There are many things to see along the South Coast of Iceland. We booked a small group South Coast Tour with GeoIceland Tours. The tour guides were wonderful, very knowledgeable and never made us feel rushed.
Here are some tips/information to prepare for the South Coast Tour in Winter:
*The Tour picks you up at your hotel in the morning.
*This is an all day tour and you are encouraged to pack your own lunch, drinks, and snacks.
*BRING ICE CLEATS
*Bring a Camera
How to Dress: Waterproof/windproof jacket and pants are encouraged, as well as waterproof boots with warm socks. Pack hat, gloves, handwarmers, anything you would use to hike, play, or stand in the snow. Ski gear is acceptable.
Now that you are fully prepared for your adventure, here is what you will see!
Skogafoss Waterfall
Skogafoss is one of the country’s largest waterfalls with an impressive 60m, or 200ft drop. On sunny days, a rainbow often spreads across the waterfall due to a significant amount of water spray. There is a stair case that sprawls up the side of the mountain, leading to a platform that looks down into the waterfall. Along this route there are many foot paths that wrap around the side of the mountain. The paths are very narrow and there are no fences or ropes, it’s more of an “explore at your own risk” type of situation. Many tourists travel these footpaths to see the cave and get spectacular one-of-a-kind views of Skogafoss. On the day we went, the tour guide told us it wasn’t icy up there so we wouldn’t need our ice cleats, however once we got onto the footpath, J slipped on a patch of ice and almost fell off the side of the cliff. I am thankful that he is athletic enough to catch himself on some dead tree branches and climb back up. I am telling you this, because you need to know that the nature in Iceland is beautiful but can create dangerous terrain. This is why I keep stressing the use of Ice Cleats on all of the excursions, even if you think you don’t need them.
On a better note, for all those Marvel fans out there, this is the waterfall where ‘Thor: The Dark World’ was filmed!
Reynisfjara Black Beach
There are not many places like this on Earth. Reynisfjara is a black volcanic beach along the south coast of Iceland near Vik complete with caves, cliffs, crashing waves and most notably Reynisdranger- a set of basalt sea stacks rising high above the shoreline. Under your feet you will find a mixture of smooth black sand and millions of tiny lava rocks. The waves violently slam into the rock structures in the sea with a wildly inconsistent tide so be careful if approaching the water. Keep your eyes open for the various species of birds flying up high, including the Puffins who build their nests and call Reynisfjara home. This has been rated one of the top 10 non-tropical beaches in the world and is a must-see.
Sea Cave at Reynisfjara Beach 
View from inside sea cave
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
This is not just another waterfall in Iceland. What makes it unique is the ability to hike into the cave behind the falls and look out through the water. If you are visiting during the winter months, you will not be able to safely get to the cave without your ice cleats. Seljalandsfoss is truly gorgeous any time of year, but it was enchanting to walk the frozen ice to witness the beauty.
Solheimajokull Glacier
Solheimajokull Glacier spans nearly 8 km (almost 5 miles) in length and 1 mile wide and descends from Myrdalsjokull icecap. Like many glaciers, Solheimajokull is sensitive to climate change and is rapidly receding. Glaciers are magnificent pieces of nature and having the chance to walk on this beauty is fascinating. Again, be sure to wear your ice cleats for safety!
Enjoy Iceland’s South Coast!