Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Iceland  /  East Region  /  Jokulsarlon  /  Glacier Lagoon

Glacier Lagoon, Jokulsarlon

4.8
#1 of 112 in Things to do in East Region
Must see · Water Body · Nature / Park
At Glacier Lagoon chunks of blue icebergs float along the shore so close that you can almost reach out and touch them. This glacial lake at the head of Breidamerkurjokull glacier developed as the glacier began to drift away from the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the tongue of the lake, where icebergs break away from the glacier and drift from the lake into the ocean. Keep your eyes peeled for seals, fish, and sea birds, such as arctic tern, who make their home in the lagoon. Walk the length of the lagoon's shore to the black beach, where you'll find icebergs washed ashore. Several tour companies operate boat tours on the lagoon. Add Glacier Lagoon to your Jokulsarlon travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Jokulsarlon trip maker website.
© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors
Create an itinerary including Glacier Lagoon

Tours to Glacier Lagoon

FROM $649 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3-Day Tour: Golden Circle, Blue Ice Cave, Jokulsarlon, and Waterfalls
4.9
Duration: 3 days
Tours from $649 »
FROM $163 BOOK WITH VIATOR South Coast and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Day Tour from Reykjavik
4.9
Duration: 14 hours
Tours from $163 »
FROM $170 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Trip to the Glacier Lagoon: Jökulsárlón with Boat Tour from Reykjavik
4.8
Duration: 14 hours
Tours from $170 »

Glacier Lagoon reviews

Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor traveler rating
TripAdvisor traveler rating 5.0
4,531 reviews
TripAdvisor
  • By simmondsi
    Pretty cool experience to see icebergs for the first time, and with the backdrop of the glacier. But even more special was visting "diamond beach" where the glaciers float out to sea, and pieces wash....  more »
  • By Chetan0287
    We took zodiac boat tour and were not mesmerized by the floating ice all over. It's a different experience to see glaciers in the middle of the lake. It's not about the boat tour but with the help of....  more »
See more on TripAdvisor »

Plan your trip to Jokulsarlon

  • Get a personalized trip
    A complete day by day itinerary
    based on your preferences
  • Customize it
    Refine your trip. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules
  • Book it
    Choose from the best hotels
    and activities. Up to 50% off
  • Manage it
    Everything in one place.
    Everyone on the same page.

Popular things to do in Jokulsarlon

Diamond Beach ©
Beach
Diamond Beach
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Fjallsarlon Iceberg Lagoon ©
Water Body
Fjallsarlon Iceberg Lagoon
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
Ice and Mountain Trips
Private Tour
Ice and Mountain Trips
2.7
Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from Jokulsarlon

Svinafellsjokull Glacier ©
Landmark
Svinafellsjokull Glacier
Svinafell
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Hofskirkja Church ©
Church
Hofskirkja Church
Hof
4.6
Duration: 2 hours

Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

Trips to Glacier Lagoon by other users

15 days in Iceland BY A USER FROM MEXICO Reykjavik · Hofn · Vik 15 days in Iceland BY A USER FROM MEXICO Reykjavik · Geysir · Svinafell 14 days in Iceland BY A USER FROM MEXICO Reykjavik · Hofn · Vik 14 days in Iceland BY A USER FROM MEXICO Reykjavik · Hofn · Vik 32 days in Iceland BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Grundarfjorour · Husafell · Blaskogabyggd 16 days in Iceland BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Reykjavik · Vik · Svinafell