Category South Coast Day Trips

Iceland · SOUTH COAST DAY TRIPS

South Coast from Reykjavik: Top 15 Day Trips

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Seljalandsfoss, then Skogafoss, then Reynisfjara black sand and Vik village, all on one long stretch of Route 1. These south coast runs repay a 07:30 pickup: how far east each actually reaches, which push on to a glacier hike or the Katla ice cave, group sizes, and today fares.

Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour - 10 Hours on the Road, and How to Make It Feel Easier

1.Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

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

A full-day south coast tour from Reykjavik with Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, black sand at Reynisfjara, Vík, and Sólheimajökull glacier ice.

“We rebooked this tour because the first time it was cancelled due to weather and a tour to the west coast was offered instead. You can check out that review bellow. This is about the south coast. Truly beautiful! The waterfalls are really impressive. I liked that I could get close to them. Bring waterproof clothes, you will get wet. The glacier was by far my favourite from this tour. Seeing it so close and seeing the newly formed lagoon and icebergs was unique. Our guide, Petra, was really kind and helpful. Loved it!”

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Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk: Ash Stripes and Volcanic Territory

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

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

Small-group South Coast day trip from Reykjavik with waterfalls, Sólheimajökull glacier views, Reynisfjara black sand, and Vík. Wi-Fi onboard.

“While we did enjoy this full day trip covering lots of amazing sights, we felt our guide Joe (who was friendly and accommodating) could have provided a more meaningful and informative commentary throughout. Information was the bare minimum about each stop with no Icelandic background history or interestjng tidbits. Our other trips in Iceland were more fun and fact-filled.”

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South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik

South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik - Pickup, Seats, and the Reality of a 10-Hour Coach Day

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

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

A guided Reykjavik day trip to Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, and Solheimajokull by bus, with free stops and WiFi onboard.

“Great adventure with a great guide, even the gale force winds couldn't damped the group's enthusiasm. Even got to experience the Northern Lights on our way home spotted by our driver and guide. My only issue was no PowerPoints/USB on the coach, I had a power pack but when you have so much to capture this seemed poor especially when all other coaches I experienced on my trip were better equipped”

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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour - The long view toward Mýrdalsjökull glacier edge

Iceland: Full-Day South Coast, Black Beach & Waterfalls Tour

Iceland: Full-Day South Coast, Black Beach & Waterfalls Tour - The Real Timing: What 10.5 Hours Feels Like

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

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

Reykjavik to Iceland’s South Coast in one long day, with Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Reynisfjara black sand, and more ice, fire, and sea views.

“Very fun and informative! You get to a lot of places and hear lots of facts about everything you pass along the way. I wish we could’ve stayed a bit longer at each location, you don’t realize how fast time flies when you’re taking in each location. That’s not their fault though, just means we have to come back another time!”

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From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour - The long view toward Mýrdalsjökull glacier edge

7.From Vik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,310 reviews · from $230

Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep from Vik: Mýrdalsjökull glacier walk, guided cave tour, crampons, helmets, and geology stories for about 3 hours.

“Michael was a great tour guide, very friendly and informative! The tour itself exceeded our expectations, so amazing. Would highly recommend to anyone considering a glacier tour.”

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Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach - Sólheimajökull glacier hike: what beginner-friendly really means

Reykjavik: South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour

Reykjavik: South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour - The drive east: volcano passes and why the bus time matters

9.Reykjavik: South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour

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

Full-day South Coast bus tour from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach, plus Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Climate bus, Wi-Fi.

“We had a great day exploring the south coast. Ritchie and Thor were wonderful. Ritchie explained a lot of interesting facts as we drove a long, such as tuff houses and local volcanoes. We were able to see the beautiful Selfoss, seals at the glacial lagoon and black diamond beach, all within reasonable time frames. We had plenty of stops to stretch our legs and get something to eat. On the way back, Thor was nice enough to stop when some strong northern lights came through. I recommend this excursion to anyone who wants to see the south coast, but doesn’t want to or is unable to drive.”

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South Coast, Waterfalls and Vík village from Reykjavik

South Coast, Waterfalls and Vík village from Reykjavik - Your bus day in real life: pickup, comfort, and how the schedule feels

10.South Coast, Waterfalls and Vík village from Reykjavik

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

A 10-hour South Coast day from Reykjavik to Vík, waterfalls, black-sand beaches, and a glacier walk, with pickup and guided stories.

“Even though the weather conditions were not ideal, this tour was great! The guide was very knowledgeable and safety was the upmost importance. The town of Vik was a nice midtour stop for lunch. Would recommend going for the experience and scenery!”

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Lava Show Vik Admission Ticket

Lava Show Vik Admission Ticket - Ticket value: what $54.50 buys you in practice

11.Lava Show Vik Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,177 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $54Best value

Lava Show Vík ticket to see molten lava up close, feel the heat, touch cooling lava, and join a Katla eruption Q&A in 55 minutes.

“The host for our show was very entertaining and I learned SO much about lava and volcanoes, which added a layer of depth and understanding to our touring that I didn't even know I needed.”

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Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik

Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik - Meeting in Vík: where to find the tour and start on time

12.Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,100 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $203

Super Jeep to Katla’s ice cave from Vík. Crampons, helmet, and a glacier guide. See blue and black ice in 3 hours.

“Incredible, other-worldlike experience! There was more hiking than we expected (one family member was older) and maybe less time in the cave itself. But amazing scenery and we could take it slow, and the provided crampons were invaluable. Definitely needed fully waterproof jacket/pants that day, and I was happy I brought hiking boots. Our guide Natalia was fantastic—so much great information. Would highly recommend thus tour!”

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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour

Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour - Reykjavik Pickup and the Pace of the Drive

13.Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour

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

Reykjavik day trip to Katla Ice Cave and South Coast waterfalls, mixing a Super Jeep ride, glacier hike, and volcanic ash ice.

“The life caves here spectacular, the entire time there was a great experience. Schoola our guide was a wealth of knowledge. Maybe in the description to bring change of clothes as people got very wet and had to buy new clothes , this delayed us getting back”

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Vik: LAVA SHOW – Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

Vik: LAVA SHOW - Immersive Experience Entry Ticket - How the 50-minute show unfolds, from check-in to the final questions

From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip - Skógafoss, where the 60 m drop and the stairs set the tone