The 15 Best Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Tours

1.Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Full-Day Guided Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,302 reviews · from $203Our pick

Travel from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón with an English-speaking guide and driver, stopping at Diamond Beach, Vik, Seljalandsfoss, and scenic southern coast viewpoints. The 14-hour bus trip includes Wi-Fi and optional hotel pickup. Add the lagoon boat cruise from April to October when weather allows, and reserve it ahead for a guaranteed place.

“Very nice, good bus, the guide is very very nice and he knows a lot of things. I love it!!”

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2.Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,046 reviews · 3 hours · from $164

Meet your English-speaking guide at Jökulsárlón, then ride a Super Jeep toward Vatnajökull Glacier. Walk 5 to 15 minutes over rugged ground, use the provided crampons and helmet, and spend up to 1.5 hours inside a natural ice cave. Guides such as Axel, Fannar, and Mr B are praised for clear safety advice and lively glacier stories.

“Everything is great. Our guide was very funny and helpful.”

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3.Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,681 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $162

Ride a Super Jeep from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon to Breiðamerkurjökull, then walk across the ice to a changing natural cave. English-speaking guides such as Thor, Dori, AJ, and Benny explain the glacier, fit your crampons, and often help with photos. Allow 2.5 hours, warm clothing, and patience for changing ice and crowded cave entrances.

“Our guide Mr B was great. He was knowledgeable and humorous.”

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4.Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,389 reviews · 14 - 15 hours · from $210

Travel from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by coach, stopping at Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Vik, and Diamond Beach. Your English-speaking guide, perhaps Gunnar, Albert, Flosi, or Lasma, shares Icelandic stories along the way. Add the lagoon boat ride when available for a close view of floating icebergs.

“Absolutely recommended! If I had more stars to give, I would. The driver - Charles and the guide - Gonur (I’m sure I’m spelling it wrong) - Mr. G or best (secretly known as) “The prince of potatoes” (excellent story, he will tell you). Hands down the best guide - super hilarious and super fun and full of stories. We are super glad we got this power team and guide. The weather was super fortunate for us and we had a bright sunny day all day. All the excursions were beautiful and very well organized. You get many pit stops in between for freshening up and picking food items and…”

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5.South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,254 reviews · 14.5 hours · from $194

Take a full-day bus trip from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach, with stops at Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Hvolsvöllur, Vik, and the glacier country near Vatnajökull. English-speaking guides such as Karen, Roman, Margaret, and Jón add stories about Icelandic culture, volcanoes, trolls, and daily life. Summer boat rides on the lagoon cost extra.

“We had a wonderful tour experience. The best ever weather and an experienced and energetic guide/driver. You can’t ask for more. Karen is very knowledgeable and shared a lots interesting information about Iceland with us and included personal stories. She gave us recommendations and advice for each stop. The bus was smaller and a bit tight for legs of someone tall but could twist them and use aisle. 14hrs is a long tour but easy to doze off and pass some time when not enjoying the views.”

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6.Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 921 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $150Best value

Meet Ice Explorers at Jökulsárlón and ride a super jeep to Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull. After a safety briefing and gear fitting, you will walk 4 to 6 km on the ice for about two hours. Guides such as Iga, Guillermo, Javier, and Suzie explain crevasses, moulins, blue ice, and the glacier’s rapid change.

“The walk on glacier exceeded our expectations. The glacier itself was spectacular and our guide provided us a lot of insights on the glacier which was very interesting to learn. I would highly recommend this trip.”

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7.Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 866 reviews · 3 hours · from $165

Ride a super jeep from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon to Breiðamerkurjökull, then walk 1 to 4 kilometers to a natural ice cave chosen for current conditions. Your English-speaking guide provides helmets, crampons or micro-spikes, and glacier facts. Guides such as Javier, Iga, Guillermo, and Thomas have earned praise for safety, patience, and photography help.

“Amazing experience! Natural wonder not to missed , ever changing so your own unique experience in history. Our guide Thomas was excellent and made time to speak to everyone on the trip. Loved his job and who wouldn’t. Worth every minute of the long trip from the capital, driving and bracing the Icelandic weather!! Go early and beat the crowds, for an even better experience! The Super jeep was and added bonus, never scary just lots of fun and views are breathtaking on the way! Thank you Ice Explorers!”

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8.The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 846 reviews · 3 hours · from $171

Meet at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon for a three-hour trip onto Vatnajökull. A modified 4x4 carries you toward the ice, then an English-speaking guide leads an easy glacier walk to one or more blue ice features. Guides such as Michal, Hanka, Barbara, and Damian are praised for clear explanations, patience, and helpful photos.

“the ice caves were so beautiful, such an amazing experience in Iceland. Our guide was very knowledgable, and took good care of everyone. Would definitely recommend.”

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9.South Coast, Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $240

Travel from Reykjavík to Iceland’s far south by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Skógafoss, Vík, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, and Seljalandsfoss. Guides such as Karen, Roman, Emilia, and Eric are praised for strong storytelling. It is a very long day, but it packs Iceland’s best waterfalls, glaciers, black sand, and ice into one outing.

“It's a very long day, so be prepared to get up early and get back late, but the views are worth it! We were fortunate that it didn't rain that much that day. The waterfalls were amazing, and Glacier Lagoon was absolutely spectacular! Definitely worth the money! I appreciate the stops for meals and bathroom breaks. The only thing I would change is that it would be nice to have a little more time in Vik, but you'd probably have to cut out another stop to do that.”

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10.2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $689Top rated

Travel from Reykjavik to Iceland’s South Coast in a small group of up to 19 people. Visit Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, and a seasonal blue ice cave. Hotel accommodation, breakfast, transfers, Wi-Fi, and guides are included.

“Our guide Filip was fantastic. He made the 2 days fun and memorable. He was very considerate with my mum. The places he showed us were breathtaking. Our Accommodation was comfortable and the staff at Smyrlabjorg were great. Our guide Jindra for the ice cave was fantastic with my 75yo mum.. I couldn't have been more impressed. We absolutely loved this 2 day adventure.”

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11.Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach & South Coast Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 587 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $202

Travel from Reykjavik to Iceland’s far southeastern coast with a driver-guide, stopping at Stjórnarfoss, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, Vik, and Seljalandsfoss. The $202 trip includes WiFi and pickup, but not meals or the optional lagoon boat ride. Expect a full 14-hour day, a coach of up to 65 people, and weather-dependent plans.

“The glacier lagoon and waterfalls were amazing! However due to wind direction there was not many “diamonds” on diamond beach. In Vik you had time to sit and eat or grab something at the market and visit black sand beach which was nice. The only thing I didn’t like was stopping at a restaurant for lunch I wish we would have just had extra time and ate at the lagoon.”

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12.Crystal Blue Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 540 reviews · 3 hours · from $176

From Jökulsárlón, ride toward Breiðamerkurjökull in a Super Jeep, then walk into a changing ice cave with a certified glacier guide. Expect a bumpy drive, glacier gear, about 30 to 45 minutes inside the cave, and striking photo chances. Guides such as Benny, Tom, AJ, and Aðalsteinn are praised for clear explanations and friendly care.

“Absolutely a stunning experience. The most knowledgeable and embracing guide I could even imagine, all safety-measures in place, great spots and interesting information provided all the time. Definitely recommended for everyone who has never been on a glacier. Will definitely go on another troll expedition next time :)”

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13.Guided Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Day Trip from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 436 reviews · 14 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $171

Travel from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach with stops at Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Vík, and Hvolsvöllur. Guides such as Jon, Gunnar, Marian, and Lasma add local context, while WiFi, charging ports, and regular breaks make the 14.5-hour ride easier. Northern lights sightings depend on conditions.

“This was a long excursion but well worth it. The Glaciers and the glacier lagoon in the national park are beautiful (better than some of the glaciers I have seen in Alaska and NZ) and the Diamond Beach is stunning and so 'different' we had not seen anything like it before. Well worth the long journey. We also stopped at 2 waterfalls and an unscheduled stop on the return journey as we spotted the Northen Lights from the coach and took photos, the driver was very accomodating even though we were behind schedule. The tour guide Marianne was excellent and very informative. A lovely day with some beautiful scenery. Highly…”

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14.Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 421 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $170

Meet your guide at Sólheimajökull’s parking lot, walk to the lagoon, and paddle a stable sit-on-top kayak among icebergs with the glacier ahead. Guides such as Sebastian, Fernanda, Daniella, and Thomas provide safety instruction, local stories, and photos. The tour lasts about 2.5 hours and suits beginners.

“What an awesome time! Fernanda was a wonderful guide. She gave lots of cool history and facts about the glacier and made sure I had a great time on the trip. Plus, they give you a dry suit and booties so you stay warm and dry the entire time.”

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15.Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride & South Coast Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 363 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $259

Travel from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon in a comfortable tour vehicle, ride among icebergs, visit Diamond Beach, Vík, Stjórnarfoss, and Seljalandsfoss. Guides such as Pierre, Thor, Daniel, and Edu are known for clear commentary and careful timekeeping. Expect a 14 to 15.5-hour day with changing weather and a long return drive.

“It was a great tour to explore the south coast and be able to see the waterfalls and glaciers. Lots of great picturesque spots. Lily was a great tour guide and provide so much information on the tour. Unfortunately the weather changed constantly and we had a lot more rain and the boat tour was canceled (but will be refunded) due to the ice but that is no fault of this tour/company. Overall, it was a great experience.”

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