Kayaking on Jökulsárlón and a Falljökull Glacier Hike

How the day is split

You pick one of two departures. The 9 am departure starts with the glacier hike at Tröll Expeditions in Skaftafell, followed by the kayak at 13:30 from Troll.is at the Glacier Lagoon. The 10 am departure starts with the kayak at the Glacier Lagoon, and the hike follows at 2 pm from Skaftafell.

Between the two parts you drive yourself from one meeting point to the other, so this tour suits people travelling by car.

Who it suits

Kayaking is the quietest way onto the lagoon and does not need experience; the glacier hike adds a few hours on the ice. The operator lists the tour as suitable for all fitness levels but not recommended for people with poor cardiovascular health.

It has only four reviews on Viator so far (3.5 on average). The kayak-and-hike combo that runs entirely around the lagoon, linked below, has more reviews.

What is included

Before you book

• Refund in full when cancelled 24+ hours ahead.
• Ages 14–70.
• Lunch is not included; bring food for the gap between the two parts.
• Guided in English.

Source: Viator listing 50287P48, read on 4 October 2026. Prices change.

Other ways to see the ice

Kayak + glacier hike combo

Glacier walk

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