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Diamond Beach, Jokulsarlon

4.8
#1 of 38 in Outdoors in East Region
Beach · Hidden Gem · Landmark
Favored by photographers and nature lovers, Diamond Beach is a strip of black volcanic sand. Huge chunks of ice from the neighboring glacier lagoon wash up there on shore. The beach is also home to many seals and one of the best places in Iceland for whale watching from the shore. Add Diamond Beach and other attractions to your Jokulsarlon trip itinerary using our Jokulsarlon trip itinerary planner.
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Tours to Diamond Beach

FROM $163 BOOK WITH VIATOR South Coast and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Day Tour from Reykjavik
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Duration: 14 hours
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FROM $140 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Trip to the Glacier Lagoon: Jökulsárlón from Reykjavik
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FROM $170 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Trip to the Glacier Lagoon: Jökulsárlón with Boat Tour from Reykjavik
4.9
Duration: 14 hours
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  • By AznNomad
    The Diamond Beach is one of the most beautiful and unique places to visit in Iceland. No two pieces of ice are similar and the landscape is stunning.  more »
  • By haanahh
    The diamond beach is truly spectacular. Floating ice is magical and even more when you sea many seals swimming and diving around. It is definitely a beautiful photo spot even when it is bad weather...  more »
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  • By Veronique Vanhooren
    Very beatyfull spot to see ice an a black beach
  • By Andy corkill
    A 'must place to stop' if on route one. Ni place like it on earth
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