Iceland’s black sand beaches are home to more than just photo opportunities – here’s what else visiting travelers can do there.
Iceland is abundant in natural wonders that have been serving tourists for many years. It features most of the popular tourist attractions worldwide and its black sand beaches have the most jaw-dropping views. With its luminous beauty, many tourists immediately indulge in its picturesque landscape. Here is a list to learn more of the things to do at the exotic Black Sand Beaches in Iceland.
10 Taking South Coast Tours
An option for fun is taking day tours with other groups. Organized tours allow travelers to experience Iceland’s black sand beaches. Experience walking into glaciers featuring the picturesque views of Iceland’s wonders. Everything will be provided by the organizer, including the equipment for the hike. It also offers hotel pickup rides for traveler convenience.
9 Climb The Columns At Reynisfjara Black Beach
Reykjavik is Iceland’s capital. Located almost 3 hours drive from this city is the Reynisfjara Black Beach, which lies on the country’s southern coast. A GPS is a convenient tool at this destination. A popular attraction here is the stacked basalt wall where the Season 7 of Game of Thrones filmed the scene of the dragon glass. Tourists may (carefully!) climb the columns to take some photos. This beach is home to seabirds, puffins, guillemots, and fulmars.
8 Experience An Aerial View Of The Dyrholaey’s Black Beach View
Dyrholaey is the nearest attraction in Reynisfjara, so it is better to visit both beaches on the same day. Unlike other beaches in the country, Dyrholaey gives an aerial view of black beaches in Iceland. It is a gigantic rock with beautiful arches. Aside from the black beach that can be viewed from above, tourists can also see a lighthouse. All in all, Dyrholaey is one of the best locations for views of the black beach.
7 Plane Wreck Site Visit at Solheimasandur Plane Wreck
Nestled in Solheimasandur is the popular plane wreck, the passengers of this plane a few decades ago have survived the crash which makes the place significant to visit. However, getting to the plane wreck requires an easy four-mile hike from the Ring Road. The lonely plane wreck gives dramatic yet beautiful photos. It is highly discouraged to stand on the plane’s remains to avoid possible accidents.
6 View The Northern Lights At Stokksnes Beach
It is located in an area where an enormous mountain and black sand beach collides. Stokksnes requires hours of drive from the capital of Iceland, and it is known as one of the best beaches in the country. During the winter season, the mountain of Vestrahorn turns into a snow-capped mountain, so it gives a beautiful view. Visiting Stokksnes can be quite expensive, but it is worth the price. Additionally, due to the dark area of the beach, it provides one of the most beautiful views of the Northern Lights.
5 Visiting Viking Village
The nearest attraction to the Stokksnes is the Viking Village, wherein it was solely constructed to be a film location. Unfortunately, the film wasn’t pushed through; now, the site has become a tourist attraction. Visitors are allowed to roam around the village and look at every detail of the architectural site. Tourists may also ride a superbike around the area and enjoy the lush green surroundings. There is also an operating café in this village, so visitors from Stokksnes stop by to grab something to fill their stomachs.
4 Experience Glaciers At Diamond Beach
Just less than an hour away from Stokksnes is the outrageous beauty of Diamond Beach. The black beach is named after the glacier pieces that lie on the black sand every low tide. These pieces of glaciers came from the icebergs in Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon – which is placed on the other side of the black beach. Because of this, the beach has been branded as one of the unique beaches in Iceland.
3 ATV Adventure
Þorlákshöfn is where Black Beach ATV adventures become possible. Specific tours organize such activities. For an hour, duos and groups will get to experience the most incredible adventure in Iceland’s black sand beaches. The minimum number of participants is two persons per tour, and the youngest to participate are children ages six years old. It is very easy to learn, which is why even kids are allowed to try it. At a very affordable price, which starts at 13.900 ISK, tourists can already experience an adventure at the black sand’s coast.
2 Black Beach Rib Safari
Aside from ATV adventures by the coast of black beach, there’s also an exciting RIB safari boat in Þorlákshöfn. This adventure includes viewing the mesmerizing wonder of Iceland, getting a chance to cross the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and getting to see the popular lighthouse of Hafnarnesviti and Strandarkirkja. Along the ride, the tour guides will give information about Iceland’s maritime wildlife status, which is a perfect activity for kids. All necessary equipment is already included in the tour package that starts at the rate of 11.900 ISK.
1 Safety Tips To Know Before Heading To The Black Sand Beaches
In every vacation, it is important to familiarize the destination first. The first thing to check before heading to the beaches is checking the weather forecast; if it is really windy and pretty stormy, better not to force it and think of an alternative thing to do for that day. Black Sand Beaches get dangerous once the weather is bad because the waves can be very destructive. The harsh wind may also blow the black sand towards the visitors, which is very harmful. Tourists shouldn’t get close to the waves or get into the water.
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