Description
Travel from Reykjavík to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach in the comfort of a shared Luxury SUV.
This long South Coast journey combines a smaller-vehicle setting with glacial plains, Vatnajökull scenery and unhurried time beside the floating ice.
Free capital-area pickup makes the early start simple, while the driver-guide handles the long route east through changing coastal and glacier landscapes. The tour requires at least three participants to operate and normally lasts 11–13 hours.
A seasonal lagoon boat ride can be selected as a paid extra when offered for your date. It is not included in the standard tour price.
Itinerary
Free Capital-Area Pickup
Pickup begins at 08:00
Your driver-guide collects you from the hotel or pickup point confirmed on your voucher before the shared Luxury SUV journey begins.
South Coast Journey
Villages, waterfalls and changing landscapes
Travel east along the coast past places such as Selfoss, Vík and Kirkjubæjarklaustur, with views toward Skógafoss and the southern lowlands. The exact pauses depend on timing and conditions.
Skeiðarársandur
Vast black glacial outwash plains
Cross the broad sands shaped by powerful glacial rivers flowing from Vatnajökull toward the Atlantic.
Skaftafell & Öræfajökull Scenery
Glaciers and Iceland’s highest peak
Enjoy views in the Vatnajökull region, including Öræfajökull and the Skaftafell landscape, as the route approaches the glacier lagoon.
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Time beside the floating ice
Walk along the lagoon shore, watch icebergs drift through the water and photograph this continually changing glacial scene.
Optional Seasonal Boat Ride
Available as a paid extra
If you selected an available boat option during booking, join the corresponding seasonal experience at the lagoon. A boat ride is not part of the standard tour price.
Diamond Beach
Glacial ice on black sand
Visit the nearby shoreline where ice from the lagoon can wash onto Breiðamerkursandur.
Return to the Capital Area
Drop-off after a long scenic day
Return west with drop-off at the location shown on your voucher. The tour usually lasts 11–13 hours, subject to weather, roads and operational conditions.
What is included
- Shared luxury-SUV transport
- Driver-guide
- Reykjavík pickup and return
- Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach
- Personal small-vehicle service
What do I need to bring
- Warm layers
- Waterproof outerwear
- Sturdy shoes
- Food and water
- Camera or phone
Good to know
Free Pickup: Pickup from your hotel or confirmed pickup point in the Reykjavík capital area begins at 08:00.
Important: Follow the exact pickup time and location shown on your voucher.
- The tour requires a minimum of three participants to operate.
- The minimum participant age shown by the booking categories is 5 years; child places are for ages 5–11 and limited to one child per accompanying adult.
- The expected duration is 11–13 hours.
- Any glacier-lagoon boat ride is a seasonal paid extra and must be selected during booking.
- The route, pauses and order may change because of weather, road and operational conditions.
- Warm clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended.
Highlights
- Shared South Coast journey in a comfortable Luxury SUV
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach
- Skeiðarársandur glacial outwash plains
- Vatnajökull, Öræfajökull and Skaftafell-region scenery
- Free pickup and drop-off in the Reykjavík capital area
- Optional seasonal lagoon boat experience when selected during booking
Jökulsárlón & South Coast Luxury SUV Day Tour – Frequently Asked Questions
This shared tour offers a comfortable, smaller-vehicle journey along the South Coast, with a driver-guide and time at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach.
The route follows the South Coast past villages, waterfalls and black glacial plains, with Vatnajökull, Öræfajökull and Skaftafell-region scenery before reaching Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach.
Yes. Free pickup from your hotel or confirmed pickup point in the capital area begins at 08:00. Follow the exact time and location on your voucher.
The tour usually lasts 11–13 hours. Weather, road conditions and the day’s operating plan can affect the return time.
Yes. The booking categories accept children aged 5–11, with one child place available per accompanying adult. The tour requires at least three participants to operate.
Yes, when seasonal options are offered for your date. Amphibian and Zodiac experiences are paid extras and must be selected during booking; they are not included in the standard tour price.
Wear warm, weatherproof layers and sturdy footwear. Conditions can change quickly, and some viewpoints have rough or uneven ground.
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