Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Top Attractions:

Vatnajökull Glacier National Park

Overview

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is the largest ice lagoon in Iceland. The lagoon is filled with giant, incredibly shaped icebergs - blue ice, transparent ice, opaque ice, and even deep jewel blue ice. The atmospheric gray streaks showing within some icebergs will remind you that Iceland is a volcanic land with a tremendous fiery heart - the dramatic land of fire and ice!

Tour Snapshot

Duration

35 minutes

Level

Easy

Availability

may - october

Starting point

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

End point

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Languages

English

Trip style

One-day tours

Minimum age

8 years

What to expect

On Tour

Zodiac boat tour on Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Knowledgeable guide
Amazing views of Vatnajokull National Park
Get up close to the floating icebergs

Transportation

Meet on Location
Meeting point: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Pick-up & drop-off in Reykjavik

Accommodation & Meals

Meals
Accommodation

Itinerary

35 minutes

Route Overview

A boat tour on Jökulsárlón will take you to parts of the ice lagoon you would not see any other way - into vistas that are simply sensational.

The grand Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon began to form at the edge of Breiðamerkurjökull, a glacier tongue of Vatnajökull around 1934. In 1975 the lake had grown to 7.9 km2. Since that time, the growth rate has accelerated quite a lot because the glaciers in Iceland are receding faster. Recently, the surface area covered 18.2 km2. As the glacier recedes, this kind of growth can only increase. Jökulsárlón is the deepest natural lake in Iceland, at its greatest depth of 284 m. To really enjoy the Jökulsárlón area, you should allow enough time to explore the area around the lagoon and a walk to the nearby Diamond Beach. The icebergs which come to rest on the rough black sand are stunning. This surreal sight is something that no visitor to Iceland should miss out on.

Packing List

Get ready for your trip, here are some items, you should not forget.

What to bring (Required)

Warm outdoor clothing
Waterproof jacket
Rent with us, +29 USD per person
Sturdy shoes

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