Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon

Operated by Puffin Taxi

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Duration:15 hours

Travel by:Mini Bus / Car

Difficulty:Easy

Group size:Max. 8 people

Hotel pickup:Meet at location

About this experience

Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is a unique place located in the southeast of Iceland. It is one of Iceland favourite location for photographers and nature lovers.

The glacier lagoon is filled with icebergs and meltwater from Breiðamerkurjökull a part of Vatnajökull glacier, Europe´s largerst glacier. Jökulsárlón is a rather recent formation, it started to form in the 1930s when Breiðamerkurjökull began to shrink due to rising temperature. It is the deepest lake in the country, with depths of 248 meters and a surface area of 18 square kilometers.

It stands out when it comes to beautiful surroundings. It connects with the ocean that results in the compositing of freshwater and sea which forms a mixture that gives a unique Greenish-Blue color. It is filled with icebergs of all of all shapes and sizes and although most of the icebergs are white, some of them are beautiful blue, ash gray and even completely clear like glass.

The beauty of the lake and surrounding landscape has not gone unnoticed by the film industry. Scenes from several Hollywood films have been filmed there, for example: Tomb Raider, Batman Begins, and two James Bond films, A View to a Kill and Die Another Day.

Located near the glacier lagoon is the Diamond Beach. It is a black sand beach where the icebergs which fill the glacier lagoon wash up on shore, creating a unique contrast with the volcanic black sand.

Places you may visit

Jökulsárlón/Glacier Lagoon — South Iceland

Meeting point

Jökulsárlón, Iceland

Cancellation policy

For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*

*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.

Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Tour operator

Operated by

Puffin Taxi

Questions & answers

How long is the tour?

15 hours

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes — hotel pickup is required for this tour.

Is there a minimum age?

This tour is suitable for all ages.

How large is the group?

Maximum 8 people per booking.

From

219,000 ISK

per person

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Cancellation policy

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Tour operator

Puffin Taxi