8 South Coast Tours in Vik Worth Booking

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,457 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $117Our pick

Spend 10.5 hours touring Iceland’s south coast from Reykjavik by comfortable coach. Walk near Seljalandsfoss, see Skógafoss, stop at Sólheimajökull and Reynisfjara, and visit Vík. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with multilingual audio available through the operator’s app.

“It was fulfilling and there's a lot to see. Matthias our guide have a lot of stories and information about Iceland so you would know more about the country. Every stop is a different experience. Definitely recommend ed.”

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2.Mýrdalsjökull: South Coast ATV Quad Bike Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 470 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $144

Ride a guided ATV across Sólheimasandur’s black sands, stop at the famous DC3 wreck, view Dyrhólaey and Mýrdalsjökull, then cross rivers into a mountain valley. The two-hour trip gives you more terrain and photo stops. Guides including Anthony, Pawel, Bjarki, and Magni are praised for safety, local stories, and friendly help.

“Honestly the highlight of my trip! The guide was absolutely incredible and really made the effort with us. We went to the airplane crash site and black sand beach and it was amazing. He had a lot of knowledge and took lots of photos for us. The tour was just myself and my partner and it was actually really nice just being us! The route we took seemed to be more on the challenging side but it was amazing! Moments where I felt slightly nervous the guide was there to help. Highly recommend!”

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3.Katla Ice Cave and South Coast Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 187 reviews · 12 hours · from $299

Spend 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast from Reykjavík, with stops at Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara. Then switch to a Super Jeep for a bumpy ride toward Katla Ice Cave and a guided glacier walk. English-speaking guides such as Beda, Federico, and Jake add useful stories and safety help along the way.

“We absolutely loved the tour. Both of our guides were awesome. The bus was really comfy & made the 12 hour day feel so easy. Katla was gorgeous & Thales our guide made it a really fun day. He was a highlight of the day for sure! We had a great time. Absolutely worth the money & was the perfect way to go explore the South Coast. We normally aren’t “tour” people when we travel, so we were nervous about it, but it was great. 10/10”

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4.Katla Ice Cave and South Coast Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $320Top rated

Leave Reykjavik at 8:00 a.m. for Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, and a thrilling super-jeep ride to Katla Ice Cave. A small group of up to 18 shares a guide, glacier gear, and a long but rewarding day. Hiking boots are required, with rentals available.

“Incredible day, one of our favourite of the trip. Our guides were so knowledgeable, friendly, and took their time to let us explore.”

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5.South Coast & Katla Ice Cave Adventure From Reykjavik in a 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $318

Spend about 11 hours exploring South Iceland in a Wi-Fi-equipped 4x4, with stops at Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Vikurfjara Beach, and Katla Glacier. Ice gear is supplied, and guides such as Daniel, Jón, Siggi, and Snyper have led departures. Expect a moderate hike, changeable weather, and limited time at some stops.

“My favourite tour this trip. Amazing views. A true adventure. Our guide was amazing. I would definitely recommend this tour, once in a lifetime for me visiting a natural ice cave.”

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6.Private Iceland South Coast with Glacier Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $1,875

This 12-hour private tour takes you from Reykjavik to Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Vikurfjara Black Sand Beach, Sólheimajökull Glacier, and Dyrhólaey. Your guide handles the long drive and leads a non-technical three-hour glacier hike. Guides may include Agnes, Yandy, Bright, David, or another member of the team.

“We loved the tour. Our guide was Agnes -super nice guide which always had a smile on her face and she explained us a lot about Iceland. She was simply lovely. The tour was very well organized and we could see a lot of beautiful places and spots. Would highly recommend!”

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7.South Coast of Iceland. Black beach, glaсier, waterfalls…

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $412

Spend a full day on Iceland’s South Coast with a private guide and pickup anywhere in Reykjavík. You’ll visit Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Dyrhóley, Reynisfjara, and Gljúfrabúi. Guides speak English, Russian, Ukrainian, or Polish. Confirm the glacier walk and vehicle details before booking.

“We really enjoyed our day. Even through the weather was not the best our driver/guide Misha made it a wonderful experience. He did a great job getting us to each of the locations, plus a few extra stops along the way and keeping a close watch over us. Thank you again.”

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8.South Coast Including Vatnajökull National Park and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $2,386

Travel from the South Coast toward Vatnajökull National Park in a private vehicle with a local guide. You’ll visit Fjallsárjökull, Skaftafell, and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, with guides such as Ingvar and Skulli praised for their engaging company. Confirm pickup details, since the listed meeting point is Brú Base Camp.

“This trip was spectacular mainly due to our tour guide, Ingvar. His depth of knowledge is outstanding and were kept engaged throughout the day long journey. Highly recommend him if you choose to go on this tour.”

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