Jökulsárlón

Jökulsárlón tours and attractions

Iceland

Things to do in Jökulsárlón

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Jökulsárlón, which translates to ""glacial river lagoon"" in Icelandic, is a large glacial lake in the Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland. The glacial lake started forming in the 1930's due to the fact that large chunks of ice had melted off from the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, which dates back over 1,000 years, creating a lake full of different sized glaciers. Since the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier is receding from the edge of the ocean at such a quick rate, Jökulsárlón has steadily grown in size over the years.

The lake is the deepest lake in Iceland, at around 932 feet deep and covers an area of about 7 square miles. Jökulsárlón is considered one of the natural wonders of Iceland and is a huge tourist attraction today. You can get up close and personal to the glaciers by taking a boat tour in the lake, or even step into the crystal ice caves and explore its ice caves on a hike! See what it’s like being on the inside of a glacier and admire its natural beauty.

Located across from Jökulsárlón is Diamond Beach, which is a stretch of volcanic black sand that is also worth a visit during your time at the glacier lagoon. The beach got its name from the small pieces of glaciers that wash up along the shore creating a diamond like appearance from its glisten in the sun. If you love wildlife, you're in luck because it's one of the best places in Iceland to see orcas from the shore as well as seals since many live on Diamond Beach.

Jökulsárlón is about a 5-6 hour drive from Reykjavík and definitely something you must see when visiting Iceland. Book in advance a private tour or join a small group tour that will bring you to see some of the most breath-taking sites in Iceland!

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Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon and Diamond Beach excursion
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Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon and Diamond Beach excursion

Discover the Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, Vík í Mýrdal, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls on this day tour from Reykjavík.

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Glacier Lagoon Jökulsárlón day tour from Reykjavik
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Glacier Lagoon Jökulsárlón day tour from Reykjavik

Book your tickets to visit the most amazing natural wonder of Iceland, the Glacier Lagoon. On this guided tour you'll see breathtaking scenery and beautiful nature.

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Glacier Lagoon Jökulsárlón tour with boat ride
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Glacier Lagoon Jökulsárlón tour with boat ride

Join this tour for a chance to sail between the icebergs of Glacier Lagoon and to explore the natural wonders of Iceland's southern coast.

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Jökulsárlón

Jökulsárlón

Reykjavik

Iceland

Reviews Jökulsárlón

3/5
Paul, 06 Jan 2024

“The trip was advertised as 14 hours but took much longer due to pick ups and too many toilet stops so we missed our northern lights trip we enjoyed what we saw but it could have been better with lots of missed chances to see other things in route We must have stopped at 7 or 8 petrol station”

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Vincent, 17 Feb 2024
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Natalie, 16 Feb 2024

“This trip was fantastic! It's long travelling time but lots of stop offs so worth it! I loved the glacier lagoon and diamond beach was breathtaking, visiting vik was amazing! Gummy was our tour guide and he was brilliant so knowledgeable I would definitely recommend this trip it made our holiday”

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Natalie, 01 Dec 2023

“What a fantastic trip, Ian (our driver) was excellent and informative. Got to see some amazing sights further in to the country. I would recommend. Diamond beach was awesome and the waterfall at night was very special? Worth the long journey”

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