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Tours
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- Jökulsárlón & Diamond Beach Day TourThe classic bus day from Reykjavík: 1.5 hours at the lagoon, Diamond Beach, and the boat ride if you pick that option.
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon KayakingA guided paddle on Jökulsárlón in sit-on-top kayaks, suit and gear included. 1.5 hours, age 14+, swimmers only.
- Fjallsárlón Zodiac Boat & Glacier HikeZodiac across quiet Fjallsárlón to the glacier, a guided hike with crampons, and the boat back. 4 hours, age 14+.
- Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride & Diamond BeachHotel pickup in Reykjavík and the 30-minute boat ride on Jökulsárlón already in the price, then Diamond Beach.
- Jökulsárlón Day Trip with Boat OptionSeljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, 1.5 hours at the lagoon and Diamond Beach, from Reykjavík bus stops, 40-minute boat optional.
- 2-Day South Coast with Icebergs & GlaciersTwo days with pickup, a hotel night and breakfast. The amphibian boat and a glacier hike are options you add.
- Fjallsárlón Ice Floating TourLie back in a thermal suit on Fjallsárlón with a guide, then warm up with a hot drink. Swimmers only, ages 15 to 75.
- Original Ice Cave Tour from JökulsárlónFrom the Jökulsárlón car park by 4x4 to an ice cave or blue ice on Breiðamerkurjökull. Winter only, ages 10 and up.
- Glacier Lagoon & Fjaðrárgljúfur Small GroupA minibus of up to 19 to the lagoon and Diamond Beach, with Fjaðrárgljúfur in summer. The boat ride is extra.
- Djúpivogur Shore Excursion to the LagoonFrom the Djúpivogur cruise pier to the lagoon and Diamond Beach with a live guide, back in time for your ship.
- Skaftafell Blue Ice Glacier HikeCrampons on Falljökull with a certified guide, from Skaftafell about 45 minutes west of the lagoon. Age 8 and up.
Guides
- All guides
- Jökulsárlón boat toursAmphibian, Zodiac or kayak: seasons, 2026 prices and how to get a seat
- Amphibian vs ZodiacThe two lagoon boats side by side: time, closeness, ages and price
- Jökulsárlón vs FjallsárlónTwo glacier lagoons ten minutes apart: which suits you, or how to do both
- From ReykjavíkThe 370 km drive, day trip or two days, which tours carry the boat ride, and the waterfalls on the way.
- Diamond BeachThe walk from the lagoon, why the ice washes up, how to stay safe in the surf, seals and the light.
- Jökulsárlón in winterWhen the boats stop, the ice caves from the car park, northern lights, daylight and the winter drive.
Blog
- All posts
- Boat season 2026When the amphibian and the Zodiac run in 2026, and what to book once they stop.
- Ice cave season 2026 to 2027When the caves open, where they really are, the rules since 2024 and who can go.
- Diamond Beach safety 2026Waves, moving ice, the path under the bridge, seals and winter footing.
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Quick answers
- Is Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon free?
- How much is a boat tour on Jökulsárlón?
- Amphibian boat or Zodiac: which is better?
- When do the boats run on Jökulsárlón?
- Which is better, Fjallsárlón or Jökulsárlón?
- Is Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon worth it?
- How far is Jökulsárlón from Reykjavík?
- How long should you spend at Jökulsárlón?
- Can you walk from the Glacier Lagoon to Diamond Beach?
- Is there an ice cave in Jökulsárlón?
- What does Jökulsárlón mean in Icelandic?
- Is Jökulsárlón the same as the Blue Lagoon?