Can You kayak on jökulsarlon Glacier Lagoon?

Kayaking on Jökulsarlon Glacier Lagoon is a great way to experience the famous Vatnajökull National Park. Our Jökulsarlon kayak tour will give you a panoramic and unforgettable view of the stunning landscape surrounding the lagoon. Highlights Kayaking on a glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier Vatnajökull Glacier

How to visit Jökulsárlón?

The easiest way to visit Jökulsárlón is to book a guided tour of the southern coast of Iceland, as this glacial lagoon is one of its most outstanding stops. Our South Coast Tour: Glaciers and Waterfalls, which also takes you to see Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss and more.

Does jokulsarlon have seals?

The lagoon connects with the ocean and is composed of seawater and freshwater. This is what creates the unique color. Seals can be seen in Jokulsarlon year-round, but they flock to the lagoon’s mouth to catch fish in the winter. Where is Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon? Jokulsarlon sits south of Vatnajokull, Europe's largest glacier.

What happened to Jökulsárlón?

Less than 100 years ago, Jökulsárlón did not exist, as the Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier (part of the Vatnajökull Glacier) extended even beyond the Ring Road. Sadly, the increasing temperature of the planet has caused the glacier to retreat, creating this massive lake in its place.