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15 Best South Coast Tours In Reykjavik

Reykjavik’s best days out.

The south coast is the most scenery you can pack into one day out of Reykjavik. A single road runs east past a string of the island's most photographed places: Seljalandsfoss, the waterfall you can walk behind; Skogafoss, sixty metres of falling water you feel before you reach it; the black sand, basalt columns and heavy surf at Reynisfjara; and the small village of Vik beneath its sea cliffs. The longer trips push on to the glacier tongues, and the full days reach the ice itself. Below are the most popular south coast tours, with what each one actually reaches, how long it runs and what it costs.

15 Best South Coast Tours In Reykjavik

Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour - Starting in Reykjavík: pickup timing that shapes the whole day
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Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

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

10-hour south coast tour from Reykjavík with Seljalandsfoss walk-behind, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara black sand, and the Sólheimajökull glacier snout.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“The South Coast tour was absolutely unforgettable. The views were breathtaking,some of the most beautiful landscapes I’ve ever seen. Everything was perfectly organized, which made it easy to relax and enjoy the trip even as a solo traveler.Barbara was an outstanding guide. She shared fascinating stories, explained everything in a very engaging way, and was…”

11,030 reviews10 hoursFrom $126by BusTravel Iceland

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Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - Morning Pickup and the First Stretch Out of Reykjavík
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Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

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South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik - Seljalandsfoss: walking behind the waterfall (and why waterproof gear matters)
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South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik

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

South Coast day tour from Reykjavik with waterfalls, black-sand beach, and Solheimajokull glacier, plus hotel pickup and guided commentary.

★ 4.5

“Trip started at 08:00 and the info stated the pick up point was bus stop 12. A 30 min walk from our hotel, in the dark and getting accosted by a woman who was either drunk or on drugs who shouted at us for not being able to understand Ukraine. Got the the bus stop…”

2,697 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $109.80by BusTravel Iceland

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South Coast Classic: Full-Day Tour from Reykjavik - The drive out of Reykjavik: 350 km of south-coast science
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South Coast Classic: Full-Day Tour from Reykjavik

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

See Iceland’s south coast highlights in one long day: Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Reynisfjara, and Vík from Reykjavik.

★ 4.6

“The sights we visited were all breathtaking. We had a good amount of time at each place with plenty of opportunities for food, coffee & toilets. Highly recommended. Our guide had lots of local knowledge & interesting stories & made the trip lots of fun.”

2,457 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $117by Gray Line Iceland

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Iceland: Full-Day South Coast, Black Beach & Waterfalls Tour - The Reykjavik Start: Pickup Options, Timing, and Being Ready
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Iceland: Full-Day South Coast, Black Beach & Waterfalls Tour

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Reykjavik: South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour - Reykjavik pickup, bus comfort, and why timing matters
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Reykjavik: South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour

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

14.5-hour south coast trip from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach: two waterfalls, glacier icebergs, and an optional boat.

★ 4.5

“Very good trip, plenty stops to get food with toilets too! Our guide Stefán A was very knowledgeable and shared great information with us and our driver Tomasz was good, made us feel safe. Overall, would absolutely recommend as the tour took us to many amazing spots!!”

1,254 reviews14.5 hoursFrom $194by Gray Line Iceland

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South Coast, Waterfalls and Vík village from Reykjavik - Pickup, timing, and the “bus is part of the experience” reality
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South Coast, Waterfalls and Vík village from Reykjavik

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7.South Coast, Waterfalls and Vík village from Reykjavik

A full-day bus tour of Iceland’s South Coast from Reykjavik, hitting Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, the glacier and Vík’s black sand.

★ 5.0

“Departure was punctual and easy, though there was some confusion with some members of the group having booked an “adventure” (eg kayaking), which meant that they were dropped off part-way through and picked up later. We saw lots of sights and, in our view, those who went on the “adventures” missed the best, including the…”

1,247 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $100.30by Reykjavik Excursions

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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour - From Reykjavik pickup to the south coast: what your day really feels like
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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour

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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip - Skógafoss: the 60 m curtain, the stairs, and the treasure chest story
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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

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

Reykjavik to Iceland’s South Coast highlights: Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull glacier hike, Reynisfjara black sand beach, and Seljalandsfoss.

★ 5.0

“This was a fantastic tour and was a great way to see several of the beautiful sights along the South Coast! The pickup from downtown Reykjavik was very convenient and the tour company communicated how this process worked very clearly. Each of the stops along the way was well timed and the guide was very…”

915 reviews12 hours (approx.)by Holiday Tours

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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - Pickup at 8:00 and why timing feels important
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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

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

Small-group South Coast day trip from Reykjavik with glacier hike on Sólheimajökull, waterfalls, and Reynisfjara black sand beach. Gear included.

★ 5.0

“Book it! I looked and looked (there are so many options and price ranges) in the end I decided to stick with an Iceland based tour company Troll Expiditions and I’m SO GLAD I DID! My ten year old son and I had the best day. I was worried about how long the day would…”

827 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $205.58by Troll Expeditions

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Reykjavik: South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Small-Group Tour - Pickup and the early drive: settling in before the scenery hits
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Reykjavik: South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Small-Group Tour

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11.Reykjavik: South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Small-Group Tour

South Coast waterfalls, black-sand beaches, and glacier views in one day from Reykjavik, with a guided small-group route to Vík.

★ 4.8

“We had a great tour with Siggi! He had a lot of stories and information and even music and trivia. The tour was a great value for the money, considering all the places you go. He even added a stop to see the volcano that erupted in 2010.”

789 reviews10 hoursFrom $143by BusTravel Iceland

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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights - Day 1: Pingvellir to Geysir and Gullfoss without wasting a minute
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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

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

Iceland in 3 days: Golden Circle, South Coast waterfalls, glacier hike and blue ice caves, plus Northern Lights chances from prime locations.

★ 5.0

“It was an amazing trip to explore the beauty of Iceland with our tour guide Iskren. I did not know which photo to post, because they were all beautiful. Iskren was professional, he taught us a lot of things about the history of Iceland and made extra stops to enhance our experience. Although we did…”

634 reviews3 days (approx.)From $1,058.14by Troll Expeditions

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South Coast, Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon Day Tour - The Morning Ride: Stories, Villages, and Why the Terrain Matters
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South Coast, Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon Day Tour

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

South Coast day tour from Reykjavik with Skogafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skaftafell, Jökulsárlón, and Diamond Beach ice on black sand.

★ 4.5

“So be prepared for a 14-15 hour tour but there’s lots to see and a straight drive to Diamond Beach is over a 5 hour drive plus you make multiple stops. Love that it was a smaller group (18). I’ve done a similar tour with 44 and that’s really impersonal and becomes tedious to get…”

633 reviews14 hours (approx.)From $240.16by Gray Line Iceland

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Reykjavik: South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour - The south coast route: waterfalls, Vik, and timing that actually works
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Reykjavik: South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour

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14.Reykjavik: South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour

Reykjavik to Katla Ice Cave: super jeep off-road, south coast waterfalls, and Vik black sand. All in one long day.

★ 4.7

“Loved seeing a glacier up close! The landscape was otherworldly. Understandable why Star Wars Rogue One filmed in some of those places. FYI the ice cave is always different every year because the glacier is always melting. The black lava beach was beautiful too! Our tour guide was a very interesting guy, and told us…”

625 reviews10 hoursFrom $234by Gravel Travel

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Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls - Reykjavik Pickup and the Van Rhythm (8:00 AM sharp-ish)
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Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

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15.Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

South Coast waterfalls and black sand, capped with a small-group walk on Sólheimajökull glacier from Reykjavik.

★ 4.9

“The glacier hike was amazing as well as the scenery at the black sand beaches and waterfalls. Our guide was awesome and gave us plenty of time in the glacier and to take pictures at each stop. Highly recommend!”

605 reviewsFrom $195by Holiday Tours

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