Diamond Beach & Glacier Lagoon day tour in Chinese

Icebergs scattered like diamonds across black sand at sunset

A day tour of Iceland's south coast with a Chinese-speaking guide, departing early to catch sunrise and sunset light at Diamond Beach and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. The route includes Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, with stops in Vík village. The tour runs 14.5 hours and includes pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle and onboard WiFi.

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From US$ 229.90 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Pick-up from Bus Stop #12 is free of charge 07:00 Guide in Chinese Meeting point for pickup: Bus Stop #12 Höfðatorg

Pick up service 07:00 Guide in Chinese Pickup is included from designated locations

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Iceland's South Coast Highlights

• Visit Skógafoss waterfall
• Stop at Vík village for break
• See Seljalandsfoss waterfall illuminated
• Explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
• Walk along Diamond Beach

Stops and time spent at each 4 stops

1. Skógafoss 30m
2. Diamond Beach Entry included 45m
3. Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Entry included 45m
4. Seljalandsfoss Entry included 30m

What’s included

• Pickup from Bus Stop #12 or hotel.
• air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi onboard.
• Chinese-speaking guide for the full day.

Times

• Every day 07:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 57

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Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 41 pickup points.

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Ages Adult (16 and older) · Youth (6 to 15 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby

Operated by Magic Iceland Travel

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The experience

How do you see Iceland's most photographed glacier lagoon and black sand beach in a single day without renting a car? This tour handles the 300-kilometer route south from the capital, stopping at four major sites while a Chinese-speaking guide explains what you're standing in front of. You start early enough to catch sunrise light, then follow the day through to sunset at Diamond Beach, where icebergs that have calved from Breiðamerkurjökull glacier wash ashore and catch the last glow against the dark sand.

Skógafoss opens the route: a 60-meter waterfall that drops straight off the southern plateau and spans 25 meters wide. From there the tour moves east toward the glacier, passing through Vík village for a break before reaching Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon itself, where icebergs drift in the deep blue water. The final stop is Diamond Beach, where the contrast between the black sand and the white ice is sharpest in low light. On the return, Seljalandsfoss gets lit up after dark in winter months, adding a different kind of drama to the day.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and carries WiFi, so you can upload photos or stay in touch during the long drive. Pickup happens from Bus Stop #12 or directly from your hotel, depending on which option you choose at checkout. Children from age 6 travel on this tour, and the pace suits all fitness levels. Most of the day is spent on the road or standing at viewpoints rather than hiking.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 15 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Skógafoss like when you arrive there?

Skógafoss is one of Iceland's most iconic waterfalls, dropping 60 meters from the southern plateau and spanning 25 meters wide, creating a powerful curtain of water that dominates the landscape.

Can you walk behind Seljalandsfoss on this tour?

In summer you can walk behind Seljalandsfoss, but in winter the waterfall is lit up after dark instead, making it a different kind of photo stop on the return journey.

Do you get time at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon itself, or just Diamond Beach?

You stop at both: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon where icebergs drift in the water, and then Diamond Beach nearby, where those same icebergs wash ashore onto the black sand.

How long is the drive each way?

The tour runs 14.5 hours total, with most of that time spent traveling the 300-kilometer route south and back, plus stops at each of the four main sites.

What's included in the price?

Pickup from Bus Stop #12 or your hotel, the air-conditioned vehicle for the full day, onboard WiFi, and the guide in Chinese are included. Meals are not.