Fjallsárlón Ice Floating Tour - Float Among Icebergs in Iceland

A Truly Unique Glacier Lagoon Adventure

The Fjallsárlón Ice Floating Experience lets you do something extraordinary — float safely and comfortably among 1,000-year-old icebergs in the glacier lagoon. Wearing a specially designed thermal immersion suit, you'll feel weightless as you drift through the icy waters with the towering Fjallsjökull glacier as your backdrop.

This is not swimming — it's floating. The suit keeps you completely dry and warm while you lie back and let the glacial water carry you. It's a meditative, almost otherworldly experience that connects you with Iceland's ancient ice in a way no boat tour can.

Travelers floating among blue icebergs in thermal suits at Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon

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Why Choose the Ice Floating Experience?

Completely Unique: One of the only places in the world where you can float among glacier icebergs
Year-Round Availability: Unlike many glacier activities, ice floating runs all year
No Experience Needed: The thermal suit does all the work — just relax and float
Immersive Connection: Feel the glacier's presence at water level, surrounded by ancient ice
Warm & Dry: The immersion suit keeps you completely comfortable in the icy water
Hot Drink Included: Warm up with complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, or tea at Frost Restaurant afterwards

What to Expect on Your Ice Floating Tour

Tour Details

Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours (including briefing & equipment)

Floating Time: Around 30 minutes in the water

Season: Year-round

Experience Level: No previous experience required

Before You Float

Your adventure begins at the Fjallsárlón Tour Reception, where your guide will fit you with a thermal immersion suit and provide a thorough safety briefing. A short walk takes you to the lagoon's edge, where you'll gently enter the water under your guide's supervision.

On the Water

Once you're floating, the world slows down. You'll drift peacefully among icebergs, gazing up at the glacier and the surrounding mountains. The silence is profound — just the soft lapping of water and the occasional creak of shifting ice. Your guide stays close, ensuring safety and pointing out interesting ice formations.

After Your Float

Back on land, you'll return to the boathouse to change, then head to the cozy Frost Restaurant for a complimentary hot drink. It's the perfect way to reflect on what you've just experienced while warming up with a glacier view.

Is Ice Floating Right for You?

Perfect For:

Anyone seeking a truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience
Travelers who want to connect with nature in an intimate way
Photographers looking for incredible water-level perspectives
Couples seeking a memorable, romantic adventure
Those who prefer relaxing activities over strenuous hikes

Requirements:

Good general physical and mental health
Height: 150 cm – 210 cm
Maximum weight: 110 kg
Maximum age: 75 years
Not recommended for those with heart conditions or who are pregnant

Practical Information

What to Wear and Bring

The thermal immersion suit is provided and keeps you completely dry, but dress comfortably underneath:

Comfortable clothing (thermal layers optional)
Swimwear or base layers to wear under the suit
Warm socks
A change of clothes (just in case)
Towel
Camera or phone in a waterproof case (optional)

What's Included

Thermal immersion suit
All safety equipment
Professional guide supervision
Hot drink at Frost Restaurant after the experience

Getting There

Tours depart from Fjallsárlón's Tour Reception. Free parking available. See full directions and parking guide.

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