South Coast & Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon Tour in English with Hotel Pickup
ID: GYG2021-O-49505
Category:
Water Sports
, Sight Seeing
, Nature and Landscapes
Country: Iceland
Duration:
14:00 hours
Description
Take a tour along the beautiful south shore of Iceland to the magnificent glacial lagoon, Jökulsárlón.
Head along the beautiful south shore of Iceland to the extraordinary glacial lagoon, Jökulsárlón, on this full-day tour.
Pass some charming villages as well as Skaftafell National Park and visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall and Skógarfoss waterfall. Just before you reach the lagoon, you'll pass Iceland’s biggest volcano, Öræfajökull glacier which has the highest peak of the island, Hvannadalshnjúkur. (2110 m).
After arriving at the lagoon, enjoy some time to view this stunning area. Take a walk along the shore and admire the icebergs. During the summer season, amphibian boat tours on the lagoon are available at an extra cost (payable onsite).
Jökulsárlón started to form in the early nineteen twenties and is getting bigger every year. You will see many amazing blocks of ice that have broken off Europe’s biggest glacier, Vatnajökull, as they sail slowly towards the ocean which is only a kilometer away. The tour returns to Reykjavik in the evening.
Highlights
- See amazing blocks of ice at Jökulsárlón
- Admire the wonderful Seljalandsfoss
- Visit the Skógafoss waterfall
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• It is important to note that the boat tour on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is not included
• Sunday departures are also guided in German
• Saturday departures are also guided in French
• Wednesday departures are also guided in Mandarin Chinese
• Pickup starts 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please wait outside your hotel or at your designated bus stop for the pickup bus. Please make sure you provide your hotel details in advance
• Please note that the discount for children and youths is a family discount, and applies to a maximum of 2 children/youths per each full paying adult
• Pickup is offered from most hotels in the Reykjavik area. Due to bus access restrictions in Reykjavik you may need to make your way to a designated pickup point
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The complimentary pickup service starts 30 minutes before the selected departure. Due to traffic limitations in the city center, you might have to make your way to the closest pickup location. Your hotel reception will help you find it or, if staying in a private accommodation, please get in touch with the local supplier after the booking.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
