Reykjavík: Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon & Boat Tour

Get a front row seat to the glacial lagoon as you sail among the gigantic icebergs and take in the power and the peace of this magnificent natural phenomenon. The lake is a result of Breiðarmerkurjökull glacier slowly retreating, leaving in its wake the lagoon and the oddly-shaped icebergs of various sizes. En route to the lagoon you will see some of Iceland’s most magnificent scenery, including the tallest mountain in Iceland, Hvannadalshnjúkur, and the sprawling black sand desert between Skaftafell National Park and the lagoon itself.  

With its enormous and ancient icebergs breaking off from Vatnajökull glacier, this natural wonder of Iceland is a sight you absolutely cannot miss. 

The lagoon produces a feeling of incredible tranquillity as the 1000-1500 year old ice silently drifts into the lake and slowly melts away. The lagoon covers 18 square kilometres (7 square miles) and reaches more than 248 metres (814 ft) at its deepest point. You may recognize the lagoon from scenes in Batman Begins, Tomb Raider and two James Bond movies. 

We stop at the gorgeous Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. Seljalandsfoss is part of the Seljandsá river, which has its origins in Eyjafjallajökull glacier. What makes Seljalandsfoss so famous and interesting is that you can walk behind it. We recommend you bring either a raincoat or a waterproof coat along if you want to walk behind it. Skógafoss, another famous Icelandic waterfall, is the starting point of the Fimmvörðuháls walk over to Þórsmörk. The waterfall was also used in the films Thor: The Dark World and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

We will also stop at Freysnes for dinner and Vík í Mýrdal where you can see the Reynisdrangar rock formations. 

Where we will stop during the tour:

• Skógafoss

• Freysnes for lunch (not included)

• Glacier lagoon - with a boat tour among the icebergs 

• Diamond beach

• Vík í Mýrdal for dinner (not included)

• Seljalandsfoss

• Plus additional comfort stops

What you will see along the way (weather permitting):

• Volcanoes: Hekla, Eyjafjallajökull, Westman Islands, Katla and Öræfajökull. 

• Glaciers: Langjökull, Mýrdalsjökull, Vatnajökull and several glacier snouts. 

• Waterfalls: Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Systrafoss, Foss á Síðu and several others. 

• Sandy plains: Skógasandur, Sólheimasandur, Mýrdalssandur, Skeiðarársandur and Breiðamerkursandur.

• Coastlines: In Vik, at jökulsá - the diamond beach and view towards south coast in several places. 

• Fertile farmland and mossy lava fields.

Please note

• Dress code

Remember to bring warm clothing and rain gear.

Guidance:
English

Please note that this tour is between 14-15 hours so it can be challenging for young children.