Description
Journey from Reykjavík to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach on a guided South Iceland day tour that also brings waterfalls and black-sand scenery into one rewarding route.
This is the land-tour version, giving you time beside the lagoon and on Diamond Beach without making a boat ride part of the base price. When seasonal service and space are available, the guide may offer a lagoon boat ticket for purchase at the current price.
Itinerary
Meet in Reykjavík
Bus Stop #12 or selected pickup
Meet at Bus Stop #12, Höfðatorg, or use the pickup option selected during booking before travelling east along Iceland’s South Coast.
Vík & Reynisdrangar Views
Black-sand South Coast scenery
Pause in the Vík area for views of the black coastline and Reynisdrangar sea stacks. Exact access and timing depend on conditions.
Stjórnarfoss Waterfall
A scenic cascade near Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Visit Stjórnarfoss, a rounded waterfall set in a quiet gorge on the route toward Vatnajökull.
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Floating icebergs and glacier views
Spend time beside the lagoon and watch icebergs drift away from the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier tongue.
Diamond Beach
Ice on volcanic black sand
Explore the nearby shoreline where pieces of glacial ice can wash onto the dark beach.
Fjallsárlón Photo Stop
When time and conditions allow
If the day’s timing permits, stop at Fjallsárlón for another peaceful glacier-lagoon viewpoint.
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
A celebrated South Coast landmark
Visit Seljalandsfoss on the journey back west. The path behind the waterfall is accessible only when conditions allow.
Return to Reykjavík
After a full South Coast day
Return after a journey planned for about 14 hours. Weather, road conditions or other delays can extend the day, and the operator may change the order of stops.
What is included
- Return coach transport from Reykjavík
- Professional local guide
- South Coast sightseeing route
- Free Wi-Fi on board
What do I need to bring
- Warm layered clothing
- Waterproof outerwear
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Food, drinks and a reusable water bottle
- Camera or phone
Good to know
Meeting point: Bus Stop #12 – Höfðatorg, Þórunnartún 6, 105 Reykjavík.
Pickup option: Pickup and drop-off can be selected during booking for an additional fee. Follow the exact time and location on your voucher.
- The minimum participant age is 6 years.
- This is the land-tour version; a glacier-lagoon boat ride is not included.
- A boat ticket may be offered through the guide when seasonal service and space are available.
- Fjallsárlón is a bonus photo stop when timing and conditions allow.
- Food and drinks are not included; lunch and dinner stops are planned.
- The tour is planned for about 14 hours and may run longer because of weather, roads or other delays.
- The operator may adjust the route or order of stops for safety and smooth operation.
Highlights
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach
- Vík and Reynisdrangar coastal views
- Stjórnarfoss and Seljalandsfoss
- Conditional Fjallsárlón photo stop
- Guided return transport from Reykjavík
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon & South Iceland Tour – Frequently Asked Questions
It combines Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach with waterfalls, black-sand scenery and a long scenic drive through southern Iceland in one guided day from Reykjavík.
The planned highlights include Vík and Reynisdrangar views, Stjórnarfoss, Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach and Seljalandsfoss. A Fjallsárlón photo stop is added when the day’s timing and conditions allow.
The boat ride is not included in this land tour. When the seasonal service and space are available, a lagoon boat ticket may be offered for purchase through the guide. Ask about the current option and price for your date.
You can meet at Bus Stop #12, Höfðatorg, Þórunnartún 6, or select an available pickup option during booking for an additional fee. Your voucher gives the exact time and location.
The scheduled duration is about 14 hours. It is a long but rewarding day, and weather, roads or other operational delays can make the return later than planned.
Yes. The minimum participant age is 6 years, with child, youth and adult categories shown in the booking calendar.
Yes. Lunch and dinner stops are planned during the journey. Food and drinks are not included, so bring snacks if you wish and be prepared to purchase meals along the route.
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