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The 15 Best South Coast Tours in Iceland

34 tours  ·  from $101 a head

The south coast is a ten-hour day and worth every hour of it: two waterfalls you can walk behind, a black beach with basalt columns and a glacier tongue at the far end. The 15 below sort them by price, group size and how far east they push.

Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour - Leaving Reykjavík for Iceland’s open south
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Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

1.South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11,030 reviews · 10 hours · from $126Our pick

Ride from Reykjavík to Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Vík, Reynisfjara, and Seljalandsfoss on a guided 10-hour day trip. You’ll see a 60-meter waterfall, a glacier snout, basalt sea stacks, and black sand shores. Guides vary, with Sara, Eva, Barbara, Andrea, and others praised for lively stories and practical help. Pickup is optional, and lunch is not included.

“I was lucky enough to have Barbara as our tour guide. It was a marvelous tour. Highly recommended. Barbara was very informative as usual and even made some recommendations for restaurants and bakeries that we must try in Iceland if we can. I think the company is lucky to have her.”

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Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - Meeting the minibus in Reykjavik
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Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

2.Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,988 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $139Top rated

Spend about 10 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with Wi-Fi, an English-speaking guide, and no more than 19 people. Visit Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Reynisfjara, Vík, and Seljalandsfoss. Guides such as Simon, Erla, Slavi, Elisa, and Franklin are praised for safety, humor, and flexible plans in changing weather.

“Great full day tour of beautiful sites. Pick up was extremely close to my hotel, driver was pleasant, safe, and friendly. The black sand beach was closed, but we could at least see it, with the 79 mile/hours winds and sleet pelting our faces. Still a great day. Highly recommended.”

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South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik - Skogafoss and the climb above the falls
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South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,697 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Spend about 10 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast by bus from Reykjavik. Walk behind Seljalandsfoss, see Skogafoss, visit dangerous but striking Reynisfjara Beach, and reach Solheimajokull Glacier. Guides such as Jorri, Barbara, Jessica, and Daniel have led recent departures. Pickup is offered, WiFi is included, and entry to the sights costs nothing extra.

“Jessica was a great guide, and the locations were amazing, with great insight into them prior to arriving at each.”

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South Coast Classic: Full-Day Tour from Reykjavik - Leaving Reykjavik through volcano country
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South Coast Classic: Full-Day Tour from Reykjavik

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

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

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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Iceland: Full-Day South Coast, Black Beach & Waterfalls Tour - Skógafoss delivers the day’s loudest moment
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Iceland: Full-Day South Coast, Black Beach & Waterfalls Tour

5.Full-Day South Coast, Black Beach & Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,721 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $126

Spend 10.5 hours exploring Iceland’s south coast by bus with an English-speaking guide. Walk behind Seljalandsfoss, feel the spray at Skógafoss, visit Reynisfjara’s black beach, and see Eyjafjallajökull and Sólheimajökull. Guides such as Karen, Darren, Eric, and Kristina are known for lively stories, while Wi-Fi and phone chargers help on the long ride.

“This trip was absolutely amazing! The pick up site was super convenient and I was able to see so many sights that I never even imagined. The guide Karen was wonderful. She provided us so many details about the area and she was friendly and funny. It was the BEST day I had in Iceland and I will never forget it. Thank you!!”

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Reykjavik: South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour - Skógafoss gives you power and spray
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Reykjavik: South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour

6.South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,254 reviews · 14.5 hours · from $194

Take a full-day bus trip from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach, with stops at Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Hvolsvöllur, Vik, and the glacier country near Vatnajökull. English-speaking guides such as Karen, Roman, Margaret, and Jón add stories about Icelandic culture, volcanoes, trolls, and daily life. Summer boat rides on the lagoon cost extra.

“We had a wonderful tour experience. The best ever weather and an experienced and energetic guide/driver. You can’t ask for more. Karen is very knowledgeable and shared a lots interesting information about Iceland with us and included personal stories. She gave us recommendations and advice for each stop. The bus was smaller and a bit tight for legs of someone tall but could twist them and use aisle. 14hrs is a long tour but easy to doze off and pass some time when not enjoying the views.”

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South Coast, Waterfalls and Vík village from Reykjavik - Skógafoss, Iceland’s roaring wall of water
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South Coast, Waterfalls and Vík village from Reykjavik

7.South Coast, Waterfalls and Vík village from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,247 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $100Best value

Spend about 10 hours touring Iceland’s South Coast by comfortable coach, with stops at two major waterfalls, a glacier, Reynisfjara’s black-sand beach, and Vík. Guides such as Ritchie, Siggi, Unnur, and Dori have been praised for clear stories and careful timing. Pickup, Wi-Fi, and central Reykjavik drop-off are included.

“It was a really nice experience. Super cold but clear weather. We covered all the attra tons. The guide Lasma and driver Pavel were super efficient.”

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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour - Skógafoss: A Powerful First Waterfall Stop
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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour

8.Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,090 reviews · from $270

Ride from Reykjavík to Vík, then take a Super Jeep toward Kötlujökull Glacier and its black-ash-streaked ice cave. You’ll hike on uneven, slippery ground with an English-speaking guide, then visit Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Guides such as Hawk, Thomas, Rebecca, and Bigg have been praised for humor, safety, and local insight.

“I liked the most the ride with the super jeep. The driver didn’t say his name, but he was excellent driver and guide. I was very happy and lucky to be in his jeep. . He told us stories about the name Katla cave, why it’s called like that, everything about the mountain there and the area all around. Just perfect! I wish I could know his name, to recommend him to others. We had a lot of fun!”

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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip - Sólheimajökull is the day’s main adventure
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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

9.Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Spend about 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast with an English-speaking guide and up to 14 other people. The centerpiece is a guided 2.5-hour Sólheimajökull glacier walk with crampons, helmet, and ice axe provided. You’ll also see Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Gljúfrabúi, and Reynisfjara black-sand beach.

“A very good variety of sceneries for the tour. The Glacier hike is fun and scenic. We have enough time to explore the waterfalls and the black sand beach. Our tour guide was very informative and helpful.”

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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - From Reykjavik to Seljalandsfoss
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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 827 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $205

You’ll visit Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara before walking on Sólheimajökull with crampons, a helmet, harness, and ice axe. The minibus holds no more than 18 people, and guides such as Bjorn, Philip, Malek, and Juliana keep the day moving while explaining Iceland’s nature and history.

“The experience was great. The time in the black beach was too short. People should be encouraged to eat on the bus to save the time. The minibus seats were uncomfortable. Everything else was really fabulous.”

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Reykjavik: South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Small-Group Tour - The long ride south from Reykjavik
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Reykjavik: South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Small-Group Tour

11.South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 789 reviews · 10 hours · from $143

This 10-hour English-language small-group tour takes you from Reykjavik to Skógafoss, Vík, Reynisfjara, Sólheimajökull, and Seljalandsfoss. Expect striking scenery, guided commentary, pickup and drop-off, and a full day on the road. Guides such as Siggi, Beggi, Monika, and Kuba are known for adding humor and useful local stories.

“What a brilliant day! Our guide Sindri was brilliant, friendly and informative. The highlights were the black sand beach and waterfalls. Sindri pointed out points of interest throughout the drive and kept us updated with timings.”

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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights - Day one: tectonic plates, geysers, and Gullfoss
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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,058

Spend three packed days exploring Iceland from Reykjavík to the South Coast, with Golden Circle sights, glacier hiking, a naturally formed blue ice cave, Jökulsárlón, black sand beaches, two hotel nights, breakfasts, and Northern Lights opportunities. Guides such as Bran, Paul, Max, and David have been praised for safe driving and engaging local stories.

“Driver: John is very knowledgeable about the many different types of landforms and the history of Iceland and its people. We appreciated learning as much as we did about geography and geology and the changes that are affecting Iceland and that will affect us all. Tour: We saw so much and we were happy to have someone else driving us so we could take it all in and enjoy it. We do not believe we would have been able to do this on our own, and we were glad to enjoy the vistas and the sunny days that we were lucky enough to have. The views of the Northern Lights…”

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South Coast, Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon Day Tour - Skógafoss, a waterfall with two good viewpoints
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South Coast, Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon Day Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $240

Travel from Reykjavík to Iceland’s far south by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Skógafoss, Vík, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, and Seljalandsfoss. Guides such as Karen, Roman, Emilia, and Eric are praised for strong storytelling. It is a very long day, but it packs Iceland’s best waterfalls, glaciers, black sand, and ice into one outing.

“It's a very long day, so be prepared to get up early and get back late, but the views are worth it! We were fortunate that it didn't rain that much that day. The waterfalls were amazing, and Glacier Lagoon was absolutely spectacular! Definitely worth the money! I appreciate the stops for meals and bathroom breaks. The only thing I would change is that it would be nice to have a little more time in Vik, but you'd probably have to cut out another stop to do that.”

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Reykjavik: South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour - The Super Jeep ride is more than a transfer
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Reykjavik: South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour

14.South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 625 reviews · 10 hours · from $234

Ride a Super Jeep from Reykjavik along Iceland’s south coast to Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Víkurfjara, and Katla Ice Cave. English-speaking guides such as Jón, John, Gunnar, and Christian share local stories, while crampons and helmets help you reach the changing glacier cave. Expect a long day and dramatic weather.

“Our guide was John he was very informative and was really funny. the ice cave was beutiful and being able to see a couple of waterfalls along the way was pretty. the south coast is beutiful”

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Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls - The long ride south from Reykjavík
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Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

15.Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 605 reviews · from $195

Spend 11 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast in a small group of up to 15 people. You’ll hike Sólheimajökull for about 1.5 hours with crampons, visit Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Gljúfrabúi, and Reynisfjara, and hear Icelandic stories from an English-speaking guide such as Michal, Adonis, Roberto, or Klaus.

“Incredible- the highlight of my Iceland trip! Very well planned day. My tip is to bring lunch and snacks. The stops don’t have best options so easier to pack something for the day.”

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