Kayaking at The Glacier Lagoon

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The Jökulsárlón Glacier lagoon is considered as one of the natural wonders of Iceland. Paddling on the Glacier lagoon provides outstanding experience and gives participants maqnificent view of the ice cap and the vast dome of ice that rises above.

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Season
May to September
Minimum age
14 years
Getting there
Self-Drive
Group size
Up to 18
Book by
15 minutes before

from

18.500 ISK

per person

Check dates & book

Next departures

  • Wed 30 Sept · 16:00
  • Wed 30 Sept · 16:30
  • Sat 1 May · 09:30
  • Sat 1 May · 10:00

Runs: May to September

  • Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
  • No account needed

Why it's on Icebreaker

Glacier Kayaking at Heinabergslón

Kayaking a glacier lagoon gets you in among the ice without the sweat of a hike or climb. The paddling keeps your blood moving but is chill enough that your energy goes on the scenery, and the kayaks are sturdier than they look. Iceguide, guides from the Höfn area who told us years ago they would sooner keep groups small than compromise the experience, run this one on Heinabergslón, a lagoon under Vatnajökull far enough off the beaten path that nobody else is on the water. Meet at Gerði Guesthouse, get into a drysuit, paddle among the ice and, with glacier gear on, step onto an iceberg for a short walk. Three and a half hours; minimum age 14. A shorter, easier paddle runs on Jökulsárlón.

From the Icebreaker app, curated with The Reykjavík Grapevine.

Prices

Person14+ years18.500 ISK

Prices for the next departure, checked Wed 30 Sept. They can change with the date; the booking shows the exact price.

About this tour

The Jökulsárlón Glacier lagoon is considered as one of the natural wonders of Iceland. Paddling on the Glacier lagoon provides outstanding experience and gives participants maqnificent view of the ice cap and the vast dome of ice that rises above.

Come with us on this unique journey where we paddle amongst floating ice bergs and wildlife, seals and birds.

This is the tour for those who want to be environmentally friendly while exploring nature.

The tour is fully guided and all participants are provided with top of the line drysuite and all other necessary equipment. Our Kayaks are SIT-ON-TOP boats, very stable and should be suitable for persons who have not gone kayaking before.



What's included

Included:
Kayak, two piece kayak suite, safety vest, shoes, kayak paddle.

What to bring

  • Warm clothing to wear under the dry-suit that we provide.
  • Good socks.
  • Gloves.
  • Headwear.
  • Sunglasses on sunny days.

Where it starts

Glacier lagoon kayak tourJökulsárlon, Höfn

Map of Glacier lagoon kayak tourOpen in Google Maps

Cancellation

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.

For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*

*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.

Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Questions

How long is Kayaking at The Glacier Lagoon?
About 1 hour 30 minutes.
How much does Kayaking at The Glacier Lagoon cost?
From 18.500 ISK. Person (14+ years): 18.500 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
Where does it start?
There is no pickup: you meet the operator at Glacier lagoon kayak tour, Jökulsárlon, Höfn. Most people drive there themselves.
What is the minimum age?
14 years.
When does it run?
May to September, going by the departures listed for the next twelve months.
How hard is it?
The operator rates it easy.

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