About this experience
Experience the glacial landscapes of Iceland up close on a jeep tour to the natural ice cave of Vatnajökull Glacier. Marvel at the ice formations in a cave inside the largest glacier in Europe.
Highlights
- Learn about the ever-changing landscape of glaciers from your guide
- Gaze at the breathtaking ice formations of Vatnajökull with Ice Explorers
- Experience the winter phenomenon of a natural ice cave in all its beauty
- Take a guided tour to an ice cave aboard one of Iceland's largest super jeeps
- Learn about the wonders of nature and how the ice cave came to formation
What's included
- Transportation in a 4WD
- Guide
- Helmets
- Crampons/micro-spikes
- Safety harness if needed
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Your journey with Ice Explorers starts by meeting your guide and boarding one of Iceland’s largest custom-made super jeeps! We’ll depart from the Ice Explorers meeting point at 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 Ice Explorers 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 Ice Explorers 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. Our guests often tell us that the diverse ice formations and colors are the most unforgettable part of their experience.
WHICH ICE CAVE DO WE VISIT?
Ice Explorers always aim to take you to the most beautiful and awe-inspiring ice caves available during the season. Since the caves constantly evolve, with old ones disappearing and new ones forming, each tour is a unique adventure. Rest assured, we will guide you to the best ice cave accessible at the time of your visit.
If you’re looking for an extended experience, Ice Explorers also offers a 5-6 hour tour (Ice Cave & Glacier Exploration tour) that combines an ice cave visit with a glacier walk.
Things to note
- Hiking shoes
- Travel insurance
- Camera
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Warm clothing
Terms & conditions
• Keep in mind that the glacier changes constantly and therefore so do the ice caves. The activity provider promises to take you to the best cave of the season but due to the changes in the glacier, the ice caves might not look exactly as the pictures taken months/years before.
• The tour is approximately 3 hours (the tour duration can go from 2,5 hours- 3,5 hours depending of the conditions of each day and group)
• It is recommended to wear warm, preferably waterproof clothing and sturdy walking boots or hiking boots. We need to walk from the parking to the glacier and cave entrance (1,5 km each way).
• Important: We offer rain pants, rain jackets, and hiking boots for rental at the meeting point. If you are not appropriately dressed, you may be required to rent gear from us or, in extreme cases, be denied participation for safety reasons. Our cancellation policy will apply in such cases.
• The tour will be in English