The 5 Black Sand Beach Tours in Iceland That Earn Their Price

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

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

See Iceland’s south coast from Reykjavik, with Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara black sand beach, and Solheimajokull Glacier.

“Great adventure with a great guide, even the gale force winds couldn't damped the group's enthusiasm. Even got to experience the Northern Lights on our way home spotted by our driver and guide. My only issue was no PowerPoints/USB on the coach, I had a power pack but when you have so much to capture this seemed poor especially when all other coaches I experienced on my trip were better equipped”

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2.Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

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

Hike Sólheimajökull, see Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, and walk Reynisfjara on an 11-hour small-group trip from Reykjavik.

“Wow, what an experience! Everything about the day was great! We really lucked out with the weather as it was a super sunny clear day. Al was great and very knowledgeable about all things Glaciers and Waterfalls! He also very kindly pulled over on the way back to Reykjavik in the evening as the Northern Lights were out and incredibly vibrant which was more than we had ever bargained for! Would 10/10 recommend this experience to everyone I know and was definitely the highlight of our time in Iceland.”

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3.Black Sand Beach Horse Riding Tour from Vik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 484 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $133

Ride Icelandic horses along Víkurfjara, Vík’s black sand beach, with patient guides, photo stops, and a chance to try the tölt.

“We did this in the winter with no problems. Dressed appropriately, we were not cold. The horses are gentle. We would recommend if you want to see black sand beaches from a different perspective and enjoy a horse ride.”

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

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

See Iceland’s South Coast in a small group, with Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Vík, a glacier, and Seljalandsfoss in one long day.

“The countryside is beautiful, and Jake, our guide, was very knowledgeable. His tips on how to best experience all the stops added to the enjoyment of the day.”

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5.2-Hour Black Sand Beach Buggy Tour from Hella

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $462

Ride a Polaris buggy across Iceland’s remote black-sand coast, with hot chocolate, volcanic views, and guide Jonas from Hella.

“Worth every penny. Our guide was amazing. He answered our questions, shared amazing stories, and showed us a good time.”

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