Glaciers and Icebergs of Southeast Iceland

From Kirkjubæjarklaustur, journey to Skaftafell for a hike to Svartifoss, then marvel at the icebergs of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and the sparkling Diamond Beach.

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09:30·30 mins
Skaftafell Visitor Centre
The gateway to Vatnajökull National Park, offering information, facilities, and the starting point for various trails, including the path to Svartifoss waterfall.
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10:00·2 hours
Svartifoss (Route S2) Hike
Embark on a moderate 3.4-mile hike (1.5-2 hours) through Skaftafell to Svartifoss, a unique waterfall framed by dark basalt columns resembling organ pipes, offering stunning views.
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30 mins
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12:30·45 mins
Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon
A smaller, less crowded glacier lagoon offering intimate views of icebergs calving from the Vatnajökull glacier, reflecting the dramatic surrounding landscape.
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13:25·1 hour 30 mins
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Witness the breathtaking Jökulsárlón, where massive icebergs calve from Breiðamerkurjökull glacier and drift towards the ocean, creating an ethereal blue and white landscape.
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15:00·45 mins
Diamond Beach
Adjacent to Jökulsárlón, this black sand beach is adorned with glistening icebergs, washed ashore from the lagoon, resembling diamonds scattered across the volcanic sand.
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