In shortThis guided tour leaves Reykjavík in the morning and takes about 14 hours. At Jökulsárlón you get a 30-minute boat ride among the icebergs, then time on Diamond Beach, with stops at Stjórnarfoss, Vík and Seljalandsfoss. Food is not included. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead for a full refund.
14 hdoor to door
30 minboat ride on the lagoon
from $292per adult
★ 4.7450 reviews on Viator
Who this day trip is for
It suits you if you are based in Reykjavík, do not want to drive the Ring Road and want to be on the water at Jökulsárlón rather than only look at it from the shore. The boat ride is part of the ticket, so there is nothing to book separately at the lagoon.
The price of that convenience is a long day on the bus: the lagoon is about 370–380 km from Reykjavík, so most of the 14 hours is driving. If you can spare a night, the 2- and 3-day tours below give you the same lagoon with far less time on the road.
Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride & South Coast Full Day Tour
Transport from Reykjavík, a guide and the boat ride on the lagoon are included.
14 hours · English
The stops
The operator lists these stops and times. The order on the day can change with the weather and traffic.
- Stjórnarfoss 30 min
A waterfall near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a short walk from the road. - Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 60 min
The 30-minute boat ride among the icebergs is included. - Diamond Beach 30 min
Across the road, where ice from the lagoon washes up on the black sand. - Vík 60 min
Time to buy food; on a clear day you see the Reynisdrangar sea stacks. - Seljalandsfoss 30 min
The waterfall you can walk behind. Bring a rain jacket: the spray soaks you.
What is included
Included
- 30-minute boat ride on the lagoon
- Professional driver and guide
- Pickup and drop-off from select locations (depending on the option)
- Guided tour of the South Coast and the lagoon
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point and pickup
You can join at Tour Bus Stop 12 (Höfðatorg, Þórunnartún 1) in Reykjavík, or choose the option with pickup from designated locations. Pickup can take up to 30 minutes, so be at your stop from the time on your ticket. The tour ends back at the same place.
Before you book
- Free cancellation: cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
- Ages: child 6–11, youth 12–15, adult 16+; children must be with an adult.
- The tour runs in all weather: wear sturdy shoes and wind- and rainproof clothing.
- Food and drinks are not included; the long stop in Vík is the time to eat.
- Suitable for all fitness levels; the walks at the stops are short.
- Guided in English.
Day trip or a 2–3 day tour?
All three reach the lagoon and include the boat ride. The difference is time on the bus and what else you see.
| Tour | Length | From (4 Oct 2026) | Extra |
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| This day trip | 14 hours | $292 | Boat ride, Diamond Beach, waterfalls |
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| 2-day small-group tour | 2 days | $639 | Glacier hike, 1 night, breakfast; boat ride with the boat option |
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| 3-day tour | 3 days | $969 | Golden Circle, glacier hike, 2 nights, boat ride |
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Source: Viator listing 16698P9, read on 4 October 2026. Prices change.
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