Classic day trip on Iceland's South Coast - Seljalandsfoss waterfalls & black sand beach & Vik town

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Tours depart daily all year round, minimum booking is 1 person, multiple languages and times are available, and packages including pick-up and drop-off are also available!

Once all tourists have gathered, we will head east to join Highway 1 (also known as the Ring Road). We will be driving close to the coastline, and may encounter windy weather, especially at Reines Fjord Beach. Please prepare appropriate clothing according to the weather. The order of attractions visited may vary depending on the weather on the day.

Skógafoss waterfall, standing 60 meters tall, is cascaded down by the Skógá River. Originally part of a sea cliff, it was carved out by the receding coastline, leaving behind this spectacular vertical waterfall. Mist or spray often forms around the falls, and beautiful rainbows sometimes appear on sunny days. For those seeking a challenge, there's a 527-step staircase leading to panoramic views from the top. Several smaller waterfalls dot the path, which marks the starting point of the Fimmvörðuháls trail, a 22-kilometer route leading to Thorsmörk in the Icelandic highlands.

Reynisfjord is one of Iceland's most famous attractions, possessing a mystical natural charm. The convergence of lava and the sea has created basalt columns, massive domed caves, and the renowned black sand beaches. The waters here are quite rough, so please always follow your guide's instructions and avoid approaching the potentially dangerous waves.

Vík is the southernmost village in Iceland, offering stunning views of the Reynisdrangar sea stacks, black sand beaches, and panoramic vistas. Located south of the Katla volcano, Vík is vulnerable to glacial meltwater flooding should an eruption occur, necessitating frequent evacuation drills. This is where we stopped for lunch.

Next, we will head to the Sólheimajökull glacier, the tongue of a glacier radiating from the Mýrdalsjökull glacier. Due to glacier retreat, the parking lot is no longer close to the glacier itself; it's about a 15-minute walk to the glacier's edge. The trail passes a large glacial lake filled with glacial meltwater, where icebergs occasionally calve, creating spectacular sights. A guide will explain the science behind glaciers, how they shape the landscape, and their future in the context of climate change.

The final stop is Seljalandsfoss, one of Iceland's most iconic waterfalls, standing 60 meters high with a relatively gentle flow. The falls are fed by the Seljalandsfoss River, which originates from the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. You can walk behind the falls for a unique perspective; although you'll get wet from the spray, it's a major highlight.

After visiting the falls, we will return to Reykjavik city center. Your vehicle will take you back to the point where you boarded this morning.