Skip to content
Tripsora

Crystal Ice Cave & Super Jeep Tour from Jökulsárlón

4.0(146)Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 146 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Arctic Adventures
Crystal Ice Cave & Super Jeep Tour from Jökulsárlón

About this activity

This is currently the best easy-access blue ice experience in Vatnajökull National Park: incredible views & photo opportunities without a difficult hike.

The tour begins at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, where massive icebergs drift toward the Atlantic Ocean. Climb aboard a Super Jeep for an off‑road adventure to the edge of Vatnajökull. We drive for about 30 minutes to reach the glacier. Once we leave the main road, the ride gets bumpy and offers amazing views of the landscape.

When we arrive, we give you all the gear you need: a helmet, headlamp, and crampons for your boots. The walk to the ice canyons and hidden caves takes about 30 to 35 minutes each way and covers roughly 2 km (1.2 miles). Timing can change during the season as the glacier shifts. The route is easy and no prior experience is required, but it crosses some rocks and glacier ice, so expect uneven ground. Depending on what nature has created this season, you will see colors ranging from bright blue to pure white.

What's included

  • ✓Group size limited to 14 guests per guide
  • ✓Access the glacier with an exciting and scenic Super Jeep ride
  • ✓All necessary safety gear provided (helmet, headlamp, glacier crampons)
  • ✓Explore the ice canyons and hidden caves of Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet of the mighty Vatnajökull
  • ✓Expert, experienced glacier guide

Not included

  • ✕Transportation to the meeting point (e.g. from Reykjavík)
  • ✕Food and drinks
  • ✕Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (charged by Vatnajökull National Park)

Meeting and pickup

  • The tour departs from the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Parking Lot. The meeting point is on the East side of the parking lot, where you will see super jeeps & tour vans parked. Please look for a big orange truck with the Arctic Adventures logo in the window, and our meeting point sign in front.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This experience is subject to favourable conditions. Safety always comes first. If we cancel the tour due to poor weather, you will be offered the choice of an alternative date or a full refund.
  • Being properly dressed will make your adventure safer, more comfortable, and more enjoyable. We reccomend wearing layers, waterproof clothing, and sturdy hiking boots.
  • Ice caves seasonally accessible, and only when conditions are safe.
  • Ice caves are a constantly changing natural phenomenon. Their appearance depends on the season, weather, light, and other conditions. Photos may not reflect the exact cave or views on the day of your visit.
  • This is a natural wonder and popular area, so you should expect to share the cave with other groups. Guides do their best to coordinate and give you time & space to enjoy the atmosphere and take pictures.

Cancellation policy

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

More things to do in Hofn

Frozen Wonders : Small Group Ice Cave Tour

If you are looking to be in a big group this is not the trip for you seeing as we like to keep our groups small so we can offer a more personal service. Let us take you on an unforgettable trip to a breathtaking ice cave and tunnels on the edge of Vatnajökull glacier. Your trip will begin at the glacier lagoon parking lot where you will board our super jeep and then we will drive you on a country…

5.0(405)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 405 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £148.01 per person

Ice Cave Tour in the National Park of Vatnajökull

Ice caves in Iceland are unpredictable and you never know when, if, where or how many will form. But in the last few years, they have consistently formed by Vatnajökull glacier, which is the largest glacier in Europe. They are beautiful to see and a popular photo opportunity for many travelers. This tour will take you on an exploration of an ice cave inside the National Park of Vatnajökull. Ice c…

4.6(625)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 625 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £119.16 per person

Ice Cave and Glacier Walk into Blue Glacier Canyon

Skip the crowds. Our small-group ice cave and glacier adventure brings you to less-visited spots inside Vatnajökull — Europe's largest glacier — where you can hear the silence of the ice and take your time for photos. Maximum 8 travelers per tour. Genuine small-group attention from our local guides — Stefan, Vigfús, Dana and Sindri — all based in Höfn and named by name in over 50 five-star review…

5.0(247)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 247 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £228.35 per person