Adventure

Vatnajökull Glacier Natural Ice Cave 2.5 to 3-Hour Tour

4.5 / 5

38 reviews

Activity provider: Ice Explorers
Adventure

Vatnajökull Glacier Natural Ice Cave 2.5 to 3-Hour Tour

Activity provider: Ice Explorers
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From US$ 159 per person

Likely to sell out

Experience the glacial landscapes of Iceland up close on a 2.5 to 3-hour jeep tour to the natural ice cave of Vatnajökull Glacier. Marvel at the ice formations in a cave inside the largest glacier in Europe.

About this activity

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Take a guided tour to an ice cave aboard one of Iceland's largest super jeeps
  • Experience the winter phenomenon of a natural ice cave in all its beauty
  • Learn about the wonders of nature and how the ice cave came to formation
Full description
Make your own way to the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon to experience a natural ice cave from the luxury of a huge custom-made super jeep. Drive for approximately 30-40 minutes to the base of the glacier outlet at Breiðamerkurjökull, where the glacier retreats every year to make every season a unique experience. Pick-up all the necessary security gear to explore the cave in safety using helmets and crampons. Then, enter the cave with a guide who will explain the most important features of the extraordinary phenomenon.
Includes
  • Transportation in a 4WD to the entrance of the cave
  • Helmets and crampons
  • Pickup or drop-off at your accommodation
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users
  • People under 4 ft 3 in (130 cm)
  • Children under 7 years

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Date

Meeting point

Next to the cafeteria at the ticket office of Jökulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Jökulsárlón, 781 Höfn í Hornafirði.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Hiking shoes
  • Helmet
  • Camera

Not allowed

  • High-heeled shoes
  • Oversize luggage
  • Open-toed shoes

Know before you go

  • There is a minimum age of 7 years old
  • The tour will be in English
  • It is recommended to book in advance in winter
  • Keep in mind that the glacier changes constantly and therefore so do the ice caves. The activity provider promises to take you to the best cave of the season but due to the changes in the glacier, the ice caves might not look exactly as the pictures taken weeks/months before
  • It is recommended to wear warm waterproof clothing and hiking shoes or boots
  • If you arrive early you can experience the breathtaking natural beauty of the glacier lagoon and see 1,000-year-old icebergs drifting in to the ocean
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 38 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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The ice cave was amazing and our guide was incredibly friendly/helpful, etc. That ice cave was one of those things that you are lucky to see once in a lifetime. The only negative I have to say was really beyond our guide's control - there are multiple companies that operate ice cave tours, and the ice cave was slightly crowded and we had to wait at times for other groups spending far too long taking photos... but when you're standing and waiting, you're standing in the middle of this amazing natural phenomenon, so its not really that bad, you know? Basically, if you're going to Iceland, I think you have to visit an ice cave, and if you want a shorter tour with an easy/short 15-20 minute hike to and from the cave, this is definitely the tour for you.

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March 28, 2023

Unser Guide war super nett und lustig. Er hat uns sehr viel über das Gebiet erzählt. Wir hatten viel Zeit in der Höhle, um alles genau zu erkunden. Allein die Fahrt zum Gletscher war schon ein Erlebnis! Wir werden das nie vergessen - es war einzigartig!

March 28, 2023

Sehr gute Tour. Ein toller Tourguide. Wir hatten aus Versehen einen Tag später gebucht. Da noch Platz war, wurde es unkompliziert umgebucht. Vielen Dank dafür. Außerdem sind wir froh so eine Gletscherwanderung und Eishöhlen-Besichtigung gemacht zu haben. Sowas ist wirklich einzigartig und wunderschön.

March 28, 2023

Product ID: 133194