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Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon tours

Jökulsárlón is a lagoon filled with icebergs that have broken off the Vatnajökull glacier, with some pieces washing across the road to Diamond Beach, where they sit on black sand. Boat tours on the lagoon, kayaking, and day trips from Reykjavik are all available.

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47 tours · prices per person unless marked private
2 Day South Coast Private Tour2-day tourPrivateSouth Coast2 Day South Coast Private TourWaterfalls, Glaciers & Northern Lights2 days, 1 nightPick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)Private tour from659,980 ISKSee dates6-Day Iceland Winter Package6-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast6-Day Iceland Winter PackageIce cave, glacier hike and Northern Lights on a guided 4-day tour6 days / 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person238,500 ISKSee dates6-Day Iceland Package: Northern Lights, Ice Cave & Glacier Lagoon6-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast6-Day Iceland Package: Northern Lights, Ice Cave & Glacier LagoonBlue Lagoon, ice cave, glacier hike, Jökulsárlón, Snæfellsnes6 days / 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person164,880 ISKSee dates5 Day Iceland Itinerary5-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast5 Day Iceland ItineraryNorthern Lights, ice cave, glacier hike and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon5 days / 4 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person143,980 ISKSee datesExtreme Blue Ice Cave in IcelandDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullExtreme Blue Ice Cave in Iceland4.5–6 hoursMeet on locationWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person36,900 ISKSee datesGlacier Lagoon & Northern Lights TourDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullGlacier Lagoon & Northern Lights TourSmall Group Tour to Fjadrargljufur Canyon14–16 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person29,300 ISKSee datesSolheimajokull Glacier HikeDay tourSmall groupSouth CoastSolheimajokull Glacier HikeAbout 4 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person14,635 ISKSee datesPrivate Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Tour from ReykjavikPrivate tourGlacier Lagoon & Vatnajökull · South CoastPrivate Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Tour from ReykjavikSouth Coast & Diamond BeachAbout 14 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkPrivate tour from279,900 ISKSee dates7 Day Iceland Ring Road Tour7-day tourSmall groupAround Iceland7 Day Iceland Ring Road TourAround Iceland Adventure7 days, 6 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkFrom, per person339,990 ISKSee dates2 Day South Coast Tour2-day tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & Vatnajökull · South Coast2 Day South Coast TourIce Cave, Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach2 days, 1 nightPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person80,404 ISKSee dates4 Day Iceland Winter Tour4-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast4 Day Iceland Winter TourGolden Circle, South Coast & Snæfellsnes4 days, 3 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person156,478 ISKSee dates8 Day Iceland Winter Tour8-day packageSmall groupAround Iceland8 Day Iceland Winter TourRing Road, Ice Cave & Whale Watching8 days, 7 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person325,848 ISKSee dates4 Day Iceland Tour with Landmannalaugar4-day tourSmall groupHighlands · South Coast4 Day Iceland Tour with LandmannalaugarGolden Circle, South Coast & Landmannalaugar4 days, 3 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (May–Sep)From, per person169,990 ISKSee dates3 Day Iceland Winter Tour3-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast3 Day Iceland Winter TourGolden Circle, South Coast & Northern Lights3 days, 2 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person123,548 ISKSee dates6 Day Iceland Ring Road Tour in Winter6-day tourSmall groupAround Iceland6 Day Iceland Ring Road Tour in WinterSmall-group minibus tour6 days, 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person276,938 ISKSee dates4 Day Iceland Summer Tour Package4-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast4 Day Iceland Summer Tour PackageSmall-group minibus tour4 days, 3 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (May–Sep)From, per person171,792 ISKSee dates2 Day South Iceland Tour2-day tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & Vatnajökull · South Coast2 Day South Iceland TourGlacier Hike, Jokulsarlon & Diamond Beach2 days, 1 nightPick-up in ReykjavíkMay–SepFrom, per person77,361 ISKSee datesCrystal Ice Cave in IcelandDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullCrystal Ice Cave in IcelandSuper Jeep Tour on VatnajokullAbout 3 hoursMeet on locationWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person19,330 ISKSee datesCrystal Ice Cave Photography Tour IcelandDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullCrystal Ice Cave Photography Tour Iceland3.5 hoursMeet on locationWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person21,500 ISKSee dates5 Day Iceland Tour5-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast5 Day Iceland TourGolden Circle, South Coast & Snæfellsnes5 days, 4 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person212,289 ISKSee dates8 Day Tour Around Iceland8-day tourSmall groupAround Iceland8 Day Tour Around IcelandRing Road, Snæfellsnes & Highlands8 days, 7 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkFrom, per person389,990 ISKSee dates2 Day Iceland Winter Tour2-day packageSmall groupSouth Coast2 Day Iceland Winter TourSouth Coast, Glacier Hike & Ice Cave2 days, 1 nightPick-up in ReykjavíkWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person79,722 ISKSee dates8 Day Iceland Summer Tour8-day packageSmall groupAround Iceland8 Day Iceland Summer TourRing Road small-group minibus tour8 days, 7 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (May–Sep)From, per person346,126 ISKSee dates8 Day Iceland Northern Lights Tour Package8-day packageSmall group8 Day Iceland Northern Lights Tour Package8 days, 7 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkNorthern Lights season (Sep–Apr)From, per person389,990 ISKSee dates6 Day Around Iceland Tour6-day tourSmall groupAround Iceland6 Day Around Iceland TourRing Road small-group adventure6 days, 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkFrom, per person309,990 ISKSee datesJokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon TourDay tourLarge groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullJokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon TourAbout 14 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person27,990 ISKSee dates3 Day Iceland Summer Tour3-day packageSmall group3 Day Iceland Summer TourGolden Circle, Glacier Hike & Ice Cave3 days, 2 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (May–Sep)From, per person126,998 ISKSee dates6 Day Iceland Ring Road Tour in Summer6-day tourSmall groupAround Iceland6 Day Iceland Ring Road Tour in SummerSmall-group minibus tour6 days / 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (May–Sep)From, per person277,119 ISKSee datesBest of Iceland in 5 Days5-day tourSmall groupAround IcelandBest of Iceland in 5 DaysSouth Coast, Golden Circle & Snaefellsnes5 days, 4 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkFrom, per person195,990 ISKSee dates3 Day Golden Circle & South Coast Tour with Ice Cave3-day tourSmall groupSouth Coast · Golden Circle3 Day Golden Circle & South Coast Tour with Ice Cave3 days, 2 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person129,990 ISKSee datesVatnajokull Ice CaveDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullVatnajokull Ice CaveSmall group5–6 hoursMeet on locationWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person36,900 ISKSee datesATV & Glacier Lagoon KayakingDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullATV & Glacier Lagoon Kayaking6 hoursMeet on locationJun–OctFrom, per person40,999 ISKSee datesCrystal Ice Cave TourDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullCrystal Ice Cave TourFamily Friendly Ice Cave TourAbout 2.5 hoursMeet on locationWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person21,890 ISKSee datesGlacier Lagoon Kayaking PremiumDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullGlacier Lagoon Kayaking Premium3.5 hoursMeet on locationMay–OctFrom, per person20,900 ISKSee datesPrivate Tour from Djúpivogur to Jökulsárlón Glacier LagoonPrivate tourEast Iceland · Glacier Lagoon & VatnajökullPrivate Tour from Djúpivogur to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon8 hoursMay–SepPrivate tour from211,176 ISKSee datesGlacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Tour From Djúpivogur PortShore excursionLarge groupEast Iceland · Glacier Lagoon & VatnajökullGlacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Tour From Djúpivogur PortAbout 7 hoursFrom the cruise portSummer (May–Sep)From, per person29,990 ISKSee datesPrivate Crystal Ice Cave Photography Tour IcelandPrivate tourGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullPrivate Crystal Ice Cave Photography Tour IcelandAbout 4 hoursMeet on locationWinter (Oct–Apr)Private tour from150,000 ISKSee datesSólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon KayakingDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & Vatnajökull · South CoastSólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon Kayaking2.5 hoursMeet on locationJun–OctFrom, per person19,999 ISKSee datesVatnajokull Ice CaveDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullVatnajokull Ice CaveThe Largest Glacier in EuropeAbout 2.5–3 hoursMeet on locationWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person23,900 ISKSee datesJokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon KayakingDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullJokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Kayaking1.5 hoursMeet on locationMay–SepFrom, per person18,500 ISKSee datesJokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Boat Tour from ReykjavikDay tourLarge groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullJokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Boat Tour from Reykjavik14 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkMay–NovFrom, per person34,690 ISKSee datesSouth Coast & Glacier Lagoon KayakingDay tourLarge groupSouth CoastSouth Coast & Glacier Lagoon Kayaking11 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkJun–OctFrom, per person31,799 ISKSee datesGlacier Hike & Jökulsárlón Zodiac BoatDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullGlacier Hike & Jökulsárlón Zodiac BoatAbout 7 hours with a breakMeet on locationMay–OctFrom, per person26,990 ISKSee dates6-Day South Coast, Golden Circle & Westfjords Tour6-day tourSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast6-Day South Coast, Golden Circle & Westfjords Tour6 days, 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkLate May–mid-SepFrom, per person239,990 ISKSee dates9-Day Ring Road & Westfjords Tour9-day tourSmall groupAround Iceland · Westfjords9-Day Ring Road & Westfjords Tour9 days, 8 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkJun–SepFrom, per person339,990 ISKSee dates4-Day South Coast & Glaciers Tour4-day tourSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast4-Day South Coast & Glaciers Tour4 days, 3 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person179,990 ISKSee dates4-Day Golden Circle, South Coast, Ice Cave & Volcano4-day tourSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast4-Day Golden Circle, South Coast, Ice Cave & Volcano4 days, 3 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkSep–mid-AprFrom, per person169,990 ISKSee dates

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Visiting Jökulsárlón

It sits roughly five hours from Reykjavik by car, which makes a day tour a long one, an overnight stay along the South Coast is worth considering.

Boat tours on the lagoon, either amphibian boat or Zodiac, get you close to the icebergs and are the main way to experience it beyond viewing from shore.

Diamond Beach, directly across the road, is where ice chunks wash up on black sand, worth the short walk from the lagoon car park.

The lagoon looks different across seasons, more ice in late summer and autumn as the glacier calves, quieter and more frozen in deep winter.

Questions people ask

How far is Jökulsárlón from Reykjavik?

About five hours by car one way, so a day trip is long. Many visitors combine it with an overnight stay on the South Coast.

What is Diamond Beach?

The black sand beach directly across the road from the lagoon, where icebergs wash up and sit on the sand.

Can I take a boat tour on the lagoon?

Yes, amphibian boat and Zodiac tours both run on the lagoon, weather permitting, getting you close to the icebergs.

Is kayaking available at Jökulsárlón?

Yes, guided kayaking tours on the lagoon are offered as an alternative to the boat tours.

What is the best time to visit?

Late summer and autumn tend to have more visible ice from glacier calving; winter offers a quieter, more frozen scene.