- Visit Iceland – Gullfoss Waterfall, Strokkur, Golden circle
- Explore Iceland: Skógafoss waterfall, Reynisfjara beach
- What to see in Reykjavik – Hallgrímskirkja, Sun Voyager and more
Traveling — it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.Ibn Battuta
After spending the previous day exploring the Icelandic Golden circle , it was now time to see the south of Iceland to explore the famous black beaches and its waterfalls including the Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Please go well prepared while travelling to Iceland – Click here for few tips.
Just weeks before we made our way to Iceland, we had watched the Bollywood movie – ‘Dilwale’ which had a song sequence ‘Geruva’ shot in south of Iceland and the scenes looked absolutely mesmerising and way better than others shot previously in Switzerland, US etc. So I had to see this place and was yearning to go.
The Beautiful capital city of reykjavik is like no other in comparison to its beauty – Read more.
Again we set out early in the darkness with our reliable touring company (Leave me a comment if you need more details as I don’t intend to advertise). Our first stop was the Skógafoss waterfall. The Skógafoss is one of the biggest waterfalls in the country with a width of 25 metres (82 feet) and a drop of 60 m (200 ft). Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days and we were lucky to see one. As it was peak winter, the ground on our way to the waterfall was frozen – so had to be very careful here.
We headed further south on roads which looked like never ending to reach the famous black beaches of Iceland – Reynisfjara volcanic beach. Reynisfjara is a black pebble beach and features an amazing cliff of regular basalt columns. Out in the sea, are the spectacularly shaped basalt sea stacks. The waves at Reynisfjara are especially strong and unpredictable, and fatal accidents have occurred here – so would advise to stay away from the water.
By now it was time for lunch and we headed to a little place very next to the sea to have some quick lunch. Click here for more information on saving few bucks in Iceland on dining. Post lunch, we took stroll towards the beach and clicked some great pictures.
After a nice break, we made our way back to Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Seljalandsfoss is one of the best-known waterfalls in Iceland. It is 65 meters high and breathtakingly beautiful. It is possible to walk behind the waterfall, so bring a raincoat as you will get wet from the drizzle. During winters, its quite slippery so be extra careful.
Iceland is Truly a Land of Fire and Ice.
Few other flavours enroute:
General tips while visiting Iceland – Click here
Read all about our Iceland journey here – Click here
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Wonderful post on waterfalls of Iceland, with equally stunning pics. I enjoyed lot.
Thanks…
Iceland is in my top 5 of my bucket list – you lovely pics are not helping. The Skógafoss waterfall and the Reynisfjara volcanic beach look so beautiful, sign me up now!
Wow! Your post makes me wonder how beautiful Mother Earth is and we are missing out on so much by staying content with life! Your pics of Seljalandsfoss waterfall gives me serious travel goals!
Wow! The sea stacks were so misty and magical when you went! Looks like they were straight out of the Game of Thrones episodes!
The waterfalls look beautiful! I hope to cycle Iceland one day for the landscape, a little different to Australia
I love all the pictures you shared! I am so eager to go to Iceland. It’s really a top place I want to visit. That black sand beach looks amazing. I would love to see that too!
Iceland is probably one of the most beautiful places I have been. You seem to have had a great trip as well capturing the beauty. Next time you go you should get in a dry suit and swim in the Silfra Fissure. 🙂
Sure Dominic… will make it a point to head to Silfra Fissure next time..
The waterfalls are gorgeous. I, too, love waterfalls. Iceland is on our bucketlist. Since it is currently so popular, I am not sure when we will go. I did bookmark your post.
Iceland has been on my list for so long now, and recently I’m seeing and reading more and more posts about it; it’s making me want to pack up my winter clothes and head straight over there. The water falls in this post look majestic (I’m a sucker for waterfalls) I need to go soon 😀
So many people are visiting Iceland this year, I cannot believe I still have not been there. I did not know Gerua is shot in Iceland (actually now that I think about it…). It’s at the top of my bucket list right now, planning to go for the Northern Lights soon.
Hope u get to visit it soon Medha….
More photos to show how amazing Iceland is! Absolutely gorgeous!
Wow this looks breathtaking, always wanted to go to Iceland, hope to get there soon, thanks for sharing!
Wow I’m speehless watching all those incredible photos you got, Iceland is one of those places I want to discover in the near future and would love to visit all those places you have visited as well. I got a guide now for Iceland thank you 🙂
Thanks a lot.. happy that it helped…
Amazing pictures, amazing post! Never been to Iceland but I can’t wait to go!! The black beach looks so mysterious!! Thank you so much for sharing, your post is really inspiring me to plan a trip and you got so much more useful info about the country on your blog. Thank you!!
Thanks a lot Anna.. Hope u get to visit soon
Iceland is probably one of the most beautiful places I came to know about. These pictures are enough to justify why Iceland is very beautiful and unique in its way. Amazing post, images are to good
Hey very nice blog!
Thanks a lot
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