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South Coast Iceland: Waterfalls, Glacier Hike, Black Beach
4.9
261 Ratings
Hveragerdi
Discover the stunning southern coastline of Iceland through this exclusive day trip. Explore the remarkable waterfalls around, partake in an optional glacier trek on Solheimajokull Glacier, and stroll on the mystical Black Beach of Reynisfjara.
Discover the stunning southern coastline of Iceland through this exclusive day trip. Explore the remarkable waterfalls around, partake in an optional glacier trek on Solheimajokull Glacier, and stroll on the mystical Black Beach of Reynisfjara.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hveragerdi - A town renowned for its greenhouses and the “Hot River” in Reykjadalur, located in a rift valley between the Eurasian and American continental plates.
- Selfoss - The largest town in South Iceland.
- Hella - The town’s name is derived from nearby caves along the river.
- Hvolsvöllur - Reaching this town means you’re nearing…
- Hveragerdi - A town renowned for its greenhouses and the “Hot River” in Reykjadalur, located in a rift valley between the Eurasian and American continental plates.
- Selfoss - The largest town in South Iceland.
- Hella - The town’s name is derived from nearby caves along the river.
- Hvolsvöllur - Reaching this town means you’re nearing your adventure.
- Seljalandsfoss - Experience this waterfall up close as it plunges 60 meters off the Eyjafjallajokull volcano. In summer, you can walk behind the waterfall.
- Gljufrabui Waterfalls - A hidden gem that many visitors overlook. We’ll guide you to it!
- Volcano Eyjafjallajokull - Ask your guide about the massive 2010 eruption that brought global fame to Iceland.
- Skogafoss - One of the world’s most iconic waterfalls, featured in “Game of Thrones.” Its south-facing position often creates rainbows from the 60-meter spray. It’s a popular spot, and you can climb to the top for a different view.
- Solheimajokull Glacier - Part of the larger Myrdalsjokull glacier. From April to October, you can opt for a guided glacier hike with all safety gear provided.
- Dyrholaey - The stone sea arches of Dyrholaey are visible from Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach.
- Reynisfjara Beach - Visit the famous black sand beach at Reynisfjara, where basalt columns line the cliffs, volcanic sands meet powerful Atlantic waves, and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks stand just offshore.
What's Included
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- Thrilling 1.5-hour glacier hike (optional)
- All necessary safety equipment included
- Comfortable transport throughout the tour by minibus
- Experienced English-speaking driver/guide accompanying on all stops
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- Thrilling 1.5-hour glacier hike (optional)
- All necessary safety equipment included
- Comfortable transport throughout the tour by minibus
- Experienced English-speaking driver/guide accompanying on all stops
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- Items you will need to bring include: warm, wind and waterproof clothes, camera, and good hiking shoes (necessary for the Glacier Hike)
- If you do not have appropriate footwear, a rental pair will be available
- Minimum age is 10 years
- The glacier hike may be cancelled due to weather or safety reasons. In that case, other activities will be substituted when possible. Otherwise, a partial refund will be given
- Items you will need to bring include: warm, wind and waterproof clothes, camera, and good hiking shoes (necessary for the Glacier Hike)
- If you do not have appropriate footwear, a rental pair will be available
- Minimum age is 10 years
- The glacier hike may be cancelled due to weather or safety reasons. In that case, other activities will be substituted when possible. Otherwise, a partial refund will be given
Location
Hveragerdi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(261 Ratings)
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Jesseat8990kc
Oct 9, 2024
Highly recommend this tour - Filip was the best tour guide! If you can only pick one day trip to do I would choose this one. Highly recommend the tour guide and the company! 10/10!
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Shelleys49
Oct 9, 2024
A spectacular South Coast Saturday! - Our tour guide Dominika was amazing, telling us about Iceland's history, geology and mythology, she also told us the best spots for photos and even held our bags whilst we went into the waterfall which we were so grateful for! The minibus was comfortable and even had WiFi and usb chargers. The sights we saw and places visited took my breath away, simply beautiful.
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Discover778424
Oct 8, 2024
An amazing tour with Elias - Really enjoyed my tour with Elias!
He was well-versed with the locations to visit & had loads of knowledge about Iceland!
To better the guest journey/expectations, could you kindly share the approximate times of each stop.
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Debbie
Oct 7, 2024
It delivered what it advertised! - Nothing to fault at all about this tour. It will definitely be one of my Icelandic highlights! Thore deserves more than a 5 star rating. The day went smoothly from pick-up to drop-off. Highly recommended for first timers to Iceland.
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215beth
Oct 7, 2024
Waterfalls galore and more on the Iceland coast! - An amazing day with a truly happy, funny guide, Walter. I could not be more excited about the day as it exceeded expectations. Despite some crummy weather, Walter made it upbeat and fun. The landmarks were incredible. Some driving involved but overall a wonderful day on the Iceland coast. Whoop whoop! Awesome!
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Kelly_l
Oct 6, 2024
Impressive and Inspiring - We had such an amazing time on this tour! The waterfalls were breathtakingly beautiful! The glacier hike was such an incredible experience and we loved our glacial hike guide, “John”, who was very accommodating to the whole group, incredibly alert to the safety of the group, and shared all kinds of fun facts about the area and glacial hiking with us. Resnisfjara beach was a beautiful place to end the trip as we arrived close to sunset. Aside from all the fun adventures; Ardit 🎅, our bus driver, was incredibly knowledgeable and informative about where we were along the way. We also loved that he only played Icelandic music (or music made by Icelandic artists on the bus), we got to add a lot of great songs to our playlists! 10 out of 10, would recommend! We had so much fun!
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Ignacio
Oct 4, 2024
Incredible south coast tour - Our South Coast tour with Nice Travel was absolutely fantastic, and Monica, our guide, made it even better! From the moment we started, Monica was warm, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable about Iceland’s landscapes, culture, and history. She shared fascinating stories and insights about every stop, which brought the tour to life.
The South Coast itself is breathtaking, with highlights like the stunning Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Reynisfjara black sand beach, and the awe-inspiring views of glaciers and volcanoes. Monica made sure we had plenty of time at each location and even gave us tips for the best spots to take photos. Her enthusiasm and love for Iceland really shined through, and she was always available to answer questions or provide recommendations.
The tour was well-paced, the bus was comfortable, and we felt safe and well cared for throughout the journey. I highly recommend Nice Travel, and if you’re lucky enough to get Monica as your guide, you’re in for a treat! This South Coast tour was a highlight of our trip to Iceland.
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Shauntay2024
Oct 3, 2024
Iceland is BEEEEEEAUTIFUL!!! - Beautiful! Walter was amazing and very handsome fellow! Thank you so much for your kindness and excitement. Plus, driving my friend and I around The South of Iceland!! Whoooop!! Whooooop!!
- TayDahhTay
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Brianar297
Oct 3, 2024
Amazing South Coast Tour - This tour was amazing! Walter was a very engaging and knowledgeable tour guide!! Had a great time. Will definitely recommend to anyone traveling to Iceland.
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Haoyueh90
Oct 7, 2024
South Iceland One Day Trip - The view is wonderful but time arrangement is terrible. We came back and arrived in Reykjavik almost 10pm, where the tour guide told us when we began the travel we would be back around 7-8 pm, many people’s following itinerary were delayed and have to cancelled. The tour guide kept telling us misleading information about the tour, like the glacier hike took about an hour but it actually lasted more than 3 hours, which left only 30mins to the black beach; said no cafe nor restaurant near Skodafoss and galcier hiking, left us no time to buy any lunch during the whole trip, but actually there are two in those spots. Hopefully the arrangement would be more reasonable.
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