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Tours
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- Small-Group South Coast Day TourThe most-reviewed minibus day: 19 seats at most, all the classic stops and 75 minutes on Reynisfjara.
- South Coast and Glacier HikeThe waterfalls and Reynisfjara plus a guided walk on Solheimajokull in crampons. Minibus of 18, ages 8 and up.
- South Coast and Vik by CoachThe classic loop by full-size coach from BSI, with Vik for lunch. Cheap, toddler-friendly and busy in summer.
- South Coast Day Tour with BusTravelA guided coach day with the four classic stops and kids from age 2. Short stops, big bus, low stress.
- Glacier Hike, Waterfall and Black BeachThe most glacier time of any day tour: 4 hours at Solheimajokull, then Reynisfjara and Seljalandsfoss. Ages 10+.
- South Coast Sagas Small GroupA minibus of 19 that adds Gljufrabui and Vik to the classic stops. Driver-guides, an hour on the beach, kids 4+.
- Wild South Coast, Hike OptionalGljufrabui and the classic stops, with a 1.5-hour glacier hike you can add or leave out. Minibus of 19, ages 10+.
- Gray Line South Coast and Black BeachThe lowest price here: a coach day with the waterfalls, the glacier viewpoint and a full hour in Vik.
- Full Day South Shore Small GroupA minibus of 19 built for families: kids from age 3, strollers welcome, hotel pickup and an hour on Reynisfjara.
- Private South Coast Day TourYour own driver-guide and jeep for up to five, with Gljufrabui and Dyrholaey added. Priced per group.
- 2-Day Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South CoastThe South Coast plus a night in the southeast, Jokulsarlon, Diamond Beach and a guided blue ice cave. Ages 8+.
Guides
- All guides
- Prices & costsWhat each tour costs and what the extra money buys.
- Reynisfjara safetySneaker waves, the warning lights and where to stand.
- Glacier hikeWhich tours go on the ice, how hard it is, what to wear.
- Self-drive or tourThe real cost of a car day, and what a tour adds.
- The waterfallsBehind the falls, Gljufrabui, the stairs and Kvernufoss.
- Winter toursDaylight, ice, closures and what to wear.
Blog
- All posts
- South Coast parking fees 2026Seven car parks, the km fee and a self-drive day costed.
- Reynisfjara warning lights 2026Green, yellow, red: what each means and what changed.
- Winter 2026-27: roads and daylightDaylight in Vik, road closures, Katla and tour changes.
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