South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beach Tour

by BusTravel Iceland · Sightseeing day tours · South Coast

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South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beach Tour — BusTravel Iceland
Skógarfoss waterfall decorated with magical rainbow
Black basalt sand and basalt columns at beautiful Reynisfjara beach
Jumping with joy behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Black sand and basalt columns at Reynisfjara beach
South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beach Tour, photo 6
Blue Ice at the snout of Sólheimajökull outlet glacier
Guide explaining the basalt formation at Reynisfjara beach
Heading back to Reykjavík after a fantastic day out on the South Coast
Relaxed cattle in the southern Iceland's countryside
Beautiful country side church at Viking village surrounded by Alaska lupins
Horse riders enjoying the Icelandic horse near Reynisdrangar sea-stacks
Walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall and feel the power of the elements
South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beach Tour, photo 14
South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beach Tour, photo 15
Man vs Nature at Sólheimajökull glacier
South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beach Tour, photo 17

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  • Duration

    10 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Pickup

    Hotel pickup available at extra cost, or meet at the start point

  • Starts at

    Bus Stop # 12 (opposite Storm Hotel)

    Þórunnartún 6, Reykjavík

  • Guide

    Guided in English

  • Departs

    07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 …

  • Minimum age

    2

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24 hours before

Meeting point, in BusTravel Iceland's words: Please meet the tour at Bus Stop # 12 (opposite Storm Hotel). We will pick you up there within 30 minutes from the departure time. You can find directions to this location at busstop.is

Our take on this one

Ten hours, and most of it is driving — that is the honest shape of a south coast day from Reykjavík. What you get for it is the best sequence of sights in Iceland in one go: Seljalandsfoss, which you can walk behind; Skógafoss; the black sand and basalt at Reynisfjara; the snout of Sólheimajökull, a 20-minute walk from the car park; and the village of Vík. No food is included and there is no lunch stop worth the name, so buy something before you leave. Reynisfjara's waves genuinely kill people most years — the guide will say where to stand and you should listen. Seven departures from 07:00.

Book it if
Anyone with a single free day who wants waterfalls, a glacier and a black beach without driving in winter conditions.
Skip it if
Ten hours with roughly five of them on a coach and 20 to 40 minutes at each stop — hard on small children, and thin if you photograph seriously.

Written by us, from the operator's own details and what we know of the route. We don't take a fee for a good word.

About this experience

It was Led Zeppelin who once sang about Iceland “We come from the land of the ice and snow from the midnight sun, where the hot springs flow” in their famous hit ‘Immigrant song’. These lyrics come from the reputation Iceland has as being a country born of fire and Ice, a reputation that will become incredibly clear to you as you journey along our countries southern coast where glaciers and volcanoes await you.

On what is perhaps one of our most popular day tours you will get to see black sand beaches at Reynisfjara, glorious waterfalls (including one with a unique surprise) in the form of Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss, Glaciers, Volcanoes and the sleepy little village of Vik. 

For nature lovers, this is NOT a tour to miss.

Description from the operator, BusTravel Iceland. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Start of the Tour from Reykjavík
  2. 1. Hvolsvöllur
  3. 2. Skógafoss Waterfall
  4. 3. Vík í Mýrdal
  5. 4. Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
  6. 5. Sólheimajökull Glacier
  7. 6. Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
  8. Return To Reykjavik

Included

  • Professional guide
  • Free WiFi

Not included

  • Pickup and dropoff
  • Food and drinks

Good to know

  • Warm, water- and windproof clothing are always useful in Iceland.
  • Good sturdy shoes
  • All tickets are e-tickets so there is no need to print them out.
  • The duration of the tour is 10 hours
  • There is no food included on this tour but there will be stops where you are able to purchase food
  • Sólheimajökull glacier is a 20 min walk from the parking. Good shoes are very important.
  • Reynisfjara is dangerous. It may not look like it but it is.
  1. Please study the signs carefully
  2. Don’t go too close to the water
  3. Don’t turn your back to the water
  4. Follow the instructions from the guides.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is a forecast the operator judges unsafe. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1BusTravel Iceland decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
  2. 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Who this is not for

  • Children under 2 cannot join this one.
  • Not for late risers on your first morning — the earliest departure is 07:00, and Reykjavík pickups start before that.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

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What travellers say about BusTravel Iceland

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Operator rating 4.7/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Frank Robards

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    We had a wonderful tour to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula today. It was amazing!! Our guide, Vjeran, was exceptional. His knowledge and experience made our tour even more memorable. He even worked in a couple of additional stops to our itinerary which further enhanced our experience. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in experiencing the majesty of nature in Iceland.

  • Topha

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    An amazing experience! It was our first time in Iceland, and we couldn’t have asked for a better trip. For six unforgettable days, we travelled along the famous Ring Road with our guide, Vjeran, who was friendly, knowledgeable, and highly professional throughout the entire journey. He made every day enjoyable while showing us Iceland’s most spectacular attractions. The trip was truly unforgettable. Some of the accommodations were also lovely, with welcoming and helpful staff that made us feel at home. There is so much to see in Iceland, and six days go by very quickly, so the itinerary was quite busy. Even so, we had the opportunity to enjoy every activity and appreciate the incredible landscapes along the way. Overall, the experience exceeded all our expectations, helped even more by the fantastic weather we were lucky enough to enjoy throughout the trip. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Iceland!

  • Andrea Di Nardo

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    During our Iceland vacation, we took two tours with Bus Travel Iceland: the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon; and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. On the exceptional Golden Circle tour with a relaxing conclusion at the enchanting Blue Lagoon, we visited the iconic sites along the way, following a fairly packed itinerary but with adequate time for each stop. The guide was knowledgeable in driving the bus and engaging in providing information and telling stories about the places we visited. Higly recommended the fascinating tour to discover the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Departing from Reykjavik, we visited the main towns and iconic sites from the north to the south coast of the peninsula. The excellent Axel guided us, providing interesting details about the places to visit. His expert bus driving skills and precise planning allowed us to see everything in the allotted time, without excessive pressure or fatigue.

  • Kirsty Macdonald

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    6 Days Around Iceland Ring Road Small Group Tour This is one of those trips that delivers on every level — partly because of Iceland itself, and largely because of our guide Michael. Travelling in March — Iceland's stormiest month — meant our itinerary had to be adapted constantly. Every evening and morning Michael would brief us on the current plan and be upfront about where the weather would have the final say. Clear, honest communication and smart decisions that meant we still packed in as much as was viable each day. His commentary was full of stories, weaving folklore throughout — a great insight into Icelandic thinking. Fantastic guide. The accommodation was excellent throughout with great breakfasts each morning. One practical note for anyone weighing up the six, seven, or eight day options: Icelandic weather is changeable year-round, so build in flexibility. I chose not to do the eighth day in March given the weather risk, and booked the seventh day (Snaefellsnes Peninsula) as a separate tour with a buffer day in between. As a solo traveller, the fact that you can share a room rather than automatically cop the single supplement was a genuine bonus — not something every operator offers. I did a lot of research before settling on BusTravel Iceland, and prior to booking their communication was prompt and clear — every question answered without chasing. It was a good sign of things to come.

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

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