Diamond Beach & Jökulsárlón Floating Glacier Guided Day Tour
Description
FLEXIBLE PICKUP TIME AND FLEXIBLE PICKUP & DROP-OFF LOCATIONS AVAILABLE. Exclusive access to hidden gems: Our private Diamond Beach day tour takes you beyond the usual tourist spots, offering unique experiences not available to the general public. Personalized itinerary: Every tour is tailored to your interests, allowing you to explore Iceland’s culture and natural wonders at your own pace. Expert local guide: Our passionate guides share insider knowledge of Iceland’s history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes, ensuring you enjoy the travel experience you’ve always dreamed of. Our tailor-made approach is all about traveling the way you want. Private transportation: Travel in comfort with convenient, private transport—relax and take in the scenery without the stress of driving or parking. Unforgettable memories: Designed for families, couples, or friends, our private tours create once-in-a-lifetime moments you’ll treasure forever.
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Itinerary
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is a mesmerizing natural wonder nestled in the southeast of Iceland. Here, you'll encounter a stunning landscape where massive icebergs calve from the Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier and drift peacefully across the crystal-clear glacial waters. Marvel at the kaleidoscope of colors as the sunlight reflects off the icebergs, creating a truly magical atmosphere. Don't miss the chance to capture unforgettable moments against the backdrop of Iceland's majestic glaciers and snow-capped peaks.
Diamond Beach, located adjacent to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, is a captivating natural wonder renowned for its sparkling ice diamonds. Here, glittering icebergs that have broken off from the nearby glacier wash ashore, creating a surreal and dazzling spectacle. Stroll along the black sand beach and marvel at the contrast between the glistening ice jewels and the volcanic sands. Capture breathtaking photographs as the sunlight catches the translucent ice, illuminating the beach with a mesmerizing glow. Experience the magic of nature as you witness this unique and unforgettable landscape on Iceland's south coast.
Stjórnarfoss waterfall is a hidden gem nestled in the rugged landscapes of Iceland's southern region. Surrounded by lush greenery and towering cliffs, this picturesque waterfall cascades gracefully into a tranquil pool below. The name "Stjórnarfoss" translates to "Waterfall of the Steering Wheel," derived from the nearby farmstead's old waterwheel, which once provided power for the farm. Visitors can follow a short trail through the enchanting countryside to reach the waterfall's base, where they can admire its beauty up close and feel the misty spray on their faces. With its serene atmosphere and scenic surroundings, Stjórnarfoss offers a peaceful retreat and a perfect opportunity for nature lovers to immerse themselves in Iceland's natural splendor.
Finally, marvel at the awe-inspiring Vatnajökull Glacier from the observation deck, offering panoramic views of Iceland’s largest glacier. Enjoy your tour with us. Experience the stunning locations.
Visit Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon, a breathtaking natural canyon shaped by glacial rivers, known for its dramatic cliffs and winding river views. Enjoy a short walk along marked paths to scenic viewpoints overlooking this unique and picturesque landscape.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If your hotel is not listed here, please let us know where you are staying so that we can arrange a pick up! Mercedes V-Class is also available on demand for an additional price. We will contact you one day before the travel date to inform you about the pick-up information. Our guide will be waiting holding a sign with your name. Or our guide will call your name.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Total tour duration already includes travel time
Reviews(54)
We had a great time and got to enjoy a few of Iceland's gorgeous waterfalls, glaciers and black beaches.
Our family of 6, two grandparents and 4 grandchildren took a whole day trip with several stops along the way , to the points of Diamond Beach and The Glacier Lagoon. It is a long 12 hour trip. Our guide Lina was fantastic and made appropriate stops to see sights and gave us time to stretch and get snacks. Lina arranged the tour schedule based upon weather conditions due to rain and wind. Fortunately, we had decent weather for some of our excursion. Lina is well informed and shared insights and her knowledge. Lina was pleasant and accommodating and made the trip worthwhile and we felt very comfortable with her as our guide. She has a lovely and engaging personality. The tour company is reliable, a most important factor when hiring a tour operator on line. The van was large, clean and comfortable. While the cost is high, the tour was 12 hours and we had personalized service to meet our group's needs. One of the children left an item in the car and Lina returned it to us the next day. Thank you for a long, scenic, beautiful, memorable day.
Lina provided a very amazing day trip to the southern glacier Lagoon region of Iceland with many wonderful stops along the way. She’s also a very kind, knowledgeable and easy-going person and helped us to learn more about the country and was very lovely to be around. We were also very relieved and happy that she was able to accommodate us on this last-minute trip because our group trip bus pickup didn’t happen. She was incredibly flexible in accommodating this last-minute booking! I would recommend her very highly and the tour itself was beautiful and once in a lifetime opportunity to see some very unusual and beautiful wonders of Iceland!
Sultan and his team are wonderful. Professional and accommodating. Highly recommended!!!
Thank you, Huma, for your recommendation! We're delighted you enjoyed exploring Iceland with us. We aim to provide a memorable and professional experience for all our guests. We appreciate your kind words!
Great experience!! Wonderful guide, Sultan!! We really appreciated the time he took to explain all the things and places we saw, and even took us on some side trips and locations not included in the excursion itinerary. It was great. The only thing a bit confusing was that Viator didn’t clearly advertise that the boat trip to see the floating glaciers was not included in the price. Otherwise a great trip overall. Thank you, Sultan!!
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed exploring Iceland with Sultan. We truly appreciate your feedback and are pleased that his knowledge and extra stops helped make your day even more memorable. Thank you as well for your comments regarding the boat trip—we value your feedback. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Iceland in the future!
Viator was very misleading about no boat ride being included in our itinerary which caused confusion and delay and concern from our tour guide. So we paid out of pocket for that to see the floating glacier ice up close in the lake near diamond beach. Otherwise Sultan did a fantastic job at driving us and taking us to see various highlights and places upon request. He was amazing.
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Diamond Beach and the surrounding area. We appreciate your feedback and are pleased that Sultan helped make your day enjoyable and memorable. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to explore Iceland with us. We hope to welcome you back again in the future!
Nice service and and well mannered staff 😀.
We had an amazing experience on this tour, and Sultan made it truly unforgettable. He was knowledgeable, thoughtful, and went above and beyond throughout the entire 12-hour day to make sure we had the best experience possible. What really set him apart was offering to pick us up again later that evening so we could try to see the Northern Lights—after already completing a full day tour. Thanks to him, we saw an incredible Northern Lights show that was one of the highlights of our trip. Sultan didn’t just guide a tour, he created a memorable experience we’ll never forget. His generosity, dedication, and passion for what he does really stood out. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you can go with Sultan.
We had an amazing experience on this tour, and Sultan made it truly unforgettable. He was knowledgeable, thoughtful, and went above and beyond throughout the entire 12-hour day to make sure we had the best experience possible. What really set him apart was offering to pick us up again later that evening so we could try to see the Northern Lights—after already completing a full day tour. Thanks to him, we saw an incredible Northern Lights show that was one of the highlights of our trip. Sultan didn’t just guide a tour, he created a memorable experience we’ll never forget. His generosity, dedication, and passion for what he does really stood out. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you can go with Sultan.
This day we made a big trip. We visited Skógafoss, a plane wreck, Diamond beach, Jökulsárlón and Seljalandsfoss. We were very lucky to see the Northern Lights at Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Ma-gian! Our driver Tommy did an excellent job despite it being a long day, his rest periods were taken into account. This does provide extra stops (but also beautiful views). The guide Gunnar B. told us a lot about the sights along the way, the customs in Iceland at Christmas for example and stories about the trolls of Iceland. At Diamond beach he personally explains to you how to take a beautiful, magical picture of a washed up piece of ice. Dress warmly! You spend a lot of time on open plains and that is very cold in November (even when it is not freezing). I found this tour a little more limited compared to the golden Circle tour in toilet and dining facilities during stops. So make sure you always go to the bathroom where you can and have some snacks, drinks and a sandwich for the road. It's been a long day. We spent a total of 15 hours on the road. It was all worth it!
