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
The Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayaking tour takes place in Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon near Vatnajökull, paddling on glacier lagoon water among icebergs with a local guide.