Tours & experiences

Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon & Fjaðrárgjúfur Canyon Small-Group Tour

About this experience

- Discover “The Crown Jewel of Iceland,” Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, an area of stunning icebergs, glaciers, mountains, ocean and black sand beach. 
- Walk among icebergs on so-called "Crystal" or "Diamond" beach - very often there are plenty of icebergs washed offshore, a perfect photo opportunity for everyone!
- Walk behind one of the most wonderful waterfalls in Iceland - Seljalandsfoss!
- Make a stop at the southernmost village of Iceland - Vík and admire the sea stacks by the beach.
- Admire this unique "feather" canyon Fjadrargljufur.
- Visit old turf church at Hof and feel like in a hobbit time
- Cap off your trip with one of nature’s most magnificent spectacles - Northern Lights show (available in the winter season).

And all in the comfort of a small group.  

So don’t delay any longer. Hurry now and secure your seats on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

At a glance

  • Duration: 14 hr–16 hr

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Glacier Lagoon tour
In winter months, Fjadrargljufur might be inaccessible due to the snow / closed roads.
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour14 hr–16 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 14 hr–16 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • WiFi on board
  • Professional Local Driver-guide
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated bus stops & hotels
  • Live commentary on board
  • Small-group tour (tour operated exclusively on minibuses)

Not included

  • Food and drinks (available to purchase at the supermarket and on-site)
  • Commentary outside of the bus (self-guided sights & free time only)
  • Boat ride (optional on site for an extra cost)

Itinerary and highlights

A charming church on a hill with fantastic views of the ocean and the legendary Reynisdrangar Seastacks, said to be trolls turned to stone.

This is a breath-taking canyon definitely worth the visit! (please note, it may not be accessible in winter conditions)

A beautiful waterfall, where the wind can lift the water, creating an amazing uphill flow.

Glacier Lagoon is a true gem of Iceland, be mesmerized by its floating icebergs and if you will be lucky, you will see seals as well!

Most of the time this black sand beach is covered by beautiful icebergs. Amazing photo opportunity for everyone!

You will feel like a hobbit when you visit this picturesque turf church!

Stop for a meal in Iceland’s southernmost village, where you can enjoy delicious lamb soup or the famous black dough pizza.

Beautiful waterfall one can walk behind!

*Northern Lights hunt - available between 1st September and 1st April, dependent on the sky conditions and aurora activity

Meeting and pickup information

  • This is a round-trip excursion. The estimated return time is 10:30 - 11:00 PM. Some of the central hotels are located in the restricted area where we aren't allowed to drive. Please find your hotel below and meet us at it's designated bus stop. Thank you for understanding. PLEASE NOTE: These bus stops for tour buses are not the same as the bus stops for city buses. The tour bus stops have a blue pillar with pink bus sign at the top and the number and name of the bus stop. The city bus stops have a yellow "S" in a red circle (S as Strætó - city bus). Please do not wait at the city bus stops! Once you submit/confirm with us a specific bus stop, please meet us exactly at that bus stop and not any other. ___________________________ Bus stop 1 – Ráðhúsið – City Hall: Center Hotels Plaza Downtown Hostel Hotel Reykjavik Centrum Iceland Parliament Hotel Kvosin Downtown Hotel ___________________________ Bus stop 3 – Lækjargata (near the Hard Rock Café): Alva Apartments Apotek Hotel City Center hotel Hotel Borg Hotel Reykjavik Saga Radisson Blu 1919 Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel ___________________________ Bus Stop 4 - Miðbakki Black Pearl Apartment Hotel Exeter Hotel ___________________________ Bus stop 6 – Safnahúsið – The Culture House (corner of Ingolfsstraeti and Hverfisgata: 101 Hotel Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre Center Hotels Arnarhvoll Center Hotels Skjaldbreid Hotel Frón Loft Hostel Thingholt by Center Hotels Vintage Hotel Apartments ___________________________ Hallgrímskirkja (Bus Stop 8) B47 Hostel Baron's Hostel Hotel Holt Hotel Odinsve Leifur Eiriksson Reykjavik Downtown Hotel Sunna Guesthouse ___________________________ Bus stop 9 – Snorrabraut: 100 Iceland Hotel 4th Floor Hotel Alfred's Apartments Center Hotels Laugavegur Hotel Vera Hotel Von Laugavegur Apartments Skuggi Hotel ___________________________ Bus stop 12 – Höfðatorg (in front of Fosshotel Reyjavik): - Storm Hotel - Fosshótel Reykjavík - Tower Suites ___________________________ Bus stop 13 – Rauðarástígur (in front of Centerhotel Miðgarður): - Centerhotel Miðgarður ___________________________ Bus stop 14 - Skúlagata (corner of Skúlagata/Klappastígur) 41 - A Townhouse Hotel Alfred's Studios Ion City Hotel Reykjavik Residence Hotel Reykjavik Residence Suites Sandhotel The Swan House ___________________________ Bus Stop 15, Vesturbugt: - Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels - Grandi by Center Hotels ___________________________ BSÍ Bus Terminal: Travel Inn Hotels in Kópavogur and Hafnarfjörður: - 201 Hotel, Hlíðarsmári 5 - Iceland Comfort Apartments - Icelandic Apartments - Hotel Ísland Comfort - Hotel Heidmork - Reykjavik Peace Center - Vellir Hotel - Viking Village Hotel BSI Terminal is approx. 10mins bus ride from Hamraborg stop in Kópavogur and 25 mins ride from Fjörður stop in Hafnarfjörður. In both cases, you need to take line #1. ___________________________ If your accomodation is located more than 10minutes walking from our pick up locations, you can contact us directly though Viator chat or send us an an email. We will try to arrange the best pick up location for you.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Gateway to Iceland

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Sturdy, warm, waterproof shoes, as well as warm rain and windproof outdoor clothing, is recommended. For the best comfort, we recommend bringing mittens and a hat even during the summer season.
  • Please note: due to the driving restrictions in Reykjavík, we cannot guarantee a hotel pickup from all hotels. In case your hotel is located in the restricted area, we will ask you to meet us at a designated bus stop, which is never more than few minutes walking distance.
  • The tour operates with minimum 4 adult participants.
  • Vegetarian and allergen-free meal options available to purchase on-site

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 14 hr–16 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
This is a round-trip excursion. The estimated return time is 10:30 - 11:00 PM.

Some of the central hotels are located in the restricted area where we aren't allowed to drive. Please find your hotel below and meet us at it's designated bus stop. Thank you for understanding.

PLEASE NOTE: These bus stops for tour buses are not the same as the bus stops for city buses. The tour bus stops have a blue pillar with pink bus sign at the top and the number and name of the bus stop. The city bus stops have a yellow "S" in a red circle (S as Strætó - city bus). Please do not wait at the city bus stops!

Once you submit/confirm with us a specific bus stop, please meet us exactly at that bus stop and not any other.
___________________________

Bus stop 1 – Ráðhúsið – City Hall:
Center Hotels Plaza
Downtown Hostel
Hotel Reykjavik Centrum
Iceland Parliament Hotel
Kvosin Downtown Hotel
___________________________

Bus stop 3 – Lækjargata (near the Hard Rock Café):
Alva Apartments
Apotek Hotel
City Center hotel
Hotel Borg
Hotel Reykjavik Saga
Radisson Blu 1919
Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel
___________________________

Bus Stop 4 - Miðbakki
Black Pearl Apartment Hotel
Exeter Hotel
___________________________

Bus stop 6 – Safnahúsið – The Culture House (corner of Ingolfsstraeti and Hverfisgata:
101 Hotel
Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre
Center Hotels Arnarhvoll
Center Hotels Skjaldbreid
Hotel Frón
Loft Hostel
Thingholt by Center Hotels
Vintage Hotel Apartments
___________________________

Hallgrímskirkja (Bus Stop 8)
B47 Hostel
Baron's Hostel
Hotel Holt
Hotel Odinsve
Leifur Eiriksson
Reykjavik Downtown Hotel
Sunna Guesthouse
___________________________

Bus stop 9 – Snorrabraut:
100 Iceland Hotel
4th Floor Hotel
Alfred's Apartments
Center Hotels Laugavegur
Hotel Vera
Hotel Von
Laugavegur Apartments
Skuggi Hotel
___________________________

Bus stop 12 – Höfðatorg (in front of Fosshotel Reyjavik):
- Storm Hotel
- Fosshótel Reykjavík
- Tower Suites
___________________________

Bus stop 13 – Rauðarástígur (in front of Centerhotel Miðgarður):
- Centerhotel Miðgarður
___________________________

Bus stop 14 - Skúlagata (corner of Skúlagata/Klappastígur)
41 - A Townhouse Hotel
Alfred's Studios
Ion City Hotel
Reykjavik Residence Hotel
Reykjavik Residence Suites
Sandhotel
The Swan House
___________________________

Bus Stop 15, Vesturbugt:
- Reykjavík Marina - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
- Grandi by Center Hotels
___________________________

BSÍ Bus Terminal:
Travel Inn
Hotels in Kópavogur and Hafnarfjörður:
- 201 Hotel, Hlíðarsmári 5
- Iceland Comfort Apartments
- Icelandic Apartments
- Hotel Ísland Comfort
- Hotel Heidmork
- Reykjavik Peace Center
- Vellir Hotel
- Viking Village Hotel

BSI Terminal is approx. 10mins bus ride from Hamraborg stop in Kópavogur and 25 mins ride from Fjörður stop in Hafnarfjörður. In both cases, you need to take line #1.
___________________________

If your accomodation is located more than 10minutes walking from our pick up locations, you can contact us directly though Viator chat or send us an an email. We will try to arrange the best pick up location for you.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 0–5; Youth tickets: age 6–12; Adult tickets: age 13+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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