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Vatnajökull Blue Ice Cave Guided Tour from Jökulsárlón

Reykjavik, IcelandAbout 3 hoursGuided in English

Ride a super-jeep from the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon to the edge of Vatnajökull and explore a natural ice cave with a guide. See walls of deep blue ice formed over centuries.

About 3 hoursExplore at your own pace
Shared groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • A natural ice cave in Vatnajökull
  • Super-jeep ride to the glacier
  • Starts at the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
  • A guide who explains the glacier's story
  • Time for photos inside the cave

Full description

Every winter, meltwater carves caves into the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, an outlet of Vatnajökull. This tour starts at the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, where icebergs float in front of the glacier, and takes you by modified 4×4 over rough tracks to the ice.

After a short walk your guide leads you into a cave, where the ice can look blue, black and clear all at once. You have time for photos and to hear how the caves form and disappear, before driving back to the lagoon.

Itinerary

  1. Jökulsárlón

    Meet at the glacier lagoon car park.

  2. Super-jeep

    Drive across the glacial plain to the ice.

  3. Ice cave

    Walk in and explore with your guide.

  4. Return

    Drive back to the lagoon.

Included

  • Live English-speaking guide
  • Super-jeep transfer from Jökulsárlón to the glacier
  • Helmet and crampons when needed

Not included

  • Transport to Jökulsárlón (about 5 hours' drive from Reykjavik)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon car park, south-east Iceland (about 5 hours' drive from Reykjavik).The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • The ice-cave season usually runs from about November to March and depends on conditions.
  • Wear warm, waterproof clothing and hiking boots.
  • The cave visited changes with the conditions; your guide chooses the safest one.
  • Tours can be cancelled at short notice for weather or safety; we will offer another date.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need experience?

No. The walk to the cave is short and your guide provides crampons if needed.

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