Skaftafell

Natural Blue Ice Cave Tour of Vatnajökull Glacier from Jökulsárlón

4.7(302 reviews)3h 30minFree cancellation

Description

Depart from the Glacier Lagoon-Jökulsárlón cafeteria on a 3-4hour adventure where you will admire the spectacular spectrum of blue colors and nature's gems!

Highlights

Excellent Quality
Curated Catalog
Glacier Walks
Winter Sports
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Top Product
Weather Dependent - Moderate
Small Group

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

Natural Ice cave in Vatnajökull
Super Jeep tour
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driverguide
Helmet and Crampons

Not included

Hiking shoes /Rainwear / Warm clothes / Gloves
Camera
Food and drinks

Itinerary

1
Your journey starts by meeting your guide and boarding one of Iceland’s largest custom-made super jeeps! We’ll depart from Glacier Lagoon and drive approximately 40 minutes toward Breiðamerkurjökull, a glacial tongue extending from Vatnajökull. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating insights about the formation of ice caves, glaciers, volcanoes, and local culture. The caves we visit are 100% natural, constantly forming and changing with the seasons and weather conditions. As such, the cave we explore will depend on the conditions on the day of your tour. We may find ourselves at the edge of the glacier, or we might need to hike a short distance (500-1000m) on the glacier to reach the cave. The walking distance on the tour therefore varies between 1-4 km so all participants should be in good health and comfortable with walking. Before entering the cave, your guide will provide a safety briefing and equip you with helmets and crampons/micro spikes if needed. Each tour is unique due to the ever-changing nature of the glaciers and caves. You’ll witness a variety of stunning ice formations and colors, from brilliant blue to emerald green and even striking black ice.

Meeting point

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.

Useful information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
If the tour you are interested in is fully booked. Please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at ice@explorers.is 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)
Mobile or paper ticket accepted