Category Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach

Iceland · JOKULSARLON GLACIER LAGOON & DIAMOND BEACH

The 15 Best Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Tours

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Five hours east of Reykjavik, a glacier drops icebergs into a lagoon and the tide polishes them on Diamond Beach next door. Trips that reach it: long single-day runs from the capital, two-day versions with a night in Vik, and the amphibious and zodiac boats that float you out among the bergs.

Reykjavik: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Full-Day Guided Trip

Reykjavik: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Full-Day Guided Trip - Pickup, Coach Time, and How the Day Really Feels

1.Reykjavik: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Full-Day Guided Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,302 reviews · from $203Our pick

A long, well-paced south-coast day from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, Seljalandsfoss, and Vík, with optional boat time.

“M Dawg and T Money were amazing! M Dawg is full of knowledge, interesting facts, and historical information which he shared throughout the entire day. He is very passionate about the tour and all Iceland has to offer. This was one of the most informational tours I've ever been on. The sights were amazing; they even stopped at other spots to make up for the lack of sight at one of the scheduled sights. I thought this personalization showed how much they wanted to ensure you got the best tour. M Dawg also shared recommendations at the end of the tour within Reykjavík, another added bonus he was not obligated…”

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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour - Price and What You’re Really Buying for $164

2.Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,046 reviews · 3 hours · from $164

Step into Vatnajökull’s ice caves with a local guide, Super Jeep transfer, and safety gear, plus time to soak in Europe’s largest glacier.

“One in a life time experience. I wish we were taken a little inside like the other guides. Everyone should experience it at least once”

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Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour - Super Jeep ride to the glacier edge: the ride is part of the experience

From Reykjavik: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

From Reykjavik: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach - The coach ride: what the long day feels like in practice

4.From Reykjavik: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,389 reviews · 14 - 15 hours · from $210

Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach in one long day, with major waterfalls, optional boat cruise, and black-sand ice magic.

“It was an amazing day, unforgetable experience and out-of-this-world views. Our guide has been sharing information but also stories with us and it was really cool to learn more about people living in Iceland and the history of the country this way. Because of the season we did not have a lot of time of sunlight but I was surprised by just how much we managed to see. It was great! And we got to the Diamond Beach just in time for the prettiest sunset ever, it was like a dream.”

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Reykjavik: South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour

Reykjavik: South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour - The drive east: volcano passes and why the bus time matters

5.Reykjavik: South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,254 reviews · 14.5 hours · from $194

Full-day South Coast bus tour from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach, plus Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Climate bus, Wi-Fi.

“We had a great day exploring the south coast. Ritchie and Thor were wonderful. Ritchie explained a lot of interesting facts as we drove a long, such as tuff houses and local volcanoes. We were able to see the beautiful Selfoss, seals at the glacial lagoon and black diamond beach, all within reasonable time frames. We had plenty of stops to stretch our legs and get something to eat. On the way back, Thor was nice enough to stop when some strong northern lights came through. I recommend this excursion to anyone who wants to see the south coast, but doesn’t want to or is unable to drive.”

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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour

Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour - Super Jeeps, Gear-Up Time, and the Short Walk to the Ice

From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour - The Super-Jeep Pickup at Jökulsárlón: Start Smooth, Then Get Ready

7.From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 866 reviews · 3 hours · from $165

Super-jeep tour to a natural Vatnajökull blue ice cave from Jökulsárlón, with helmets and crampons, stunning ice colors in 3 hours.

“Amazing tour, would go again - the guides were very patient and knowledgeable about glaciers and gave a good history on the nature of glaciers. Had plenty of time to wander and explore the ice cave too! (We visited the Sapphire ice cave)”

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Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull

Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull - Getting There: What the 4x4 Ride Actually Does for You

South Coast, Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon Day Tour

South Coast, Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon Day Tour - The long day math: what “about 14 hours” really means

9.South Coast, Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $240

South Iceland in one long day, Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss, Skaftafell, Glacier Lagoon, and Diamond Beach for ice and waterfalls.

“THREE people had tickets to a Boat Tour for Glacier Lagoon. (This was NOT Offered to any of us.) I believe because of the pressure to get there on time for these THREE that the Bus Driver was trying to make time. She was constantly passing cars. She was passing a car,Dacia, and the Dacia went to pass as well and collided with our Bus. The Bus driver maintained her ground. We had to stop and they completed Accident Forms. It was very upsetting. I was Never asked if I was okay. I am still shaken by it! When we finally got there the "Diamonds" on "Diamond Beach" had all…”

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2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast – Small Group

2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast - Small Group - Reykjavik Pickup, Timing, and What to Expect on Day 1

10.2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $689Top rated

2-day small-group South Coast tour from Reykjavik with Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon, waterfalls, black sand, and a comfy stay.

“I’m so glad that I decided to do this tour. Our guide, Gulli, knew what he is doing and was able to manage “Viking weather” well. Despite the weather, we didn’t miss much. He made sure that we get to see everything and more.”

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Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach & South Coast Day Tour

Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach & South Coast Day Tour - Stjornarfoss: The waterfall stop that gives you breathing room

11.Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach & South Coast Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 587 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $202

From Reykjavik, see Jökulsárlón icebergs, Diamond Beach black sand, Vik, and waterfalls, with pickup and a full south coast day.

“I booked this trip as it included Glacier lagoon and Diamond Beach, besides a tour of the south shore. However, due to high winds the main attractions of Glacier lagoon and Diamond Beach, could not be completed. I appreciate Bus Travel Iceland’s decision to keep us safe but it was very disappointing as it was our last day in Iceland so we had no scope to rebook. However, I must say our guide Johans (I think) made every effort to take us to substitute attractions but most of these we’d already done or seen elsewhere in Iceland. When I messaged the company they agreed to provide a partial refund as…”

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From Jökulsárlón: Crystal Blue Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

From Jökulsárlón: Crystal Blue Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour - Gear up for Breiðamerkurjökull: crampons, helmet, and what you still need to bring

Guided Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Day Trip from Reykjavik

Guided Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Day Trip from Reykjavik - Diamond Beach: black sand with iceberg sparkles

13.Guided Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Day Trip from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 436 reviews · 14 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $171

Guided day trip from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach, with Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, and a Northern Lights search.

“This was a fantastic day. Our tour guide Jon was such good fun and so informative. Vigfusi our bus driver was amazing, especially with some of the weather conditions he had to deal with. The trip did not feel like 14hrs it went really fast. Plenty of stops and photo opportunities. Day light was no problem as the waterfalls are flood lit. Best bit for us was Diamond beach, and the lagoon. Great memories made.”

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Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon

Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon - The short hike to the water over volcanic rock

14.Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 421 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $170

Kayak Iceland’s Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon from Vik. Dry suit and instruction included, with iceberg views for beginners.

“We were the only two people in the tour. We each had our own kayaks. It was windy but we were able to kayak around some icebergs. The view of the glacier from the water was out of this world!!!!”

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Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride & South Coast Full Day Tour

Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride & South Coast Full Day Tour - Morning pickup and the bus reality check

15.Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride & South Coast Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 363 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $259

Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón and Iceland’s South Coast. Ice-boat ride, Diamond Beach, waterfalls, plus a long day with real value.

“It was a lovely experience, I think I would have liked a bit more time on the diamond beach. It was a long day and felt a bit rushed at times but it doesn't reflect on my 5 star. On the way back the northern lights were out and it would have been nice to have pulled up at a safe place to watch them for a few pics as it would have been too late to have a northern lights tour booked On the whole the day was a success”

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