




Jökulsárlón Kayak & Vatnajökull Glacier Hike Combo Tour
Tour Description
This full-day combo tour offers two distinct, fully guided adventures in Vatnajökull National Park for maximum immersion. Highlights include an exhilarating kayaking tour among the floating icebergs of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, followed by an adventurous glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull (an outlet of Vatnajökull). You will witness dramatic glacier cliffs, explore deep ice formations, and experience two of Iceland’s most iconic activities—on water and on ice—in a single, efficient day. All safety gear is provided, and the entire experience departs from the same convenient location.
Join this active, full-day combo tour designed for travelers who want to maximize their experience of Iceland's icy wilderness. This adventure efficiently pairs a kayaking excursion with a glacier hike, all departing directly from the Troll.is Glacier Lagoon base camp in Jökulsárlón.
The tour operates with two schedule options, allowing you to choose whether to begin with the Kayak (09:30 AM) or the Glacier Hike (10:00 AM). Both segments are led by separate certified guides (glacier and kayaking specialists).
The kayaking segment offers a serene experience, paddling across the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon for close-up views of the floating icebergs and towering glacier cliffs. For the glacier hike, you will be fitted with all necessary equipment (crampons, ice axe, helmet) and led onto the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier. The hike explores the challenging frozen terrain, allowing you to safely view natural features like blue ice formations and crevasses.
Practical Logistics:
- Meeting Point: Both activities start and end at the same location (Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon), eliminating the need for self-driving between segments.
- Requirements: Participants must be in good physical condition for a full day of active exploration on both water and ice.
- Timing: Guests must arrive at least 20 minutes before their scheduled departure time for gearing up and check-in.
This seamless combo tour is the optimal way to experience two unique aspects of Vatnajökull National Park in one unforgettable day.
Jökulsárlón & Breiðamerkurjökull
May - September
3 Hours + 1.5 Hours
Not Included
Easy
Highlight Of The Tour






What’s Included
Available Add-ons

Rent pants to keep you dry

Rent a jacket to keep you dry

Buy our Troll Beanie and Gloves to feel part of our winter Trolls and keep you warm in the Icelandic cold

Buy our Troll Neck-warmer to feel part of our winter Trolls and and protect your face from cold wind

Buy our Troll Summer-Cap to feel part of our summer Trolls and protect yourself from the sun
A park fee may apply for access to Vatnajökull National Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can! However, you will need to book each activity separately if you wish to do them on different days. You can find the relevant booking links here: Jökulsárlón Glacier Kayaking | Vatnajökull Glacier Hike.
- Meeting Point for Kayak Tour: Troll.is Glacier Lagoon
- Meeting Point for Glacier Hike: Troll.is Glacier Lagoon
- Both activities begin and end at the same location, so you’ll have a seamless experience.
Arrival Time We highly recommend arriving at least 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time. This ensures enough time for check-in and getting properly geared up for both the kayaking and glacier hiking portions of your adventure.
Departure Points & Times
- Kayak Tour Departure: 09:30 AM
- Glacier Hike Departure: 10:00 AM
- Troll.is Glacier Lagoon
- Address: Jökulsárlón, 781, Iceland
- You can easily locate Troll.is Glacier Lagoon by searching on Google Maps.
Late Arrival Policy Please note: If you arrive after the departure time, your place on the tour cannot be guaranteed. No refunds will be issued for missed departures.
- Packed lunch (snacks)
- Camera (great opportunity for excellent photos!)
- Warm clothes
- Inner layer – Shirt / T-shirt (wool or synthetic)
- Insulating layer – Polyester Sweater / Fleece Sweater / Insulated Down Jacket
- Outer layer – Waterproof jacket and pants (can be rented from Tröll)
- Hiking pants / fleece pants
- Socks (wool / hiking)
- Hiking / Climbing boots (boots need to have an ankle support to protect your ankle from potential sprains while hiking; Tröll has boots rental at location if needed)
- Hat, gloves, sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Small water bottle
- Joy & happiness!
14 years old
This is a self-drive tour, and no pick-up service is provided. You will need to make your way to the designated meeting point before the tour departure.
Meeting Point: Tröll.is – Glacier Lagoon Glacier Lagoon, 781 Jökulsárlón, Iceland
Departure Time: Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled departure to check in and receive safety instructions.
Self-Drive Tour: This tour requires you to arrange your own transportation to the meeting point. Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is located along Iceland’s scenic Ring Road (Route 1), approximately 5 hours from Reykjavík by car. We recommend planning your drive accordingly and checking road conditions before departure.
Easy This tour is suitable for all participants with a basic level of fitness. No prior experience is needed, and the activity is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Guests should dress appropriately for the weather conditions to ensure a comfortable experience.
- This partner tours can be cancelled up to 24 hours from the departure time by sending a written email to info@troll.is. You will receive a full refund except the 3% card fee. All cancellations requested less than 24 hours from the departure time are non refundable.
- In the case of cancellation of the tour by the operator because of extreme weather, road conditions or other factors, we will assist you with rescheduling the tour to another date or to another activity when possible (price difference might apply, if the new activity has a higher price)
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