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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayak Tour

Paddle among the ice on this guided kayak tour in Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

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

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

Briefing

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayak Tour is one of the most popular ways to explore the stunning Jökulsárlón Lagoon. From the peace and quiet of your kayak, you’ll venture into the lagoon accompanied by a guide who will share fascinating facts about everything around you. You’ll paddle among icebergs that have broken off from the glacier wall and, if you’re lucky, spot some of the seals that inhabit the lagoon. No previous kayaking experience is needed, as your guide will teach you how to use the kayak safely. Plus, all necessary equipment is included, so you don’t have to worry about a thing.

If you’d prefer to enjoy kayaking in a less-visited glacier lagoon or this tour is fully booked, we recommend the Heinabergslón Glacier Lagoon Kayak Tour.

Want to discover all the details of this tour? Keep reading 👇🏻

Tour details

Included

  • Dry suit
  • Kayak and paddle
  • Safety vest
  • Kayak shoes

Not included

  • Transportation to Jökulsárlón

Important information

👦🏻 The minimum age to participate in this activity is 14 years old. Travelers between the ages of 14 and 16 must join the activity in a double kayak accompanied by someone over 17.

🦺🚣🏻 The maximum allowed weight is 265 pounds (120 kg), and the largest available dry suit size is XXL. Unfortunately, participants who exceed this weight limit will not be able to join the tour.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellations!

If you cancel at least 24 hours before the tour begins, you will be refunded 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of a no-show, no refunds will be provided.

Tour itinerary

Kayaking in Jökulsárlón

Duration: 1.5 hours

Kayaking time: 1 hour

Difficulty: Easy

📍 Meeting at the Jökulsálón Glacier Lagoon parking lot

We will meet the rest of the group and our guide at the main parking lot of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. In the booking confirmation we will provide you with the exact coordinates to make it impossible to get lost 😉 We recommend arriving 15 minutes in advance, as the guide will not be able to wait for us if we are late. We will equip ourselves with everything we need, dry suit, safety vest, shoes and let's paddle!

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Kayaking in Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon

The guide will give a short explanation on how to use the kayak, help us get into the water and together we will start paddling in these glacial waters without getting wet, as we will be equipped with a dry suit. We will move among floating icebergs and see the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier from a unique angle.

The guide will help us take good pictures, explain the area and we will have time to simply enjoy the environment while floating surrounded by small icebergs and wildlife.

After an hour in the glacial lagoon, it is time to return to land. We will return the equipment, use the changing rooms to change and say goodbye to the guide and the group, putting an end to this unique adventure.

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What to bring to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayak tour

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

Where does the tour Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayak start

The tour starts at the meeting point in Jökulsárlon, Höfn 781, IS, according to the selected time. The tour will also end at the same meeting point.

The meeting point is located at the main parking lot in 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

  • Where can I find more details about this tour?

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

  • Is kayaking suspended due to rain?

    It is very common for it to rain in Iceland, so the activity will not be cancelled due to rain. Of course, safety comes first and if at any time weather conditions do not make the activity safe we will reschedule or offer a refund.

  • What are the kayaks like?

    Kayaks are very stable and suitable for travelers who have not kayaked before. There are double and single kayaks.

  • We are 5 travelers, how are the kayaks distributed?

    If there is not an even number, one of the passengers will go in an individual kayak.

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