---
title: South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 121
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.75
reviews: 3431
duration_minutes: 600
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 41 of 45 (South Coast Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/south-coast-day-tour-black-sand-beach-waterfalls-from-reykjavik/
---

# South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik

In our comparison: #41 of 45 in South Coast Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Adventure through the dramatic landscape of Iceland during this full-day tour of the southern coastline. Explore lava fields, icebergs, and glaciers with help from a friendly, knowledgable guide. Visit the Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls and stop by the small village of Vik. Roundtrip transportation to and from selected locations in central Reykjavik is available.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- 7 start times: between 07:00 and 14:30
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €121 per person for the Free pick up from Bus Stop 12 option; other options up to €134
- Duration: 10h
- Rating: 4.75/5 from 3431 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: BusTravel Iceland
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 10:30, 13:30, 14:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.75 from 3431 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 3249 of 3431.

- 5 stars: 2884 (84%)
- 4 stars: 365 (11%)
- 3 stars: 98 (3%)
- 2 stars: 32 (1%)
- 1 star: 52 (2%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free pick up from Bus Stop 12 | €121 / person | English | This option includes pickup from Tour Bus Stop 12, Höfðatorg (Þórunnartún 6, 105 Reykjavik) only. |
| Pickup at designated locations | €134 / person | English | This option offers pickup from many hotels and designated pickup locations in central Reykjavik Pickup included |

## What's included

- WiFi on board
- Professional guide

## Not included

- Food and drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Seljalandsfoss waterfall** (20m) - You can go behind this waterfall but we highly recommend waterproof clothing for this.
2. **Skogafoss** (30m) - At this waterfall can you climb stairs to the top of it and see it from above. In good sight can you also see Eyjafjallajokull.
3. **Reynisfjara Beach** (30m) - The Black Sand Beach is famous for it's basalt formations and the beautiful view on the Reynisdrangar. OBS: Always look at the waves they are very dangerous!
4. **Solheimajokull Glacier** (30m) - You will be walking to the edge of the glacier and can even touch it.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 10:30, 13:30, 14:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Tour Bus Stop 12, Höfðatorg, Þórunnartún 1 (64.144389,-21.910327)

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other South Coast Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #41 of 45** | €121 | 10h | 4.75 (3431) | shared |
| [Private South Coast Fire and Ice: Glacier viewpoint & Lava Show](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-south-coast-fire-and-ice-glacier-viewpoint-lava-show/?format=md) | €2583 per group | 11h | 4.98 (453) | private |
| [South Coast Sagas: Small Group Tour with Pick-up from Reykjavik](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/south-coast-sagas-small-group-tour-with-pick-up-from-reykjavik/?format=md) | €143 | 10h | 4.94 (724) | shared |
| [Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfall & Black Sand Beach](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/glacier-hike-south-coast-waterfall-black-sand-beach/?format=md) | €168 | 11h | 4.93 (832) | shared |

Ranked #41 of 45 in South Coast Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €92 to €2520, median €213; typical length 11h. 8 of 45 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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