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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Tours: The Top 15

53 tours  ·  from $143 a head

The lagoon is about five hours east of Reykjavik, so most visitors either commit to a very long day or start from Höfn or Skaftafell. These 15 tours set out the trade-off, with boat rides and ice cave add-ons priced.

Reykjavik: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Full-Day Guided Trip - Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach
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Reykjavik: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Full-Day Guided Trip

1.Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Full-Day Guided Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,302 reviews · from $203Our pick

Ride Iceland’s south coast by bus to Jökulsárlón, where icebergs drift from Vatnajökull toward the sea. You’ll also stop at Diamond Beach, Vík, and Seljalandsfoss, with a local English-speaking guide. A lagoon boat cruise is available from April to October when conditions allow. The day lasts about 14 hours, and weather can change the plan.

“Karolina (Carolina?) is the most patient person I have met in my life. It would have been so easy to leave behind passengers who didn't respect everyone's time by adhering to the agreed upon departure times from each stop, but she made sure to leave no man behind at each stop with barely any complaints. She somehow managed to keep her spirits through the entire 16-hour journey, not failing to keep everyone interested all the way to and from Jökulsárlón. If you're reading this Karolina - dziękuję, and hope you get to give this tour many, many more times in the future. P.S.: Give Eugene a raise for driving through…”

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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour - The Super Jeep ride across rough ground
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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

2.Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,046 reviews · 3 hours · from $164

Meet your English-speaking guide at Jökulsárlón and ride a Super Jeep toward Vatnajökull. After a short walk over rugged ground, spend up to 1.5 hours exploring the day’s safest ice cave. Guides such as Axel, Fannar, and Javier are praised for glacier stories and steady guidance, but the cave itself changes with the season.

“Everything is great. Our guide was very funny and helpful.”

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Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour - A short walk in crampons
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Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

3.Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,681 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $162

From Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, a Super Jeep carries you to Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull. After a short walk in crampons, follow an English-speaking guide into a cave chosen for that day’s ice and safety conditions. Helmets, headlamps and crampons are included. Guides such as Thor, Dori and AJ have led past tours, but the guide varies.

“Great tour, guide was very informative and helped take neat pictures”

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From Reykjavik: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach - Lunch, breaks and the rhythm of the day
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From Reykjavik: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

4.Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,389 reviews · 14 - 15 hours · from $210

Ride from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, with stops at Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Diamond Beach and Vík. A local English-speaking guide shares stories along the way, and you can add a boat cruise among the icebergs when that option is available. Expect a 14 to 15-hour day, regular breaks and big stretches of road between sights.

“This trip was a very long day and it would have been nice to have more time in some locations. That said the tour guide Chris was excellent, he kept the commentary on que and provided lots of information. The coach was clean and comfortable, the driver ensured the itinerary was stuck to and when the snow started to fall he maintained schedule safely.”

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Reykjavik: South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour - Jökulsárlón: the day’s main event
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Reykjavik: South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour

5.South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,254 reviews · 14.5 hours · from $194

Travel east from Reykjavík by bus to Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach. You get a live English-speaking guide, WiFi and scheduled breaks, with about 90 minutes at the glacier lagoon. In summer, you can pay extra for a lagoon boat ride. The return journey is long, so plan for a full day and a late arrival.

“It was as an incredible experience, even though it was a very long day. We stopped at many beautiful places, usually for about 45 minutes each, with over an hour at the glacier, which was definitely a highlight. Our guide, Björni, was fantastic, he talked the entire time (which is impressive!) and shared everything from Nordic myths and trolls to daily life, geography, and history.”

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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour - What the glacier walk is like
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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour

6.Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 921 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $150Best value

From Jökulsárlón, ride a super jeep to Breiðamerkurjökull for a guided glacier walk with crampons, helmet and harness. Expect about two hours on the ice, with route choices shaped by weather and conditions. Guides such as Iga, Guillermo, Javier and Thomas have led past tours. Ice caves and moulins are possible, but never guaranteed.

“Very surprise, and the experience is wonderful. Especially, it is so beautiful when see the blue ice cave.”

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From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour - Inside a cave that keeps changing
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From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

7.From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 866 reviews · 3 hours · from $165

From Jökulsárlón, ride a custom super jeep toward Breiðamerkurjökull and walk to the best accessible natural ice cave of the day. Your English-speaking guide explains how glaciers and caves form, then equips you with a helmet and traction gear as needed. Cave conditions change, so the colors, chambers and route vary. Guides have included Javier, Iga and Thomas.

“our tour guide Sven was super funny, energetic, and informative”

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Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull - Walking onto Breiðamerkurjökull
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Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull

8.Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 846 reviews · 3 hours · from $171

From Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, a modified 4x4 carries you toward Breiðamerkurjökull for a guided walk across the ice. Your English-speaking guide chooses the safest route and may take you to one or more blue ice caves or formations, depending on conditions. Crampons or spikes and a helmet are provided. Plan on about three hours, with walking distances that can vary.

“This was the coolest excursion I’ve ever done. With our guide, we got to hike on top of the glacier and visit three different caves. We had the caves to ourselves and learned so much about the glaciers and Iceland. I highly recommend this excursion, it was so cool!”

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South Coast, Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon Day Tour - Across Skeiðarársandur toward Skaftafell
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South Coast, Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon Day Tour

9.South Coast, Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $240

Ride from Reykjavik by air-conditioned coach to Skógafoss, Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón, then walk to Diamond Beach, where ice washed from the lagoon may glitter on black sand. An English-speaking guide shares local stories; guides have included Karen, Roman and Emilia, though your guide is not guaranteed. The day runs about 14 to 15 hours, and a lagoon boat trip costs extra.

“Must see while in Iceland. Long travel time but worth the trip. Eric our guide was fantastic. Beautiful scenic views.”

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2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast - Small Group - The Overnight Stay and What to Pack
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2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast – Small Group

10.2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $689Top rated

Travel from Reykjavík along Iceland’s South Coast to waterfalls, black sand shores and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, then ride a superjeep into Vatnajökull National Park for a guided blue ice cave visit. The small group is capped at 19, with transport, one night’s accommodation, breakfast and Wi-Fi included. Guides such as Mika, Monica and Hakon have been praised for adapting plans to weather.

“What a great tour- our guide Monica was fantastic. So generous with her time and information- constantly going out of her way to make everything perfect. And the scenery and stops were breathtaking. Strongly reccomended.”

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Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach & South Coast Day Tour - Jökulsárlón: icebergs on the move
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Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach & South Coast Day Tour

11.Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach & South Coast Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 587 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $202

Travel from Reykjavik down Iceland’s South Coast to Stjórnarfoss, Vík, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach, then stop at Seljalandsfoss on the way back. The day takes about 14 hours, with a driver-guide, onboard WiFi and pickup offered. A lagoon boat ride costs extra, and weather can change the plan.

“Glacier lagoon is a must visit in Iceland. Our guide Kjartan and driver Arthur were amazing and friendly with solid travel experience within Iceland.”

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From Jökulsárlón: Crystal Blue Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour - The rough ride into Vatnajökull
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From Jökulsárlón: Crystal Blue Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

12.From Jökulsárlón: Crystal Blue Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 540 reviews · 3 hours · from $176

From Jökulsárlón, a certified glacier guide takes you by Super Jeep toward Breiðamerkurjökull, then leads you on foot into an ice cave. Expect a safety briefing, changing ice colors and shapes, and about 30 to 45 minutes inside. Guides such as Benny, Tom and AJ have been praised for clear explanations and help with photos, though the cave and vehicle can vary.

“Our guide Rainer was great - information, relaxed, interesting. The drive to the glacier was cool in the truck and then off to see the cave. A little waiting around before and after seeing the cave but there were a lot of groups. The cave was stunning and plenty of opportunity to take photographs. A great experience! Thanks”

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Guided Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Day Trip from Reykjavik - The ride is part of the itinerary
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Guided Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Day Trip from Reykjavik

13.Guided Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Day Trip from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 436 reviews · 14 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $171

Travel from Reykjavik to Skógafoss, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach, with stops for food and rest along the way. A local guide leads the 14.5-hour trip, and the return journey may offer a chance to see the Northern Lights when conditions are right. Guides have included Jon, Marian and Gunnar, but your guide will vary.

“Long day (15 hours) but covers all the major attractions in south coast. Adequate time for breaks and meals. The driver, Mihai, should get a lot of credit for driving a 800 km round trip.”

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Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon - Dry suits, paddles, and the first strokes
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Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon

14.Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 421 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $170

Meet your guide at Sólheimajökull’s parking lot, gear up in a dry suit, and learn basic paddling before heading onto the iceberg-dotted lagoon in a stable sit-on-top kayak. Expect close glacier views, safe guidance, and explanations of the ice and its history. Guides such as Sebastian and Fernanda have earned praise for making the trip both informative and relaxed.

“Great experience, easy to find, plenty of parking, very friendly staff, food van is quite expensive but free coffee from the guide, I would recommend this”

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Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride & South Coast Full Day Tour - Stjórnarfoss, a quieter pause on the way
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Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride & South Coast Full Day Tour

15.Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride & South Coast Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 363 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $259

Leave Reykjavík at 7:00 am for a roughly 14-hour South Coast trip to Jökulsárlón, with a 30-minute boat ride among the icebergs, Diamond Beach, Vík and waterfalls. A professional driver and guide handle the long route. Guides vary by departure; past tours have included Edu, Heidi, Thor and Pierre.

“Brilliant. It was a long day but very well managed with clear break stops and a good amount of time given at all attractions. The guide was knowledgeable and clear. Bus was comfortable and of course the Icelandic landscape and 'attractions' were beautiful. I would recommend the boat tour on the lagoon lake for a different way to see the floating ice. Our pickup was slightly late but the good thing was when I phoned the office the phone was answered and I was reassured and given an updated arrival time.”

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