Iceland South Coast Black Sand Beach and Plane Wreck Day Tour (Round Trip from Reykjavik · English-Speaking Minibus Tour, Max. 18 People)

Itinerary details

Depart from Reykjavík in the morning. As we pass famous volcanoes such as Katla, Hekla, and Eyjafjallajökull, your guide will share lots of interesting facts. If the weather is clear that day, we may also see the Westman Islands off the South Coast. The first stop on this tour is the magnificent Seljalandsfoss. The waterfall plunges nearly 60 meters over a cliff, sending up a fine mist and creating an almost otherworldly scene. A path beside the waterfall leads around to the back, where you can admire this remarkable cascade from different angles. It’s an unforgettable experience. After another 30-minute drive, we’ll reach our next stop, another must-see on Iceland’s South Coast: Skógafoss. The waterfall is about 25 meters wide and 60 meters high. Although you can’t walk behind it, steps and a path on the right lead to the top. You can often see a colorful rainbow hanging over the falls from above—a truly spectacular sight. After visiting the beautiful waterfalls, we’ll set off to search for the plane wreck at Sólheimasandur. The South Coast’s black-sand beach is vast, stretching about 10 kilometers across. The sand is made of volcanic material from the famous Sólheimajökull Glacier. There are no landmarks on Sólheimasandur’s black-sand beach, just endless black sand, which is why people say it feels like the end of the world. After visiting the plane wreck, we’ll return to the minibus and head to Sólheimajökull Glacier. Your guide will lead you on a short walk to the closest accessible point to the glacier tongue, where you can admire the remarkable sight of it slowly flowing into the glacial river. It’s also a perfect spot for photos. Another stop on this tour is the famous Reynisfjara black-sand beach, which stretches for several kilometers. It is actually on the same coastline as the beach where the plane wreck is located, just 20 kilometers away. From the beach, you can see the impressive natural rock pillars of Reynisdrangar, basalt caves, the mysterious stone arch at Dyrhólaey in the distance, and adorable puffins in summer. After an exciting day of exploration, we’ll return to Reykjavík along the same route, taking in the day’s beautiful scenery once more. Back in the capital, your guide will drop everyone off at their respective locations. What to bring: The tour lasts approximately 12 hours in total. We recommend bringing warm outdoor clothing, waterproof clothing, a hat, gloves, and sturdy hiking boots. If you don’t have these items, you can rent clothing and hiking boots from us when booking the tour.

Important notes

Note: Times shown on this webpage are approximate. Actual arrival times may be delayed due to factors beyond our control, such as weather, traffic jams, traffic accidents, festivals or sporting events, unrest, and strikes. We appreciate your understanding. If you have onward travel plans to another city using other transportation, we strongly recommend allowing at least 3 hours of extra time to avoid inconvenience caused by delays. Our company accepts no responsibility for any losses resulting from travel arrangements you make without allowing sufficient extra time. Thank you for your understanding.

Meals

Breakfast: Not included Lunch: Not included Dinner: Not included

Attraction details

Seljalandsfoss

Seljalandsfoss

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Also known as Pasture Waterfall, it takes its name from a nearby sheep pasture. The waterfall is 63 meters high, and its water comes from a glacier spring and is safe to drink. A path behind the waterfall, at the foot of the cliff, allows visitors to walk through it. Exploring and taking photos there is a highlight, and its beauty has inspired countless photographers to capture striking images from different angles.

Black Sand Beach

Black Sand Beach

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Black Sand Beach is formed from black volcanic rock that cools after an eruption and is then weathered into sand. Naturally pitch-black and strikingly clear, it leaves the seawater untouched and sparkling with a golden glimmer in the sunlight. There are two entrances to the beach. One is reached by driving to Vík and turning onto Reynishverfisvegur, where you can see the entire black-sand beach and a long row of basalt columns.

Skógafoss

Skógafoss

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Also known as Forest Waterfall, it takes its name from a forest on a nearby hillside. The waterfall is fed by the Eyjafjallajökull glacier, beneath the volcano that erupted in 2010. On sunny days, one or even two rainbows often appear over the falls.

DC-3 Plane Wreck

DC-3 Plane Wreck

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A weather-beaten plane wreck, now reduced to its fuselage, lies alone in the Icelandic wilderness. It feels like arriving on another planet, surrounded by vast, boundless scenery unlike anywhere else.

Sólheimajökull Glacier

Sólheimajökull Glacier

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Sólheimajökull is a popular and easily accessible glacier in southern Iceland. It extends from the larger Mýrdalsjökull ice cap and lies between Katla and Eyjafjallajökull. It is renowned for its striking blue ice streaked with black volcanic ash, making it an excellent destination for glacier hikes, ice climbing, and winter ice-cave adventures. As the glacier is shrinking at an alarming rate, it is a vivid visual warning of climate change.