Blue Ice Glacier Tour: Vatnajökull's Magic

Embark on a thrilling adventure to explore the ancient blue ice caves of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Discover the beauty of these ever-changing natural wonders with minimal walking and a super jeep journey.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Glacier Lagoon - Guests will be greeted in the main parking area of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Safety equipment, included in the tour, will be provided. It is advisable to wear warm, comfortable outdoor clothing to stay dry in Iceland’s ever-changing winter weather. Please arrive at the 4x4 vehicle at least 15 minutes before departure.
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What's Included
  • 4x4 modified vehicle transfer
  • Small group tour
  • Spikes and Helmet
  • Supporting a Small Local Company
  • Local and Professional Glacier Guide
  • Carbon Neutralised Tour
  • Visit to the Ice Cave / Blue glacier feature
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Blue Ice & Glacier Hikes from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Discover the stunning blue ice of Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe, on this guided small-group adventure. Travel by 4x4 to Breiðamerkurjökull and embark on a glacier hike to explore the day’s most impressive blue ice formation—be it a cave, tunnel, or canyon. Join a Local Guide for…

Location
Jökulsárlón 781
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (next to Diamond Beach) 370 km east of Reykjavík on Highway 1 (the Ring Road) Google Maps: Jökulsárlón parking Our meeting location is by the bus parking area at the main parking lot, where our cars marked with Local Guide will be parked.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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514teddyh
May 4, 2026
The once in a lifetime experience - What an adventure. I highly recommand Local Guide. Our guide was awesome. Since the caves weren't as extraordinary as usual, Mike took the time with our small group (about 11 people) and brought us to two small caves, we had a nice hike on the glacier. He taught us a lot about the region. The tour that was expected to last 3 to 4 hours lasted 5 hours. That was definitely a great experience
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Mary_b
Mar 29, 2026
Amazing tour and amazing guide! 5 out of 5 stars ⭐️ - This is a must-do activity in Iceland—truly unforgettable! Don’t think twice about booking it, just be sure to plan ahead since it’s about a five-hour drive from Reykjavík. Make sure to pin the address on Google Maps before you go like the instructions state on their page. There is a parking fee, but it’s valid until midnight, and you’ll be rewarded with beautiful views before heading off on this incredible adventure. Our tour guide, Michal, was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. I felt completely safe despite the weather conditions, which made the experience even more enjoyable. It was also great to support a small, locally owned business. The small group size made the tour feel personal and special. Michal is such an an amazing guide!! This is absolutely a bucket-list experience! Thank you so much again!
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4h6wwp99cs
Mar 28, 2026
Great experience and the... - Great experience and the tour guys are amazing, thanks for the help with booking a last minute spot. I will remember this adventure always
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Mitkoff
Mar 23, 2026
Great glacier experience! - Hiking the glacier was a really cool experience! Our guide was from Greece and although she was very sweet she didn’t share much knowledge of the glacier or history. It didn’t diminish our great time and the amazing ice tunnels we walked through.
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Zaga123
Mar 21, 2026
Do not miss this one - Beautiful caves, we saw four and hiked the glacier while walking from cave to cave. Takes about 3 hours and they are very well organised. Timely, proffessional and our guide Mika was great. He is full of stories just ask a question and he goes on. May seem pricey but this one is worth that price.
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Ealvarez1222
Mar 21, 2026
Hiking the glacier was a... - Hiking the glacier was a once in a lifetime experience. Words can’t explain how beautiful the blue ice caves looked. It was something out of a movie. Our tour guide, Michael, was amazing!! Huge shout out to him for keeping our group safe and for educating us about the history of the glacier/ice caves. Don’t hesitate to book - just do it! You won’t regret it, I promise.
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298sorinr
Mar 16, 2026
Unbelievably - Was really nice adventure! I really recommend!
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Edimirr2017
Mar 14, 2026
Great tour - Our guide guy , Michal, was amazing . He was kind funny and attentive . The tour was excellent , the glaciers were stunning . Would definitely do it again . Congratulations.
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Marisa_c
Mar 11, 2026
Spectacular BLUE ICE Caverns hidden in a glacier1 - Amazing BLUE ICE cannot be missed1!! Not all glaciers have this blue ice so when you book this trip, you wont be disappointed as you get amazing blue ice walls, with wavy glass-like ice you can see through like a blue paned window. Amelia was our guide and she was the best! We felt safe and taken care of on the icy glacier. The things I was most unprepared for was the weather and the climb. You literally hike on the glacier to the blue caverns (not caves) and it can be quite far from where you park. I tracked almost 2 miles roundtrip and its not normal "steps" but deliberate "stomps" using the crampons to grip the ice. Its much harder than a mere hike uphill. Also the weather, we had sunny weather making it quite warm so be sure to layer. The day before was rain so you never know what you're going to get! Oh and I recommend a lanyard or something to tie to your phone because if you drop it on the glacier, its gone!
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Tthames51
Mar 17, 2026
Do not book this tour... - Do not book this tour unless they tell you where it is. I booked and got to hotel and was told the meeting place was 6 hours away! The tour operator didn’t specifically say where the meet place was. Being a foreigner, I didn’t know the distance from the area, so no, we didn’t get to do tour, and they kept my $$! Felt like I was taken advantage of!
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From $195
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).