Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach South Coast Day Tour
Glaciers, icebergs and waterfalls along Iceland's south coast in a single day
You get picked up in Reykjavik and driven to five waterfalls and two glacier sites, including a walk behind Seljalandsfoss and time on Diamond Beach among icebergs. Dinner happens in Vik village. Transport, guide, vehicle and parking are all included. You bring warm clothes and expect to be out for most of the day.
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South Coast Glacier Lagoon Tour
- Pick up in downtown Reykjavik
- Visit Stjórnarfoss waterfall
- See Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
- Stop at Diamond Beach
- Explore fishing village of Vik
- Walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall
- Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon 1h
- Seljalandsfoss 30m
What’s included
- Hotel or downtown Reykjavik pickup, a driver-guide, an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, and all parking fees at each stop.
- You visit Seljalandsfoss and Stjórnarfoss waterfalls, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, and the village of Vik.
- Dinner in Vik is not included in the price.
Times
- Every day 07:00
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The experience
The sound of ice calving off the glacier hits you before you see it: a crack and rumble that echoes across Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon as chunks the size of houses drift toward the shore. You're standing on the black sand beach watching icebergs wash up like broken glass, some of them still blue inside where the light catches them. This is the centerpiece of the day, but it's not where you start. Pickup happens in downtown Reykjavik in the morning, and from there the drive south takes you past Seljalandsfoss, where you can walk behind the waterfall itself: the mist soaks through your jacket and the roar is so loud you stop trying to talk.
The route follows the coast and stops at Stjórnarfoss, a two-stage waterfall that drops about 15 meters each time from moss-covered cliffs, tucked into a valley most people miss. Then comes the lagoon, and after that, Diamond Beach, where the icebergs that calved days or weeks ago have washed up and frozen into the black sand. You pick them up, turn them over, watch the light move through them. The village of Vik sits on the same black sand coastline with Reynisdrangar sea stacks rising out of the water. It's where the group stops for dinner, so you're eating while the light stays in the sky for hours. The whole day is about five hours of driving spread across maybe ten or eleven hours total, which sounds long until you realize you're seeing four different glacier-fed landscapes and two major waterfalls without arranging transport or timing any of it yourself.
The vehicle is air-conditioned and has WiFi, so if the weather turns (and it will turn, this is Iceland) you're not stuck in silence. The guide drives and narrates, and the group stays under 65 people, though most days it's smaller. You dress for cold and wind, bring a waterproof jacket, and accept that you'll get wet at Seljalandsfoss. The parking fees are covered, so you don't pay at each stop. By the time you're back in Reykjavik, the sun is still up and you've crossed the entire south coast in a day.
Is this one for you?Right for travelers based in Reykjavik without a rental car who want to see the south coast's main glaciers and waterfalls in one push. Expect to be out most of the day. That's what fits five major stops and two lagoons into a single departure.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 15 years); Child (6 to 11 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.
How long is the drive from Reykjavik to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon?
About four to five hours depending on traffic and time of day. The total tour duration is approximately ten to eleven hours including stops.
Can you walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall?
Yes. You walk behind it as part of the tour, so bring a waterproof jacket: the mist soaks through regular clothing.
What is Diamond Beach?
A black sand beach near Jokulsarlon where icebergs that have calved from the glacier wash ashore and freeze into the sand. You can walk among them and pick them up.
Is lunch or dinner included?
The tour stops in Vik village for dinner, but you pay for your meal separately. Lunch is not included.
What is the maximum group size?
The tour has a maximum group size of 65 people.
Does the tour operate in bad weather?
Yes, it operates in all weather conditions. You need to dress appropriately for cold, wind and rain.
Is WiFi available on the vehicle?
Yes, WiFi is available on board the bus.
Do I need to be fit to do this tour?
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Most of the day is spent in the vehicle or walking short distances at each stop.
Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach South Coast Day Tour
14h · EN
from US$ 211.50 per person
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