Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach is a black volcanic beach that has cliffs of basalt columns at its shore and large rock formations in its nearby waters, which …
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Apr 30, 2025
We visited Reynisfjara black sand beach in Vik as part of South Coast, Diamond beach & Jokulsarlon tour by Gray Line Iceland - booked at a discounted rate through Get Your Guide. This beach has be…Full review by UNNIMAYA
Apr 26, 2025
Spectacular day trip. About 2.5 hours from Reykjavik, so leave early in the day. The crashing waves are quite dangerous, so pay attention so as not to get sucked away. Nature is awesome.Full review by pammap64
Apr 21, 2025
Located near the village of Vík on Iceland’s South Coast, Reynisfjara Beach is not your typical sun-and-sand destination — it’s bold, mysterious, and fiercely beautiful. With its jet-black volcanic s…Full review by KimShie02
Did you drive up from the "Cave" side of the cliffs or from the Vik side? Can anyone drive or hike up above the sea stacks? Where does this road/trail begin?
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It is possible to hike up on the west side of Reynifsfjall mountain, and east side. There is a road on the east side (where the village is). The road is closed to traffic but you can hike …
It is possible to hike up on the west side of Reynifsfjall mountain, and east side. There is a road on the east side (where the village is). The road is closed to traffic but you can hike up. The road links to the Ring road. There is a narrow road on the western side (closer to Reykjavik), this path goes up near near the church. Be careful at the top!
Hello! I didn’t see any hotels nearby, and when we were planning our trip, every hotel in Vik was booked! We headed back west that evening and stayed in a charming bed and …
Hello! I didn’t see any hotels nearby, and when we were planning our trip, every hotel in Vik was booked! We headed back west that evening and stayed in a charming bed and breakfast in Stokkseyri called Heba Guesthouse. I highly recommend it! The traditional Icelandic breakfast is phenomenal, and the guesthouse is on the ocean. Stunning view!
Hello! How much time would you say you need to explore the beach? How far is it from the parking lot? Just want to make sure we plan accordingly! Thanks!!
You mention going at "off times," but do you know when that would be. Since we'll be staying near there overnight, I'm wondering if we're better going late in the evening (since still light)?
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