Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Private Tour

by Southcoast Adventure · Lagoons & spas · Vatnajökull & Jökulsárlón

4.70· 300 Google reviews of the operator
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from €1,680 per vehicle

Next departure: Sun 25 Oct

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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Private Tour — Southcoast Adventure
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  • Duration

    10 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Hvolsvöllur

  • Pickup

    Meet at the start point

  • Starts at

    Brú Base Camp

    Brú Base Camp, road 249, Hvoslvöllur

  • Guide

    Guided in English

  • Departs

    09:00

  • Cancellation

    Free until 2 days before

Meeting point, in Southcoast Adventure's words: Meeting point is at Brú Base, road 249. 7 minutes further than Seljalandsfoss.

About this experience

Experience the beautiful natural attractions on this Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Private tour

On our Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Private tour, we’ll go for a drive along the south coast of Iceland heading to Europe’s largest glacier; Vatnajökull.

As we drive along Iceland’s epic South Coast, we will visit Iceland’s most beautiful natural attractions.

Vatnajökull is the largest ice cap in Iceland, covering more than 8 percent of the country. In total Vatnajökull covers 8,100 km2 (3,100 sq mi) which is about the size of Delaware.

On this Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Private tour, we travel along the scenic south coast and admire views of black sand beaches and dramatic rock formations before arriving at the extraordinary Glacier Lagoon. Marvel at a landscape comprising crystal clear water and floating icebergs as you explore the area.

As we arrive at Vatnajökull National Park you’ll start to feel the true force of nature, which becomes apparent when we reach the large glacial lake Jökulsárlón on the south-east corner of Vatnajökull National Park. The lagoon developed after the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier started receding around the 1930s. The lagoon has grown since then at varying rates due to the melting of the glaciers.

We’ll also explore other wonders of Vatnajökull National Park. Including the Diamond Beach, Fjallsárjökull, and Skaftafell National Park.

Don’t miss an opportunity to witness the true force of nature.

Tour Highlights

Jökulsárlón/Glacier lagoon
Diamond beach
Fjallsárjökull
Vatnajökull glacier
Skaftafell
Svínafellsjökull

Description from the operator, Southcoast Adventure. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Glacier Lagoon / Jökulsárlón

Included

  • English speaking guide

Not included

Gratuities

Good to know

  • Warm outdoor clothing
  • waterproofed jacket and pants
  • head-wear
  • gloves
  • appropriate hiking boots/shoes
  • some snacks
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • If you need a pick up, you can message us via Viator application.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 2 days before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

Who this is not for

  • Priced per vehicle, so it is poor value for one or two people and good value for four or more sharing.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

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What travellers say about Southcoast Adventure

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Operator rating 4.7/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Andreea Avaşi

    ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

    The super jeep tour in Thorsmörck delivered exactly what was promised and was worth every penny. Our guide, Jakob, was fantastic—super nice, easy to talk to, and he made the hours pass by so quickly. The lunch provided was also delicious. Thank you for a memorable day!

  • Joshua Kost

    ★★★★★ · 5 months ago

    We did the 5hr buggy buggy tour today, by far the best day in Iceland so far. Alejandro was an absolute amazing guide, seen waterfalls, caves, and a glacier that we would have never seen otherwise. Alejandro also took us on an incredible hike to one of the falls. He’s knowledge of the area was superb. Highly recommended over all the other tours.

  • David Graybeal

    ★★★★★ · 4 months ago

    Absolute number 1 excursion we have ever done! Our Eyjafjallajökull Snowmobiling Tour with Southcoast Adventures was an absolute highlight of our trip to Iceland—and we travel a lot! We spent about 2 hours on the snowmobiles and covered a huge portion of the glacier. Riding all the way to the top to experience the intense wind and the breathtaking views was unforgettable. Our guides, Ale and Martin, were phenomenal. Ale was incredibly patient and helpful while teaching us how to operate the machines. Even when we managed to tip our snowmobile over, they handled it perfectly. Their attitudes throughout the entire tour were tremendous. This truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime outing. I cannot recommend this adventure and this team highly enough!

  • Veronica

    ★★★★★ · 4 months ago

    We’ve been coming to Iceland for years, and this was hands down the best experience/tour we’ve ever done here. Our snowmobiling tour with Magnús and Steinar was incredible from start to finish. They were fun, kind, knowledgeable, and clearly true experts at what they do. This was our first time snowmobiling, and they made us feel completely comfortable while still making the whole experience exciting and memorable. The location was awesome, the views were breathtaking, and we were lucky to have great weather. But what really made the tour special was Magnús and Steinar. We had so much actual time on the snowmobiles, learned a lot about Iceland, and genuinely enjoyed the conversations along the way. You can tell when guides love what they do and care about giving people a great experience. This was our first snowmobiling tour, but it definitely will not be our last. Huge thank you to Magnús and Steinar!!!

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Lagoons & spas — questions people ask

Is the Blue Lagoon worth it or is it too touristy?

It is busy and it is worth it, once. The water is milky blue from silica, the setting in the Reykjanes lava is unlike anywhere else, and it sits twenty minutes from Keflavík Airport, so it fits an arrival or departure day. Book a time slot in advance; it sells out. If crowds bother you, go early morning or after 20:00. The Secret Lagoon or Fontana on the Golden Circle are calmer and cheaper alternatives.

Can I do the Blue Lagoon on the way to or from the airport?

Yes, and it is the best way to use it. Transfers like IceTransfer's Keflavík to Blue Lagoon to Reykjavík (/experience/1036423/) or the reverse (/experience/1036419/) stop at the lagoon for a few hours with your luggage stored. Allow at least three hours at the lagoon and check that your slot lines up with your flight. Note that the Reykjanes eruptions have closed the lagoon at short notice; check its status before travelling.

What is the difference between the Secret Lagoon and the Blue Lagoon?

The Secret Lagoon at Flúðir is a simple, warm geothermal pool with a bubbling hot spring beside it and basic changing rooms. It is on the Golden Circle, so it slots into a sightseeing day (/experience/17050/, /experience/624446/). The Blue Lagoon is a spa: silica masks, swim-up bar, saunas and a price to match. If you want a soak after a day of waterfalls, Secret Lagoon. If you want the spa day, Blue Lagoon.

Do I have to shower naked before a pool in Iceland?

Yes, at every public pool and most lagoons. Swimwear off, wash thoroughly with soap, swimwear on, then into the water. It is a hygiene rule because Icelandic pools use very little chlorine, and it is taken seriously. Changing rooms are single-sex with open showers; some larger lagoons have a few private cubicles. Nobody looks. It feels odd for thirty seconds and then it does not.

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