Reykjavík: South Coast & Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Tour with Boat Ride

This full-day, 14-hour tour takes you along Iceland's spectacular South Coast to one of the country's most iconic natural wonders: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. A boat ride among the floating icebergs is included, letting you experience the ever-changing colours and sculpted forms of the glacial landscape up close.

Alongside the lagoon, you'll walk the shores of Diamond Beach, where glittering ice fragments rest against black volcanic sand — a contrast that is as dramatic as it is unforgettable. Time permitting, the tour also takes in the nearby Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon and the hidden gem Stjórnarfoss waterfall.

The journey along the South Coast includes a stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall, where you can walk behind the cascading curtain of water when conditions allow. The tour also pauses at Vík village, offering optional dinner and time on the beach, with views of the legendary Reynisdrangar sea stacks rising from the Atlantic.

Operated by BusTravel Iceland with a professional guide on board and free Wi-Fi throughout, this is a comprehensive way to experience Iceland's southern highlights in a single day.

Your day begins with a pickup from Bus Stop #12 (opposite Storm Hotel, Þórunnartún 6, Reykjavík), where the coach collects passengers within 30 minutes of the scheduled departure. Hotel pickup is available as an optional add-on at checkout.

The route heads east along the South Coast, with stops building in drama as you go. Seljalandsfoss waterfall is an early highlight, offering the rare chance to walk behind the falls when safe to do so. Further along, Vík village provides a break with optional dining and a view of the iconic basalt sea stacks at Reynisdrangar.

The centrepiece of the day is Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where a boat excursion takes you in between the icebergs. Nearby, Diamond Beach and — time permitting — Fjallsárlón lagoon and Stjórnarfoss waterfall round out the glacial experience before the coach returns you to Reykjavík.

Few single-day tours cover as much of Iceland's southern landscape as this one. The combination of a boat ride at Jökulsárlón, a walk behind Seljalandsfoss, and time at Diamond Beach delivers a genuinely varied itinerary — from thundering waterfalls to silent, drifting icebergs.

The tour runs for a full 14 hours, giving each stop enough time to feel unhurried. A professional guide provides context throughout, and free Wi-Fi on board means you can share the experience as it unfolds. With the boat ride included in the price, there are no hidden extras to arrange separately.