Vik. Vik has more options though.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Richie and Mikki made your tour such a great experience. We appreciate your kind words and your helpful suggestion regarding the stop at the black sand beach, which we will share with our team.
Best regards,
Gabriele
Petra_M, Jun 2026
Great experience! The guide Gudjon Jes and the driver Bartek were amazing with storytelling and all the details about south coast of Iceland. You visit all the popular spots plus you have a laugh. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great experience on the South Coast tour.
It’s wonderful to know that Gudjón Jes and Bartek made the day so enjoyable with their storytelling, knowledge, and great atmosphere along the way. We’re especially happy you were able to see all the key sights and still have time for some fun and laughter; that’s exactly what we hope for on our tours.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in Iceland!
Kind regards,
Zuzanna
Hira_S, Jun 2026
Richie was a great fun English guide. Had a great trip. I am so glad to book this tour. Had the best time ever!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello,
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great trip.
It’s wonderful to know that Richie made the experience fun and enjoyable for you. We’re so happy you’re glad you chose this tour and had your best time ever!
We truly appreciate your words and hope to see you again in Iceland!
Kind regards,
Zuzanna
ANDRIANA_S, Jun 2026
It was an exciting experience. Experienced the beauty that is Iceland. I recommend you do this tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello,
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear you had such an exciting experience and enjoyed the beautiful scenery Iceland has to offer.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again in Iceland!
Kind regards,
Zuzanna
Linda_S, May 2026
A fantastic opportunity to see the southern coast of Iceland which shows you two volcanos which are due to erupt as it is has been some time since they have. Black beach was beautiful a must see and some beautiful waterfalls
Response from Host, May 2026
Hello,
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring the southern coast of Iceland and were able to take in the stunning black sand beach and waterfalls along the way.
It’s great to know the experience left such a strong impression. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again!
Best regards,
Zuzanna
Joanne_F, Apr 2026
This is an excellent tour. Our tour guide Richi and driver Magnus were amazing and helped to make it a most memorable day. I have never had a tour guide curate the music in the bus to go along with the sights. There were just so many of these little extra things that added to the experience. The glacier, the waterfalls, Black Diamond beach and the geiser helped provide us with an Icelandic experience. Would recommend.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hello,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re really happy to hear you had such a memorable day and that Richi and Magnus helped make the experience so special for you.
It’s great to know you enjoyed the little extra touches along the way, including the music curated to match the scenery—that’s such a unique way to enhance the journey. We’re also glad the glacier, waterfalls, Black Sand Beach, and geyser all came together to give you a true Icelandic experience.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and will be sure to pass your kind words on to Richi and Magnus. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure in Iceland!
Best regards,
Zuzanna
Anne_L, Feb 2026
Wonderful experience! Enjoyed it more than the golden circle. Erik our guide was absolutely the best
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hello,
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled the team made your experience so enjoyable and memorable.
Best regards,
Zuzanna
Rachel_H, Feb 2026
A long but amazing day. We encountered heavy snow and a blizzard but all the sights were still amazing. We particularly enjoyed the walk to the glazier. Coach was very comfortable and warm on a cold and snowy day. Glad we did not hire a car and booked a coach tour. Albert ( tour guide) was very knowledgable and friendly
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Traveler,
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re so pleased you had an amazing day despite the weather and enjoyed the glacier walk. It’s great to hear Albert took such good care of you and that you were comfortable throughout the journey.
Best Regards,
Gabriele
Fahad_K, Feb 2026
My sister and I loved this tour. Our tour guide was Gunnar, and he was incredible. We had a gas station stop shortly into the tour which allowed us to get coffee, a pastry and make a bathroom run. We went to Skógafoss, Vik, Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, Solheimajokull Glacier and then ended with Seljalandfoss. The itinerary felt well planned and I felt we had enough time at each stop. Vik is where we stop for lunch and there was enough time and food options. My only advice is dress appropriately, Iceland weather can be unpredictable.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hello,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that Gunnar made your tour so enjoyable and that you appreciated the well-planned itinerary and stops. Your advice about dressing for Iceland’s weather is very helpful for future guests!
Best regards,
Zuzanna
Vincent_L, Jan 2026
Horrible....we waited in hotel lobby due to rain....had my 88 yr old father with us...he has mobility issues..walks slow with cane....we were in lobby....no one from transportation company came in.....waited 30 minutes....called company and was told that the driver came to hotel...we missed our adventure all because of a lazy driver....guess they didn't want to get wet ??? We missed our trip and are out the $400 + ....
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Very unprofessional, especially when the driver should of had our names and the number of people that they are to pick up at each location !!!! He also should of had our phone number as it is given when you book a trip !!! No call...no come into hotel....a complete disgrace....Horrible lack of service...sent email to travel provider.....no response....asked for refund....crickets
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hello,
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and completely understand how upsetting this must have been, especially with your father’s mobility needs.
Please email us directly at info@icelandia.is with your booking details so we can investigate this thoroughly and work on a resolution for you.
Best regards,
Zuzanna
Donna_R, Jan 2026
We loved this tour. Yes it was a long day, but natural wonders of the world are not conveniently next door to each other!
The tour guide was excellent. His knowledge and delivery was informative and interesting.
The waterfalls were magnificent, the black sand beach incredible, but it was seeing the glacier that took our breath away.
Thank you to our guide and the driver, Robert. A day we will never forget.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hello,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the South Coast Wonders and that your guide’s knowledge made the day so engaging. It’s great to know that Robert and the team helped make your experience unforgettable.
Best regards,
Zuzanna
Julie_D, Nov 2025
It’s a long day but definitely worth it, bring waterproof coat for the waterfalls and snacks to keep you going.
Shannon_G, Oct 2025
This tour was fantastic! our favorite one we did our whole trip. our guide (roman?) was excellent; funny, entertaining
and planned our whole day around the weather to make sure we never got caught in the rain. would definitely recommend this tour to everyone!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're so glad this was the highlight of your trip. Roman will be thrilled to hear that his planning and humor made your day special. Especially dodging the rain! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
Best regards,
Gray Line Team
Jupong_T, Sep 2025
The guide was friendly. Overall trip was good and excellent. Got a chance to see a few popular places in Iceland.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the trip and got to see some of Iceland’s popular sights. It’s great the guide made a positive impression too. We hope your next adventure with us is just as excellent!
Best regards,
Gray Line Team
Elise_F, Sep 2025
Tour company was very responsive when I had questions about pick up location and changes. Our tour operator, Ali, was very knowledgeable about Iceland culture and history. She was a very safe driver. We enjoyed our experience very much.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
We’re delighted to hear our team was responsive and that Ali’s knowledge, safe driving, and insights into Icelandic culture made your tour so enjoyable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the team!
Best Regards,
Gray Line Team
Val_G, Aug 2025
Absolutely spectacular!! LOVED Karen!! She is fabulous!! We learned so much! Highly recommend! We will do it again if we ever return.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you had a spectacular time and loved learning from Karen. She’ll be so pleased to hear your praise. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would be delighted to welcome you back on another tour at any time.
Best regards,
Gray Line Team
Stewart_C, Aug 2025
Excellent tour. A 2 hour drive but well worth it and the tour guide was full of information. All the stops were amazing and I liked the variety of seeing waterfalls, a glacier and black sand beach.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you for sharing your experience!
We’re thrilled you found the tour worthwhile and enjoyed the variety of stops from waterfalls to glaciers to the black sand beach. It’s wonderful to hear our guide’s insights added to your day. We’d love to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Best Regards,
Gray Line Team
Katherine_M, Aug 2025
A fantastic overview of the south coast if you’ve already done the Golden Circle. In my opinion this is more spectacular. Pieter our guide was outstanding. He was clear with his expectations at each stop and explaining the practicalities of each stop. His explanations and stories of Iceland, the local culture, and each site we visited was informative and entertaining. We also enjoyed his humour especially with some of the troll stories. Our pick up and drop off to the cruise terminal went well.
My only point of dissatisfaction is the fact that the terminal where the buses left from which was Reykjavik Adventures (or something similar to that) required payment for the use of the toilet. It was THE only place out of two on the entire tour (and we stopped at about 8 places) that made us pay. That’s in pretty poor taste when we have to transition through there and we are paying for your tour! It just comes across as greedy. I’d prefer you added a few dollars to the price of the tour and didn’t tell us. It might seem small to you but we were rushing to get on the bus between our transfer from the pick up and then we had to figure out how to use the machine. A rude person darted in my husband’s entry just as he released the lock to go in. It was just stressful and greedy at the same time!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your detailed feedback!
We’re thrilled you enjoyed Pieter’s guidance, humor, and the south coast highlights. We apologize for the inconvenience at the terminal toilet. We appreciate your input and will review ways to make such transitions smoother for future guests.
Best Regards,
Gray Line Team
Dennis_H, Aug 2025
Check your correspondences before the date as the meeting point may change from your original booking notices. Despite the weather is unstable, still a good trip.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your review!
We appreciate your advice to check correspondence for any changes to meeting points. We’re glad you still enjoyed the trip despite the unpredictable weather.
Best Regards,
Gray Line Team
Connie_E, Jul 2025
Good highlights of area, our guide Birgir was well informed but a little bit difficult to understand. The driver was not friendly and very strict, sometimes bordering on rude. The itinerary was excellent and good value. We were very excited to see many puffins at the beach stop. We found it interesting that the bus would not return us to bus stop 8, stating that a big bus cannot fit at that stop. However, we had gotten off and on big buses from that location several times.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the itinerary and seeing puffins! We’ll review the guide communication and drop-off issues to ensure consistency and a more welcoming experience.
Best,
Gray Line Team
Ricardo_H, Jul 2025
I need a refund for the activity. I waited at the hotel entrance from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and no one picked me up. I selected hotel pickup. Fosshotel Raudara, Rauoararstigur 37.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Customer,
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience. Waiting that long without any communication or pickup is incredibly frustrating. Thank you for sharing the details, including your hotel and the time you waited. We recommend checking your confirmation email to ensure the pickup location and time were correct, and to see if there were any last-minute updates. We truly regret the inconvenience this caused and hope your time in Iceland improved after this incident.
To proceed with a refund request, you may contact your booking agent via call or email.
Best,
Gray Line Team
Alec_H, Jun 2025
Be wary of Grayline, their staff are incompetent and think that leaving a pickup location within 60 seconds of the pickup time without a single attempt to communicate with a paying customer is acceptable.. seriously pathetic.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Customer,
We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience and understand your frustration. This is not the level of service we aim to provide. Your feedback is being taken seriously and will be addressed with our team to ensure better communication and reliability moving forward.
Best regards,
Gray Line Team
Melanie_S, May 2025
The tour was very inclusive and the guide very knowledgeable, we were travelling by a clean, comfortable coach bus with wifi and usb phone charging ports. Wear comfortable shoes because it is as long as the time states, the weather can also be as unpredictable as expected (it was sunny at the black beach but hailed at the glacier). We stopped a couple of times in areas you could grab food and use washrooms, these areas had groceries stores if you didn’t want to buy a whole restaurant meal. There is so much to learn and our guide was kind enough to share her knowledge and point out even small details we may not have noticed on our own. Thanks for the awesome tour!
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Customer,
We are thrilled to see your 5-star review! Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to share your positive experience. Your feedback encourages us to keep delivering the best service possible.
If there’s anything else we can do for you, please let us know. We can’t wait to see you again soon!
Best regards,
Gray Line Team
Kimberly_M, May 2025
Ellie, our driver and guide, shared great information with us. I would love to have her for any tour I take - 5*
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Customer,
We’re so happy to hear you had a great experience! It means a lot to us that you enjoyed the experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again for another amazing adventure.
Best regards,
Gray Line Team
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