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Diamond Beach

Iceland, 🇮🇸 Iceland

Black sand beach known for glacial ice chunks that wash ashore from a nearby glacier lagoon, creating a striking contrast between ice and volcanic sand. Read more…

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Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Diamond Beach
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
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The beach is a large glacial outwash plain characterized by its extensive black sand flats and moraines. It lies adjacent to a glacial lake and is part of a national park, featuring a unique landscape shaped by glaciers. The striking icebergs that wash ashore create a surreal environment, especially during winter months. The area is notable for its geological and natural significance, including its role as a bird breeding ground and its value for studying climate change effects.

Tours & Activities

Reykjavik: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Tour Bestseller 4.7 (3.8k)

Reykjavik: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Tour

14h ·Water activities
From 179 EUR
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Reykjavik: South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour 4.5 (1.4k)

Reykjavik: South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour

14h 30m ·Day trips from
From 165 EUR
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From Reykjavik: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach 4.5 (1.4k)

From Reykjavik: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

14h ·Bus & minivan tours
From 179 EUR
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Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach 冰岛南岸冰河湖中文一日团 4.7 (113)

Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach 冰岛南岸冰河湖中文一日团

15h ·Outdoor activities
From 160 EUR
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From Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon and Fjaðrárgjúfur Canyon Tour 4.8 (381)

From Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon and Fjaðrárgjúfur Canyon Tour

15h ·Tours
From 205 EUR
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Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride & Diamond Beach Day Tour 4.7 (251)

Reykjavik: Glacier Lagoon Boat Ride & Diamond Beach Day Tour

14h ·Guided tours
From 224 EUR
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Djúpivogur: Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Shore Excursion

Djúpivogur: Glacier Lagoon & Diamond Beach Shore Excursion

7h ·Day trips from
From 203 EUR
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From Djúpivogur: Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach & Stokksnes 5.0 (5)

From Djúpivogur: Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach & Stokksnes

7h ·Tours
From 318 EUR
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South Coast with Diamond Beach Private Tour from Reykjavik 5.0 (1)

South Coast with Diamond Beach Private Tour from Reykjavik

14h ·Day trips
From 603 EUR
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Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Diamond Beach
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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