Things to do in Black Sand Beach
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.
Our recommendations in Black Sand Beach

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Glacier hiking and South Coast tour from Reykjavík
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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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Discover the wonders of Snæfellsnes National Park
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How to get there

Black Sand Beach
Reykjavik
Iceland
Reviews Black Sand Beach
“Very knowledgeable guide, It would be nice to have a few more minutes at the last waterfall though (the waterfall you can walk behind). The bus ride was comfortable and the scenery was incredible! Thank you”
“Absolutely fantastic day, Fabulous tour guide I forgot his name but very knowledgeable and talkative, he was happy to wait until everyone was ready to leave each place there was no rush. He gave clear instructions on each stop and even took us to the glacier. Highly recommend and would book again.”
“Addi our guide was amazing”
