Kayaking at the Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón)
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Description
Arrive at Jökulsárlón: Meet at the Glacier Lagoon main parking area and check in with your guide before heading out onto the water.
Gear-up & briefing: Get suited up in a two-piece kayaking suit and fitted with safety equipment. Your guide gives a clear safety briefing and easy paddling basics, making this a great choice for first-time kayakers.
Paddle among icebergs: Launch onto the lagoon and kayak through calm water surrounded by floating ice. You’ll get a stunning perspective of the glacier environment and the vast ice cap rising above the lagoon.
Wildlife moments: Keep an eye out for seals and birds as you glide quietly through the lagoon (sightings can’t be guaranteed).
Wrap-up: Return to shore, change out of your gear, and leave with that “I kayaked Jökulsárlón” glow.
What is included
- Guided kayaking tour
- Kayak and paddle
- Two-piece kayak suit
- Safety vest (life vest)
- Kayaking shoes/boots
What do I need to bring
- Warm clothing to wear under the suit
- Good socks
- Gloves
- Headwear (beanie/cap)
- Sunglasses on sunny days
- Bottle of water
Good to know
- Duration: about 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Minimum age is 14 years (no exceptions).
- Reasonable fitness is required for the kayaking tours.
- Weight limit is 120 kg, and the largest suits are size XXL.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure to gear up.
- This is a self-drive tour (you travel to the meeting point on your own).
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Highlights
- Kayak on Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon among floating icebergs
- Views toward Vatnajökull’s ice cap
- Beginner-friendly sit-on-top kayaks with a safety briefing
- Two-piece kayak suit and safety gear included
- Chance to spot seals and birds (not guaranteed)
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayaking — Frequently asked questions
Do I need kayaking experience?
No. The tour is suitable for beginners and starts with a safety briefing and basic instruction.
How long is the tour?
The experience lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes.
What should I wear?
Wear warm layers under the suit and bring good socks, gloves and headwear. Sunglasses help on bright days.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 14 years, with no exceptions.
Is there a weight limit?
Yes, the weight limit is 120 kg, and the largest suits are size XXL.
Where do we meet?
You’ll meet at the Glacier Lagoon main parking lot (Jökulsárlón). Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to get geared up.