Top 15 Waterfall Tours on the South Coast

1.South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

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

Spend 10 hours touring Iceland’s south coast by coach with an English-speaking guide such as Barbara, Eva, Andrea, or Ed. Visit Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull glacier, Vík, Reynisfjara Beach, and Seljalandsfoss. Expect dramatic scenery, regular stops, changing weather, and a long but well-paced day. Bring waterproof clothing, snacks, and water.

“It was awesome!!! We had the best spots in front lf the bus and our guide was really helpful and gave lots of information. We had enough time at each stop and it was an incredible experience to see the nature of Iceland. What a nice memory!!”

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

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

Travel from Reykjavik to Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara Beach, and Solheimajokull Glacier on a 10-hour guided bus tour. Guides such as Jorri, Perla, Jessica, and Barbara have led departures with strong local storytelling. Expect free sights, WiFi, planned breaks, and changing weather.

“Driver and tour guide were amazing . It was a wonderful and exciting day full of all the sites . Well worth every penny .”

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

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

Take a full-day bus trip from Reykjavík to Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Sólheimajökull, and Seljalandsfoss. English-speaking guides such as Karen, Darren, Eric, and Kristina bring local stories to the drive, while Wi-Fi and optional hotel pickup make this a practical way to see Iceland’s dramatic south coast in one day.

“The best part was the guide Darren who made a long 10.5 hrs tour more fun and informative with a positive and relaxed approach and made it all more comfortable. The driver Svienbjorg was excellent too.”

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4.Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,285 reviews · 11 hours · from $186

Join guides such as Sara, Al, Thomas, or Bessi for an 11-hour South Coast trip from Reykjavik. Walk on Sólheimajökull with crampons and safety gear, then see Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, and Reynisfjara. The small glacier group has no more than 15 people, though the full day includes long minibus rides and no included meals.

“The trip was fantastic! We would have liked a little longer at the waterfalls .”

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5.South Coast, Waterfalls and Vík village from Reykjavik

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

Spend about 10 hours on Iceland’s South Coast with a Reykjavik Excursions guide and driver. You’ll visit two major waterfalls, Sólheimajökull glacier, Reynisfjara’s black beach, Reynisdrangar, and Vík. Guides such as Ritchie, Siggi, Unnur, and Dori have been praised for clear stories and careful timing. Pickup, Wi-Fi, and transport are included.

“The weather cooperated so all the stops were great. But the best part of the trip was listening to our driver, Docci. His detailed explanation of the geography, geology and history of Iceland was amazing. He added personal stories to make it all special. He is a great ambassador for Iceland.”

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6.Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour

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

Travel from Reykjavík to Vík, then ride a Super Jeep toward Mýrdalsjökull and hike into the natural Katla Ice Cave. Expect black volcanic ash in blue ice, two major waterfalls, English-speaking guides, and a long day with bumpy off-road travel. Warm waterproof clothing and sturdy hiking shoes are essential.

“The experience was phenomenal, the falls, our tour guides. we will definitely comeback to Iceland”

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7.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 a maximum of 15 people. Walk on Sólheimajökull with crampons, helmet, and ice axe, then visit Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss, and possibly Gljúfrabúi. Guides such as Michal, Svenni, Roberto, and Christopher are praised for adapting to weather and keeping the hike safe.

“Best expierence in Iceland. Get to see so much and have an amazing time. Driver and glacier tour guide was amazing”

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8.South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Small-Group Tour

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

Spend 10 hours crossing Iceland’s dramatic South Coast by guided bus, stopping at Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Reynisfjara, Sólheimajökull, and Vík. Guides such as Siggi, Beggi, Monika, and Kuba are praised for stories, humor, and clear timing. The day is busy, scenic, and best for seeing many major sights without driving.

“We had an amazing trip on this tour! Firstly, our guide Kuba was absolutely amazing, fantastic knowledge and he was so friendly and upbeat and made the trip 100% better. We saw 2 waterfalls, a glacier and 2 black sand beaches as well as the small village of Vik. We enjoyed all the spots we were taken to, got some amazing pictures and had a blast! We were often the last ones back on the bus as we just didn't want to leave each spot 😂”

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9.Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

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

Spend a full day exploring Iceland’s South Coast in a minibus limited to 15 people. You’ll visit Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi, then hike Sólheimajökull for about 1.5 hours on the ice. Guides such as Michal, Adonis and Roberto are praised for clear safety advice, local stories and a relaxed pace.

“Amazing - Chris was the best, such a great time on the glacier, off the glacier, and in and around all these waterfalls…”

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10.South Coast Waterfall, Black Beach, Glacier Adventure Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 429 reviews · 10 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $129

Travel from Reykjavik in a minibus of up to 19 people to Seljalandsfoss, Gljufrabui, Skogafoss, Solheimajokull Glacier, and Reynisfjara Beach. You get an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and safety gear for the optional 1.5-hour glacier hike. Guides such as Walter, Addi, and Bart are known for clear explanations and good humor.

“Possibly my favorite day of my trip was doing this tour. Our guide Axel was amazing! He gave clear communication of where we were going, relevant history, expected travel time, where to meet him when we were done, and how long to stay at each attraction. He made pit stops for waterfalls and northern lights that weren’t on the itinerary, but he noticed and wanted to make sure we could see. 10/10 experience”

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11.South Coast, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach (Small Group Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Spend about 10 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast in a group of no more than 19 people. Visit Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Vík, Sólheimajökull Glacier, Seljalandsfoss, and Gljúfrabúi. Guides such as Michal, Evo, Jake, and Alex are praised for clear local insight, while Wi-Fi and hotel pickup keep the long day simple.

“Your country is beautiful. Evo, our tour guide, was wonderfully pleasant, so very well spoken and extremely knowledgeable. He was really exceptional.”

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12.South Coast, Waterfalls & Glacier Hike Small-Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 322 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $200

Travel from Reykjavik by small-group minibus to Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Sólheimajökull, and Seljalandsfoss. You’ll hike on glacier ice for about 1.5 hours with a certified guide, crampons, helmet, and ice axe. Guides such as Josh, Gulli Tisco, and Rob have led especially engaging departures, but assignments vary.

“This excursion was AMAZING. We literally did everything and the whole trip took about 12 hours. The tour guide aka ROB was excellent. I recommend this to anyone who is looking for an adventure and who is first timer to Iceland.”

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13.South Coast, Waterfalls and Black Beach Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 269 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $137

Spend about 10 hours on Iceland’s South Coast with Gray Line Iceland. Visit Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, Vik, Solheimajokull Glacier, and Seljalandsfoss while your guide explains local stories, volcanoes, and weather. Guides such as Gunnar, Karen, Pieter, Roman, Ali, and Ellie have earned special praise for their humor, care, and clear guidance.

“Good highlights of area, our guide Birgir was well informed but a little bit difficult to understand. The driver was not friendly and very strict, sometimes bordering on rude. The itinerary was excellent and good value. We were very excited to see many puffins at the beach stop. We found it interesting that the bus would not return us to bus stop 8, stating that a big bus cannot fit at that stop. However, we had gotten off and on big buses from that location several times.”

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14.Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour From Reykjavík

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $277

Ride from Reykjavík to Vík, then switch to a super-jeep for Katla Ice Cave with crampons, helmet, and glacier guides. You’ll also visit Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, and the black-sand coast. Guides such as Monika, Siggie, John, and Gunnar have been praised for lively stories and strong local knowledge.

“This tour was amazing!!! The Katla ice cave was spectacular. I would highly recommend this, just for that experience. But adding in the waterfalls and the very knowledgable tour guide made the whole day perfect. (Our tour guide was Siggie, who was the best!!!)”

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15.South Coast, Reynisfjara Beach & Waterfalls Small-Group Day Trip from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $139

Set out from Reykjavik around 7am in a small minibus for a full South Coast day. Your English-speaking guide takes you to Sólheimajökull Glacier, Reynisfjara’s black beach, Vik, Skógafoss, and Seljalandsfoss. Expect big scenery, a long drive, limited time at some stops, and wet, windy conditions near the waterfalls.

“This trip was fun! The black sand beaches were beautiful! Our bus broke down which was a bummer but our guide got it back up and running within 15 minutes and we didn't miss anything. We didn't have much time at any of the destinations, I personally wouldn't have minded a longer tour so we could spend more time at each sight.”

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