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From Reykjavik: South of Iceland Full-Day Trip

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From Reykjavik: South of Iceland Full-Day Trip
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Experience nature at its best with waterfalls and black sand beaches. Walk behind the cascades of Seljalandsfoss & go to the glacier snout at Sólheimajökull.

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Duration 10 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
Pickup is available from selected hotels and guesthouses as well as official bus stops in central Reykjavik. Pickup is also possible from the cruise port.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Charlotte – United Kingdom

Our guide Ritchie was fantastic and couldn’t do enough for us. He was very knowledgeable and made the bus rides entertaining. Our driver Robert was also amazing!

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Constance – Switzerland

Our guide Siggy was amazing and shared great insights about the iconic sights. He took time to engage with meaningful conversations with us and prioritise our safety throughout the whole trip

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting/pickup location

    Depends on the selected option

  • Transfer

    (1 hour)

  • Hvolsvöllur

    Break time (15 minutes)

  • Skógafoss

    Photo stop (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Sólheimajökull

    (45 minutes)

  • Vik

    Lunch (50 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Reynisfjara Beach

    (30 minutes)

  • Seljalandsfoss

    Photo stop (30 minutes)

  • Transfer

    (1 hour)

  • 24 drop-off locations:

    Bus stop #1 - Ráðhúsið - City Hall, Grand Hótel Reykjavík, Bus Stop #3 Lækjargata, Bus Stop #14 - Skúlagata, ODDSSON hotel, Bus Stop #2 Tjörnin The Pond, Perlan, Bus Hostel Reykjavik, Hilton Reykjavik Nordica, Bus Stop #9 Snorrabraut, Bus Terminal Reykjavík, Bus Stop#15 - Vesturbugt, Hallgrimskirkja, Bus stop #4 Miðbakki, Bus Stop #6 - Safnahúsið The Culture House, Icelandair Hotel Reykjavík Natura, Bus Stop #12 Höfðatorg, Bus stop #11 Austurbær, Hotel Orkin, Bus Stop #13 Rauðarárstígur, Bus Stop #12 Höfðatorg, Bus stop #5 Harpa, Skarfabakki 312 Cruise Terminal, 22 Hill Hotel

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Walk behind the waterfall at Seljalandsfoss, weather permitting
  • See the black sand beaches of the southern coast
  • Go to Iceland's southernmost village in Vik for a lunch stop
  • Visit the glacier snout of Sólheimajökull
  • Marvel at a unique landscape of rivers waterfalls and glacial mountains

Full description

Spend the day exploring the dramatic landscapes of the south of Iceland along with its coastline on a full-day sightseeing tour from Reykjavik. Along the way, discover a variety of rivers, waterfalls, mountains, and glaciers.
Following a pickup from listed hotels or guesthouses by bus in central Reykjavík, travel to the gorgeous waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. At the waterfall at Seljalandsfoss, walk behind the cascades and feel the spray on your face.
Continue to Skógafoss to marvel at the 60-meter drop. Pass the black sand beaches of the southern coast and enjoy the power of the sea.
Visit the glacier snout of Sólheimajökull to see an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull. Admire the ever-changing feat of nature up-close. Then, look at the basalt sea stacks at Reynisfjara, Iceland’s southernmost village just south of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, before returning to Reykjavik.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Guided tour
  • Food and drink

Not suitable for

  • Children under 2 years

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Meeting point

Please meet the tour at Tour Bus Stop 12, Höfðatorg (on Þórunnartún). Pickup from the bus stop is within 30 minutes from the departure time.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • Children under 2 years old are not allowed on this tour

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 8812 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Charlotte – United KingdomApril 15, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide Ritchie was fantastic and couldn’t do enough for us. He was very knowledgeable and made the bus rides entertaining. Our driver Robert was also amazing!
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Constance – SwitzerlandApril 13, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide Siggy was amazing and shared great insights about the iconic sights. He took time to engage with meaningful conversations with us and prioritise our safety throughout the whole trip
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Simon – United KingdomApril 10, 2025 – Verified booking
Brindis our guide was cheerful, funny and very informative. A real delight! Without her wit and enthusiasm and her intelligent commentary, this trip would've been missing a great deal and the travelling would've been long and dull. The places were fantastic and she prepared our visits well. If she's the guide, I would really recommend this trip. It was amazing! A great introduction to Iceland!

Product ID: 67018

Activity provider:BusTravel Iceland

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