Description
Summary
Description
Ride, walk, and explore Iceland’s South Coast on a one-of-a-kind day trip that pairs iconic waterfalls with an electric bike adventure to the DC-3 Plane Wreck at Solheimasandur. This 10.5-hour experience is ideal for travelers seeking an active, eco-friendly day trip that goes beyond typical South Coast scenic tours while still covering the must-see highlights.
The South Coast is one of Iceland’s most rewarding regions to explore. It’s famous for powerful waterfalls, coastal views, and landscapes shaped by glaciers and volcanoes. This South Coast tour covers the main highlights in one day, with comfortable transport from Reykjavik and a small group of up to nine people.
The experience stands out with an electric fat bike ride across the black sands of Solheimasandur to the DC-3 plane wreck, turning a long walk into an easy and enjoyable ride. The tour runs from April to October, when longer days and milder weather allow more time to ride comfortably and explore the site.
Like most day trips to the South Coast, the experience begins with departure from Reykjavik. You meet your English-speaking guide for the day before heading out of the city. As urban views fade, wide farmlands, lava fields, and distant mountains come into view.
The first stop of this South Coast tour is Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, where water drops over 197 feet (60 meters) from a cliff shaped by ancient lava flows. Follow your guide along the path behind the waterfall and move carefully on the wet ground. Get rewarded with a rare view of the landscape framed by falling water, a perspective few waterfalls allow.
A short drive later, Skogafoss Waterfall appears, one of the widest and most powerful waterfalls in the region. Your guide explains how the Skoga River feeds the falls before you walk closer to the base. Have your camera ready and watch for rainbows that often form in the mist on brighter days.
After exploring the waterfalls, the South Coast tour continues toward the vast black sands of Solheimasandur, spread out below the Myrdalsjokull Glacier. Here, the guide helps you get comfortable on the e-bike before setting off on an easy, eco-friendly ride powered by Iceland’s renewable energy.
The ride leads to the famous DC-3 plane wreck, resting on the black sand since an emergency landing in 1973. As you explore the site, the guide offers insight into the plane’s unexpected landing and how it became one of the most well-known sights on the South Coast.
Take time to walk around the plane wreck, capture photos from different angles, and enjoy the wide open surroundings before leaving the site. Once everyone is ready, the journey continues back toward Reykjavik, following the same scenic route along the South Coast.
Experience one of the most unique South Coast scenic tours with waterfalls, an e-bike ride across Solheimasandur, and a visit to the DC-3 Plane Wreck on a full-day adventure from Reykjavik. Check availability now by choosing a date.
