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Travel along the South Coast on a private 4x4 glacier lagoon tour in Iceland, visiting Jokulsarlon, Diamond Beach, and other lagoons surrounded by icebergs and breathtaking scenery. This 12-hour tour from Reykjavik offers a rare chance to stand close to Iceland’s glaciers and take in its dramatic coastal scenery.
What makes this tour special is the care put into every detail. You’ll travel in a premium 4x4 with a private local guide for comfort, flexibility, and expert insight.
A Leica camera captures professional photos of you by glaciers and black sand beaches. With hotel pick-up, glacial water, and plenty of time at each stop, the experience feels relaxed and personal.
Your South Coast tour begins with a private pick-up in Reykjavik, where a premium 4x4 vehicle and a professional local guide await. As you settle in, the drive east along the South Coast opens to striking views of mossy lava fields, jagged mountains, and black sand plains shaped by centuries of volcanic activity.
The first stop is Svinafellsjokull, an outlet glacier that stretches down from Vatnajokull. Walking near its edge, you can see sharp ice ridges and deep crevasses carved over thousands of years. The cool air from the glacier drifts across your face, making the encounter feel both powerful and peaceful.
Next is Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon, a quieter but equally stunning site. Here, smaller icebergs float gently on the water beneath steep glacier tongues. The stillness of the lagoon makes it a perfect place to take photos and enjoy a few quiet moments in nature.
The highlight of the day is Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, where huge icebergs break away from the glacier and drift across bright blue waters. As you watch them move slowly on the surface, your guide will take professional photos so you can remember this moment with the glacier as your backdrop.
Just across the road lies Diamond Beach, where clear chunks of ice rest on black volcanic sand. The contrast of sparkling ice against the dark shoreline is one of the most unique sights in Iceland, making it a favorite stop for travelers and photographers.
As the day winds down, your guide will drive back along the South Coast with time for short breaks and photos, before you return to Reykjavík in the evening with memories of glaciers, lagoons, and breathtaking coastal views.
Set out on this private 4x4 glacier lagoon tour to Jokulsarlon and Diamond Beach from Reykjavik, where you can stand close to drifting icebergs, walk along black sand beaches, and see Iceland’s glaciers up close. Check availability now by choosing a date.
