One of the trips I did from Reykjavik was to one of the country's most famous (and beautiful) regions, South Iceland. The area has stunning landscapes and spectacular waterfalls.
South Iceland
South Iceland Day Trip from Reykjavik
Exploring South Iceland
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach was a definite highlight of our trip.
The volcanic shoreline is a sight to behold. It's also an ideal spot for seeing puffins. However, the waves can sneak up on visitors because it might suddenly surge. So it's better to stay away from the shore as much as possible.
The southern region also has glaciers you can visit for a short time while on the tour, one of which is Solheimajokull Glacier. You can book a specific tour that allows you to hike up the glacier instead of just viewing it from a distance. However, you'll need to use the appropriate gear to do so. Viewing the glacier from the edge of the walking path was still good for me.
Seljalandsfoss was another stop included in the itinerary of the tour I joined.
One of many waterfalls in Iceland, Seljalandsfoss allows visitors to go behind its cascade (that's if you don't mind getting wet). It's around 60m high.
The drive through the southern region also provides stunning views of the landscape. I kept looking out the window as our bus made its way from one destination to the next. The South Iceland tour was one for the books and I wouldn't mind returning.
