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Landscape of South Iceland

Waterfalls · glaciers · black sand

South Iceland

Where Iceland’s elemental contrasts sit remarkably close together.

Within three hours of Reykjavík you pass waterfalls, black beaches and glacier tongues. It is the most visited region, and the one that most rewards early mornings.

Best time
Year-round. Summer for long days, winter for frozen falls and aurora.
Getting there
2–3 hours' drive from Reykjavík on Route 1.
Where to stay
Countryside lodges near Hella and design hotels around Vík.

Places not to miss

  1. 01

    Seljalandsfoss

    A waterfall you can walk behind

  2. 02

    Skógafoss

    Sixty meters of falling water

  3. 03

    Reynisfjara

    Basalt columns and black sand

  4. 04

    Dyrhólaey

    Sea arch and puffin cliffs

  5. 05

    Þórsmörk

    A hidden valley between glaciers

Journeys here

Travel through South Iceland.

Landscape featured in South Coast, in Slow Motion
8 days · SouthSummer

South Coast, in Slow Motion

Follow falling water to the black shore, then stay long enough to watch glacial light change.

From USD 6,200 per person

Landscape featured in The Family Ring Road
12 days · All IcelandSummer

The Family Ring Road

A generous loop where waterfalls become playgrounds and every bend starts a new story.

From USD 4,100 per person

Landscape featured in Winter Light & Lagoons
6 days · SouthWinter

Winter Light & Lagoons

Blue ice, warm water, and northern nights that refuse to behave the same way twice.

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Experiences in the region.

On the water · 2.5 hours

Glacier Lagoon by Zodiac

From USD 250 per person

Private touring · 8 hours

Waterfall Country

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Shape a route

Let this landscape set the pace.

Plan around South Iceland