Jökulsárlón Guides: Boats, Fjallsárlón and the Glacier

Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier: How It Made Jökulsárlón

How the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier made Jökulsárlón, how fast it retreats and the trips that bring you close to the ice. See the figures.

Fjallsárlón, the quieter lagoon 10 km west of Jökulsárlón: parking, the walk to the shore, the boats and Frost. See how it compares.

The bases near Jökulsárlón by distance, from Hali and Öræfi to Höfn and Kirkjubæjarklaustur, and what each suits. Find your base.

How the amphibian boat on Jökulsárlón works: season, hours, ages, departures and the day trips that include the ride. See the details.

Jökulsárlón weather by month, daylight, wind and the seasons of the amphibian, Zodiac and kayaks. See what stops the boats and when to go.

How the Zodiac on Jökulsárlón works: season, ages, check-in, weather refunds and how it differs from the amphibian. See the details.