Day trip

From Reykjavik: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

4.6 / 5

118 reviews

Activity provider: Reykjavik Excursions
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    From Reykjavik: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

    Activity provider: Reykjavik Excursions

    4.6

    118 reviews

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    From US$ 175.66 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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    Live tour guide
    English

    Experience

    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
    • Guided tour
    • 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 118 reviews

    Review summary

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

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    Skaftafell National Park, Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, Fellsfjara Pick up is early and we weren’t comfortable with city buses yet so the night before we set up a taxi to take us to BSI. Easy to find which bus was ours once we got there. Our guide (I don’t remember his name) was incredible. All of the stops were perfect. We stopped twice (safely) on the way back to Reykjavik for the most stunning Northern Lights. Highly highly recommend

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    Amazing views and sceneries. Definitely worth it. Chairs in the bus were a bit uncomfortable but manageable. Was a very long tour, but entertaining. Winter times, the sun sets early so it was a bit rushed, would have liked to spend more time at each stop

    March 26, 2023

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    This trip is very long (about 15ish hours) but is definitely worth it! You stop at several sights and there are plenty of toilet breaks - there is also a lunch and dinner stop but I would’ve brought a packed lunch I think if I did it again. I did feel some of the stops could be shorter but otherwise a great day. There are charging USB ports on the bus as well.

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