Day 5 Itinerary
Drive from Hof to Hundafoss & Svartifoss waterfalls
Drive to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Drive to Diamond Beach
Optional stop: Hoffell Hot tubs
Drive to Höfn and spend the night in Höfn. Grab dinner at Pakkhús.
(My hotel recommendation: Apotek Guesthouse. Stay here or in any hotel in Höfn.)
Total Drive Time: 2.5 hours
Hundafoss & Svartifoss Waterfalls
These two waterfalls are located on the same trail. Svartifoss is at the end of the trail and is surrounded by dark lava columns, giving it a unique appearance. The hike is fairly easy overall but starts out with an uphill incline. The hike takes about 45 minutes to an hour on the way up and 30-45 minutes on the way down.
Svartifoss Waterfall
Hundafoss Waterfall
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Watching icebergs drift and seals swim in a glacier lagoon is one of the highlights of this trip. I’d highly recommend taking the Zodiac boat tour of the lagoon since the boat gets up close to the glaciers and wildlife. The tour lasts about an hour and includes use of an insulated body suit due to the very cold temperatures within the lagoon. The tour can be booked here.
Diamond Beach
Across the road from Jökulsárlón is Diamond Beach, where you can find large pieces of ice lying around the black sand. In the water, there are seals that pop up for air which makes this stop all the more incredible.
Pakkhús Restaurant
Pakkhús is located in Höfn, a charming fishing town about an hour drive away from Jökulsárlón. There are quite a few restaurants here but I would recommend Pakkhús. This restaurant is on the pricier side but well worth it for their portions and fresh seafood. Make sure to get the langoustines because they were delicious. There are several other non-seafood options as well.
