Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon boat tour: South Iceland with icebergs

Drift among thousand-year-old icebergs, then walk where they wash ashore

A full-day guided tour of South Iceland's glacial coast, centered on a 30-minute boat ride through Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon among floating icebergs, with stops at Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Diamond Beach, and views of Eyjafjallajökull volcano. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, transport by bus, and runs 14.5 hours with pickup from your hotel or the bus terminal. You choose at checkout. Dress warmly. The tour operates in cold weather year-round.

Options for this experience

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From US$ 328 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Tour departing from the Bus Terminal Available from 12 Dec · 07:30 Guide in English Boat ride

Pickup begins 30 minutes earlier Available from 12 Dec · 07:30 Guide in English Tour with pickup from a port or hotel: this option includes pickup from various hotels and designated spots in central Reykjavik, with pickup starting 30 minutes earlier. Pickup is included

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Step-by-step itinerary

South Coast and Glacier Lagoon Tour

• Visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall
• Stop at Eyjafjallajökull volcano viewpoint
• See Skógafoss waterfall
• Take lunch break
• Short comfort break
• Boat tour on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
• Walk along Diamond Beach
• Dinner break in Vík village

Stops and time spent at each 4 stops

1. Eyjafjallajökull Volcano passing by
2. Skógafoss 25m
3. Skaftafellsjökull 40m
4. Diamond Beach 15m

What’s included

• Approximately 30-minute boat tour among the icebergs on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.
• bus transport throughout the day.
• English-speaking guide.
• stops at Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Diamond Beach, Skógafoss, and views of Eyjafjallajökull volcano.
• carbon-neutral tour certification through Vaxa Technologies.

Times

• Every day except Wednesday 07:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 45

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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 38 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby

Operated by Reykjavik Excursions

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The experience

The day starts with a scenic drive past volcanoes and lava fields toward the glacier lagoon. You'll pass Eyjafjallajökull, the volcano that disrupted European air travel in 2010, and stop at Skógafoss, one of Iceland's most photographed waterfalls, where legend says a treasure chest lies hidden behind the cascade. A lunch break follows before you reach Jökulsárlón itself.

The boat ride is the centerpiece: you'll spend roughly 30 minutes cruising among icebergs that have calved from Breiðamerkurjökull glacier and drifted into the lagoon's deep blue waters. Some of these ice sculptures are over 1,000 years old. The boat gets you close enough to see the intricate detail and the vivid shades of blue that form inside the ice. After the lagoon, you walk Diamond Beach, where fragments of the same icebergs wash up on black volcanic sand, creating a stark and glittering shoreline.

The return route includes a dinner break in Vík, a coastal village known for its black sand beaches and dramatic rock formations, and a final stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall. What makes Seljalandsfoss unusual is the cave-like rock formation behind it. You can walk behind the cascade itself, especially rewarding during Iceland's long summer daylight. The tour is carbon-neutral through a partnership with Vaxa Technologies.

Top questions

Can children come?

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

Can I walk behind Seljalandsfoss on this tour?

Yes. Seljalandsfoss has a concave rock formation that lets you walk behind the waterfall, and the tour includes a stop there on the return journey. The experience is especially striking during Iceland's summer months when daylight lasts nearly all day.

How close does the boat get to the icebergs on Jökulsárlón?

The boat ride lasts about 30 minutes and takes you among the drifting icebergs for an up-close view of their detail and the blue tones inside the ice. You'll see icebergs that have calved from the glacier and are floating in the lagoon's deep waters.

What's the difference between the pickup options?

You can choose hotel pickup, which starts 30 minutes before the main tour departure, or meet the group at the bus terminal. Both options include the same tour and guide. Pickup is the only difference.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes the boat ride on Jökulsárlón, bus transport, an English-speaking guide, and all stops at Seljalandsfoss, Diamond Beach, Eyjafjallajökull, and Skógafoss. Food and drinks are available to purchase during the day. Gratuities are not included.