Skaftafell Hike & Glacial Lagoons

From Kirkjubæjarklaustur, hike to the iconic Svartifoss waterfall in Skaftafell. The afternoon is dedicated to the breathtaking Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and the sparkling Diamond Beach before resting in Höfn.

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4.7
08:30·2 hours
Svartifoss (Route S2)
Hike the moderate 3.4-mile trail in Skaftafell Nature Reserve to Svartifoss, a unique waterfall framed by dramatic dark basalt columns resembling a church organ.
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50 mins
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4.9
11:20·1 hour 30 mins
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Witness the awe-inspiring sight of giant icebergs breaking off a glacier and floating serenely in a deep blue lagoon. Look for seals playing among the ice.
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10 mins
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4.8
13:00·1 hour
Diamond Beach
Walk along the black sand beach where icebergs from the lagoon wash ashore, glistening like diamonds in the sun against the dark volcanic sand.
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