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From Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon Small Group Tour

4.8  / 5106 reviews
Activity provider:Gateway to Iceland (GTIce)
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From Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon Small Group Tour

Activity provider:Gateway to Iceland (GTIce)
4.8  / 5106 reviews
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From US$ 162.40 per person

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Explore Iceland’s south coast on a guided tour from Reykjavik. Visit Europe’s largest glacier, Jökulsárlón, and Seljalandsfoss waterfall with insightful commentary from your guide.

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Duration 14 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup is available from hotels and/or designated bus stops (in case the hotel is located in the restricted area). We will contact you by email to arrange your specific pickup location in case we aren't allowed to pick you up from your accommodation. Please be ready outside your pickup location by 7:30AM, as you will be picked up between 7:30AM-8:00AM depending on the pickup list order and traffic. Please have your phone on and ready to receive a phone call during the pickup time if needed. Make sure you board a minibus saying Gateway to Iceland, and not with any other company.

Experience

Highlights
  • Get blown away by the beauty of the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
  • Walk among icebergs on the so-called "Crystal" or "Diamond" Beach
  • Walk behind the Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
  • Admire this unique "feather" canyon Fjadrargljufur
  • Visit the old turf church at Hof and feel like a Hobbit
Full description

Tour Iceland's southern coast and see natural wonders, including Jökulsárlón and the Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Learn about the area from your guide as you visit quaint villages and black sand beaches.

Begin with a visit to the 60-meter-high Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, a must-see attraction for trips down the coast. Then, stop at the southernmost village of Iceland, Vík í Mýrdal before riding east. Watch the scenery transform from lush farmlands to darkened plains and black deserts.

If the conditions allow, pay a visit to the stunning river canyon of Fjadrargljufur. Finally, arrive at Jökulsárlón, and be struck by its ethereal ambiance and glittering icebergs. Keep an eye out for curious seals and dive-bombing Arctic Skuas.

Walk between the icebergs on the “Diamond” Beach, known for its black sand near the glacier lagoon. On the way back, stop to see an old turf church and note its striking resemblance to "hobbit holes." Learn more about this and the region from your guide.

Includes
  • Professional and local driver/guide
  • Live commentary onboard
  • Pickup and drop off from designated bus stops and hotels
  • Small-group tour (operated exclusively on minibuses with a maximum of 19 passengers)
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase during stops)

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Important information

What to bring

  • Rain gear
  • Outdoor clothing

Know before you go

  • Pickup is available from hotels and/or designated bus stops (in case the hotel is located in the restricted area)
  • Pickup is also available from suburbs of Reykjavik or a cruise ship port in Reykjavik
  • Pickup time is 7:30AM-8:00AM, with a tour duration of around 14 hours
  • There is a minimum of 4 participants to operate this tour
  • Warm, windproof and waterproof clothes and outdoor shoes are highly recommended
  • It is required by Icelandic law to have child seats/boosters (as some families already travel with their own, it is kindly asked of you to notify the tour by email/phone in case you would like the tour to provide you one for the tour)
  • There is minimum of 4 participants required to operate this tour (in the event the minimum isn't reached, you will be offered an alternative departure or a full refund)
  • The company reserves the right to delay, alter or cancel any tour due to weather or any other unsafe conditions for the safety of the clients

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 106 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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The whole day was amazing but the highlight for me was definitely The Glacier Lagoon; one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. I couldn't believe I was actually there seeing all that beauty with my own eyes. Was hoping to go on a boat but all rides were booked out unfortunately. The guide ( can't remember his name sorry) was excellent and provided us with lots of information along the way. However, be prepared for a very long day. It was almost midnight when we got back.

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August 3, 2023

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This.is. – GermanyVerified booking

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The destinations were really far, so the trip was veryyy longgg. Our pick-up started at 7.30am and drop-off was after 12am. But it was definitely worth it. The glacier lagoon was something out of the world. It was mesmerising. We also took a boat ride (excluded from this trip) which was amazing. Our driver tour guide Gummi didn't put us in a time limit which made it easier to explore the places. In every hour there was a toilet/break stop. Gummi drived really well throughout the 17 hours long drive; shout out to him! You just need to be patient for the beautiful destinations coming your way. Absolutely loved it! 😍

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July 10, 2023

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Tazrin – SwedenVerified booking

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This was one of the best day tours I have ever been on and I have been to hundreds in 131 countries overall! We went to so many beautiful places! We must have stopped at around 10 different major great attractions! The driver/guide was also the owner of the company and he was very flexible and very knowledgeable. A number of us wanted to the the glacier lagoon boat trip so he arranged that (extra cost about $45 per person which was definitely worth it... this is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen). Since we had extra time before the boat he also drove us nearby to the glacier lake Fjallsarlon, which was spectacular as well. A number of us also wanted to go to dinner at Black Crust Pizza in Vik so he brought us there specially just before they closed at 9pm and it was great! I will say make sure to wear good hiking shoes and also it was one of the longest day tours ever so be prepared. It was about 7:30am to 1230am so it was about a 17 hour tour in the end.

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July 9, 2023

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Roger – United StatesVerified booking

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