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Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon guides

Everything to sort out before you book: amphibian or zodiac, a day trip or two days on the coast, what it all costs, Diamond Beach, winter and what to wear.

Jökulsárlón Boat Tour 2026: Amphibian vs Zodiac, PricesWhich boat, what it costs and how to fit it into your day.Read the guide →Jökulsárlón Day Trip from Reykjavík 2026: Is It Worth It?The long day hour by hour, and which tour to pick.Read the guide →Jökulsárlón Tour Prices 2026: What Every Option CostsDay trips, boats, parking and extras, in USD and ISK.Read the guide →Diamond Beach Iceland 2026: Where It Is, Safety & LightIce on black sand, across the road from the lagoon.Read the guide →Jökulsárlón in Winter 2026-27: Ice Caves, Seals & DaylightNo boats, but ice caves, seals and a low gold sun.Read the guide →What to Wear at Jökulsárlón 2026: Boat, Ice Cave, HikeLayers, boots and what the operators lend you.Read the guide →

Tours

Choose your lagoon trip

The three trips most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with the time at the lagoon and what guests say.

Small-Group Glacier Lagoon & Fjaðrárgjúfur Small group ★ 4.616 hoursFree cancellation

Small-Group Glacier Lagoon & Fjaðrárgjúfur
Max 17Canyon stopBoat extra

A minibus of 17 at most, with Fjaðrárgjúfur canyon and a turf church on the way and a northern lights stop from September to March. An hour at the lagoon.

What's included
  • Driver-guide in a minibus of up to 17
  • Pickup at central hotels or nearby bus stops, 7:30 am
  • 1 hour at Jökulsárlón, 20 min at Diamond Beach
  • Fjaðrárgjúfur, Vík and Seljalandsfoss stops
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$242per person Reserve
Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Day Trip Best value ★ 4.714.5 hoursFree cancellation

Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Day Trip
80 min at the lagoonWi-FiAges 6+

The best-rated coach day to Jökulsárlón for under $200: Skógafoss, lunch at Freysnes, then 1 hour 20 minutes at the lagoon. Diamond Beach and Seljalandsfoss on the way home; the boat is extra.

What's included
  • Coach from the BSÍ terminal or central hotels, 7:30 am
  • Guide in English, Wi-Fi on board
  • 1 h 20 min at Jökulsárlón, 15 min at Diamond Beach
  • Skógafoss, Vík and Seljalandsfoss stops
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$185per person Reserve
Glacier Lagoon Day Trip with Boat Tour Boat included ★ 4.714.5 hoursFree cancellation

Glacier Lagoon Day Trip with Boat Tour
30-min boatSkógafossAges 6+

The same long coach day as the cheaper trip, with a 30-minute boat tour among the icebergs already booked for you. Pick it if you want to be on the water, not only on the shore.

What's included
  • About 30-minute boat tour among the icebergs
  • Coach from the BSÍ terminal or central hotels, 7:30 am
  • Guide in English
  • Skógafoss, Vík and Seljalandsfoss stops
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$328per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

Skógafoss, 1 hour 20 minutes at Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach in one guided day from Reykjavík, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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