Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comIceland South Coast and Jokulsarlon Lagoon Day Trip from Reykjavik
based on Head out to the magnificent glacial lagoon Jokulsarlon, and follow in the footsteps of James Bond in "Die Another Day" and Lara Croft in "Tomb Raider". This exhilarating full-day excursion from Reykjavik takes you along Iceland's southern coastline, known for its exquisite mountain scenery.
Many of Iceland's biggest glacier rivers run into the Atlantic Ocean on the country's southern shore. Along the way to this amazing coastline you'll pass charming villages such as Selfoss, Vik and Kirkjubaejarklaustur, as well as the Skogarfoss waterfall and Skaftafell National Park. You'll also drive through the vast desert of Skeidarasandur, where sand storms can be so powerful they've been known to strip the paint off a car!
Just before you reach the lagoon, you'll pass Iceland's biggest volcano, Oraefajokull glacier, which also has the highest peak of the island, Hvannadalshnjukur, at 6950 feet (2119 meters).
At the lagoon you will have time to view this stunning area before taking a boat ride. But these are no ordinary boats! They are capable of driving short distances as well as sailing on water – something quite unique!
Jokulsarlon lagoon started to form in the early 1920s, and is growing bigger every year. You will see blocks of ice that have broken off Europe's biggest glacier, Vatnajokull, and are sailing slowly towards the ocean, which is only a mile away. Some of the icebergs are partially covered with volcanic ash from ancient eruptions, and look like sculptures, made by Mother Nature herself!
This tour is seasonal, operating from June to August only.
Jokulsarlon Lagoon, Iceland
18 May to 18 September
Thursday and Sunday
01 June to 31 August
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday Departure Point: Tour departs from your centrally located Reykjavik hotel or guesthouse. Departure Time: 8:00am (hotel pickups commence approximately 30 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation) Return details: Tour returns to original point of departure at approximately 10:00pm Hotel Pickup: Hotel pickup is available from all Reykjavik centrally located hotels and guesthouses. Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking. You MUST also call the supplier at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to reconfirm your hotel details directly.
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- English speaking tour guide
- Boat tour on Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon
- Transport by coach
- Meals and beverages
- Optional gratuities
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
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