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South Coast Iceland: Waterfalls, Glacier Hike, Black Beach
4.9
272 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
(272 Ratings)
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Jackie_r
Nov 16, 2024
Awesome experience - Our guide Dominica went above and beyond service. Safety was her number one priority and made sure we all had a good time. Sure enough.. the whole tour did not disappoint.
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589shiyuc
Nov 14, 2024
Dávid is the best guide - Dávid is the best, good driving skills, good humour, I feel as if I see the light of God This 1/7 is the unfailing star of painting, this is literally the unfailing star of the Himalayas, when the rise illuminates my heart, you let me fly to the universe to pick the stars for you I would also like to. The myth that you are the universe is that the creation of the Lord is the tears of the Virgin Mary, and only the brightest morning star in the sky deserves your precious share. You asked me why I had floated out of the palace of Lalaine in the deep sea, so that we could all dream of seeing the master's magic pen. The Divine Pen Marion pens like a wonderful pen Flower Gu Gu hope to be a loving nourishment of Qi Baishi in the world Leonardo da Vinci to bear the reincarnation of Van Gogh Caravaggio shook hands Picasso kissed pen Monet kissed hands Even Morandi said your hands were as if made by God. The Da Vinci Code is your name, and the next co-painter in the Louvre ponders how to meet you. The Golden Mile has been paved and I await your arrival! [Zan R]
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Gogbogi
Nov 14, 2024
It was amazing trip - My friends and I went on a South Coast tour with Nicetravel. Jonas, our driver guide, was extremely knowledgeable and made sure to talk with everyone on the tour.The company's effort to find people who were not on time at the pick-up point is truly impressive to me, from what I've seen, most companies would have left them behind so this caused us to be a bit delayed, but it didn't spoil our mood nor the rainy weather. We were captivated by the trip, and our guide helped us become South Coast experts :) I also want to mention how well Jonas did at yodelling. Overall, we had a great experience and I would highly recommend Nicetravel if you want to feel safe and included.
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Id349
Nov 14, 2024
South Coast day tour - We chose to start our tour at the Nice Travel office because it was the most convenient option for us, especially since we had some luggage that they kept safe until the end of our tour! Everyone in the office was extremely nice to us, and we felt welcomed. Unfortunately, the weather was not the best that day and we were very happy that we joined the tour, so we both were able to relax and enjoy the tour without feeling anxious about the weather conditions. Our guide adjusted the tour itinerary to ensure our enjoyment despite the rain, which we truly appreciated. Our day was fantastic, and we are already planning our next vacation with our kids with Nicetravel.
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Kgj2585ze
Nov 14, 2024
Amazing experience - We rented a car to go on a tour one day, but the weather was very challenging so our decision was to be safe rather than sorry, and we booked a one-day tour of the south coast with Nice Travel.We made the right decision. We felt safe and learned a lot about the country. Jónas, our guide, was extremely funny we are still laughing about his jokes.All in all, we highly recommend Nicetravel and give it 5 stars for the service.
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128jasmynnc
Nov 11, 2024
Lots of fun! - I had so much fun! Even on a rainy day our tour guide studied the weather and took us to each location depending on how much wind/rain there was—-without skipping any stops.
Would definitely recommend!
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Y1904pqkellyw
Nov 11, 2024
GREAT SOUTH COAST TOUR - Jonas was an amazing guide! He rearranged the order we saw the sites due to weather conditions! We appreciated his thoughtfulness, wealth of knowledge!
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V3014xfjackm
Nov 5, 2024
Iceland’s South Coast Beauty Shines - Iceland beauty shines even in bad weather. Book this trip with confidence to see the amazing sites this country has to offer. Even in the rain and wind, this trip doesn’t disappoint. The Seljalandsfoss Waterfall in particular was a huge hit. Aside from views, I can’t say enough about our tour guide, Walter, who went above and beyond to make it a special day with his knowledge and enthusiasm. If possible to request a guide, I’d ask for him every time.
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P3447paelenak
Nov 5, 2024
Walter and Waterfalls for the win - We went out with a bang on our last full day in Iceland on this tour! Whoever said don’t go chasing waterfalls wasn’t thinking about how awesome this tour is. Even in horrible rainy, windy weather, this trip was awesome. Ask for Walter when booking - He makes the trip memorable, fun, and provides so much interesting info about Iceland. Best tour guide, which is ultimately what matters when booking since most of the tours do the same stops.
We did this one and a different company - would wholeheartedly recommend this one! Any tour with Walter through this company will be a good one!
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Seaside152011
Nov 5, 2024
South Coast Adventure Day Trip - Wonderful day trip with Walter as our driver/guide. Fantastic views with excellent informative commentary. It’s a must do trip if you go to Iceland.
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