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Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon and Diamond Beach excursion



The ancient and enormous icebergs breaking off from Vatnajökull glacier into Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon is a unique natural wonder and unforgettable experience to witness. The 1000-1500-year-old ice silently drifts into the lake and slowly melts away and is a spectacular sight. The lagoon covers 18 square kilometers (7 square miles) and reaches more than 248 meters (814 ft) at its deepest point. Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon has also been the location for scenes in Batman Begins, Tomb Raider and two James Bond movies.

On this day trip, you'll also discover the gorgeous Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. You can walk behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall, so make sure to pack a raincoat! Skógafoss waterfall, another famous Icelandic waterfall, is also the starting point of the Fimmvörðuháls hiking trail to Þórsmörk. The waterfall has been the setting for the films Thor: The Dark World and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

Stops along the tour include Skógafoss, Glacier lagoon, Diamond beach, Vík í Mýrdal for dinner, Seljalandsfoss, plus additional comfort stops. Along the way you'll also see (weather permitting) volcanoes such as Hekla, Eyjafjallajökull, Vestman Islands, Katla and Öræfajökull, as well as glaciers such as Langjökull, Mýrdalsjökull, Vatnajökull and several glacier snouts; waterfalls: Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Systrafoss, Foss á Síðu and several others.

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Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Reykjavik
Duration: from 14 hours to 14 hours 30 minutes
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Transport included

Why you’ll love this…

  • Witness icebergs breaking off from Vatnajökull glacier into Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon
  • See the impressive waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss
  • Visit the seafront village of Vík í Mýrdal and walk to the black sand beach Reynisfjara
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Important to know

  • This excursion is avalailable in English
  • Warm clothes, waterproof jacket and sturdy shoes are recommended
  • Thermal layers, a winter hat, scarf, gloves, and wearing warm socks are recommended for colder days
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Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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What’s included

  • National park entrance fee
  • English-speaking guide
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bus fare
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What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
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Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

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Location

Vatnsmýrarvegur 10, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Meeting point:

Tour starts at BSI Coach Terminal in downtown Reykjavík.