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Vatnajökull Glacier: 3-Hour Natural Blue Ice Cave Tour from Jökulsárlón
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302 Ratings
Höfn í Hornafirði
Embark on a 3-4 hour journey from the Glacier Lagoon-Jökulsárlón cafeteria, where you can marvel at the stunning array of blue hues and the natural treasures that await!
Embark on a 3-4 hour journey from the Glacier Lagoon-Jökulsárlón cafeteria, where you can marvel at the stunning array of blue hues and the natural treasures that await!
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Jökulsárlón - Begin the adventure by meeting the guide and boarding one of Iceland’s impressive custom-made super jeeps! The journey starts from Glacier Lagoon, heading approximately 40 minutes towards Breiðamerkurjökull, a glacial tongue extending from Vatnajökull. During the drive, the guide will share intriguing insights about the formation of…
- Jökulsárlón - Begin the adventure by meeting the guide and boarding one of Iceland’s impressive custom-made super jeeps! The journey starts from Glacier Lagoon, heading approximately 40 minutes towards Breiðamerkurjökull, a glacial tongue extending from Vatnajökull. During the drive, the guide will share intriguing insights about the formation of ice caves, glaciers, volcanoes, and the local culture.
The caves visited are entirely natural, continuously forming and evolving with the seasons and weather. Therefore, the cave explored will depend on the conditions on the day of the tour. Participants may find themselves at the glacier’s edge or may need to hike a short distance (500-1000m) on the glacier to reach the cave. The walking distance on the tour varies between 1-4 km, so all participants should be in good health and comfortable with walking.
Before entering the cave, the guide will provide a safety briefing and equip participants with helmets and crampons/micro spikes if necessary. Each tour is unique due to the ever-changing nature of the glaciers and caves. Participants will witness a variety of stunning ice formations and colors, ranging from brilliant blue to emerald green and even striking black ice.
What's Included
- Explore a natural ice cave in Vatnajokull
- Travel in style with a Super Jeep tour
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Expert guidance from our driverguide
- Safety gear provided, including helmet and crampons
- Explore a natural ice cave in Vatnajokull
- Travel in style with a Super Jeep tour
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Expert guidance from our driverguide
- Safety gear provided, including helmet and crampons
What's Not Included
- Hiking shoes /Rainwear / Warm clothes / Gloves
- Camera
- Food and drinks
- Hiking shoes /Rainwear / Warm clothes / Gloves
- Camera
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- If the tour you are interested in is fully booked. Please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at [email protected] to see if we are able to accommodate your wishes!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 7 years
- Dress code: waterproof and/or warm clothing; warm socks and hiking shoes or boots.
- We do not recommend to drive all…
- If the tour you are interested in is fully booked. Please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at [email protected] to see if we are able to accommodate your wishes!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 7 years
- Dress code: waterproof and/or warm clothing; warm socks and hiking shoes or boots.
- We do not recommend to drive all the way from Reykjavík (370km) the same day of the tour
- Pick up starts 10 minutes before departurePick up starts 10 minutes before departure
- Maximum capacity per car 15 peopleMaximum capacity per car 15 people
- Departs from Jökulsárlón
- No hotel pick up/drop off
- If you wish to book for one or more than five participants, please contact Ice Explorers directly
- Possibility of tour in other languages upon request (Spanish, Italian, Icelandic, Polish)
Location
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Boat Tours and Cafe
We meet next to the cafeteria at the ticket office of Jökulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Jökulsárlón, 781 Höfn í Hornafirði. Meeting point is next to our super-jeeps.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(302 Ratings)
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Lin_veroj
Apr 22, 2026
Memorable Experience! Total recommended! - Ice cave tour was one of our bucket list in Iceland, Thanks for Valentine, our tour guide to make it memorable experience. Total visiting time was reasonable and lucky that our group was not too packed. Our tour guide was amazing, very helpful and friendly. Totally recommended!
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769anshikaj
Apr 11, 2026
Must Do Activity at Jokulsarlon - Great experience! The 3 hours flew by and the Barbara was a fantastic toor guide. Super helpful to answer any questions. We had enough time to take in breathtaking views in silence, take pictures, and explore the caves. Best for tourists who want a little bit adventure without too much hiking.
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V1907mwcristiane
Apr 1, 2026
Great Tour and Incredible Experience - Started tour at glacier lagoon and they drove us to the glacier. We felt that the tour guide, Marie, was very knowledgeable and that we were safe under her watch. Views were breath taking. Incredible 5/5 would recommend!
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U7974lotinas
Mar 29, 2026
Great Early Start to the Day - I had to reschedule my original blue ice cave tour due to the blizzard, and I was very pleased that they offered an early (8:20 AM) start time since our group seemed to be the very first to hit the caves that day. Our group also seemed smaller (11 in total, plus the guide; other groups had around 15, plus the guide). Our guide, Daniel, was very informative and friendly. He offered to take my picture at several spots, which was very helpful so that I didn't have to ask anyone else. The "jeep" ride was bumpy but fun. The whole experience was breath-taking, like being on another planet.
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Meander43156423929
Mar 26, 2026
Amazing tour of the glaciers - I would highly recommend this tour it gives a real experience of Iceland. Our tour guide Valentine made the experience extra special thank you for your time and dedication.
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The_ph_team
Mar 26, 2026
Great experience in a beautiful setting - We had a great time on the glacier. Small group, beautiful weather and our guide was great, he explained everything it was very interesting. Thank youiii
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Tapederekhsu
Mar 20, 2026
Best Blue Ice Hole Experience - Great experience, professional leadership and fun, I am happy to be part of this journey.
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Iphone
Mar 13, 2026
Ice cellar - I loved excursion the guide Florice was at the top thank you.
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Advg8453vq
Feb 5, 2026
A Dream comes true. - There were two groups of six of us. Our group was guided by Gudrun Maria, and the others went with Barbara. We had a wonderful time. The explanations were clear, explaining (to us Dutch) the unknown world of glaciers and ice caves. We had plenty of time to film and photograph all the beauty.
A fantastic day with two excellent guides.
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Sandra_b
Nov 29, 2025
Great experience - Tour starts in the lagoon, you drive with huge terrain vehicle to the glacier around 30min. Then you hike to the cave around 10min. I like that tour is in a small group, around 10 people, compared with other providers with 20+ people. Cave is beautiful! Our guide was very sweet and funny, also sharing really interesting facts about glacier history, cave formation process etc. He was also very helpful, doing photos of everyone and made us feel very welcome. Genuinely recommended.
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