Travelers rowing in Jökulsárlon
Kayakers on Jökulsárlon shore
A double kayak in Jökulsárlon
A couple kayaking in Jökulsárlon Glacier Lagoon
Kayakers in Jökulsárlon Glacier Lagoon
Solo kayaker in Jökulsárlon Glacier Lagoon
Kayaking in Jökulsárlon Glacier Lagoon
Kayakers in Jökulsárlon Glacier Lagoon
Kayakers pose in Jökulsárlon Glacier Lagoon
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Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon kayaking tour

Kayak in Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon

(13 reviews)

🚨Limited availability. Book in advance to secure your spot.

Jökulsárlón
1 day
English
Starts: From the meeting point located at the main parking lot of Jökulsárlón at the selected time.
Ends: To the meeting point 1.5 hours after the tour starts.
Free cancellation!

Briefing

Ready to enjoy kayaking in the glacier lagoon? With this tour, we’ll visit a natural wonder of Iceland, the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. After getting prepped with the necessities, our guide will lead us to a truly unique experience on the waters of the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Curious? We’ll tell you everything below 🙌

Tour details

Included

  • Dry suit (Two piece kayak suit)
  • Kayak and paddle
  • Life vest
  • Kayak shoes

Not included

  • Transportation to Jökulsárlón

Important information

The minimum age for this glacier kayaking activity is 14 years old.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellations!

If you cancel at least 72 hours before the tour starts, you will receive 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of a no-show, no refunds will be given.

Tour itinerary

Kayaking on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Duration: 1.5 hours
Kayaking time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy

📍 Meeting at Jökulsálón Glacier Lagoon parking lot

At the main parking lot of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, you’ll meet your guide and the rest of the group. Don’t forget to check your booking confirmation because that’s where we’ll provide the exact coordinates for the meeting point. 😉 We recommend arriving 15 minutes early because the guide won’t be able to wait for us if we are running late. Next, we’ll get suited up: a dry suit, safety vest, shoes, and a paddle. Let’s go!

Trio kayaking Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Kayak in Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

The guide will give a short tutorial on how to use the kayak then, they’ll help everyone get into the water. As a group, we’ll start paddling through the glacial waters. Don’t worry about getting wet! We’ll be equipped with a dry suit. Our guide will lead us through floating icebergs and to see the Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier from a unique angle.

Good pictures are a must, so our guide will help us snap some memories before giving us time to admire the glaciers and take in the surrounding nature. As we do so we’ll also learn some facts about the area from our knowledgeable guide. 

After an hour exploring the lagoon, we’ll turn back to land. We’ll return the equipment, use the changing rooms, and finally say goodbye to the guide and the group. This marks the end of our water-filled adventure! 

Kayakers at Jokulsárlón Glacier

What to bring to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon kayaking tour

  • Warm clothing to wear under the drysuit
  • Warm socks
  • Gloves
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses

Where does the tour Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon kayaking start

The meeting point is located in the main parking lot of Jökulsárlón and is easily accessible from the “Ring Road”, the main road in Iceland. It is located 40 minutes from Skaftafell, one hour from Höfn, 1.5 hours from Vik and 4.5 hours from Reykjavík.

Questions & Answers

  • Where can I find more information about this tour?

    We recommend you to read the post we have written in our blog: Kayak tour in Jokulsarlon: The review

  • Can kayaking tour be canceled due to rain?

    It is very common for it to rain in Iceland so typically, this activity will not be canceled due to rain. Of course, safety comes first and if at any time weather conditions make the activity unsafe, it will be rescheduled or you’ll be offered a refund.

  • What are kayaks the like?

    Kayaks are very stable small boats and this excursion is suitable for travelers with no previous experience.

  • We are a group of five travelers, how are the kayaks distributed?

    Double and single kayaks are available for travelers. If your group has an odd number of people, one traveler will paddle in a single kayak.

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