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Vatnajökull Glacier: 3-Hour Natural Blue Ice Cave Tour from Jökulsárlón
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289 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
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Jökulsárlón - THE TOUR
Begin your adventure by meeting your guide and boarding one of Iceland’s largest custom-made super jeeps! The journey starts from Glacier Lagoon, with a 40-minute drive towards Breiðamerkurjökull, a glacial tongue extending from Vatnajökull. During the drive, your guide will share intriguing insights about the formation of…
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Jökulsárlón - THE TOUR
Begin your adventure by meeting your guide and boarding one of Iceland’s largest custom-made super jeeps! The journey starts from Glacier Lagoon, with a 40-minute drive towards Breiðamerkurjökull, a glacial tongue extending from Vatnajökull. During the drive, your 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 conditions. 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 (500-700m) 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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Pick up starts 10 minutes before departure
- 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
- Maximum capacity per car 15 people
- Possibility of tour in other…
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Pick up starts 10 minutes before departure
- 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
- Maximum capacity per car 15 people
- Possibility of tour in other languages upon request (Spanish, Italian, Icelandic, Polish)
- Departs from Jökulsárlón
- No hotel pick up/drop off
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
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(289 Ratings)
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Jessicapg4111kw
Jun 25, 2025
Amazing time - even with pouring rain we’re so happy to have the experience!! - Our guide Susie was very nice and informative. The hike was once in a lifetime experience. The kids loved learning about what formed the glaciers and how old the ice was that we were standing on. So glad we did it!
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296estrellag
May 4, 2025
Unforgettable experience - Visiting this ice cave has certainly been one of the best experiences we have had.
The place is simply spectacular: the cave’s ice formations and natural blue tones make you feel like you’re inside another world.
It is a site that impacts both visually and by the feeling of being in the middle of nature in its purest state.
To highlight the glacier walk on the way to the cave... spectacular!
The experience would not have been the same without Iga, our guide: professional, friendly, and also the best photographer we could have had. Thank you so much!
Highly recommended for those looking for something different, magical and truly memorable. It's completely worth it.
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Y2761yvfrancess
May 3, 2025
Great time - Had a great time on the ice caving tour. The guide was very informative and fun. The ice cave was incredible to see and we felt super safe the whole time. Would definitely recommend this experience 😊
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Amamro
Apr 28, 2025
recommended - beautiful experience with the guide Xavier very nice and very prepared, expert guide who answered all our questions. Super recommended
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Umbertom181
Apr 27, 2025
Amazing - Amazing experience
Our guide Iga was super fun and captivating
No delays, no issues, everything was even better than advertised
(And the cave, of course, was amazing)
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Explorer12253278998
Apr 27, 2025
Interesting and great experience. - Interesting and great experience. Our guide iga was knowledgeable and patient with our questions. She was very helpful and ensure we were safe
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X4221ibfrancescom
Apr 22, 2025
Amazing experience - Fantastic experience to do at least once in a lifetime! Our guide, Javier was very knowledgeable and engaging. He'll even take some crazy pictures of you:)
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Christine_r
Apr 19, 2025
Loved it! - We had a fantastic experience on this blue ice cave tour. I wish I could remember our guide’s name, but she was terrific. Knowledgeable, kind, careful, and fun! She brought a spiritual element to the tour, which was appreciated.
My only strong recommendation to the tour company is to give clear instructions on where to meet up as a group.
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U4518qtantonioc
Apr 16, 2025
Fabulous - Excellent experience. Stunning place. “Svan” (the guide) excellent, extremely well prepared, attentive and fun.
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Filomenap826
Apr 29, 2025
Unforgettable Ice Cave Tour with a Great Guide! - I really enjoyed it. A glacier is always something majestic, and I want to thank our guide for making us feel safe inside the cave we visited, and for always taking the time to answer our questions and explain everything clearly. I must admit, I was expecting the cave to be inside the glacier itself, but I understand that the one we visited was likely the best and safest option for the season. Just a small suggestion: in cases like this, maybe consider passing close to the glacier, even if just to touch it. I know it might sound silly, but for someone who has never seen a glacier up close, that feeling still lingers. But overall, congratulations on the experience!
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