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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Zodiac Tour

Sail among icebergs in the Jökulsárlón lagoon and discover its fauna

Jökulsárlón
1 day
English
Starts: From the meeting point located in Jökulsárlón 30 minutes before the selected time.
Ends: Meeting point 1.5 hours after the start of the tour.
Free cancellation!

Briefing

The Ice lagoon zodiac boat tour is the perfect tour to see the floating glaciers up close in a small group. The expert guide will sail at full speed between the glaciers and you'll get a close-up view of seals swimming through Iceland's most famous lagoon.

Put on your life jacket and wetsuit and get on the zodiac with your group to enjoy this experience.

Ready? 🦭 Here are all the details:

Tour details

Included

  • Life jacket
  • Flotation suit
  • Zodiac ride

Not included

  • Transportation to Jökulsárlón

Important information

The minimum age for the tour is 10 years old and you must be taller than 1.30 cm.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellations!

If you cancel at least 48 hours before the tour starts, you will receive 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of no-show, no refunds will be made.

Tour itinerary

Ice lagoon zodiac boat tour

Difficulty: low

Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Group: maximum 10 people

Meeting point at Jökulsárlón 📍

The Ice lagoon zodiac boat tour will start at the meeting point in Jökulsárlón. Once the whole group is gathered, the guide will give you the necessary equipment and you will board the zodiac to start the navigation through the glacier lagoon.

people disembarking from the zodiac at Jökulsárlón

Ice lagoon zodiac boat tour 🚤

The adventure begins! The guide will sail at full speed between the huge icebergs of the famous Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and will give you brief explanations about the lagoon. In addition, there will be stops in front of the glaciers for you to capture these images - you will be amazed! If you are lucky, you may also see seals swimming through the lagoon or on top of the ice chunks.

After sailing and viewing the floating icebergs, you will return to the same meeting point where you will return your vest and wetsuit and the tour will end.

people in the zodiac navigating in the lagoon next to the glacier

What to bring to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Zodiac Tour

  • Hat or cap
  • Gloves
  • Camera
  • Warm clothes
  • Warm socks
  • Sunglasses

Where does the tour Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Zodiac Tour start

The meeting point is located in the main parking lot of Jökulsárlón, easily accessible from the "Ring Road", the main road in Iceland. It is located 40 minutes from Skaftafell, one hour from Höfn, one and a half hours from Vik and four and a half hours from Reykjavík.

Questions & Answers

  • How long does the Zodiac navigation last?

    The zodiac tour of the Jökulsárlón lagoon lasts one hour.

  • Is it safe to go aboard the zodiac?

    Don't worry, before boarding, the guide will give you a life jacket and a floating suit. In addition, the guides have special training to ensure the maximum safety of the passengers.

  • What is the difference with the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayak Tour?

    The duration is the same in both tours, but in the zodiac tour it will be the guide who will drive the boat, while in the kayak activity you will drive the paddles yourself. In addition, in the zodiac you will be accompanied by a guide and a small group of people. However, in the kayak you will go alone in the single kayak or with a companion in the double kayak.

  • Does the tour operate every day?

    The tour operates from May through mid-November.

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