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Check off the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and other highlights of Southeast Iceland from your bucket list on this sightseeing day tour from Djupivogur. Perfect for cruise guests and short-stay travelers, this 7-hour excursion in Iceland captures the very best of the region, from towering mountains to drifting icebergs.
This day tour in Iceland is designed for those who want to maximize their time without missing the country’s most iconic sights. With a carefully paced itinerary, you’ll enjoy breathtaking scenery, photography stops, and a mix of world-famous attractions and quieter viewpoints.
Your journey begins in Djupivogur, a charming fishing town in the Eastfjords known for its colorful harbor and peaceful surroundings. You’ll meet your expert local guide here and the rest of the tour joiners.
From Djupivogur, the route follows the southeastern coastline, a landscape where rugged peaks meet the open Atlantic Ocean. If you have any questions about the sights along the way, don’t hesitate to ask your tour guide.
The first stop of the day is Vestrahorn, one of Iceland’s most photographed mountains. Its steep ridges rise dramatically from the shoreline, peaking at 1,490 feet (454 meters), and are surrounded by sweeping black dunes and shallow tidal flats.
The surrounding water often mirrors the mountain’s outline, making it an excellent photography spot.
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, the highlight of the tour, is your next stop. Located at the edge of Vatnajokull, Europe’s largest glacier, this vast lagoon is filled with enormous icebergs that break away from the glacier and drift slowly across its still, blue waters.
Each Jokulsarlon iceberg is unique, sculpted into stunning shapes with colors ranging from white to striking shades of blue and ash black. The calm surface of the lagoon often reflects both the icebergs and the surrounding mountains.
With favorable conditions and luck on your side, you may even see colonies of seals and seabirds resting on the ice or the sands.
Just across the road lies Diamond Beach, where chunks of crystal-clear ice wash ashore on the black volcanic sand. The glittering ice scattered along the dark shoreline offers one of the most unforgettable sights in Iceland.
After exploring Jokulsarlon and Diamond Beach, the return drive brings another scenic stop at Eystrahorn. Less visited than its sister mountain Vestrahorn, Eystrahorn is just as striking, with dramatic cliffs and sweeping views of the coastline.
Its quiet, remote atmosphere provides the perfect contrast to the glacier lagoon’s busy shoreline, allowing for a peaceful moment before heading back to Djupivogur.
This express tour is thoughtfully paced, giving you plenty of time at each location without feeling rushed. Along the way, there are ample opportunities to enjoy short walks and take in the stunning views that make Southeast Iceland so unique.
Don’t miss your chance to explore Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach, and the iconic coastal peaks of Vestrahorn and Eystrahorn on this one-day sightseeing tour from Djupivogur. Check availability now by choosing a date.
