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Glacier Lagoon, Jokulsarlon

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At Glacier Lagoon chunks of blue icebergs float along the shore so close that you can almost reach out and touch them. This glacial lake at the head of Breidamerkurjokull glacier developed as the glacier began to drift away from the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the tongue of the lake, where icebergs break away from the glacier and drift from the lake into the ocean. Keep your eyes peeled for seals, fish, and sea birds, such as arctic tern, who make their home in the lagoon. Walk the length of the lagoon's shore to the black beach, where you'll find icebergs washed ashore. Several tour companies operate boat tours on the lagoon. Add Glacier Lagoon to your Jokulsarlon travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Jokulsarlon trip maker website.
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  • We went in February when there were few large glaciers in the lagoons and none on the diamond beach. Definitely worth seeing if you are going by but the time of year matters! you can really... 
    We went in February when there were few large glaciers in the lagoons and none on the diamond beach. Definitely worth seeing if you are going by but the time of year matters! you can really...  more »
  • It was a rainy and dull day when we visited so the views were not that clear. There were some icebergs with their blue colouring floating in the lagoon. It wasn't clear enough to see the glacier... 
    It was a rainy and dull day when we visited so the views were not that clear. There were some icebergs with their blue colouring floating in the lagoon. It wasn't clear enough to see the glacier...  more »

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