Glacier Walk from Jökulsárlón: the Ice Exploration Tour

Who it suits

Book this if you are at the lagoon between May and September and want to stand on the glacier, not just look at it. In winter the same ice is visited on the ice cave tours instead.

It is a real walk on ice: the operator asks for at least moderate fitness and does not recommend it for pregnant travellers or people with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

Meeting point

Meet next to the operator's super-jeeps by the Glacier Lagoon café at Jökulsárlón. Parking at the lagoon is charged separately by the national park.

What is included

What to wear

• Stiff hiking boots that cover your ankles. Trainers and soft low shoes are not allowed.
• Warm, breathable, waterproof clothing.
• Rain trousers, rain jackets and hiking boots can be rented at the meeting point. Without suitable gear you may have to rent, or be turned away for safety.

Before you book

• Full refund if you cancel at least a day (24 hours) before.
• Ages 10–70; minimum shoe size 35, and the harness fits up to 126 cm around.
• For one person, or more than five, the operator asks you to contact them directly.

Source: Viator listing 47191P5, read on 4 October 2026. Prices change.

Other ways to see the ice

Ice cave tour

Kayak + glacier hike combo

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