Iceland · JOKULSARLON ICEBERGS & DIAMOND BEACH
The glacier lagoon sits five hours east of the capital, which makes it a fourteen-hour day or an overnight. These 15 are honest about which one they are, whether a boat among the icebergs is included, and how much of it is spent in the seat.
Full-day south coast drive from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach, plus Seljalandsfoss. Boat cruise options when conditions allow.
“Very energetic and fun tour guide and a super safe driver :) Gorgeous places and a full day of exploring. We even saw the northern lights on our last stop!”
See Vatnajökull’s blue ice inside a real ice cave on a 3-hour guided tour, with a super jeep ride and safety gear.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and kept the adventure fun. He had a good vibe about him. The sights were amazing on and in the glacier!”
A Super Jeep drive and guided walk into Vatnajökull’s crystal ice caves at Jökulsárlón, with safety gear and photo-ready stops in 2.5 hours.
“Sofia was an super guide! Very sweet and giving good information. We got to take superbe images and videos thanks to her! Great group activity and also nice food trucks to eat at lunch.”
Guided day trip from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach, with Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls plus optional boat ride.
“This is an amazing trip, quite long but completely worthwhile, the guide was very well informed, super helpful and really friendly and open to any questions or requests made by us.”
Reykjavik south coast day trip to Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach, plus Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Long day, big ice. From $194.
“We've seen amazing places!! It was a very long day but it totally worthed it! The guide shared a lot of information, the bus was nice and modern and the journey was smooth. Two small negative things to mention: we'd have appreciated a short visit to the Reynisfjara beach (not in the itinerary but it would be lovely to add it) and the stop on the way back in Vik seemed a bit long.”
Hike Breiðamerkurjökull from Jökulsárlón on a guided crampon walk. Learn how Vatnajökull changes, with safety gear included.
“It was amazing. Great to explore the glacier with a knowledgeable guide! With a good sense of humor she guided us !”
3-hour 4WD super jeep tour to a real Vatnajökull blue ice cave from Jökulsárlón, with helmets and crampons, small group.
“Make sure to arrive a few minutes early at Glacier Bay meeting point as this group is on the opposite side of the cafe and bathrooms than all other guides. This is very nice and convenient for parking and finding your correct vehicle. They provide crampons and helmets, which are all you need in addition to warm clothes and boots. This experience far exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend.”
Explore Vatnajökull’s blue ice caves on a small-group glacier walk, with 4x4 access, safety gear, and expert guides near Jökulsárlón.
“It was a ton of fun and Sophia was amazing! Highly reccomend.”
South Coast, Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon day tour from Reykjavik, hitting waterfalls, Skaftafell views, Jokulsarlon ice, and black-sand diamonds.
“It was comfortable ride out to the Glacier Lagoon, with an informative guide, who provided a lot of information about what we were seeing along the way. Of course, the sites themselves were amazing!”
2-day South Coast tour from Reykjavik with Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, and a Blue Ice Cave expedition, plus hotel and breakfast.
“It is a 2 day south coast tour. The reason we took this tour instead of taking a car on rent is because to get minute details of the places and hidden gems. I mustvsaybwe weren't disappointed. The tour guide, Thormodur Simonarson, aka "Thor" was very nice, patient and accommodating. The landscapes were breathtaking. The co-tourists were nice and the trip became enjoyable for everyone of us. The hotel was a nice one in the middle of nowhere, which gave us opportunity to see milky way in a way never seen before. The northern lights were better from there than the actual tour we took. The dinner was delicious, so…”
Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, Vík and waterfalls in one long day, with glacier-ice views, black sand, and big-time scenery.
“This is a fantastic tour. Our guide Heidi and driver Captain Thor were excellent and adjusted the order of the trip to give us maximum time at the lagoon in great weather. The lagoon is a magical experience and diamond beach was amazing. We did several day trips in Iceland and this one was easily the best.”
Super Jeep from Jökulsárlón to Vatnajökull's crystal blue ice cave. Certified glacier guide, gear, and top photo spots.
“This is a must see in Iceland! Our guide, Thorty, was so knowledgeable about everything. The hike to the cave was so beautiful. You cross a spring that you can drink directly from and then when you get to the cave your eyes won’t believe what your seeing. Mother Nature truly is amazing!”
Reykjavik day trip to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, two waterfalls, and a Northern Lights search on the way back.
“This trip was one of the best I have ever done! It was an early start but well worth it as there is so much to see and it really makes the most of time. Our tour guide Marian was friendly and really informative and the timings at each location and rest stops were timed perfectly! Definitely a perfect day trip for group or solo travellers! Visiting the glacial lagoon and diamond beach was incredible, eye opening and something I will never regret taking the time to do!”
Kayak near Sólheimajökull Glacier in an easy dry-suit setup, paddling among icebergs for 2.5 hours from Vik.
“Really cool to kayak close to icebergs and even touch them. They provide a drysuit with boots & gloves, but wish I could have used my own gloves as the ones they provided had holes and were soaking wet. While I enjoyed the kayaking, the "little hike" to the water is about 1/4 mile and painful on the feet as you are walking in thin rubber booties, and there's no actual 'path.' The volcanic rock and pebbles lay as nature put them, an some are sharp and jagged. Several times, I almost fell and I found it really painful to walk both there and back. It's quite a trek actually.…”
Small-group south coast day trip from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, Fjárrárgljúfur Canyon, Seljalandsfoss, and winter aurora hunts.
“Our driver Ian made this trip extra special. We learned so much , he really went above and beyond to make everyone’s day special. The scenery, lagoon and beach well worth the long drive and seeing the northern lights extra bonus. Even saw seals !”
Every kind of Icelandic day out, and the best of each.
