Guided minibus tours from Reykjavík that include Diamond Beach are typically multi-day excursions, as the journey takes several hours each way. These tours often follow Iceland’s scenic South Coast, making stops at waterfalls, black sand beaches, and glacier views along the route. Some also continue as part of longer Ring Road adventures, offering a deeper look into Iceland’s diverse landscapes. Tours are available with English speaking guides, but Troll.is is also the only provider of scheduled minibus tours with Chinese speaking guides in Iceland.

Diamond Beach sits just across the road from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, one of Iceland’s most iconic natural attractions. Many of the top activities in the area begin at the lagoon, where visitors can join guided boat tours that weave between icebergs floating in the glacial waters. For those seeking more adventure, some tours include a visit to nearby glacier outlets, offering the chance to hike on the ice or explore natural ice caves during the winter season. Wildlife watching is another highlight—seals are frequently seen swimming in the lagoon or lounging on the ice. Whether you're interested in photography, nature, or glacial exploration, the area around Diamond Beach offers several memorable experiences within a short walking or driving distance.

Diamond Beach may steal the spotlight, but the neighborhood? It’s stacked. From eerie lagoons full of ancient ice to seal-stalked shorelines and cinematic views, everything around this black sand wonderland is equally unhinged (in the best possible way). If you’ve made it this far, don’t just turn back after the photo op — stick around and explore the rest of nature’s chilly flex.

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (1 min away)

Iceland’s most dramatic meltwater scene. Icebergs the size of SUVs drift silently through glacial blue waters. Bonus: seals. Occasional attitude.

Jökulsárlón Bridge

Great view. Even greater parking spot for feeling small next to the forces of nature.

Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon (12 km – 10 min drive)

Same concept, smaller crowds. Fjallsárlón is Jökulsárlón’s chill sibling — a little quieter, a little moodier, and arguably even more photogenic.

Because while Diamond Beach may look like something out of a dream (or a climate disaster movie), there are still some very real, very practical questions people tend to ask — like: “Can I swim here?” (No.) “Will I see seals?” (Probably.) “Why is there a chunk of glacier the size of a refrigerator next to my foot?” (Nature’s dramatic like that.)

Here’s everything you might want to know before you wander into this frozen fantasy.

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