ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Private Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Day Tour from Reykjavik
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Seljalandsfoss waterfall · Vestmannaeyjar forecast
7°
Overcast
Today · Wind 5 m/s
Tomorrow
7° 3°
Partly cloudy
Wed
6° 3°
Clear sky
Thu
7° 4°
Overcast
Fri
5° 2°
Rain showers
Sat
3° 0°
Partly cloudy
Sun
5° 2°
Partly cloudy
Mon
5° 3°
Light rain
Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
Road signals for South Iceland
Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
Travel from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach in one long private day, with the South Coast's best waterfalls along the way. Ideal for travelers who want to see the icebergs without an overnight stay.
After an early pickup, stop at Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi, Skógafoss and Reynisfjara black sand beach. Continue east to watch icebergs drift across Jökulsárlón, then walk among ice pieces on Diamond Beach before the drive back.
Expect 14 to 16 hours, with about ten hours of driving. In winter much of the drive is in darkness. Your driver-guide adjusts stops to weather, roads and daylight, and adds Kvernufoss or Dyrhólaey when time allows. Meals are paid locally.
- Private tour: sedan or SUV for up to 4, van for up to 8
- Reykjavik pickup and drop-off
- Parking fees and onboard WiFi included
What's included
Included
- ✓WiFi on board
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Parking Fees
Not included
- –Meals
Itinerary
- Tour stop
After an early pickup in Reykjavik, travel east along the South Coast to Jökulsárlón and back with your private driver-guide. This is a very long day, with about ten hours of driving. Stop order and times may change with weather, roads and daylight; in winter much of the drive is in darkness. Meals are paid locally. See the 60-meter Seljalandsfoss and, when the path is open, walk behind the falls. The path can be wet and slippery and is often closed in winter.
- Tour stop
A short walk from Seljalandsfoss, Gljúfrabúi falls inside a narrow canyon. Step through the opening or view it from the path above. Expect spray.
- Tour stop
Stand at the base of the 60-meter Skógafoss, where rainbows often form on sunny days, or climb the staircase to the viewpoint at the top.
- Tour stop
When time and daylight allow: a short walk through a small valley near Skógar leads to Kvernufoss, a quieter waterfall you can walk behind.
- Tour stop
When time and daylight allow: view the sea arch and coastline from the Dyrhólaey headland. Puffins nest here roughly from May to August; access can be restricted during nesting season.
- Tour stop
Walk the black sand beach with basalt columns and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks. Sneaker waves are dangerous here: stay well back from the water and follow your guide's instructions.
- Tour stop
Watch icebergs that have broken off Breiðamerkurjökull, part of Vatnajökull, drift across the lagoon. Seals are often seen between the ice. Boat tours are not included.
- Tour stop
Across the road from the lagoon, pieces of ice wash up on the black sand. Then begin the drive back to Reykjavik.
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.