Iceland · Geological Wonders

South Coast & Glacier Lagoon

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Reykjavík. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private day tour along Iceland’s spectacular south coast
  • 02 Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon filled with floating icebergs
  • 03 See the mighty Skógarfoss waterfall and its 60 m drop
  • 04 Travel past black sand landscapes and glacier rivers
  • 05 Pass the Öræfajökull glacier and dramatic volcanic scenery
  • 06 Optional iceberg sailing at the lagoon in summer
  • 07 Pickup service provided in Reykjavík

Discover the dramatic landscapes of Iceland’s south coast on this private day tour from Reykjavík to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Travel through a region of glacier rivers, black sands, and striking volcanic scenery, with stops and views that showcase some of the country’s most memorable natural wonders.

Along the way, see the mighty Skógarfoss waterfall with its 60 m drop and pass beneath the vast landscapes shaped by Vatnajökull and Öræfajökull. At Jökulsárlón, admire the floating icebergs that fill the lagoon, and in summer you may have the opportunity to sail among them. It’s a long but breathtaking day immersed in Iceland’s raw and ever-changing beauty.

Discover the dramatic landscapes of Iceland’s south coast on this private day tour from Reykjavík to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Reykjavik, Jökulsárlón, Vatnajökull National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Private tour

This Private Day-Tour allows you to spend a magnificent day devoted to the wonders of Iceland´s south shore. You will see some of Iceland´s most magnificent scenery on the way, including the mighty Skógarfoss with its 60m drop, black sand desert, and you have the opportunity of sailing in between icebergs in the summer time / not available in wintertime.

Truly a breathtaking experience

On this tour you will see some of Iceland´s biggest glacier rivers, black sands, and just before we reach the lagoon we will pass Iceland´s second largest active volcano in the country, Öræfajökull glacier.

Jökulsárlón literally means glacier lagoon, at the time when first settlers arrived in Iceland, the edge of Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of the great glacier Vatnajökull, is thought to have been 20km further north than it is now. The climate began to cool in about the year 1200, the cold spell reaching a peak in the period 1600-1900, which is sometimes known as the "Little Ice Age". As a result the glacier advanced until about 1890, reaching a point only about 1km from the coast at Jökulsá river.

Large blocks of ice break off the edge of the glacier, which is about 30m high, keeping the lagoon stocked with icebergs.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Reykjavík. 3 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private Transport
  • Hotel Pickup

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Reykjavík.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Reykjavík.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Reykjavík..

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