Jökulsárlón Day Tour

Duration: 11 - 13 hours
Departures: 08:00
Passengers: Min 3

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Travel in Luxury SUV following the picturesque southern coastline passing the villages of Selfoss, Vik and Kirkjubaejarklaustur as well as Skogafoss, a mighty and much photographed waterfall on the south coast.

Continue through the vast desert of Skeidararsandur, an area which can be prone to sand storms. Many of Iceland‘s biggest glacial rivers run into the Atlantic Ocean off the south shore and each year they carry millions of tons of black volcanic sand, constantly altering the shape of the coastline and creating vast black deserts. Just before reaching the lagoon, drive pass Oraefajokull glacier, home to Iceland‘s highest peak, Hvannadalshnjukur, at 2119 m.

Jokulsarlon is a stunning glacial lagoon that is constantly changing as the massive glacier tongue retreats. Icebergs of all shapes, sizes and in many hues of blue, turquoise and white, break off from the glacier and float around the lagoon. You will have time to walk the shores of the lagoon to admire the surreal shapes and take time to photograph the lagoon‘s wonderful, mirror-like reflections. For an even closer view, you can go on a cruise aboard an amphibious vessel and sail amongst the oddly-shaped ice formations. Jokulsarlon & Diamond Beach (The Diamond Beach is a strip of black sand belonging to the greater Breiðamerkursandur glacial plain, located by Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon) is a natural wonder that has to be seen to be believed.

This may be one of the longest day tours from Reykjavik but it is also one of the most highly recommended.

Note that the itinerary is subject to weather and road conditions. Warm clothes and sturdy shoes are recommended as the terrain can be rough underfoot.

Jökulsárlón day tour highlights:

  • Skaftafell national park
  • Volcanic sandy beach
  • Glacial rivers
  • Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
  • Diamond Beach
  • Boat ride on the lagoon is optional for additional price
  • Vatnajökull and Öræfajökull glaciers
  • Small villages
  • Comfortable way to travel

This tour lasts 11 to 13 hours. Free pick-up from your hotel in the capital area begins at 8:00

NOTE : we are running all our scheduler tour on minnum 3 person to June 3th 2021

Extras: Boats on the glacier lagoon are available between 15. May to 30. September.

We offer private tours for fewer passengers

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We took this tour a few days ago and it is amazing to see all the landscape in this area. Travelling by Superjeep is definitely the best way to see Iceland, it increases the number of places you can visit so much, and it is an experience not to be mi...

Carol Mayl, United Kingdom

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We had an absolutely brilliant day. Ragner was excellent in every way. We never felt rushed. Saw some sights that we will never forget. Don't forget to try the Lamb Soup at the Waterfall, it is amazing and just what we needed on a wet January day. If...

Jim, Helen, Jay & Rick Percival, United Kingdom

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