Black Sand Beach
Reykjavik
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Black Sand Beach tours and experiences

Thanks to its volcanic landscape, Iceland is home to many black sand beaches. The most famous is Reynisfjara, found on the South Coast of Iceland, jus...

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TUI Southern Iceland Tour
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TUI Southern Iceland Tour

If you want to escape the city and see a bit more of Iceland, this trip is ideal. It introduces you to the country's south coast, where thundering waterfalls, snow-topped volcanoes and a stark coastline lie ready and waiting.You'll make a couple of stops at the area's biggest waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss, where you'll have enough time to take some photos. Eyjafjallajökull is part of the line-up, too.The volcano that erupted back in 2010 is a picture of serenity these days, sleeping soundly beneath a huge sheet of ice and snow. The real highlight of the day, though, is Vik. This huge beach is covered in black pebbles, and boasts weird and wonderful basalt rock formations.

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South Coast, waterfalls and Black Sand Beach private tour
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South Coast, waterfalls and Black Sand Beach private tour

Discover some of the most enchanting attractions on this outing along the South Coast, including the Skógafoss waterfalls and Reynisfjara beach.

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Discover the wonders of Snæfellsnes National Park
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Discover the wonders of Snæfellsnes National Park

Discover the Snæfellsnes peninsula in West Iceland and visit small fishing villages, black sand beaches and the iconic Kirkjufell mountain. Book your tickets online today.

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Private adventure to the Jökulsárlón glacier and lagoon
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Private adventure to the Jökulsárlón glacier and lagoon

Join this private guided tour and explore the south coast of Iceland with visits to the black sand beach, Jökulsárlón and impressive waterfalls.

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Small-group South Coast: glacier, waterfalls and black beaches
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Small-group South Coast: glacier, waterfalls and black beaches

Explore the Icelandic nature at its best on a guided tour of the south shore of Iceland. See glacier, cliffs, waterfalls, black beaches and a lot more!

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Day trip to South Iceland, waterfalls and Black Sand Beach from Reykjavík
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Day trip to South Iceland, waterfalls and Black Sand Beach from Reykjavík

Experience the black volcanic beaches and basalt rock formations of Reynisfjara, breathtaking waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Eyjafjallajökull glacier.

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Private safari to Eyjafjallajökull and black beach
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Private safari to Eyjafjallajökull and black beach

Head out to admire the famous Eyjafjallajökull volcano, the spectacular black sand beach and walk behind the impressive Seljalandsfoss waterfall

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Glacier hiking and South Coast tour from Reykjavík
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Glacier hiking and South Coast tour from Reykjavík

Enjoy a tour of the South Coast in the relaxing comfort of a minibus and enjoy a thrilling adventure climbing waterfalls and hiking a glacier.

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The inside story

Thanks to its volcanic landscape, Iceland is home to many black sand beaches. The most famous is Reynisfjara, found on the South Coast of Iceland, just beside the small fishing village of Vik. The distinctive black sand forms from eroded volcanic rock creating this strikingly unique landscape where the black sand contrasts the white powerful waves of the Atlantic.

With full day trips to multi-stop tours available departing from Reykjavík there is a lot more than just the black sand beach to see. The area also offers some impressive sights including the odd rock face of columnar basalt, looming cliffs, hidden caves and the magnificent Reynisdrangar sea stacks that rise from the ocean at the foot of Reynisfjall mountain.

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Black Sand Beach CX7J+5P Vik, Iceland (black sand beach) Reykjavik