Glacier Hikes And Kayaking At Jokulsarlon, South Iceland

Prices run from $96 to $279 per person. The 3-hour glacier hike that meets at the lagoon starts at $96, the 4.5-hour Vatnajokull hike at $149, the 1.5-hour kayaking trip at $155, and the 6-hour ice cave hike at $279. All four are priced per person, and none of the prices vary by group size.

Trips run from 1.5 to 6 hours. The kayaking trip lasts 1.5 hours, the glacier hike that meets at the lagoon runs 3 hours, the Vatnajokull hike 4.5 hours, and the hike to the remote ice cave 6 hours.

Gear and a guide are included on all four trips, and each offers free cancellation. Meals are not included on the Vatnajokull hike, the ice cave hike, or the kayaking trip, and the 3-Hour Glacier Hike does not state a meal; pickup is not included on the Vatnajokull hike or the kayaking trip and is not stated on the other two. All four trips meet at lagoon parking areas, such as Jökulsárlón Main Parking, so check your booking details for the exact lot.

The 3-hour glacier hike that meets at the Jökulsárlón parking lot is the cheapest option at $96, with a maximum group size of 12. The 6-hour hike to a remote ice cave is the longest and most expensive at $279, with up to 10 people per group; natural ice caves run roughly October to April, tours do not operate inside the national park in summer, and access always depends on conditions. The 1.5-hour kayaking trip ($155, rated 4.7 from 532 reviews) is the water option, while the 4.5-hour Vatnajokull hike ($149, rated 4.8 from 1,081 reviews) sits in between on the glacier.