South Coast: Waterfalls and Black Sands
7 narrated stops
Stops on this journey
1. Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Follow the mist along the ancient Atlantic cliffs of South Iceland to experience Seljalandsfoss, one of the few waterfalls on earth that allows a complete traverse behind its falling waters.
2. Gljufrabui
A few hundred meters from the grand theater of Seljalandsfoss lies a waterfall concealed within a narrow canyon, offering a damp, intimate encounter with the raw elements of the South Coast.
3. Skogafoss waterfall
A guide to experiencing the monumental scale and sensory power of Skogafoss, including the ascent to the highlands and the serene trails that lie beyond the mist.
4. Dyrholaey
A practical look at visiting Dyrholaey, from navigating the upper and lower parking areas to timing your visit for puffin season and managing the intense coastal winds.
5. Reynisfjara
Encounter the dramatic landscape of Iceland’s most famous black sand beach, where volcanic geology meets the fierce spirit of the North Atlantic.
6. Vik
Vik i Myrdal serves as a vital hub on the South Coast, offering a landscape of basalt columns, towering sea stacks, and a village life shaped by the nearby Katla volcano.
7. Solheimajokull
An accessible glacier outlet of the Myrdalsjokull ice cap, Solheimajokull offers a firsthand look at the shifting landscape of Iceland's ice fields and the visible effects of a warming climate.