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

Join us on the classic Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon day tour from Reykjavik, traveling along South Iceland to see many landmarks and highlights, and roam in-between the icebergs in the glacier lagoon. This day tour to Jokulsarlon, Iceland’s most beautiful natural attraction, takes 14 hours, guiding you along the south shore of Iceland via the Ring Road, a region that hosts a diverse range of landscapes, colors, and forms leading all the way to Iceland’s crown jewel.

One of the highlights is to take a boat trip in the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, sailing by the amazing icebergs, seeing their brilliance, and appreciating nature's purest form and untouched beauty, next to the breathtaking glacial wonder of the black volcanic ash, and crystal ice-speckled, Diamond Beach.

We stop at several destinations during the scenic ride along the south coast. Visiting the beautiful hidden gem Stjórnarfoss waterfall. At the charming seafront village Vík í Mýrdal, we have the option to stop for dinner, and take in the view of the Reynisdrangar sea stacks, standing formidably just off the shore. Next up is Seljalandsfoss waterfall, one of the most photographed waterfalls in Iceland, famous for the cave behind the cascade, which you can walk through to enjoy the scene from a different perspective. Then we will head back to the capital.

Fjallsárlón Lagoon

The first stop of the day is at Fjállsárlón, a stunning lagoon with the immense Fjalljökull and Vatnajökull glaciers reaching all the way to the lagoon's surface. Indeed it is these glaciers that supply the lagoon with the icebergs that float and bob all over. Though smaller and less famous than the more heralded Jökulsárlón, this location has the benefit of much fewer visitors, allowing you to enjoy the magnificent views in relative tranquility.

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Iceland’s largest glacier, as well as Europe’s most voluminous one, the Vatnajokull ice cap, has created many glacial wonders, and the most famous of all being the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. When the edge of Breidamerkurjökull, one of its mighty glacier tongues, breaks away, the glacial meltwater feeds the lake at its foot. Huge blocks of ice wander in the cerulean lagoon and then drift towards the ocean. The natural phenomenon contributed to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon’s ever-changing appearance. The glacier lagoon is also a natural habitat for wildlife in summer, if you are lucky, you may spot some seals swimming or lying on icebergs, and Arctic Terns chirping near and far. This area is within the Vatnajökull National Park, a natural wonderland. In winter, blue ice caves are the most popular attractions and Jokulsarlon is the highlight all year round. The unique beauty also inspired many moviemakers, including the creators of two James Bond movies.

Diamond Beach

The Diamond Beach, located next to the glacier lagoon, gets the sparkling name from its unique combination of velvety black sands and hard glistening ice pieces. Blocks of icebergs in different shapes and sizes stay silently on the beach as waves come and go, creating a breathtaking rhythm of nature, which can only be found in Iceland. A popular spot for photographers and nature lovers to explore extraordinary Iceland is right in this place.

Glacier Lagoon Amphibian Boat Tour

The amphibian boat tour at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon is a 30 minute excursion, taking you among the floating icebergs. The exciting trip offers a perfect opportunity to explore the glacier lagoon and its essential features up close. You will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide who will share the ins and outs of the geology and formation of the lagoon, and you also get the chance to hold and taste the ice that is at least 1000 years old.

Stjórnarfoss Waterfall

After experiencing the adventures and seeing the natural wonders of Vatnajokull National Park, we will head back to Reykjavik with more wonderful stops along the way. The first stop on our way back is the Stjórnarfoss waterfall, a hidden gem in a historic town, Kirkjubaejarklaustur. Stjórnarfoss waterfall is a two-stage drop - both about 15 meters (49.21 ft) - streaming out mysteriously from a secluded valley with moss-covered cliffs, covering a dome-shaped rock at the bottom, creating a symmetric cascade. You will experience the less crowded side of Iceland with a fresh view, and amazing scenes.

Village of Vík í Mýrdal

The charming Vík í Mýrdal is Iceland’s southernmost town, a seafront fishing village hosting 300 inhabitants that doubles as a great place to rest and recharge. The church of Vik is an iconic landmark on the hill, and to the other side, you can see the majestic Reynisdrangar sea stacks from afar and many gift shops are available, where you can find Icelandic signature souvenirs.

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

Our last stop of the day is to Seljalandsfoss waterfall, a highly memorable experience for all guests who join us on this tour. This elegant waterfall is 60m high, just like Skógafoss, but much less powerful. It is fed by the Seljalandsá river which originates beneath the Ejyafjallajökull glacier, another example of how different forces combine to form the landscape and features of the Icelandic countryside. Famously, there is a walking trail running behind the falls here, offering a unique, though wet perspective! Seljalandsfoss also marks the entry to Thorsmörk nature reserve, located along a rocky road to the north of the waterfall. Close to Seljalandfoss, one can find Gljúfrabúi, a hidden waterfall and a favorite of photographers. After Seljalandsfoss, we return west to the capital region. Our bus will drop you off to the same location from which you were picked earlier in the day.