Private Tour
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and the South Coast Private Tour from Reykjavik
Overview
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Marvel at Iceland’s spectacular natural beauty and gain insight into the country’s rich geology on this private 14-hour Jökulsárlón tour from Reykjavik. Travel through the Skaftafell National Park with a private guide, and visit top attractions including Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Skógafoss waterfall, Reynisfjara - The Black Beach, and the Diamond Beach. Admire sweeping views over the Vatnajokull glacier and opt to enjoy a 30- to 60-minute cruise on the lake at Jökulsárlón — where seals play among the frozen icebergs. Along the way, capture the scenery on camera and gain insight into Iceland’s incredible geography.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Boat rides on a Glacier Lagoon optional. (Not Private)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Our first stop is this beautiful waterfall, where you can walk behind the falling water.
Volcano Eyjafjallajokull
We drive passed the volcano that stopped all airtraffic in Europe.
What‘s Included
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in the capital area
High Speed 4G WiFi in vehicle
Premium Icelandic Bottled water
Transport by private vehicle
Professional Private driver/guide
Entrance fees, unless specified
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Options
Tour Option 2 - No Boat
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and the South Coast Private Tour from Reykjavik WITHOUT a boat ride. The Glacier Lagoon is one of the most amazing natural wonders in Iceland to visit.
Pickup included
Tour Option 1 - Amphibian
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and the South Coast Private Tour from Reykjavik WITH a amphibian boat ride. The boat ride takes 30–40 minutes and includes an English speaking guide. (Not private)
Pickup included
Tour Option 3 - Zodiac Boat
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and the South Coast Private Tour from Reykjavik WITH a Zodiac boat ride. On the Zodiac we are able to cover large areas of the lagoon and get closer to the icebergs.
Pickup included
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Seeing the glacier and...
Emily C,,Mar 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00Seeing the glacier and lagoon. Disappointing that she didn’t get to go on the boat - it wasn’t open for the season yet. We only found out the day before. It’s a long drive - the black beaches are nice.
An amazing adventure!
David B,,Feb 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing day! Our guide was very experienced and a wealth of information who never tired of answering our questions throughout the 14 hour day. Unlike a group tour we never had a time limit and could explore each location at our own pace. The waterfalls were amazing but the highlight for us were the black sand beach, diamond beach and Glacier Lagoon, all were other worldly places like we've never seen before. How many other chances will you have to hold an iceberg? Even two teenagers agreed it was worth every minute spent in the van.
Great way to explore in a day!
SantoshKumar J,,May 21, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00On time and Great Service!! The driver was very knowledgeable and cooperative. 14hrs journey but for us it was not tiring at all.
Seals, icebergs, waterfalls, basalt columns, and even a spot for great burgers & fries!
Pamela T,,Aug 8, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00John was a fabulous guide! The Glacier Lagoon is 5 hours from Reykjavik, so having a guide that knows a lot about Iceland and history, politics, geology and the landscape makes for a really great day. John arranged the day so that we had ample chances to get out of the minivan, see interesting sights, eat some really good food and snacks. My teenagers had a great time, and the van even had wi-fi! (lol)
Viking John was AMAZING
649karlab,,Jul 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an all day event that was full of amazing scenery as well as an incredible guide who shared so much information about Iceland! Our guide was very gracious in answering the million questions we had as well! Lol we laughed and talked the whole time! The breaks were perfect and well spread out! John made sure we were well taken care of the entire day- I will be back and I will be booking him again!
South Coast in a day - worth it!
Brindha D,,Aug 14, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00Dan was informative and entertaining, he was accommodating and planned the trip well, such that we could have a short detour to see the puffins at the black sand beach. Excellent driving and health/safety measures. The trip to Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach was out of this world!
Explore Jokulsarlon and the Iceland’s South Coast for a Unique Experience
glennm921,,Jun 30, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This ranks as one of our best ever TripAdvisor booked tours. Our guide and driver, Jon, was superb, with excellent knowledge and driving skills. His explanations of Icelandic culture and the sights made the trip a great adventure and excellent first exposure to Iceland. He even added some sights that were not part of the expected itinerary. His recommended stops for meals and refreshments were a delight, and given that this was a private tour, we could enjoy the sights at our leisure before moving on. If you wish to have a unique and truly rewarding Icelandic experience, you’ll not be disappointed. Thanks again Jon!
Glacier tongue down to sea level
wolfgangd115,,Sep 23, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00If you drive by car on the N1 towards Glacier Lagoon, the impressions become more and more intense. You can see more and more of the large glacier roof and more and more smaller and larger glacier tongues. In the glacial lake Jökulsarlon, the glacier calves large pieces, which are then pressed through the relatively narrow sea outlet, break into smaller pieces and are then washed by the salt water again on the black beach (Diamond Beach). A boat tour takes you very close to the larger icebergs and is a great experience. Lots of public traffic, even in September. Wie had no tickets pre-ordered and therefore had to wait 1.5 hours. But it was worth it, also because the weather is nice and true.
Glacier Lagoon
Marsha F,,Oct 2, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful colors and shapes of these ice burgs. The area is well marked and easy to find. Very windy!
Amazing experience
Roberto B,,Sep 3, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic day. The early start and very long trip was rewarded walking behind a waterfall and by the amazing ice lagoon experience. Never thought I'd see icebergs up close! Recommended
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