15 Waterfall Tours in Reykjavik to Build a Day Around

1.South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

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

Review of Iceland’s South Coast tour with Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Reynisfjara, Vík, and practical booking tips.

“This was a great full day tour!😁 First stop was Skogafoss and that was pretty incredible! We spent a good amount of time there and I took tons of beautiful pics! Then we headed to the Glacier and that was pretty amazing also! Our tour guide Barbara was lovely and knowledgeable. Then we headed to the Black Sand beach. We didnt get to go on the beach because the rip currents were on a "red" status. But it was okay because we still got to take breathtaking pics! Then headed to Vik where we were able to eat lunch. Spent an hour there which was a good amount of time…”

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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

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

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

Explore Iceland’s South Coast on a 10.5-hour tour from Reykjavík, with black sand beaches, glaciers, volcano views, and two powerful waterfalls.

“The trip was a success and we saw beautiful places, unfortunately the gray clouds spoiled the colors because it was gray”

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4.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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5.South Coast, Waterfalls and Vík village from Reykjavik

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

See Iceland’s South Coast in one day, with Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Reynisfjara, Sólheimajökull glacier, and Vík from Reykjavík.

“Great trip. Really clear and informative knowledge over the coach speakers from the guide . Comfy coach. Saw loads.”

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6.Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour

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

Explore Katla’s black-streaked ice cave, ride a Super Jeep, and visit Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss on a full-day tour from Reykjavík.

“A lot of fun. Very bumpy to get there. Went during a storm almost got canceled but was saved by the super jeeps. Wish the caves were longer to explore. But overall great.”

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7.Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Hike Sólheimajökull, see Iceland’s famous waterfalls and black-sand beach, and explore the South Coast in a small group from Reykjavik.

“My wife and I had the most incredible day! We were so lucky to have a dry, sunny, clear day and the scenery was stunning. Our tour guide, Michal, made the journey over to Sólheimajökull feel so short by telling us various stories and facts about the surrounding scenery. The glacier hike was a once in a lifetime, unique experience. Michal was so passionate and knowledgeable about Iceland, and a fantastic guide. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone!!”

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8.South Coast Waterfalls & Glacier Small-Group Tour

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

See Iceland’s south coast in one day, with Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Reynisfjara, Vík, and Sólheimajökull from Reykjavik.

“The bus pick up is a bit of a mess, but there was a snow storm that day. If all of the busses or vans had a sign on them that said what the excursion is it would help organize the crowds better.”

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9.Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

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

Hike Sólheimajökull, walk behind Seljalandsfoss, see Skógafoss and Reynisfjara on an 11-hour small-group tour from Reykjavík.

“This tour was absolutely amazing! Honestly one of the best experiences of my life. Our guide Michael was excellent, really helpful and obviously loves Iceland. The sights are incredible and he really helpfully, re-ordered the tour to get the best weather at each place. The glacier hike is awesome and he always made sure we were all safe and having fun. 100% recommend.”

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10.Waterfalls, Black Beach & Glacier Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 479 reviews · 12 hours · from $146

Review this 12-hour South Coast tour from Reykjavík, with waterfalls, Reynisfjara, glacier views, Wi-Fi, and an optional glacier hike.

“Really long trip but so full of fun and involved two great hikes-I would say they’re moderately hard if you don’t hike often. Our guide was Athor (apologies if I spelled it wrong!!) he was amazing. He shared so much knowledge and insight on Icelandic history and just provided a multitude of fun facts. He even sang for us! Lol definitely one of our fav guides while we were in Iceland for the first time. We were in a sprinter van & the group was decently small about 16 of us.”

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

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

Explore Iceland’s South Coast from Reykjavik, with waterfalls, glacier views, Reynisfjara Beach, hotel pickup, and an optional glacier hike.

“Great trip with varied locations. Good time between stops and travel. Our Guide Thory was great. Very informative, friendly with added humour. Added to a good days trip of seeing the south of Iceland.”

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12.Snowmobiling Adventure on Langjokull Glacier from Gullfoss

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 377 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $265

Ride a snowmobile across Langjökull Glacier from Gullfoss, with monster-truck transport, warm gear, guides, and wide Icelandic views.

“Absolutely appreciated the help getting to the glacier and the provided equipment. Just felt the group was so big that the experience itself was lacking. Placed in a line and asked to follow the leader, no passing or going at our own pace. It is understood there were risks and we needed to stay on the path for safety reasons, it just felt like we were in preschool, all holding a rope until we got to our destination.”

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

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

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

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

Review of Arctic Adventures’ Reykjavik South Coast tour, with waterfalls, Reynisfjara, and a beginner glacier hike. Tips, value, and practical details.

“Wonderful day spent in the south of Iceland. The falls and beaches were beautiful. The glacier walk was a great experience. However it is not a walk and should not be rated as easy. The walk required hiking boots you can rent them, as well as crampons, helmet, ice axe, and harness provided by the tour. The walk was 4 hours in duration which included round trip hiking to the glacial lagoon, strapping on the crampons, climbing up the face of the glacier, hiking on the top of the glacier and then back down again, the same path. The guide was a very energetic, enthusiatic, and quite capable young lady.…”

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15.Landmannalaugar & Háifoss Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 314 reviews · 13 hours · from $226

Review of BusTravel Iceland’s 13-hour Landmannalaugar tour, with colorful hills, hot springs, crater lakes, waterfalls, hiking, and practical tips.

“The trip is outstanding. Partly off roading ( Kalman excellent driver and guide ), partly hot springs bathing , partly hiking and all about beautiful Icelandic landscape!! Worth the long 14 hour day! It was quick because it is that great of a tour! A must see!!”

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