South Coast and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Day Tour from Reykjavik

On the South Coast and Glacier Lagoon Tour you will spend the day experiencing firsthand the invigorating diversity of the Icelandic landscape. From views of Vatnajokull glacier, Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls to the sparkling hunks of ice found on the Diamond Beach at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon.

On your way to the glacier lagoon, you will pass through the South Coast region of Iceland, a land of magnificent waterfalls, striking black sands, massive glaciers and volcanoes interspersed with farms. You will have unforgettable views of Skaftafell wilderness area in Vatnajokull National Park and drive through the starkly beautiful black sand expanse of Skeidararsandur. Just before reaching the lagoon you will also have a view of Iceland’s largest active volcano, Oraefajokull.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Volcano Eyjafjallajokull, Selfoss Iceland

Iceland's most notorious volcano is undoubtedly Eyjafjallajökull, which last erupted in 2010 and caused flight disruptions in Europe for weeks.

Stop At: Skogafoss, Skogar Iceland

Before reaching Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, you will stop at Skogafoss, a stunning waterfall that allows you access to great views from both below and above, by way of a staircase.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Glacier Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park Route 1, Jokulsarlon 781 Iceland

Vatnajokull glacier is massive, covering 14,000 sq km and it is Breidamerkurjokull, one of the many sections of this great glacier, that creates the magical Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. Large hunks of ice cleave from the glacier, falling into the lagoon before flowing out into the ocean. These large sparkling pieces of ice are eventually pushed back onto the beach by the ocean waves creating an impromptu ice sculpture garden on the black sands giving the beach its name, Diamond Beach.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fellsfjara, Diamond Head Drive Glacier Lagoon Jokulsarlon, Jokulsarlon Iceland

When large icebergs have floated out of the glacier lagoon and towards the ocean, they are often pushed back onto the beach by ocean waves where they sparkle like diamonds on the black sand.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Skeiðarársandur, Þjóðvegur, Iceland

Drive through the starkly beautiful black sand expanse of Skeidararsandur.

Stop At: Víkurskáli, Austurvegur, Vík, Iceland

Here you can use restroom facilities and purchase dinner.

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Skaftafell National Park, Vatnajokull National Park 785 Iceland

You will have unforgettable views of Skaftafell wilderness area in Vatnajokull National Park.

Stop At: Víkurskáli, Austurvegur, Vík, Iceland

Here it is possible to buy lunch, shop for souvenirs, or take a short walk in the village or down to the beach.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Seljalandsfoss, Hella Iceland

On your way back from visiting the glacier lagoon, you’ll stop at one of the more unique waterfalls in Iceland, Seljalandsfoss. What makes this waterfall so special is the footpath behind the waterfall which, when the weather permits, allows for a whole new perspective.

Duration: 20 minutes