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Tours
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- Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Day TripThe best-rated coach day to the lagoon: 1 h 20 min at Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss.
- Small-Group Glacier Lagoon & FjaðrárgjúfurA minibus of 17 at most, with Fjaðrárgjúfur canyon, a turf church and an hour at the lagoon. Aurora stop Sep to Apr.
- Glacier Lagoon Day Trip with Boat TourThe only day trip from Reykjavík with the boat ride already included: about 30 minutes among the icebergs.
- Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach & South CoastThe most-reviewed lagoon day trip: 1 h at Jökulsárlón and 30 minutes on Diamond Beach, parking fees included.
- South Coast, Diamond Beach & Glacier LagoonThe lowest price to the lagoon from Reykjavík: Skógafoss, an hour at Jökulsárlón with Diamond Beach on foot, no boat.
- 2-Day South Coast, Glacier Hike & JökulsárlónTwo days, one night: a Sólheimajökull glacier hike, Fjaðrárgjúfur and 90 minutes at the lagoon. Small group of 19.
- 3-Day Golden Circle, Ice Cave & Glacier LagoonGolden Circle, a guided ice cave, the lagoon and Diamond Beach, two nights with breakfast. Small group of 16.
- Ice Cave Tour in Vatnajökull National ParkThree hours from the lagoon car park: a super jeep, then a natural ice cave in Vatnajökull. You get there yourself.
- Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier HikeAbout 2 hours on Breiðamerkurjökull in crampons, 12 people at most, lunch included. Starts at the lagoon café.
- Fjallsárlón Ice Floating TourFloat on your back among icebergs in an immersion suit at Fjallsárlón, the smaller lagoon next door. 8 people at most.
- Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach from DjúpivogurFor cruise passengers at Djúpivogur: an hour at Jökulsárlón, 30 minutes on Diamond Beach and Eystrahorn, back to the ship.
Guides
- All guides
- Amphibian or zodiacWhich boat, what it costs and how to fit it into your day.
- Day trip from ReykjavíkThe long day hour by hour, and which tour to pick.
- Prices & costsDay trips, boats, parking and extras, in USD and ISK.
- Diamond BeachIce on black sand, across the road from the lagoon.
- In winterNo boats, but ice caves, seals and a low gold sun.
- What to wearLayers, boots and what the operators lend you.
Blog
- All posts
- The boat season, 2026 to 2027Last boats in November, the winter gap, the May restart and prices.
- Ice cave season 2026-27Opening dates, this year's caves, safety rules, tours from the lagoon.
- Aurora outlook 2026-27Solar cycle, dark hours, moon dates and tours that stop for the lights.
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Quick answers
- How far is Jökulsárlón from Reykjavík?
- Is the boat ride included on Jökulsárlón tours?
- Amphibian boat or zodiac: which is better?
- Can you visit Jökulsárlón in winter?
- How long do you get at the lagoon on a day trip?
- What is Diamond Beach?
- Are there seals at Jökulsárlón?
- Is a day trip to Jökulsárlón from Reykjavík worth it?
- Do you have to pay to visit Jökulsárlón?
- What should I wear at Jökulsárlón?
- Can I cancel a Jökulsárlón tour?