Canyon · Vatnajökull & Jökulsárlón

Fjaðrárgljúfur

Also written Fjadrargljufur — we keep the Icelandic spelling.

A deep, mossy canyon near Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Closed periodically to let the vegetation recover.

prices and departures checked 24 Oct 2026

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The short version

  • 13 tours in our catalogue stop at Fjaðrárgljúfur — 3 of them day tours from a single base, 10 as part of a longer package.
  • A seat on a day tour here typically costs €320, from €320 at the cheapest. Private tours are priced per vehicle and sit outside that figure.
  • 6 different operators run here, so a cancellation rarely means the day is lost.
  • Departures in our next 360 days fall in October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September.
  • Seasonal here: Midnight sun (May–July), Lupine in bloom (June–July).

The facts

Type
Canyon
Region
Vatnajökull & Jökulsárlón
Tours that stop here
133 day tours · 10 multi-day
Day tour, cheapest
€320
Day tour, typical
€320median of 1 per-person fares
Operators
6

What is seasonal here

None of these have fixed dates, so each one says what its real dates depend on.

Midnight sun

May–July

True midnight sun only above the Arctic Circle — Grímsey. The mainland gets civil twilight all night, which looks much the same.

Lupine in bloom

June–July

Introduced, controversial and impossible to miss when it flowers. Peaks a fortnight later in the north than the south.

What people do here

Getting here without a car

Every tour we sell that stops at Fjaðrárgljúfur leaves from Reykjavík, which is to say from Reykjavík itself.

All 3 of them collect you from your accommodation or a designated stop, so the tour is the transport — there is nothing else to arrange and no timetable to read.

A seat on a day tour here costs €320 per person. There is no scheduled bus we can sell you to Fjaðrárgljúfur, so a guided day is the practical way in without a car.

The days themselves run from about 14 h to 15 h door to door, so check the length as carefully as the price — the cheapest seat is often the longest coach day. 2 different operators run here, which matters more without a car than with one: if the weather cancels your day, there is usually another departure rather than a lost trip.

Both work here. A car buys you the stops you want at the times you want them; a tour buys you not having to think about the road.

Cheapest way in without a car: a guided day tour from Reykjavík, from €320 per person.

We have done the sums on this properly: what a rental car actually costs against guided tours.

Tours that stop at Fjaðrárgljúfur

Taken from each operator's own itinerary, not from marketing copy — these are tours whose agenda names Fjaðrárgljúfur as a stop.

Your Friend in Reykjavik

Private Bespoke Glacier Lagoon Tour

from €2,203 per vehicle4.90· 1,779 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included · works in rain

14 h · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly
  • Free cancellation 24 h
  • Private

A full-day private South Coast journey to Iceland’s Glacier Lagoon, featuring waterfalls, black sand beaches, volcanic landscapes, and customizable stops.

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South Coast & Glacier Lagoon

from €320 per person4.8· 25 Google reviews of the operator

56% above the €205 typical for lagoon & spa visits

pickup included · works in rain

15 h · from Reykjavík

  • Family friendly

The perfect combo for an immersive trip on the outstanding South part of Iceland with diverse landscapes of farmlands, waterfalls, black sand beaches, canyons, oasis of greenery and the spectacular Glacier Lagoon…

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South Coast & Glacier Lagoon - Private Tour

from €1,366 per vehicle4.8· 25 Google reviews of the operator

pickup included · works in rain

15 h · from Reykjavík

  • Private

The perfect combo for an immersive trip on the outstanding South part of Iceland with diverse landscapes of farmlands, waterfalls, black sand beaches, canyons, oasis of greenery and the spectacular Glacier Lagoon…

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Iceland Adventures

4 Days Golden Circle, Highlands and South Coast Adventure Private Tour

from €4,249 per vehicle

Moderate · from age 10 · pickup included

4 days · from Reykjavík

  • Age 10+
  • Gear included
  • Family friendly

Discover Iceland's stunning natural beauty on this private tour. Visit the Golden Circle, Kerlingarfjoll, Landmannalaugar, the South Coast, and embark on a thrilling Glacier Adventure. Join us on this 4-days journey to uncover Iceland's hidden wonders.

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Who runs them

6 operators, all of whom we hold a contract with. We do not list every company in Iceland, on purpose.

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Fjaðrárgljúfur: questions people ask

How many tours go to Fjaðrárgljúfur?

We list 13 — 3 day tours and 10 multi-day packages, from 6 operators. That is what we currently have contracts for, not everything that exists in Iceland.

How much does it cost to visit Fjaðrárgljúfur?

The place itself is usually free to enter; what you pay for is getting there. A day tour seat runs from €320, with a typical price of €320. Some sites charge separately for parking or admission — check the individual tour.

When can you visit Fjaðrárgljúfur?

Looking at the next 360 days of live availability, departures fall in October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September. That is a rolling window rather than the full year, so a month missing here is not necessarily a month with nothing running.

Do you need a tour, or can you drive to Fjaðrárgljúfur yourself?

Both work. Driving gives you the stops you want and the time you want them; a tour removes the winter road decisions and lets everyone look out of the window. We sell the tours and say so — if self-driving suits you better, it suits you better.

Can you get to Fjaðrárgljúfur without a car?

Yes — 3 guided day tours in our catalogue stop here. 3 of the tours pick you up from your accommodation, so no onward transport is needed.

What is the cheapest way to get to Fjaðrárgljúfur?

A guided day tour from Reykjavík, from €320 per person. Private tours cost more because they are priced per vehicle rather than per seat.

Hotels

Where to stay near Fjaðrárgljúfur

From the cheapest to the top end of what is near Fjaðrárgljúfur, from our hotel partners. Rooms are booked on our hotels site.

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Put it in a day

Fjaðrárgljúfur is rarely a whole day on its own. The planner knows how long each tour takes and how far apart the start points are, so it can build the rest of the day around it.

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