Ice Cave Tour Vatnajokull
Join a 3 hour Ice Cave tour and explore Breiðamerkurjökull, a glacier tongue of Vatnajökull
📅 DEPARTURES FROM OCTOBER TO APRIL 📅
Briefing
Get ready to explore one of Iceland’s natural wonders—the stunning blue ice caves of the Vatnajökull glacier. Equipped with crampons, you'll venture into these breathtaking ice caves, accessible only during winter when temperatures drop below freezing.
Enjoy a three-hour guided tour through the mesmerizing blue ice caves at a time that suits you best—choose between 9:30 AM or 1:30 PM.
Discover what awaits you on the Ice Cave Tour Vatnajokull👇
Tour details
Included
- Pick up in Jökulsárlón
- Roundtrip transportation by 4x4 to the glacier
- Certified glacier guide
- Equipment needed for the cave: helmet + crampons
Not included
- Transportation to Jökulsárlón
Important information
Children under 7 years old are not allowed to participate in this tour.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation! If you cancel at least 72 hours before the tour starts, you will receive 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of no-show, no refunds will be given.
Tour itinerary
Ice Cave Tour Vatnajokull
🕗 Duration of tour: 3 hours and 10 minutes
✅ Difficulty: Easy
👨👨👧👧Tamaño Group size: 12 + 1 guide
Meeting point in Jökulsárlón
You will meet your guide next to the cafeteria at the Jökulsárlón glacier. He will be easy to recognize as he will be standing next to a 4x4 car, which will take you on this adventure. Once gathered, your journey to the glacier will begin. This is a bumpy ride, that's why this type of vehicle is necessary to make it.
The guide is an expert in the area and in this kind of trips, he will tell you everything you need to know about the area while you cross it on board the 4x4.
Vatnajökull Glacier
Upon arrival at the caves, you will take a 30-minute walk outside and learn a lot about the Vatnajökull Glacier.
👀 Did you know that Game of Thrones was filmed here?
Vatnajökull Ice Caves
Before entering the caves, you will be equipped with a helmet and crampons. Once ready, you will be able to admire these incredible formations from the inside. These ice caves are a natural phenomenon that can only be seen in winter and have different formations and shades of blue.
The guide will decide which cave to visit based on weather conditions and safety.
Return to Jökulsárlón
After touring the caves for about two hours, you will return to the vehicle that will take you back to the meeting point. There, you will say goodbye to your guide after this incredible adventure of walking on the Vatnajokull glacier and visiting its ice caves.
What to bring to Ice Cave Vatnajokull tour
- Warm clothing
- Waterproof clothing
- Hiking boots (hard-soled with high ankle support)
- Gloves
- Hat
Where does the tour Ice Cave Vatnajokull start
The Ice Cave Tour Vatnajokull starts and ends at the Glacier Lagoon cafeteria in Jökulsárlón and you will have to travel there by car.
You can reach Jökulsárlón lagoon by car from Reykjavík. The trip is 375 km. It will take about 6 hours and it is very important that you take into account the weather conditions that day.
Questions & Answers
How many travelers are in the group?
This is a small group tour, so there is a maximum of 12 travelers.How do I know the exact meeting point?
The meeting point is at Glacier Lagoon cafeteria in Jökulsárlón. In the booking confirmation you will be provided with all the details to find the meeting point easily.
What is the minimum age for the tour?
Travelers under 7 years old cannot do this excursion.
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