GLACIER HIKE & JÖKULSÁRLÓN ZODIAC BOAT

7 hours | Easy

Experience one of the most complete glacier activities in Iceland by combining an easy glacier hike with a Zodiac boat tour at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. This excursion is ideal for travelers exploring the South Coast during the summer season.

Get up close to the iconic floating icebergs, walk on a real glacier with certified guides and discover some of the most spectacular landscapes in Iceland in a single day.

Book this glacier tour in Iceland

Check availability and secure your spot online. This activity is very popular during the summer season and availability is limited.


Jökulsárlón Zodiac Boat Tour

The day begins at the famous Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where you will board a Zodiac boat accompanied by an experienced guide. During the one-hour navigation, you will explore the lagoon and approach the impressive icebergs floating in the water.

This is one of the best ways to experience the scale and beauty of Iceland’s glaciers. On many occasions, you may also spot seals resting on the icebergs or swimming nearby.

The boat tour finishes around 11:00, leaving time to continue your journey towards the next part of the experience.

Transfer to Skaftafell

After the boat tour, you will need to drive approximately 50 minutes to Skaftafell, located within Vatnajökull National Park. The glacier hike starts at 14:20, giving you enough time to have lunch or explore nearby highlights such as Diamond Beach or the surrounding nature of Skaftafell.

Glacier Hike in Skaftafell

Upon arrival, you will meet your certified glacier guide and prepare for the hike. All necessary equipment is provided, including crampons, helmet and safety gear.

After a short transfer from the base camp, you will reach the glacier tongue, where the hike begins. The route is considered easy and suitable for most travelers, offering spectacular views of glacier formations, ice ridges and surrounding mountains.

During the hike, your guide will make several stops at scenic viewpoints, ideal for photography and to better understand the glacier environment.

At the end of the activity, you will return to the base camp where the tour concludes.

Tour details

  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Season: Summer
  • Boat tour: approx. 1 hour
  • Drive between locations: approx. 50 minutes
  • Meeting points: Jökulsárlón & Skaftafell

Why choose this excursion?

This combination of glacier hiking and Zodiac boat tour is one of the most complete experiences available in South Iceland. It allows you to explore the glacier from two completely different perspectives: from the water and on foot.

It is an excellent option for travelers looking for an active yet accessible experience in one of the most iconic regions of Iceland.

Important note: This is a regular (non-private) combined excursion. The schedule requires traveling independently between Jökulsárlón and Skaftafell. Activities are subject to weather and safety conditions. Advance booking is highly recommended during summer. ID 1130.

GLACIER TOURS IN SOUTH ICELAND