Glacial Lagoons and Dramatic Canyons

Departing Höfn, marvel at floating icebergs in breathtaking Jökulsárlón, walk along sparkling Diamond Beach, and hike stunning mossy canyons toward cascading Svartifoss waterfall.

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09:00·1.5 hours
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Witness massive icebergs calving from the retreating Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, floating peacefully in a deep coastal lagoon before drifting out to the open ocean.
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10 mins
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10:40·45 mins
Diamond Beach
Stroll across the striking black sand beach where glittering chunks of glacial ice wash ashore, creating a breathtaking contrast against the dark volcanic shoreline.
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20 mins
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11:45·1 hour
Fjallsárlón
Discover this quieter, dramatic glacier lagoon nestled right beneath the steep ice cliffs of Öræfajökull, offering an intimate perspective of raw glacial power.
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20 mins
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13:05·2.5 hours
Múlagljúfur Canyon
Hike Múlagljúfur Canyon (South Coast): 3.8 mi, 2 – 3 hrs. Navigate this hidden, sheer-walled canyon offering jaw-dropping elevated views over hanging valleys and turquoise streams.
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20 mins
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15:55·2 hours
Svartifoss (Route S2)
Hike Svartifoss (Route S2) (Skaftafell): 3.4 mi, 1.5 – 2 hrs. Trek through verdant birch forests to reach a unique waterfall framed by striking hexagonal basalt columns.
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