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AMPHIBIAN BOAT TOUR ON JÖKULSÁRLÓN GLACIER LAGOON

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The impressive lagoon of the Jökulsárlón Glacier can best be experienced with one of our majestic amphibian boat tours which will navigate you through a sea of floating icebergs. During the excursion, you will be able to enjoy the incredible views of the lagoon from many different points and angles. You will be able to see  the icebergs up close and even taste water that is more than 1000 years old. If you are lucky, you will be able to spot the seals which live in the lagoon, as they relax on the islands of ice or dive into the frigid waters.
The amphibian boat tour lasts approximately 30-40 minutes and will be lead by an English speaking guide. The guide on board will explain in great detail many interesting points and facts about the lagoon, its geology and its history. This tour is one which cannot be missed if you are visiting the Jökulsárlón Lagoon, and even more so if you are accompanied by children.

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DETAILS OF THE BOAT RIDE ON GLACIER LAGOON EXCURSION

Boat trip on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Level of difficulty: Easy (1 of 5)
Reservations: Reserve your spot  in advance in order to ensure the availability of the chosen date. The tickets are not time specific, as the boats leave approximately every 15 minutes. 
Duration of tour: 30-40 minutes
Place of tour: Langjökull Glacier Lagoon, in the southeast of Iceland, below the Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier, which is a part of the Vatnajökull Glacier.
Included in the price: Excursion on the amphibian boat with an English speaking guide, necessary equipment, life preserver, local VAT
Departure: Main ticket office at Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon central parking.
Minimum age: 3 years old 
What you should bring: warm clothing and your camera

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It's no wonder the amphibian boat tour on the Jökulsárlón Lagoon is a number one seller! And several movies and TV shows agree: Batman Begins, Lara Croft, Die Another Day and the Amazing Race have all chosen to film at this gorgeous setting.  The Jökulsárlón Lagoon hosts a mirage of fish and birds to scout out during the amphibian boat tour which will delight bird enthusiasts and fishermen. Arctic terns, arctic skuas and gannets can all be seen hunting herring, salmon, and trout and also nesting around the lake. The boat tour is ideal for families with children of all ages (above 3-years-old) and there are multiple excursions each day, making it easy to arrange your schedule around some of the other mutiple possible tours in the area. 

Don’t stay on shore! Come and enjoy this trip with us.

impressive lagoon of the Jökulsárlón Glacier

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Iceland

Important note: The tours on the glacier lagoon take place under the complete and sole responsibility of the clients. ISLANDICA s.r.o. Will not be held responsible for any accidents that could occur during the activities associated with this trip, whether due to an action of the client or another force. The participants thereby accept this conditions when they sign up for the excursion. The client should understand that the activities on the lagoon come with inherent risks. Code JOK1, ID731

Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon - amphibian boat

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