South Coast & Glacier Lagoon

by Mountain Taxi · Lagoons & spas · Vatnajökull & Jökulsárlón

5.0· 8 Google reviews of the operator

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from €1,454 per vehicle

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South Coast & Glacier Lagoon — Mountain Taxi

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Duration
12 hours
Difficulty
Very easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Reykjavík
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
08:00
Cancellation
Free until departure

About this experience

This Private Day-Tour allows you to spend a magnificent day devoted to
the wonders of Iceland's south shore. You will see some of Iceland's most
magnificent scenery on the way, including the mighty Skógarfoss with its 60m
drop, black sand desert, and you have the opportunity of sailing in between
icebergs in the summer time (not available in wintertime). Truly a breathtaking
experience On this tour you will see some of Iceland's biggest glacier rivers,
black sands, and just before we reach the lagoon we will pass Iceland's second
largest active volcano in the country, Öræfajökull glacier. Jökulsárlón literally
means glacier lagoon, at the time when first settlers arrived in Iceland, the edge
of Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet glacier of the great glacier Vatnajökull, is
thought to have been 20km further north than it is now. The climate began to
cool in about the year 1200, the cold spell reaching a peak in the period 1600-
1900, which is sometimes known as the "Little Ice Age". As a result the glacier
advanced until about 1890, reaching a point only about 1km from the coast at
Jökulsá river. Large blocks of ice break off the edge of the glacier, which is
about 30m high, keeping the lagoon stocked with icebergs

Description from the operator, Mountain Taxi. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

Private tour

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until departure. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

Who this is not for

Not a good fit if you want a relaxed day: 12 hours is a long time on the road, most of it spent getting there and back.
Priced per vehicle, so it is poor value for one or two people and good value for four or more sharing.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

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What travellers say about Mountain Taxi

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Operator rating 5.0/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

Jovonne Du Preez
★★★★★ · 9 months ago
We were lucky enough to spend 2 days with Kristjan, during which we saw just the most beautiful and breathtaking sites. Kristjan is unfailingly kind and deeply knowledgeable about the history of the country as well as its natural wonders. He clearly catered the experience to our interests and we were lucky enough to have once in a lifetime experiences. He also introduced us to lovely eateries for lunch and he has wonderful knowledge of each owner and their history. We could not recommend him highly enough. As an LGBTQ couple we felt safe and accepted throughout.
donna mch
★★★★★ · a year ago
I can’t begin to express the wonderful experience we had touring Iceland with Mountain Taxi. It started with Björk's patience answering our questions and finding us an itinerary that fit our needs. We spent 3 days touring with Kristján. It was amazing from the ice caves, waterfalls, and top of the Langjökull glacier. Kristján is not the type of tour guide that sits in the jeep while you explore or eat. He is an enormous wealth of knowledge on Iceland, and pretty much everything. Kristján is out exploring alongside, sharing history, and finding crowberries with you. We had torrential rain one day. Kristján improvised plans to include Friðheimar which usually requires reservations months in advance. It seems everywhere we went that he knew people. Mountain Taxi is a must for exploring Iceland.
Miles-Moore Ceramics
★★★★★ · 3 years ago
We had the absolute pleasure of a private super jeep tour of the Golden Circle with Kristjan. The tour was full of wonders, made all the more so by the charm, knowledge and wit of our guide. Driving through difficult off road terrain, at times in severe wintry conditions, he kept us safe, entertained and informed throughout the whole day. We would unreservedly recommend Mountain Taxi to anyone seeking a tour from a true local guide.
Sarah Balmer
★★★★★ · 3 years ago
We had gotten bogged on the black sand beach while a Mountain Taxi tour group saw the sights. Without hesitation, Kristjan stepped in to save the day. He towed our car and provided incredible help and support. Then, when we tried to give him something for his time, he refused. This kind of generosity shows what sort of business Mountain Taxi is. Although I haven’t experienced the tour, I could not recommend Kristjan more!

Reviews from Google · updated 23 Oct 2026

Read before you book

Kayaking in Iceland: glacier lagoon or fjord?Paddle a glacier lagoon if you want icebergs and are in the southeast anyway; paddle a fjord if you want calm water, seals and a cheaper, gentler two hours.
Sky Lagoon transfer or a day tour that ends thereA private transfer to Sky Lagoon costs from €81 a vehicle. A south coast or Golden Circle day tour with the lagoon included costs €183 to €220 a person.

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Lagoons & spas — questions people ask

Is the Blue Lagoon worth it or is it too touristy?

It is busy and it is worth it, once. The water is milky blue from silica, the setting in the Reykjanes lava is unlike anywhere else, and it sits twenty minutes from Keflavík Airport, so it fits an arrival or departure day. Book a time slot in advance; it sells out. If crowds bother you, go early morning or after 20:00. The Secret Lagoon or Fontana on the Golden Circle are calmer and cheaper alternatives.

Can I do the Blue Lagoon on the way to or from the airport?

Yes, and it is the best way to use it. Transfers like IceTransfer's Keflavík to Blue Lagoon to Reykjavík (/experience/1036423/) or the reverse (/experience/1036419/) stop at the lagoon for a few hours with your luggage stored. Allow at least three hours at the lagoon and check that your slot lines up with your flight. Note that the Reykjanes eruptions have closed the lagoon at short notice; check its status before travelling.

What is the difference between the Secret Lagoon and the Blue Lagoon?

The Secret Lagoon at Flúðir is a simple, warm geothermal pool with a bubbling hot spring beside it and basic changing rooms. It is on the Golden Circle, so it slots into a sightseeing day (/experience/17050/, /experience/624446/). The Blue Lagoon is a spa: silica masks, swim-up bar, saunas and a price to match. If you want a soak after a day of waterfalls, Secret Lagoon. If you want the spa day, Blue Lagoon.

Do I have to shower naked before a pool in Iceland?

Yes, at every public pool and most lagoons. Swimwear off, wash thoroughly with soap, swimwear on, then into the water. It is a hygiene rule because Icelandic pools use very little chlorine, and it is taken seriously. Changing rooms are single-sex with open showers; some larger lagoons have a few private cubicles. Nobody looks. It feels odd for thirty seconds and then it does not.