Experience Iceland’s Glaciers: A Day Tour Itinerary Around Vatnajökull

Every time I travel, I make a packing list. It helps to avoid forgetting important things, but sometimes, it’s still not foolproof. If you’re planning your trip to the land of fire and ice, the Northern Lights, the midnight sun, glaciers, waterfalls, and volcanoes, it’s best to be prepared with the right gear and clothes. At the same time, packing light will allow you to move around more easily.

Seals are frequently sighted along Iceland’s coast and you’ll often see them in the south of the country. In this article, we’ll take a look at what kinds of seal you can expect to encounter and suggest some of the places where they are regularly seen. We’ll also explore when you’re most likely to spot them and discuss how to behave in a responsible manner so that these delightful marine mammals can call South Iceland home for many years to come.

If you’re a keen photographer, you’ll find plenty of irresistible locations throughout Iceland. One that has become a firm favourite with travellers is undoubtedly Breiðamerkursandur, better known to visitors as Diamond Beach. It’s easy to visit this place before or after Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon. For those in the planning stages of a visit, here’s our take on the best time to visit and how to photograph it.

If you’ve come to Iceland because of its breathtaking scenery, then it goes against the grain to tuck yourself away indoors, right? Choosing to camp means you can enjoy the outdoors for much longer and if the weather’s agreeable, have breakfast outside. In this article, we’ll take a look at the campsites that are nearest to Fjallsárlón and also explore what you can expect if you want to upgrade your experience in one of our floating glamping huts.

The company Fjallsarlon Iceberg Boat Tours was founded in 2013, offering iceberg lagoon boat tours from the back of a trailer. Since then, a lot has changed. In 2017 we opened a new tour reception for boat tours, and at Frost restaurant, we were able to welcome hungry travelers. We can proudly say that our service center next to a glacier lagoon is the best facility any activity company in the area offers. We believe that the overall experience when going on any tour should be good from the moment you park your car and until you leave again.

Vatnajökull’s immense size means it has many outlet glaciers radiating out from its edge like fingers. One of these is Fjallsjökull glacier, which is above us here at Fjallsárlón, while another is Svínafellsjökull glacier located close by. We’d suggest you make time for both as you travel along Iceland’s scenic south coast, so here’s what to see and do at Svínafellsjökull.

The seasons in Iceland are very different from another with summer, autumn, winter and spring. The tourism can be divided to summer season and winter season.

In recent years, Iceland has become a popular destination for travelers all year round. This is a big change from the time Iceland was mostly visited in July and August. The Southeast of Iceland boasts of natural attractions such as Fjadrargljufur Canyon, Skaftafell National Park, Diamond beach, Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Mulagljufur canyon.

If you spend even a short amount of time up on an Icelandic glacier or on the rough roads of the Highlands region, chances are you’ll see a super jeep. But what are these vehicles, why are they so prevalent in Iceland and how can you benefit from one if you’re planning a day tour on Vatnajökull glacier? Let’s find out.

Fjallsárlón and the surrounding glaciers. Visiting a glacier is a real highlight of any trip to Iceland, and if you’re planning to travel along the country’s scenic southern coast, you won’t regret calling in at Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon and the surrounding glaciers. With a backdrop of ice, it’s a breathtaking sight, but these majestic landforms can be hazardous, so it’s never a good idea to climb up on a glacier on your own. You can join the Ultimate Glacier Adventure a perfect combo of boat tour and glacier hike.

If you’ve been researching a visit to Fjallsárlón, then you might be interested to learn that it’s not the only glacier lagoon in Iceland. That should come as no surprise as Vatnajökull glacier is vast, after all. Let’s take a brief look at some of the more notable glacier lagoons that you might choose to visit. Most lagoons can be easily reached on foot. But be mindful of your safety at all times; going with a guide is advisable for longer hikes or tours. Two out of these lagoons offer boat tours, which you may consider booking for a more adventurous, educational and fun experience. Fjallsarlon Iceberg Lagoon offers small boat experience away from the crowds and Jokulsarlon lagoon offers amphibian boat tours and zodiac boat tours. You can also join a kayak tours on both lagoons.

Iceland couldn’t have been better named: it is a land where you’ll often see ice, even if you visit in summer. An estimated 11% of the country is covered in the white stuff, so it’s hard to miss, especially if you’re travelling through the south of the country. That’s where you’ll find Vatnajökull glacier, the subject of this article. You’ll get a great view of it from Route 1, Iceland’s ring road, as you drive to and from Fjallsárlón lagoon. But trust us, you’ll want to get out of the car and take a closer look.

Travellers who reach Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon will have been treated to some extraordinary landscapes. You can be forgiven for thinking that the iceberg strewn lagoon with its wonderful backdrop of the Fjallsjökull glacier would be hard to top. Nevertheless, road trippers will delight in what’s to come, as East Iceland is one of the most picturesque and unspoilt regions of the country.

Who doesn’t dream of finding a tucked-away spot in Iceland that is relatively undiscovered? You can be forgiven for thinking that, especially along the country’s busy south coast, it’s almost impossible to find such a place. Yet with a bit of effort, an intrepid attitude and a sense of adventure, hidden gems do still exist. In this article, we’ve rounded up a few of our favourites close to Fjallsárlón, which you can schedule before or after your visit.

In the National park of Vatnajökull you will find many companies offering various types of activity tours. The national park covers a large area, all Vatnajökull glacier and big land areas north of Vatnajökull and west of Vatnajökull. In the southern region of the National Park, the land area within the park is relatively small because the glacier and its tongues extend close to the sea. In between, you’ll find Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.