Glacier Kayaking Iceland

Kayak on Iceland’s most spectacular glacier lake with Glacier and Volcano Expeditions. You will experience the freedom of floating amongst icebergs on the beautiful glacier lagoon in Vatnajökull National Park.

The Glacier Kayaking Iceland tour will invite you onto Fjallsárlón, Iceland’s most spectacular glacier lake where you can experience the freedom of floating amongst icebergs in Vatnajökull National Park.

Take a seat in one of our comfortable kayaks and set off on an unforgettable journey across the glacier lagoon formed by Iceland’s most dramatic glacier which flows directly from the top of Iceland’s highest mountain. Your guide will lead you to the most picturesque spots, ensuring you capture the best photos and have an amazing experience as you paddle through a maze of icebergs that are naturally decorated with volcanic ash.

You will be issued with a drysuit and lifejacket as well as a boat and paddle and you will be shown how to correctly use the equipment to ensure a safe and comfortable excursion.

Please note

Please read the following information

Drysuit sizing

Glacier and Volcano Expeditions require all participants to wear a provided drysuit whilst kayaking on the glacier lake and we have a limited size range available. We can accommodate for people with a height range between 140cm (4’6 ft) and 198cm tall (6’6 ft).

Drysuit sizes available: S, M, L, XL and XXL- please check the size chart in the gallery to ensure that you fit into a drysuit.

We also have children’s drysuit sizes available, however we kindly ask families to please contact us prior to making a reservation as we have age limits on the public tour departures.

The physical aspect to the tour

This is a physical tour that is suitable for those who are accustomed to hiking or exercise. You will be required to carry your boat (which weighs 5kg), paddle and equipment 300m to and from the lake. Paddling the boat does require having the core strength to sit with your body in a 90 degree position for over an hour so therefore those who have a very big waist diameter are not suited for this activity.

The kayak that you will use is an inflatable boat called a packraft. Packrafts are easy to paddle and are incredibly stable boats so there is very little chance that you will tip out. We have single and double boats available.

The meeting location and beginning of the tour

Please arrive early for your tour at Our meeting location which is at the “View point of Fjallsjökull”.

The link to the meeting location is: https://goo.gl/maps/LVCa2GUPfAv1FLpm9

There is no sign that will lead you to our meeting location.

To get there you will need to navigate via google maps and drive down a gravel road off the side of the ring road route 1. Look for the white Ford Transit van with the chimney. Please note that this gravel road is rocky and has potholes. Regular cars are usually fine to drive on this road however we are not responsible for any damage to your vehicle as a result of driving on the road to our meeting location.

If you need help to find the meeting location please contact us.

There are no opportunities to use the bathroom at any point during this tour as it is a wilderness experience. Please use the bathroom elsewhere before the tour begins.

Participant health and medical conditions

You are required to inform Glacier and Volcano Expeditions of any health or pre-existing medical conditions prior to making a reservation.

The health and pre-existing medical conditions that you need to notify Glacier and Volcano Expeditions of includes any medical issues, injury, surgery, impairments, disabilities, psychological conditions, overweight, pregnancy, prosthetic implants, diseases or anything that may hinder your ability to complete the tour or endanger others.

Please contact us prior to making a reservation in order to ensure that it is safe and comfortable for you to participate in the tour.