South Coast Highlights & Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck

by Arctic Adventures · cruise-excursion · South Coast

4.60(5,129) · operator on Google
South Coast Highlights & Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck — Arctic Adventures

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  • Duration

    13 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Meeting

    Hotel pickup available

  • Languages

    EN, DE, IS, FR, DA, ZH, ES

  • Departs

    08:00

  • Minimum age

    8

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24h before

About this experience

South Coast Highlights & Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck Tour

Discover some of Iceland's most iconic natural attractions on this full-day South Coast adventure from Reykjavík. Travel through a landscape of volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, black sand beaches, and dramatic sea cliffs while exploring the region's most famous sights.

After pickup in Reykjavík, journey along Iceland's scenic South Coast to the powerful Skógafoss waterfall, where a 60-metre cascade plunges over ancient sea cliffs. Continue to the world-famous Reynisfjara black sand beach, known for its striking basalt columns, towering sea stacks, and powerful Atlantic waves.

Next, head to Sólheimasandur, a vast black sand outwash plain, where you'll take a shuttle to visit the famous DC-3 plane wreck. Resting in the volcanic desert since 1973, the aircraft creates one of Iceland's most unique and photogenic landscapes.

The adventure continues to the charming village of Vík, where you'll stop at the hilltop church overlooking the coastline before visiting Dýrhólaey, a dramatic sea arch and clifftop viewpoint offering spectacular views of black sand beaches, sea stacks, and the surrounding coastline.

You'll also stop at the Sólheimajökull glacier viewpoint, where you can admire the outlet glacier extending from the mighty Mýrdalsjökull ice cap. On the return journey to Reykjavík, visit the beautiful Seljalandsfoss waterfall, famous for the pathway that allows visitors to walk behind the cascading water during suitable conditions.

This small-group tour combines Iceland's most famous South Coast landmarks with the unforgettable Sólheimasandur plane wreck, creating the perfect day trip for travelers looking to experience the country's diverse natural beauty.


Highlights
  • Skógafoss waterfall
  • Reynisfjara black sand beach
  • Sólheimasandur DC-3 plane wreck with shuttle transport
  • Vík church viewpoint
  • Dýrhólaey cliffs and sea arch
  • Sólheimajökull glacier viewpoint
  • Seljalandsfoss waterfall
  • Scenic South Coast drive from Reykjavík
  • Small-group experience

Description from the operator, Arctic Adventures. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Reykjavík
  2. Hvolsvollur
  3. Skogafoss
  4. Reynisfjara
  5. Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck
  6. Vík
  7. Dyrhólæy
  8. Sólheimajökull
  9. Seljalandsfoss
  10. Reykjavík

Included

  • Roundtrip transportation from Reykjavík in comfortable minibus
    • Wifi on board
  • Shuttle to the DC-3 Plane Wreck & back
  • South Coast Highlights:
    • Skógafoss
    • Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
    • Dyrhólæy
    • Vík Church
    • Sólheimajökull Glacier Viewpoint
    • Seljalandsfoss

Not included

A guided glacier hike on Sólheimajökull is not included. Guests only visit the viewpoint and do not go onto the ice. 

Good to know

Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves, food & drinks. Good hiking shoes are recommended.

This is a combo tour including South Coast Highlights and a shuttle to the DC-3 Plane Wreck, operated by our partners. 

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.

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour From Akureyri from Imagine Iceland Travel is €57 — €107 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

Arctic Adventures · €164Imagine Iceland Travel · €57
How long it runs13 hours2 hours

The €107 buys you 11 more hours out. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

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Who this is not for

  • Children under 8 cannot join this one.
  • Not a good fit if you want a relaxed day: 13 hours is a long time on the road, most of it spent getting there and back.

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What travellers say about Arctic Adventures

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Operator rating 4.6/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Kai Gilchrist

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    This was a phenomenal trip with AMAZING sights. Our tour guide was informative, friendly, and easy to listen to. You will learn a lot and see nature at its greatest. We absolutely loved this tour and would recommend it to anyone. The car ride is comfortable and there is wifi as well! Shout out to our tour guide, Magnus (I hope I’m spelling his name correctly), who told us some hilarious stories.

  • Tatjana Kultaniemi

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    I spent six days on a bus tour around Iceland with a professional guide. It was an excellent opportunity to gain a comprehensive overview of Iceland's breathtaking nature while also learning about the country's history and the everyday lives of its people. Iceland's landscape and animals are truly unique, featuring magnificent waterfalls, geysers, whales, seals, puffins, volcanoes, glaciers, and mountains. Every day brought new and unforgettable experiences. Of course, none of this would have been possible without our guide, Viko. He not only drove the bus safely but also shared fascinating stories about Icelandic history, culture, and way of life. He was willing to tailor the itinerary to our group's interests and wishes, making the experience even more enjoyable. I am very grateful for his professionalism, knowledge, and enthusiasm in interpreting Iceland's natural and cultural heritage. He played a key role in making this tour such a memorable experience.

  • Chloe Lamm

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    I did the Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik. Such an amazing tour and one of the highlights of my trip to Iceland! Our guide, Erik, was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much interesting information about Iceland throughout the day. We visited some of the country’s most beautiful sights, including stunning waterfalls, Vik, black sand beaches, and other breathtaking stops along the South Coast. The pickup process was simple and organized, making the day completely stress-free. The scenery was incredible from start to finish, and Erik helped make the experience even better with his knowledge, friendliness, and enthusiasm. If you’re visiting Iceland, the South Coast is a must-do, and I highly recommend taking this tour with Erik as your guide!

  • maya sterett

    ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

    A Fantastic Trip: Review of 3-Day Golden Circle, Ice Cave and Glacier Lagoon Absolutely incredible experience with Arctic Adventures and the guide Hjalti Bjornsson. The pick up from the bus stop was easy and the instructions were super clear. Be aware that they are extremely punctual at every stop. Do not be late by even a minute. We saw so many sites and the weather was perfect for most of the days. Our guide even took us on some stops that were not in the itinerary, but ones he thought were interesting and on the way, like the power plants and some other glaciers. The bus ride was very smooth with plenty of room and the seats were comfortable. The itinerary was well thought out with a great mix of light walking about 3 - 6 miles per day depending on how much you wanted to walk to each site. Some sites like the glacier Skaftafellsjokull (optional) were further away (4 ish miles), while others were much closer (1000ft). The hotel was situated in a beautiful location with sheep everywhere and interesting rock formations. The hotel was very comfortable with hot water and plenty of space to spread out. Our guide was extremely friendly and knowledgable. I would highly recommend this trip for anyone between the ages 10 - 70. However, this might not be the best experience for those with mobility issues as there is walking to some of the best sites.

Reviews from Google · updated 13 Sept 2026

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