Small-Group Southern Iceland, Glacier & Black Sand Beach Day Tour from Reykjavik

Highlights

Enjoy a more personalized experience on a small-group tour
Tick off the region’s famous waterfalls, plus a glacier and black-sand beach
Learn about the region’s natural and cultural heritage from your guide

Summary

Your tour begins with hotel pickup from your lodging in Reykjavik. Meet your guide and your small group of 15 people or fewer, and begin your drive through the grasslands dividing the glacial peaks of Eyjafjallajökull volcano and the Atlantic Ocean. Arrive at Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, a nearly 200-foot (60-meter) cascade that allows visitors behind the falls, followed by a trip to one of the largest falls in Iceland at Skógafoss Waterfall. Spend time taking views of the dramatic highland landscape before heading to the well-known Sólheimajökull Glacier. Then, continue to the basalt stacks at Reyinsfjara and enjoy free time on the black-sand beaches. Finally, conclude your tour in the quaint village of Vik before returning to your hotel in Reykjavik.

Tour info

Duration

10 hours

Why take this tour?

Let a driver handle navigation so you can sit back and enjoy the views on this full-day tour of southern Iceland from your Reykjavik hotel, ideal for first-time visitors. Receive personalized attention from your small-group guide as you explore the Seljalandsfoss falls, Skogafoss falls, and Sólheimajökull glacier, then enjoy free time to unwind or pose for pictures on the region’s famous black-sand beaches.

What’s included?

Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels and official bus stops in central Reykjavik only)
Entry/Admission - Solheimajokull Glacier
Food and drinks

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 10h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

BusTravel Iceland

About operator:

Bustravel Iceland is one of the oldest tourism companies in Iceland and carries that rich heritage on its shoulders in everything it does. Originally founded in 1960 under the name of Þingvallaleið (Thingvellir Route), the company was re-imagined in 2015 to take on the form it does today. This re-imagining brought with it an all new startup mentality to the tourism industry though while we have the attitude of a startup we maintain our deep roots and experience in the tourism industry. We bring a fresh outlook on sharing the unique qualities of Iceland with our customers. By thinking outside the box and going the extra mile for our customers, our team is able to provide great service at competitive rates. We are continually evaluating ourselves and our tours to ensure that we are offering our customers the most innovative and enjoyable experiences at the highest level of service.