South Coast and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Day Tour from Reykjavik

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Pass By: Volcano Eyjafjallajokull, Selfoss Iceland

Iceland's most notorious volcano is undoubtedly Eyjafjallajökull, which last erupted in 2010 and caused flight disruptions in Europe for weeks.

Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland

Before reaching Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, you will stop at Skogafoss, a stunning waterfall that allows you access to great views from both below and above, by way of a staircase.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Glacier Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park Route 1, Jokulsarlon 781 Iceland

Vatnajokull glacier is massive, covering 14,000 sq km and it is Breidamerkurjokull, one of the many sections of this great glacier, that creates the magical Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. Large hunks of ice cleave from the glacier, falling into the lagoon before flowing out into the ocean. These large sparkling pieces of ice are eventually pushed back onto the beach by the ocean waves creating an impromptu ice sculpture garden on the black sands giving the beach its name, Diamond Beach.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Diamond Beach, Diamond Head Drive Glacier Lagoon Jokulsarlon, Jokulsarlon Iceland

When large icebergs have floated out of the glacier lagoon and towards the ocean, they are often pushed back onto the beach by ocean waves where they sparkle like diamonds on the black sand.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Skeiðarársandur, Þjóðvegur, Iceland

Drive through the starkly beautiful black sand expanse of Skeidararsandur.

Stop At: Víkurskáli, austurvegur 18, 870 Vík, Iceland

Here you can use restroom facilities and purchase dinner.

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Skaftafell National Park, Vatnajokull National Park 785 Iceland

You will have unforgettable views of Skaftafell wilderness area in Vatnajokull National Park.

Stop At: Víkurskáli, austurvegur 18, 870 Vík, Iceland

Here it is possible to buy lunch, shop for souvenirs, or take a short walk in the village or down to the beach.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Hella Iceland

On your way back from visiting the glacier lagoon, you’ll stop at one of the more unique waterfalls in Iceland, Seljalandsfoss. What makes this waterfall so special is the footpath behind the waterfall which, when the weather permits, allows for a whole new perspective.

Duration: 20 minutes

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Included

Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup and drop-off from most hotels and cruise ports upon request (if option is selected)
Entry/Admission - Seljalandsfoss

Not included

Gratuities
Food and drinks
Boat tours on the glacier lagoon

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please note: Boat tours on the glacier lagoon are not included in the tour price.
Warm and waterproof clothing is recommended
Drop-off after tour may not be directly in front of your hotel, depending on route and traffic limitations.
Stops will be made during the tour where you can purchase meals and use restroom facilities
Tour is approximately 14 hours long, but with regular stops along the way
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

60%

Reviews

4.5

296

Diane H

4 | 2019-09-16

A long day, but good to see some of Icelands countryside. The best part of the day was the Glacier Lagoon with the Icebergs, well worth the boat trip around them. Likewise the black sand beach where the broken up icebergs end up as they wash out to sea.

Afshan Z

4 | 2019-09-12

Really enjoyed the tour. They were very punctual. Don't think we needed to go to Vik twice (stopped over twice for food) and I was disappointed we didn't get to go to Skaftafell national park. Needed more time for Seljalandsfoss as it was the highlight and wish we had more daylight for it as it was breathtaking. Also weren't allowed to eat or drink on the bus whatsoever which was frustrating so I broke the rules but it wasn't fun trying to silently eat crisps... I was far too hungry and didn't wanna eat while at the landmarks because I'm there to see them with the little time we have! Other than this, I highly recommend this tour because it was very enjoyable and the tour guide was nice :)

AnettSue

5 | 2019-08-19

It was an incredible nice day. The tour was well organized, the landscape and the tour itself was beautiful and our tour guide Halle was very friendly, funny and shared a lot of information with us. Thank you Halle!

Susanna W

3 | 2019-08-12

Extremely long day and time on the bus. Great sites but felt like we were cattle and on a time clock all to not miss the boat at the Glacier Lagoon. Don’t get me wrong - the sites are beautiful.

Mayerulan S

5 | 2019-07-08

Just an amazing tour. For a 14 hour tour, it did not feel long at all. Beautiful weather with sunshine and nice view of the glaciers. Amazing water falls , and the glacier lagoon was the highlight. Nice tour guide and bus driver.

adrenaline24_7

5 | 2018-09-10

It was a very wonderful experience. The waterfalls, black sand beach and glacier lagoon are all spectacular and breathtaking. It was a long day trip but was well worth it. The drive was not boring. The labs fields, mini waterfalls, glacier and the happily grazing Icelandic horses and sheeps kept us awake and curious of what’s next to be seen and enjoyed.

Hardik S

5 | 2018-07-24

Simply Excellent. It was my favorite place to visit.

Brandon and Michelle D

5 | 2018-06-12

This was an amazing day. We only had one day to spend in Iceland and this long day was a great way to see a lot in a little amount of time. The views outside the city were amazing from the black sand to the volcano mountains to the waterfalls. One of the highlights of the trip was definitely the glacier lagoon which was beautiful. The boat ride was great and not too cold which was nice. One thing to note was the bus driver was a little more aggressive than others we have had. This didn't bother us directly, but other tourists noticed it and some of the people he passed on the road a bicyclist in particular did comment on his driving. Aside from this, this trip was a great way to spend one day in Iceland.

sugarhigh28

4 | 2018-05-19

Loved this trip. Wish we had started earlier or had more time to stop at one of the waterfalls earlier. Majority of the day trip was amazing!!We ended up seeing Seljalandsfoss at night which was a huge letdown because we couldn't really make it out in the dark with the measly lighting. Did my best to make it enjoyable by walking to it and behind it, but the beauty of it was dampered by it being at night and the photos were disappointing.

Laura C

5 | 2018-03-12

A very long day but well worth it. The sites are unlike anything you've seen before! Absolutely magical. Brandon and Chrissy were amazing tour guides / drivers. They went well out of their way to make it such a memorable day. We had an issue with a road closure which meant a 5 hour delay back to Reykjavic.. not only did Brandon organise for the restaurant to stay open late for us, but he re-organised half the groups buses to the airport in the morning so no body missed a flight. He was also both hilarious and knowledgable. And always happy to take a photo for you! If you only do one tour, this is the one to do.

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