# JokulsarlonBoatTours.com - Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon boat tours in South-East Iceland, compared

> Independent guide to boat tours on the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon (Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland): the amphibian and
> Zodiac boats, kayaking, Fjallsárlón, Diamond Beach, day trips from Reykjavík, ice caves, 2026 prices and seasons.
> Not affiliated with the lagoon's boat operator, Vatnajökull National Park or GetYourGuide.

Site: https://jokulsarlonboattours.com
Language: en. Currency: USD for online tours (local prices quoted in ISK). Country: Iceland (South-East).

## Verified facts

- Jökulsárlón: a glacier lagoon formed in the 1930s by the retreat of Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull; up to 284 m deep, Iceland's deepest lake; on Route 1, about 370 km east of Reykjavík.
- The lagoon and Diamond Beach are free to visit; national park parking 1,110 ISK per car (2026), paid via Parka, valid until midnight. Fjallsárlón parking is free.
- Boats are run by the lagoon's own operator (Jökulsárlón ehf): amphibian boat 30-40 minutes, all ages, adults 7,100 ISK (2026), season May to about mid-November; Zodiac about 1 hour 15 minutes, from age 10 (130 cm), adults 16,600 ISK (2026), season May to the end of October.
- These operator boat tickets are not sold on GetYourGuide; GetYourGuide tours include the boat as an option or in the price on day trips from Reykjavík, or offer kayaking on Jökulsárlón and Zodiac tours on Fjallsárlón.
- Diamond Beach (Fellsfjara) is about 500 m from the lagoon across Route 1; sneaker waves: stay back, never climb on the ice.
- There is no ice cave in Jökulsárlón; winter ice cave tours (roughly October to March or April) drive from its car park to caves in Breiðamerkurjökull.
- Fjallsárlón is 10 km west, smaller and quieter, below Fjallsjökull; its Zodiac tours run April to November (operator).

## Tours listed on this site

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Prices are 'from' prices in USD at the last build and move.

- Jökulsárlón & Diamond Beach Day Tour (Reykjavík, bus or hotel pickup) - from $213 per person, 14 hours, on the water: Boat ride as an option in season; rated 4.7 from 4,060 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://jokulsarlonboattours.com/tours/jokulsarlon-and-diamond-beach-day-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/vik-l32622/reykjavik-jokulsarlon-glacier-lagoon-diamond-beach-tour-t67020/
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayaking (Ice Guide, Jökulsárlón) - from $154 per person, 1.5 hours, on the water: Paddling among the icebergs; rated 4.7 from 532 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://jokulsarlonboattours.com/tours/jokulsarlon-kayaking-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/skaftafell-l2340/jokulsarlon-glacier-lagoon-kayaking-tour-t965544/
- Fjallsárlón Zodiac Boat & Glacier Hike (Fjallsárlón, 10 minutes west) - from $235 per person, 4 hours, on the water: Zodiac across Fjallsárlón, then a hike; rated 4.8 from 75 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://jokulsarlonboattours.com/tours/fjallsarlon-zodiac-boat-and-glacier-hike/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/vatnajokull-l169775/iceberg-boat-tour-glacier-hike-adventure-and-4x4-transfer-t573004/
- Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride & Diamond Beach (Hotel pickup in Reykjavík) - from $294 per person, 14 hours, on the water: 30-minute boat ride included; rated 4.7 from 324 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://jokulsarlonboattours.com/tours/glacier-lagoon-boat-ride-day-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/reykjavik-l30/reykjavik-glacier-lagoon-boat-ride-diamond-beach-day-tour-t67022/
- Jökulsárlón Day Trip with Boat Option (Reykjavík bus stops) - from $236 per person, 14 to 15 hours, on the water: 40-minute boat as an option; rated 4.6 from 1,458 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://jokulsarlonboattours.com/tours/jokulsarlon-day-trip-with-boat-option/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/reykjavik-l30/from-reykjavik-jokulsarlon-glacial-lagoon-w-boat-tour-t95187/
- 2-Day South Coast with Icebergs & Glaciers (Pickup in Reykjavík) - from $599 per person, 2 days, on the water: Amphibian boat as an option; rated 4.9 from 123 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://jokulsarlonboattours.com/tours/two-day-south-coast-with-jokulsarlon/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/reykjavik-l30/reykjavik-2-day-south-coast-tour-with-glacier-hike-t218268/
- Fjallsárlón Ice Floating Tour (Fjallsárlón Iceberg Boat Tours) - from $129 per person, 1.5 hours, on the water: Floating in a suit among the ice; rated 5.0 from 8 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://jokulsarlonboattours.com/tours/fjallsarlon-ice-floating/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/eastern-region-iceland-l32307/fjallsarlon-glacier-lagoon-ice-floating-tour-t1208089/
- Original Ice Cave Tour from Jökulsárlón (Jökulsárlón main car park) - from $169 per person, 3 hours, on the water: No boat: an ice cave by 4x4; rated 4.5 from 1,217 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://jokulsarlonboattours.com/tours/jokulsarlon-ice-cave-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/north-iceland-l32553/jokulsarlon-the-original-ice-cave-tour-on-vatnajokull-t381404/
- Glacier Lagoon & Fjaðrárgljúfur Small Group (Reykjavík hotels and bus stops) - from $229 per person, 14 hours, on the water: Amphibian boat at extra cost; rated 4.8 from 454 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://jokulsarlonboattours.com/tours/glacier-lagoon-and-fjadrargljufur-small-group/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/reykjavik-l30/from-reykjavik-glacier-lagoon-and-fjadrargjufur-canyon-t230817/
- Djúpivogur Shore Excursion to the Lagoon (Djúpivogur cruise terminal) - from $259 per person, 7 hours, on the water: Lagoon and beach from the shore; rated 4.6 from 42 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://jokulsarlonboattours.com/tours/djupivogur-glacier-lagoon-shore-excursion/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/djupivogur-l179991/djupivogur-glacier-lagoon-diamond-beach-shore-excursion-t1132453/
- Skaftafell Blue Ice Glacier Hike (Skaftafell base camp) - from $102 per person, 4 hours, on the water: No boat: a glacier hike; rated 4.7 from 1,644 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://jokulsarlonboattours.com/tours/skaftafell-blue-ice-glacier-hike/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/vatnajokull-national-park-l2246/skaftafell-small-group-glacier-hike-on-vatnajokull-easy-t30308/

## Guide pages

- https://jokulsarlonboattours.com/guides/jokulsarlon-boat-tours/ - Jökulsárlón boat tours in 2026: the amphibian, the Zodiac and kayaks, prices in ISK, seasons, where to buy tickets and which day trips include the boat.
- https://jokulsarlonboattours.com/guides/amphibian-vs-zodiac/ - Amphibian or Zodiac on Jökulsárlón: length, how close you get, ages, gear, 2026 prices and seasons, and which boat suits which traveller.
- https://jokulsarlonboattours.com/guides/jokulsarlon-vs-fjallsarlon/ - Jökulsárlón or Fjallsárlón: size, boats, how close you get to the glacier, parking, crowds and how to see both glacier lagoons in one day.
- https://jokulsarlonboattours.com/guides/jokulsarlon-from-reykjavik/ - Jökulsárlón from Reykjavík: about 370 km on Route 1, 4.5 to 5 hours each way. Day trip, two days or your own car, which tours include the boat, and the stops.
- https://jokulsarlonboattours.com/guides/diamond-beach-iceland/ - Diamond Beach (Fellsfjara) is 500 m from Jökulsárlón: the path under the bridge, why the ice is there, sneaker waves, seals, the best light and tours that stop.
- https://jokulsarlonboattours.com/guides/jokulsarlon-in-winter/ - Jökulsárlón in winter: when the boats stop, ice caves in Breiðamerkurjökull, northern lights, daylight, winter driving and what to do at the lagoon.

## Blog posts (dated)

- 2026-10-30: https://jokulsarlonboattours.com/blog/jokulsarlon-boat-season-2026/ - Amphibian boats to about mid-November, Zodiacs to the end of October 2026: the operator's schedule, prices, weather calls and what to do once they stop.
- 2026-10-30: https://jokulsarlonboattours.com/blog/ice-cave-season-2026-2027/ - Ice cave tours from Jökulsárlón in winter 2026 to 2027: when the caves open, where they are, the rules since 2024, minimum ages and what a tour includes.
- 2026-10-30: https://jokulsarlonboattours.com/blog/diamond-beach-safety-2026/ - Diamond Beach (Fellsfjara) this winter: why to keep off the ice, how far the waves run, the path under the bridge, seals and what changes in the cold months.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere

- Jökulsárlón is not the Blue Lagoon: the Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
- There is no ice cave in the lagoon; ice cave tours go to Breiðamerkurjökull in winter only.
- The boats do not run all year: amphibian May to about mid-November, Zodiac May to October (operator, 2026).
- A tour titled with 'boat' on a booking site may sell the boat only as an extra; check whether the ticket is included.

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