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From Reykjavik: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

4.6  / 5
242 reviews
Activity provider:Reykjavik Excursions
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From Reykjavik: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

Activity provider:Reykjavik Excursions
4.6  / 5
242 reviews
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From US$ 171.20 per person

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Immerse yourself in nature on a guided tour from Reykjavik to the Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon. Marvel at the geothermal landscape and walk to the edge of the lagoon.

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Duration 14 hours
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Experience

Itinerary
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    2 starting location options:

    BSÍ, BSI Coach Terminal

  • Bus / coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • Hvolsvöllur

    Break time

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    Skógafoss

    Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way

  • Local restaurant

    Lunch (40 minutes)

    Extra fee

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    Jökulsárlón

    Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (1.5 hours)

    Jökulsárlón

    Guided tour, Boat cruise (40 minutes)

    Optional, Extra fee

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    Diamond Beach, Vatnajökull

    Visit, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way

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    Vik

    Break time, Dinner, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (45 minutes)

    Extra fee

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    Seljalandsfoss

    Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    BSI Coach Terminal, BSÍ

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights
  • Get a front row seat to watch giant icebergs on Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon
  • Stop at the beautiful waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss
  • Marvel at the stunning views of glaciers, black sand coastlines and impressive rock formations
  • See the breathtaking mountains and glaciers of Skaftafell National Park
Full description

Embark on a guided tour from Reykjavik to the Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon. Witness the mighty Hvannadalshnjúkur mountain and black sand desert that sprawls between Skaftafell National Park and the lagoon. 

Stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall, where you can walk behind the cascades to reach the other side. Continue to the majestic Skógafoss waterfall and admire the impressive 60-meter drop. Continue to Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon and stroll along the shores of the lake.

Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the area as 1,000- to 1,500-year-old ice breaks away from the Vatnajökull glacier and floats silently on the water. Recognize locations from some of the many movies that have been filmed in the area, such as Batman Begins and Tomb Raider.

Stop at the spectacular Diamond Beach and admire the strand of black sand speckled with clumps of ice, giving an appearance of shimmering diamonds. In the warmer months, enjoy an added boat ride around the lagoon and witness the floating icebergs up-close.

Includes
  • Transportation by bus
  • Expert local guide
  • Wi-Fi onboard the bus
  • Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon boat ride (if option selected)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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  • Warm clothing
  • Rain gear
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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 242 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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This trip was fantastic from start to finish! Our guide was friendly and helpful and the driver did an excellent job driving us through some very windy conditions. The sights we stopped at were amazing! At most places we felt we were given adequate time to explore. Go in knowing you will be on the bus longer than you will be out at the sights but the scenery is stunning from start to finish so we didn't mind relaxing and watching the beauty go by. Pro Tip: Sit on the left side of the bus if you can as most of the nice views will be on your left (if you can't, you can catch them on the way back to Reykjavik as the same road is taken back). We got to see a beautiful rainbow at one of the waterfalls and saw the other at sunset. We also saw seals playing at the lagoon. It was a magical day! We would highly, highly recommend this tour!

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September 24, 2023

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Lindsey – United StatesVerified booking

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This is a VERY long day, but that said, it is probably the only way of seeing these sights from Reykjavic without hours and hours of driving each way. There is a stop about every 90 mins. Some just a 10 minute bathroom break, others longer to allow you to get food/drink ( VERY expensive and long queues - take a pack lunch/drink and snacks with you as we did!). The Ice Lagoon is probably about 5 hour drive out of Reykjavic, so that will give you a good idea of the time spent travelling on the coach each way. We got back at 10.45pm. (15hours) Was this trip worth it? Yes. Otherwise we would not have seen the lagoon and small icebergs. We did the boat trip, which allowed you a closer look at the icebergs and we would recommend. If you take this trip for what it is - an early start and a long day, but go prepared, sit back, enjoy the view and the knowledge/explanations of your guide on route. (And make sure you can have a lie in the next day!) A little overpriced in our opinion.

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September 17, 2023

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Simon – United KingdomVerified booking

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Long day but so worth it! We had already done most of the south west and south east of the country so this was perfect to visit this area. Tour guide was amazing, and I felt like some guides can be a bit annoying but this guy was great, spoke softly and gave direct information so you knew what you were looking at. Only thing I felt was everything was a bit rushed. Very limited time at each attraction, but for a 10+hr day I can understand. Other than that totally worth the trip!

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August 30, 2023

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