Description
Cover more of Jökulsárlón on a 1 hour 15 minute Zodiac adventure among drifting icebergs. When conditions allow, the smaller boat travels closer to Breiðamerkurjökull than the amphibian tour, while the guide chooses the route according to current ice and weather conditions.
What is included
- Zodiac boat tour on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Flotation suit and life jacket
- Guidance onboard (English)
What do I need to bring
- Warm layers (it can feel cold on the lagoon even on sunny days)
- Hat and gloves recommended
- Good shoes with grip
- Phone/camera for photos and video
- Sunglasses on bright days (glare from ice can be strong)
Good to know
Meeting point: Jökulsárlón main boat-tour ticket office in the main parking area, Reynivellir 3, 781 Hornafjörður. Check in 30 minutes before departure with your voucher ready on your phone or in print.
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- The boat tour lasts approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
- The live booking flow offers a child category for ages 10 to 12 and an adult category from age 13. The operator also publishes a 130 cm height threshold; check both details before booking for a child.
- A flotation suit and life jacket are provided.
- Wear warm layers, a hat, gloves and waterproof outerwear.
- The route and availability depend on weather and ice conditions.
Highlights
- 1 hour 15 minute Zodiac boat adventure
- Closer glacier approach when conditions allow
- Covers more of the lagoon than the amphibian tour
- Flotation suit and life jacket included
- Close-up Jökulsárlón iceberg views
Jökulsárlón Zodiac Tour Frequently Asked Questions
The smaller Zodiac can cover a larger area of Jökulsárlón than the amphibian boat. When conditions allow, it also travels closer to the glacier while the guide keeps the route within safe limits.
The boat tour lasts approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Check-in is required 30 minutes before departure, so allow additional time at the lagoon.
The Zodiac travels among the lagoon's icebergs and, when conditions permit, can go almost to Breiðamerkurjökull. The exact route changes with the position of the ice and the guide's safety assessment.
The live booking flow offers a child category for ages 10 to 12 and an adult category from age 13. The operator also publishes a 130 cm height threshold, so check both details before booking for a child.
A flotation suit and life jacket are supplied. Wear warm layers underneath, together with a hat, gloves and suitable waterproof outerwear.
The tour offers close views of floating icebergs, the glacier and the surrounding mountain landscape. Ice positions change continually, making the exact route different from one departure to the next.
Zodiac departures normally operate from May through October, subject to weather and ice conditions. Seats are limited and departures follow a fixed schedule, so advance booking is recommended.
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