Amphibian Boat & Birdwatching Tour
On this family-friendly combo tour, you will be able to experience the wonders of Vatnajökull region. Vatnajökull region is the perfect place to experience unspoiled nature and a unique environment. We will take an Amphibian Boat tour amongst the icebergs and seals on the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and visit the puffins and other birds with the locals at Ingólfshöfði cape.
Puffin & Birdwatching Tour
Cape Ingólfshöfði, the historical nature reserve, is home of thousands of nesting seabirds, like puffins and great skuas. Located between Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.
To get to Ingólfshöfði we cross 7 km of waters, marshes, and sands in a tractor-drawn hay cart. The drive takes about 30 minutes each way, and then we spend about 1 1/2 hour hiking around the cape. The tractor driver from the nearby farm becomes the tour guide, tells stories and explains the birdlife, and leads the guests safely through the nesting grounds on the cape.
The circle we hike around the nature reserve is 2-3 km long. Mostly on flat grassland but the beginning is a bit steep. We don’t recommend that people participate in this trip unless they can do this hike. When booking the tour with young children we recommend bringing a Baby Carrier.
Amphibian Boat Tour
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is located by highway number one, about 370 km (230 miles) east of Reykjavík and it is told to be one of the greatest natural wonders in Iceland. Embark on a boat trip on the beautiful Glacier Lagoon in amphibian boat.
During the excursion, you sail among the huge icebergs in the picturesque scenery of Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. On the boat you get to taste the 1000 year old ice and if you are lucky you might even see some seals swimming amongst the beautiful icebergs. The excursion takes 30–40 minutes and includes an English speaking guide who explains to you the geology and facts of the lagoon.
Other languages might be offered upon request.
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The tours are led by local and professional guides to give you a safe and unforgettable experience in the breathtaking Vatnajökull region. The tours start in two separate locations, there is around 30 min drive between the two meeting point (35 km) so make sure to take that into consideration when planning your trip. Please be at our meeting points 20 minutes before departure time.
THE JÖKULSÁRLÓN AMPHIBIAN BOAT TOURS are located at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon main parking lot at the Glacier Lagoon Café. We recommend being there at least 20 minutes before departure time. You will find the meeting point on Google Maps here
The Amphibian Boat Tour on the Glacier Lagoon is operated by our local friends at Glacier Lagoon If you need to contact them: Tel: +354 478-2222 , www.icelagoon.is
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INGÓLFSHÖFÐI PUFFIN TOUR is located 2 km south of main road, 30 minute drive east of Skaftafell and 30 minute drive west of Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. The road is between farms Hofsnes and Fagurhólsmýri and is marked “Ingólfshöfði 2 km”. You will find the meeting point on Google Maps here
The Puffin tour is operated by our local friends at From Coast to Mountains. If you need to contact them Tel: +354 8940894 , www.fromcoasttomountains.com
AMPHIBIAN BOAT TOUR
Departure Times: 10:00 or 16:00
Meeting Point: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Boat Tours and Café
Duration: 30-40 minutes
Age Limit: None
Difficulty level: Easy
Group min: 2 persons
Group max: 20 persons per boat
PUFFIN & BIRDWATCHING TOUR
Departure Time: 10:15 or 13:30
Meeting Point: Ingólfshöfði Cape
Duration: 2,5 hours
Age Limit: None
Difficulty level: Easy
Group min: 2 persons
Group max: 30 persons
AMPHIBIAN BOAT
- Floatation Vest
No matter where you’re going in Iceland, it’s important to choose the right clothing and dress according to weather. We strongly recommend dressing in layers so it is easy to take off or put on layers depending on weather.
Good to have in mind
Be at our meeting points 20 minutes before departure time.
We recommend you to stay somewhere in the area the night before a morning tour.
You can find accommodation suggestions under useful information on our home page.
You can find useful information about the weather at www.vedur.is and the road conditions at www.road.is
Disclaimer: All glacier trips are undertaken at the responsibility of participants. Glacier Adventure does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions.
