Highlights
Glacier Lagoon Kayaking
Heinabergslón glacier lagoon
Kayak between icebergs
Season
Summer
Meeting point
Gerði Guesthouse
Duration
3,5 hours
Starting Time
9am / 2pm
Group
Small: 1 – 18 people
Price
ISK 19,900 per person
$147/ €137 / £117
About Tour
Embark on an unforgettable Glacier Kayak Adventure with us. Paddle through the serene waters of the Heinaberg Lagoon, surrounded by breathtaking icebergs and the majestic Vatnajökull Glacier. This unique tour offers an up-close experience of Iceland’s stunning glacial landscape, guided by our experienced and knowledgeable team. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced kayaker, this adventure promises a perfect blend of tranquility and awe-inspiring scenery.
Included
- Professional and experienced guides
- Kayak and all necessary safety equipment
- Dry suit to keep you warm and dry
- Small group experience for a personalized adventure
What to bring
- Warm, layered clothing
- Waterproof jacket and pants
- Hat and gloves
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Camera to capture the stunning views
- Comfortable shoes suitable for water activities
Good to know
- No prior kayaking experience is necessary
- Suitable for all fitness levels
- The tour lasts approximately 2.5 to 3 hours
- Weather conditions can affect the tour; flexibility is appreciated
- Safety is our top priority, and our guides are well-trained to ensure a secure adventure
Contact us for more information about this tour
Meeting Point
The meeting point for the Glacier Lagoon Kayaking Tour is at Gerði Guesthouse. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure we can begin promptly. Detailed directions will be provided upon booking.
Interesting locations in the area
Locations
- Diamond Beach
- Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon
- Múlagljúfur Canyon
- Höfn village
- Hoffell Hot Tubs
- Bergárfoss waterfall
- Stokksnes
Hotels & Restaurants
- Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
- Guesthouse Gerði
- Guesthouse Skálafell
- Fosshotel Vatnajökull
- Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon
- Heimahumar "Local Langoustine" Truck
- Pakkhús Restaurant
- Hotel Höfn
- Humarhöfnin
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Our base camp is located at a place called Flatey, located 38 km west of Höfn. At Flatey our guides will outfit all participants with the appropriate kayak equipment and provide additional gear. Flatey is one of Iceland´s largest dairy farm and visitors have the opportunity to take a peek inside the farm. At Flatey you can buy basic refreshments and get access to free Wifi.
GPS: 64.259151, -15.587038
We kindly ask you to be at the meeting point on time. We recommend arriving at least 15 min before the scheduled departure time. Late arrivals unfortunately will miss out on their reservation and it will result in the cancellation of your booking and a full forfeiture of your booking fee.
Driving time to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon from Reykjavík is around 5 hours 20 minutes in good road conditions.
Unfortunately this tour is not available with a pick up in Reykjavik.
We recommend that you rent a car and drive along the south coast of Iceland to the meeting point for this tour.
Read more about Self Driving in Iceland here.
You will be provided with kayaking shoes on this tour so you don’t have to bring your own kayaking shoes.
Wear warm clothes. We will provide you with a drysuit for the kayaking tour.
Unfortunately it is not possible to go on a glacier lagoon kayaking tour during the winter time. However, you can join other kind of boat tours on Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon. Check out the Zodiac boat tour on Jokulsarlon.
If the tour gets cancelled, for example due to weather, we will let you know as soon as possible and you can choose between rescheduling the tour or receiving a full refund.
