Iceland · Boating

Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón) & South Coast Tour with boat ride

14 Hours Round trip from Reykjavík Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Boat ride among the icebergs at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
  • 02 Visit Diamond Beach and see ice scattered across black sand
  • 03 Travel the scenic South Coast from Reykjavík
  • 04 Stop in Vík í Mýrdal with time for dinner or a beach walk
  • 05 See Seljalandsfoss waterfall and, if conditions are good, walk around it
  • 06 Possible photo stop at Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon
  • 07 Visit the hidden gem of Stjórnarfoss waterfall

Travel along Iceland’s dramatic South Coast to the spectacular Glacier Lagoon, Jökulsárlón, where floating icebergs and ever-changing glacial scenery create one of the country’s most memorable landscapes. This full-day tour includes a boat ride on the lagoon, giving you a closer look at the ice formations and the surrounding glacier environment.

Along the way, enjoy stops at Diamond Beach, where ice washes up on black sand, as well as scenic South Coast locations including Vík í Mýrdal and Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Depending on conditions, the tour may also include Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon and Stjórnarfoss waterfall.

Travel along Iceland’s dramatic South Coast to the spectacular Glacier Lagoon, Jökulsárlón, where floating icebergs and ever-changing glacial scenery create one of the country’s most memorable landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Reykjavik, Vestmannaeyjar, Vík í Mýrdal, Jökulsárlón
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Start of the Tour after pick-up at 10-11 Kringlan

Pick-up from accommodations and special Tour Bus Stops in central Reykjavik is between 07:00 and 07:30. Then the buses meet at 10-11 Kringlan and the tour departs from there at 07:30.

1. Stop at Hvolsvöllur 15 minutes

This stop is aimed to get a small breakfast if needed and to use the bathroom before heading to the first attraction of the tour.

Stjórnafoss Waterfall

3. Stop in Freysnes 40 minutes

Freysnes is surrounded by mountains, glaciers and rests of glacier bursts. On this stop you can either enjoy the fantastic views or get some food in the restaurant.

4. Stop at Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach 90 minutes

Glacier Lagoon is the largest and the deepest glacier lagoon in Iceland, located in the south east part of Iceland. The lagoon branches from Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of the Vatnajokull glacier the largest glacier in Europe. You will be going on a 30 minutes boat ride on the lagoon.

Diamond Beach displays the contrast between black sand and chunks of ice which get washed up from the Glacier Lagoon.

Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon photo stop

This stop is seasonal. It might also be dropped if conditions are misty of visability for photo opportunities are limited

5. Stop in Vík í Mýrdal 45 minutes

With only just about 320 inhabitants does Vík have a lot to offer. You can either have some dinner in one of the restaurants or in summer when it's still bright at this time of day, take a short walk to the beach to have a look at the famous Reynisdrangar.

6. Stop at Seljalandsfoss Waterfall 20 minutes

This magnificent waterfall is 66 meters high and let's you even walk around it. But be careful: You might be soaked afterwards. On a good day you will also be seeing the Westman Islands or Vestmannaeyjar from here.

End of the tour at Skógarhlíð 10

After drop-off we will head to our headquarter at Skógarhlíð 10.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Reykjavík 4 cities · 14 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Free WiFi
  • Boat Ride

What's Not Included

  • Pickup and dropoff
  • Food and drinks

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Reykjavík, IS
Tour start
Reykjavík, IS
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 14 hours finish where they began, in Reykjavík.

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