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Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon & Diamond Beach

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Reykjavík, Iceland
Bus & Minivan ToursDay Trips & ExcursionsNature Tours

About this activity

This bus & minivan tours is one of the standout things to do in Reykjavík, Iceland. Rated 3.7/5 by 3 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €211 per person. With its enormous and ancient icebergs breaking off from Vatnajökull glacier, this natural wonder of Iceland is a sight you absolutely cannot miss.

Iceland Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon

With its enormous and ancient icebergs breaking off from Vatnajökull glacier, this natural wonder of Iceland is a sight you absolutely cannot miss. 

The lagoon produces a feeling of incredible tranquillity as the 1000-1500 year old ice silently drifts into the lake and slowly melts away. The lagoon covers 18 square kilometres (7 square miles) and reaches more than 248 metres (814 ft) at its deepest point. You may recognize the lagoon from scenes in Batman Begins, Tomb Raider and two James Bond movies. 

We stop at the gorgeous Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls. Seljalandsfoss is part of the Seljandsá river, which has its origins in Eyjafjallajökull glacier. What makes Seljalandsfoss so famous and interesting is that you can walk behind it. We recommend you bring either a raincoat or a waterproof coat along if you want to walk behind it. Skógafoss, another famous Icelandic waterfall, is the starting point of the Fimmvörðuháls walk over to Þórsmörk. The waterfall was also used in the films Thor: The Dark World and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

We will also stop at Vík í Mýrdal for dinner and there you can walk to the black sand beach and see the Reynisdrangar rock formations. 

Where we will stop during the tour:

  • Lava Centre
  • Skógafoss
  • Glacier lagoon - with opportunity of a boat tour among the icebergs 
  • Diamond beach
  • Vík í Mýrdal for dinner
  • Seljalandsfoss
  • Plus additional comfort stops

What you will see along the way (weather permitting):

  • Volcanoes: Hekla, Eyjafjallajökull, Westman Islands, Katla and Öræfajökull. 
  • Glaciers: Langjökull, Mýrdalsjökull, Vatnajökull and several glacier snouts. 
  • Waterfalls: Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Systrafoss, Foss á Síðu and several others. 
  • Sandy plains: Skógasandur, Sólheimasandur, Mýrdalssandur, Skeiðarársandur and Breiðamerkursandur.
  • Coastlines: In Vik, at jökulsá - the diamond beach and view towards south coast in several places. 
  • Fertile farmland and mossy lava fields

Good to know

  • •Duration: approximately 14 hours and 30 minutes.
  • •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
  • •Offered in 2 languages.
  • •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
  • •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.

Who it's for

First-time visitorsCouplesSmall groups

Best time to visit

Reykjavík is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular bus & minivan tours slots in Reykjavík sell out.

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From
€211
per person