South Coast Small Group Tour Waterfalls Glacier and Black Beach

About this experience

See the best of Iceland's South Coast in a small group with a local driver-guide, not in a big coach. We pick you up at your hotel or cruise terminal and travel in a comfortable vehicle chosen for the size of the group, so the long day stays relaxed with real time at each stop.

Walk behind Seljalandsfoss and find Gljúfrabúi hidden in its canyon. Stand at the foot of the sixty-metre Skógafoss, then walk to the edge of the Sólheimajökull glacier to see the blue and black ice up close.

At Reynisfjara, the famous black sand beach, you see basalt columns, a sea cave and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks. Lunch is in the village of Vík at your own cost. Your driver-guide shares stories about volcanoes, glaciers and life in the countryside, and drops you back at your hotel in Reykjavík.

What's included

Itinerary

1. Tour stop

   Walk the path behind Seljalandsfoss, then step into the narrow canyon nearby to find the hidden Gljúfrabúi waterfall.

2. Tour stop

   Stand at the foot of the sixty-metre falls, or climb the stairs beside it for a view over the coastline.

3. Tour stop

   Walk to the edge of the glacier tongue and see the blue and black ice up close. We stay off the ice, so no special equipment is needed.

4. Tour stop

   See the basalt columns, the sea cave and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks on the famous black sand beach. Sneaker waves are dangerous here, so please stay well back from the water.

5. Tour stop

   Lunch break in the village of Vík at your own cost, with a few cafes and restaurants to choose from.

Know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children from 6 years old are welcome with an adult. Child seats are free, please tell us each child's age at booking.
• Bring warm, waterproof layers and comfortable walking shoes. Reaching Gljúfrabúi means stepping over stones in a shallow stream.
• Minimum 5 guests per departure. If not reached, we offer a same-day partner small-group tour, another date or a full refund.
• Arriving by cruise ship? We pick you up at your cruise terminal before the tour starts and bring you back there at the end. This is a long day, so it works best when your ship stays in port for the whole day or overnight.