Is it worth it?

Fjallsárlón is worth it as the quieter glacier lagoon

Short answer

Worth it

Worth it: a smaller lagoon ten minutes before Jökulsárlón, where the glacier face is closer and the car park emptier. The zodiac trips here get nearer the ice.

The short version

  • Worth it. Worth it: a smaller lagoon ten minutes before Jökulsárlón, where the glacier face is closer and the car park emptier. The zodiac trips here get nearer the ice.
  • We hold 3 day tours here from 1 operator, median €170 a person, cheapest €170.
  • Cheaper alternative: Walk the shore path for free; the view of the glacier is the same.

Worth it if

  • You are going to Jökulsárlón anyway.
  • You want a boat trip with fewer people.

Not worth it if

  • You only have time for one lagoon and want the icebergs and Diamond Beach — pick Jökulsárlón.

What you are actually paying for

The lagoon is free to walk to; a zodiac trip is the paid part.

Across our own contracted catalogue, boat tours day tours run to a median of €170 a person, with the cheapest we hold at €170, from 1 operators. Private and per-vehicle products are excluded, because mixing them into a per-person figure makes it meaningless.

The cheaper thing to do instead

Walk the shore path for free; the view of the glacier is the same.

If you decide it is worth it

What we actually hold, with live prices and departures. Nothing here is a placeholder listing — if it is on this page, it can be booked.

Arctic Adventures

Fjallsarlon Zodiac Boat Tour & Glacier Hike

from €170 per person4.60· 5,195 Google reviews of the operator

about the usual price

from age 8 · meet at the start point

5 h 30 · from Skaftafell

  • Age 8+
  • Gear included
  • Admission included

Embark on the ultimate glacier adventure - trek across icy landscapes and ride a zodiac boat at Fjallsarlon for a day packed with thrills and breathtaking views.

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Arctic Adventures

Glacier Hike & Fjallsarlon Zodiac Boat Tour

from €170 per person4.60· 5,195 Google reviews of the operator

about the usual price

from age 8 · meet at the start point

5 h 30 · from Skaftafell

  • Age 8+
  • Gear included
  • Admission included

Embark on the ultimate glacier adventure - trek across icy landscapes and ride a zodiac boat at Fjallsarlon for a day packed with thrills and breathtaking views.

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Arctic Adventures

Fjallsarlon Lagoon Kayaking & Glacier Hike

from €195 per person4.60· 5,195 Google reviews of the operator

27% above the €153 typical

Moderate · from age 10

5 h 40 · from Skaftafell

  • Age 10+
  • Gear included
  • Free cancellation 24 h

Embark on an epic adventure with a combo deal - kayak across the mystical Fjallsarlon glacier lagoon and conquer a thrilling hike on the mighty Vatnajökull glacier.

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Questions people ask

Is Fjallsárlón worth it?

Worth it: a smaller lagoon ten minutes before Jökulsárlón, where the glacier face is closer and the car park emptier. The zodiac trips here get nearer the ice.

Fjallsárlón or Jökulsárlón?

Both, if you can — they are ten minutes apart. If you must choose, Jökulsárlón has more icebergs; Fjallsárlón has fewer people.

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Last updated · prices and departures checked 24 Oct 2026

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