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The 15 Best South Coast Day Tours from Reykjavik

135 tours  ·  from $101 a head

The coast road east is a ten-hour day and the good ones make it feel shorter. These 15 sort the waterfall-and-black-sand standards from the runs that push on to a glacier walk or the ice caves, with prices and honest return times.

Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour - Starting in Reykjavík and heading 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

See Iceland’s south coast on a 10-hour bus tour with Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Vík, and Reynisfjara Beach.

“I had an amazing day with Andrea and Artur! Saw all of the main sights on the south coast and learned so much about Iceland on the journey. Although it was a long day the bus was very comfortable and we had frequent stops along the way including a rest stop for snacks/bathroom break! I can’t wait to return to magical Iceland for more. I have posted a longer review of my day on my travel instagram @adventurewithmolls- I’d love if you could check it out!✨”

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Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - From Reykjavik to Skógafoss
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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

Review of Iceland’s South Coast small-group tour from Reykjavik, with waterfalls, glacier views, Reynisfjara, Vík, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Great day trip visiting waterfalls, glacier, Vik & Black beach with Erla. Gave us lots of good information , stories & backgound about Iceland. Wonderful day!”

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South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik - Skogafoss: spray, stairs, and a higher view
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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

See Iceland’s south coast from Reykjavik with waterfalls, Reynisfjara’s black sand, a glacier walk, guide commentary, and hotel pickup.

“Our tour guide "cuba" was great! He was patient and explained everything. He kept the bus warm for us while we waited, even ran ahead to get started for us. Dress in layers, hand warmers are a must. Safe, dry boots are a must.”

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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

See Iceland’s south coast on a 10.5-hour tour with waterfalls, glacier views, black sands, Vík, WiFi, and pickup from Reykjavik.

“The sights we visited were all breathtaking. We had a good amount of time at each place with plenty of opportunities for food, coffee & toilets. Highly recommended. Our guide had lots of local knowledge & interesting stories & made the trip lots of fun.”

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Iceland: Full-Day South Coast, Black Beach & Waterfalls Tour - Skógafoss: a waterfall with real force
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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

See Iceland’s south coast in one day, from Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss to Reynisfjara’s black beach, volcano views, and Sólheimajökull.

“Absolutely loved this day tour, even the drive to the south coast with the views was phenomenal, got to see the best views, waterfalls, glacier and black sand beach.”

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Reykjavik: South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour - Skógafoss: a waterfall with real force
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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

Review of Iceland’s 14.5-hour South Coast bus tour to Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, Skógafoss, and Seljalandsfoss, with practical booking advice.

“We've seen amazing places!! It was a very long day but it totally worthed it! The guide shared a lot of information, the bus was nice and modern and the journey was smooth. Two small negative things to mention: we'd have appreciated a short visit to the Reynisfjara beach (not in the itinerary but it would be lovely to add it) and the stop on the way back in Vik seemed a bit long.”

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South Coast, Waterfalls and Vík village from Reykjavik - Starting at BSÍ and settling into the coach
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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

Explore Iceland’s South Coast from Reykjavik, with Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Sólheimajökull, Seljalandsfoss, Vik, and expert guiding.

“A cold, wet, dreary day, but the natural beauty of Iceland made it all worthwhile. Dylan, the guide, and Johannes, the driver, added so much to the experience.”

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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour - The Reykjavík pickup and the long South Coast ride
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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour

From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip - Sólheimajökull brings the real 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.)

Hike Sólheimajökull, visit Iceland’s famous waterfalls and black-sand beach on a small-group South Coast tour from Reykjavik.

“This was a fantastic tour and was a great way to see several of the beautiful sights along the South Coast! The pickup from downtown Reykjavik was very convenient and the tour company communicated how this process worked very clearly. Each of the stops along the way was well timed and the guide was very knowledgeable about the history/facts of each sight. The highlight of this trip was definitely the glacier hike! Michal our guide made sure we were all well prepared and did a great job keeping us safe on the hike. It was the first time hiking a glacier for several of us on our tour but that…”

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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - Skógafoss brings the power
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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

Hike Sólheimajökull, see Iceland’s famous waterfalls and black-sand beach, and explore the South Coast in a small group from Reykjavik.

“A good way to get a quick look at the South Coast. The tour moves along quickly...not a lot of extra time at any one place, though in fairness enough to see and enjoy. Our tour guide shared history of Iceland and his only personal history. The glacier hike a definite workout, though great experience!”

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Reykjavik: South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Small-Group Tour - Getting Out of Reykjavik and Across Southern Iceland
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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

Review of Iceland’s South Coast tour from Reykjavik, with waterfalls, glaciers, black-sand beaches, Vík, guide tips, timing, and value.

“If you get Siggi (sp?) as your guide, consider yourself very lucky! He was quirky, friendly and knowledgeable. He shared personal stories and tidbits about Icelandic history making the tour much more engaging than a typical experience. Upon leaving, I felt like I'd made a new friend and I learned a lot. The tour itself is absolutely worth the price. It is a long day, but if you have the time, it's a must-do! The bus was not very comfortable. I am 5'4 and my knees were almost touching the back of the seat in front of me, so you can imagine how difficult it was for my 6'2 partner.…”

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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights - Day one: Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss
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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

South Coast, Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon Day Tour - The long road from Reykjavík to the glacier lagoon
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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

Review of Iceland’s 14-hour South Coast tour to Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach.

“Our tour guide was phenomenal. He was so knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting information with us - both facts and anecdotes. He even took us to a hidden waterfall and an extra glacier lagoon that we were not scheduled to see, so those were fun bonuses. He also was incredibly personable and really fun to spend such a long day with. 10/10 - cannot recommend enough!”

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Reykjavik: South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour - Seljalandsfoss: a waterfall with a back view
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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

Review of Reykjavik’s 10-hour Katla Ice Cave tour, with waterfalls, black sand beaches, Super Jeep travel, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Loved the ice caves and the black sand Beach and the waterfall that we visited. Our guide Mr Big was one of the best guides I’ve ever had. So informative and helpful. He helped my wife walking to several sites, since she was scared on her own.”

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Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls - The Reykjavík pickup and the long road south
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Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

15.Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

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

Hike Sólheimajökull, see Iceland’s best waterfalls and Reynisfjara beach on an 11-hour small-group tour from Reykjavík.

“This was an amazing trip in all aspects. Our guide, Roberto, was very personable and knowledgeable about the places we visited, sharing information throughout our trip. The glacier hike was amazing and we were able to descend into one of the ice crevices. Fantastic experience, thoroughly recommend .”

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