Kayaking in Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

A kayaker in Jokulsarlon marvels over the ice.
Kayaking in Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Kayaking in Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
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Kayaking in Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Kayaking in Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Kayaking in Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Kayaking in Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
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Dates
Time
Travelers
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From: Jökulsarlon

When to book

Most travelers book about 4 weeks ahead. The price is the same all season, so book the date that suits you. August is the busiest month.

Description

Summary

Tour starts
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Duration
1.5 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Languages
English
Available
May - Sept.
Minimum age
14 years old

When to book

Most travelers book about 4 weeks ahead. The price is the same all season, so book the date that suits you. August is the busiest month.

3,789 reviews

Description

Immerse yourself in the icebergs of the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon on a breathtaking adventure with this once-in-a-lifetime kayaking tour. Book your summer trip into one of the most spectacular corners of the world while availability lasts. 

On this trip, you’ll arrive at the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, a vast lake filled with ice between a glacier tongue and the ocean. The final South Coast sightseeing route attraction and part of the Vatnajokull National Park, its beauty has earned it the nickname Iceland’s crown jewel. Your guides will be waiting for you in the parking lot.

After introductions, they will provide you with a two-piece kayak suit, a lifevest, boots, a paddle, and a kayak, which come in solo and double varieties. Once you’ve dressed up and been briefed, your guides will lead you into the azure waters. The kayaks are very stable, making the journey safe and enjoyable even for beginners. 

Most travelers to Jokulsarlon only get to see the icebergs from shore or a larger boat, and though these experiences are incredible, they don’t compare to the kayak. As you paddle almost at water level, you’ll have your breath taken by the scale of the bergs around you, as well as their vivid coloration and magnificent textures.

You can even break off little pieces to taste the fresh ice of the glacier.

Adding more to this experience is the fact that the lagoon is pregnant with life. Many seals swim through the waters and relax on the ice, and some curious ones might come up to you for a closer look. Furthermore, there will be plenty of seabirds to point out as you travel.

Your pace will be friendly and casual so that you don’t overexert yourself, and you’ll have plenty of time to ask your guide questions and take your photos. 

Don’t miss your once-in-a-lifetime chance to kayak across the waters of the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon. Check availability by choosing a date. 

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Included

Kayak
Two piece kayak suit
Safety vest
Shoes
Paddle

Activities

Kayaking
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Attractions

Jokulsarlon Glacier LagoonJokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Vatnajokull Glacier & National ParkVatnajokull Glacier & National Park
Breidamerkurjokull Glacier TongueBreidamerkurjokull Glacier Tongue
South CoastSouth Coast

Tips from travelers

  • Keep warm layers under suits

    Wear thermal base layers and thick socks beneath the provided drysuit, as cold lagoon water keeps temperatures low.

  • Keep spare clothes in vehicles

    Leave extra dry trousers and socks inside your car in case water seeps through wrist seals while paddling.

  • Pay the lagoon parking fee

    Remember to register your vehicle at the ticket machines or payment stations near the main visitor lot.

  • Ask guides for lagoon photos

    Guides carry waterproof cameras and will take snapshots of you from the water with the bergs in the background.

  • Request seating that fits height

    Taller paddlers should speak with staff before launching so the team can adjust seating for comfortable leg positioning.

  • Check wind and water forecasts

    Look at the weather and road forecast before departure, as stiff lagoon winds can make paddling against the chop challenging.

Pick-up information

Starting time

This tour has flexible departure times. See the drop-down for all departures.

Starting location

Jökulsarlon. Please arrive at the pick-up point on time.

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What to bring

Warm clothing to wear under the dry-suit that we provide
Good socks
Gloves
Headwear
Sunglasses on sunny days

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Price per person by month

Summer only.

The price stays at about US$140 per person from May to September, with no peak-season surcharge. Not available: October to April.

Stable price all season
US$140per person
Every month is within US$11 of this price

Average price per person, by month

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
US$135
Jun
US$137
Jul
US$139
Aug
US$143
Sep
US$146
Oct
Nov
Dec
Runs this monthCheapest monthDoesn’t run
Prices from US$114Lowest price, in several months
US$146 in SeptemberPeak season costs only US$11 more than May
May to SeptemberRuns 5 months a year

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Who books this tour

Who travels on this tour, where they come from and which days fill up first.

Who books

2.6travelers per booking on average
Couples60%
Groups of 3 or more30%
Solo travelers10%

Couples make up the largest share of bookings, at 60%. Groups of 3 or more follow, at 30%.

Where travelers come from

United States36%from the United States
United StatesUnited States36%
GermanyGermany8%
ChinaChina8%
FranceFrance7%
CanadaCanada6%
ItalyItaly6%

The largest share of travelers, 36%, comes from the United States, followed by Germany and China.

Busiest days of the week

MonbusiestSatquietest
Mon
16%
Tue
15%
Wed
13%
Thu
14%
Fri
15%
Sat
12%
Sun
15%
Busiest daysQuietest days

Monday is the busiest departure day. Saturday is the quietest.

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What travelers love

More than half of reviews mention the guides.

  • Patient and encouraging guides
  • Spotting seals swimming nearby
  • Stable kayaks suitable for beginners
  • Explanations of glacier geology
  • Quiet gliding across the lagoon

Most common complaint: Travelers sometimes find the paddling duration shorter than expected, with the route staying confined near the launch point. Keep in mind that the excursion explores the accessible bay area rather than journeying to the distant glacier tongue.

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