Reykjavik: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Boat & South Coast Full Day

Iceland's South Coast highlights explored in a single day tour

You board a boat in a glacier lagoon surrounded by floating icebergs, walk on black sand beaches where more ice has washed ashore, and stop at five waterfalls and coastal landmarks across Iceland's South Coast. A driver and guide handle the route from Reykjavik, the 30-minute boat ride is included, and you're back in the city by evening. Plan for a full day out. That's what fits all of this into one departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon1h
2. Seljalandsfoss30m · entry included

Explore South Coast and Glacier Lagoon

• Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall
• Stop at Stjórnarfoss waterfall
• Take boat tour at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
• Walk at Diamond Beach
• Explore Vík village and see Reynisdrangar sea stacks

The experience

The icebergs in Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon don't stay still. You board a boat and drift toward them: massive chunks of blue-white ice calved from the glacier, floating across water so vivid it looks unreal. The 30-minute boat ride gets you close enough to see the texture, the cracks, the way light moves through them. After that, you walk onto Diamond Beach, where the same icebergs have washed ashore and sit like jewels on black volcanic sand. It's the kind of contrast that stops you mid-step.

The day starts early from Reykjavik with a driver and guide who know the route and the timing. You stop at Stjórnarfoss first: a symmetrical waterfall tucked near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, quiet and framed by green hills, the kind of place that feels like you've found it yourself even though you're on a tour. Then comes Seljalandsfoss, where you can walk behind the curtain of falling water if you don't mind the spray and the mist. Bring rain gear. It's part of the experience, not a problem. Between the lagoon and the beaches, you pass through Vík, a small coastal town where you can grab food and, if the light is right, see Reynisdrangar. Those dramatic sea stacks rising from the ocean just offshore. The drive itself is long, but it moves through landscape that changes every few kilometers: black sand, green valleys, glaciers visible on the horizon.

This tour of Iceland's South Coast works because it doesn't try to do too much in too little time. Five stops, one boat ride, and a full day of driving means you're not rushing between photo spots. The guide handles the route and the timing, which matters when you're traveling from Reykjavik and the light is changing. You get picked up from your hotel or a central location and dropped back there in the evening. Dress for wind and rain: the weather operates on its own schedule, and the tour runs regardless. Sturdy shoes and waterproof layers aren't optional. They're what let you actually enjoy standing behind a waterfall or walking on a glacier lagoon beach without being miserable.

What’s included

Round-trip transport from Reykjavik with a professional driver and guide, a 30-minute guided boat tour on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, guided stops at Diamond Beach, Seljalandsfoss, Stjórnarfoss, and Vík, and access to all five main attractions on Iceland's South Coast. Pickup and drop-off from your selected Reykjavik location are included.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English07:00

Guide in English07:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (16 to 90 years) · Youth (12 to 15 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 33 pickup points.Operator's directions: “Tour Bus Stop 12, Höfðatorg, Þórunnartún 1 (64.144389,-21.910327)”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by BusTravel Iceland

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want Iceland's most famous South Coast landmarks (icebergs, black sand beaches, and waterfalls) without arranging transport or timing the boat ride yourself. Expect a full day out, roughly 10–12 hours from pickup to drop-off, which is what makes fitting all five stops and the glacier lagoon boat tour into one departure possible.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 15 years); Child (6 to 11 years). Under 6: they 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 24h before the start.

How long is the drive from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon?

Approximately four to five hours each way, depending on traffic and time of day. The itinerary includes stops along the South Coast, so the full day is roughly 10–12 hours from pickup to drop-off.

Is the boat ride on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon included?

Yes. A 30-minute guided boat tour is included in the tour price, bringing you close to the floating icebergs.

What should I wear?

Sturdy hiking shoes, waterproof jacket, and wind-proof layers. The tour operates in all weather, and you'll be walking behind waterfalls and on exposed beaches where spray and wind are constant.

Can I do this tour if I'm not very fit?

Yes. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. Most stops involve short walks, and the boat ride requires no physical exertion.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. Bad weather is common in Iceland and doesn't cancel the tour. It's part of the experience. Dress appropriately and bring rain gear.

What's included in the tour price?

Round-trip transport from Reykjavik, a professional driver and guide, the 30-minute Glacier Lagoon boat ride, and guided stops at Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, Seljalandsfoss, Stjórnarfoss, and Vík.

Where will I be picked up?

Pickup is from select locations in Reykjavik, based on the option you choose at booking. Drop-off is at the same location in the evening.