South Coast

Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glaciers

Iceland’s South Coast is the country’s most visited region for good reason — it packs an extraordinary amount of dramatic scenery into a single road. Drive east from Reykjavík along the Ring Road and watch the landscape transform from lava fields to glacier tongues to black sand beaches.

Highlights

Seljalandsfoss waterfall (walk behind it!)
Skógafoss waterfall
Reynisfjara black sand beach
Dyrhólaey rock arch & lighthouse
Vík village
Sólheimajökull glacier
Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
Diamond Beach

Jessica's Tips

1.

Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss are best in morning light.

2.

NEVER turn your back on the waves at Reynisfjara — sneaker waves are dangerous.

3.

A 2-day South Coast itinerary is the minimum to see all key sights.

4.

Stay overnight in or near Vík to split the drive.

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