Everything to sort out before you go: which boat, which lagoon, how to get there, how to stay safe on Diamond Beach and what changes in winter.
Jökulsárlón Boat Tours 2026: Prices, Seasons & BookingAmphibian, Zodiac or kayak: seasons, 2026 prices and how to get a seatRead the guide →
Amphibian vs Zodiac at Jökulsárlón 2026: Which Boat?The two lagoon boats side by side: time, closeness, ages and priceRead the guide →
Jökulsárlón vs Fjallsárlón 2026: Which Lagoon to PickTwo glacier lagoons ten minutes apart: which suits you, or how to do bothRead the guide →
Jökulsárlón from Reykjavík 2026: Drive, Day Trip or Two DaysThe 370 km drive, day trip or two days, which tours carry the boat ride, and the waterfalls on the way.Read the guide →
Diamond Beach Iceland 2026: Walk, Safety & Best LightThe walk from the lagoon, why the ice washes up, how to stay safe in the surf, seals and the light.Read the guide →
Jökulsárlón in Winter 2026: Ice Caves, Boats & DrivingWhen the boats stop, the ice caves from the car park, northern lights, daylight and the winter drive.Read the guide →Tours
The three trips most people choose between. Every trip has its own page with what it includes and what guests say.
Paddle the lagoon
★ 4.71.5 hoursFree cancellationA guided paddle on Jökulsárlón itself in sit-on-top kayaks, between the icebergs and, often, the seals. Suit and gear provided; you must be able to swim.
Most booked
★ 4.714 hoursFree cancellationThe long day from Reykjavík to the iceberg lagoon and Diamond Beach, with the waterfalls on the way. Add the boat ride on the lagoon when you book, in season.
Zodiac + hike
★ 4.84 hoursFree cancellationA Zodiac ride across the quieter Fjallsárlón lagoon to the glacier, then a guided hike on the ice with crampons, and the boat back.