South Coast Small Group Tour: Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beach

by BusTravel Iceland · Sightseeing day tours · South Coast

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South Coast Small Group Tour: Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beach — BusTravel Iceland

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Sunset and icy conditions in IcelandWalking towards Sólheimajökull glacier in new fallen snowSouth Coast Small Group Tour: Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beach , photo 8South Coast Small Group Tour: Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beach , photo 9South Coast Small Group Tour: Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beach , photo 10Feeling the power from dropping waters of Skógarfoss waterfall IcelandHaving a laugh amongst the elements at Seljalandsfoss waterfall IcelandBeing alone in the world at Sólheimajökull glacierLooking over the village of Vík and Reynisdrangar seastacksSmall group enjoying the glacier exploration

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  • Duration

    10 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Languages

    EN, DE, IS, FR, DA, ZH

  • Departs

    07:00, 08:00, 09:00

  • Minimum age

    8

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24h before

About this experience

Iceland is known as the country of contrast, the “land of fire and ice”. The South Coast of Iceland hosts extremely variated natural phenomenons where contrasts in elements, weather and colours do not go unseen. Along the scenic Ring Road we head towards Eyjafjallajökull volcano and fill our senses with nature of stunning beauty and elements of such great scale. From green mountains, spectacular sea cliffs, waterfalls and glaciers to black sand beaches and unique coastal features..the South Coast of Iceland has it all. In this small group tour you discover Iceland's south coasts highlights; Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, Reynisfjara black beach, Vík village, Reynisdrangar petrified trolls and explore the fascinating glacial landscape at Sólheimajökull glacier. 

The small group version of the Southern Iceland guarantees a flexible and intimate experience with one of our experienced and passionate driver guides. It's operated in a comfortable small bus.

Join us on a day tour along the scenic south of Iceland where you will be able to witness some of the most dramatic landscapes the country has to offer.

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

Included

  • Guided tour on a comfortable minibus
  • Professional guide
  • Free WiFi
  • Pick up and drop off

Not included

  • Food and drinks

Good to know

  • Warm, wind- and waterproof clothing and good sturdy shoes suitable for uneven terrain
  • 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.
  • During the stop at Sólheimajökull glacier you get the chance to explore the glacial landscape with your guide. The walk to the ice takes around 20 min (one way) on uneven terrain. Sturdy shoes and wind- and waterproof outer layers are highly recommended for the walk.

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 →

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Golden Ride – Day tour in Golden Circle area from Íslandshestar is €0 — €129 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

BusTravel Iceland · €129Íslandshestar · €0
How long it runs10 hours1 hour
Changing your mindFree until 24 h beforeNo free cancellation

The €129 buys you 9 more hours out and free cancellation up to 24 h before. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Sold out on your date?

Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.

Who this is not for

  • Children under 8 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

    ★★★★★ · a month 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!

  • Tatiana

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    We had an amazing Golden Circle tour with Darren and Mikki! Darren is a fantastic guide — knowledgeable, friendly, and with a great sense of humor. He told us so many fascinating things about Iceland along the way, but in such a natural and entertaining way that it never felt like a lecture. Darren and Mikki also showed us some wonderful places and made the whole day feel special. The atmosphere was relaxed, fun, and very personal. You can really feel that they love Iceland and enjoy sharing it with people. Highly recommend this tour! If you get the chance to explore Iceland with Darren and Mikki, take it — you won’t regret it! ❤️🇮🇸

  • Andrea Di Nardo

    ★★★★★ · a month 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.

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