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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

4.4  / 51808 reviews
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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour
4.4  / 51808 reviews

Experience the dramatic landscape of Vatnajökull National Park and go inside the ice caves formed when water runs beneath the glacier during the summer. Trek across the rugged terrain of the south of Iceland, and look at the magical blue ice of the caves.

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Duration 3 hours
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

J
Julian – Australia

Brilliant tour of the caves. A wonderful tour guide who kept the 13 in our group more than entertaining. Your teeth and kidneys are in for a pounding getting to the glacier though! A very potholed path.

J
Julian – Australia
L
Luminița – Romania

Our Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour was an unforgettable experience! The adventure started with a scenic car ride near the cave, followed by a short walk around the glacier where we learned fascinating facts about the area. Our guide, Önundur, was exceptional—knowledgeable, funny, and incredibly attentive to everyone in the group. The highlight, of course, was exploring the ice cave itself. The shimmering blue ice was breathtaking, and we had plenty of time to take amazing photos and soak in the beauty of this natural wonder. It was the perfect mix of adventure, learning, and memory-making. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Iceland—it’s a must-do!

L
Luminița – Romania

Experience

Highlights

  • Experience the deep blue ice formations of Europe´s largest glacier at Vatnajökull
  • Hunt down the newest ice caves with a local guide
  • Enjoy the stunning glacial surroundings of the ice cave

Full description

Meet at the Café by Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, about 40 minutes east of Skaftafell, for the start of a unique winter activity and look at an extraordinary natural phenomenon. Go inside some of the ice caves that form after water runs beneath the Vatnajökull Glacier during the summer. Every fall, local guides hunt for new ice caves, as their location can change each year. The structure and condition can also vary from year to year, but rest assured your guide will decide which is the best cave to visit, depending on the safety and weather conditions. Drive for approximately 20 to 30 minutes to the ice cave chosen by your guide, and then walk for 5 to 15 minutes to the mouth of the cave. Upon arrival, enjoy between 1 and 1.5 hours to look inside at the miraculous blue ice of the cave, and take in the natural beauty of the surrounding area.

Includes

  • Ice cave tour
  • Guide
  • All safety gear

Not suitable for

  • Children under 8 years

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Meeting point

Meet at the Café by Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon in South Iceland, approximately 390 kilometers east of Reykjavík.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Hiking shoes
  • Rain gear

Know before you go

  • It will be cold inside the cave. A 15-minute walk over rugged terrain for is involved
  • This activity has extremely limited availability so reserve now if you want to see a blue ice cave
  • Please be advised that the ice caves are a natural phenomenon and it's impossible to predict where, when and how many will form. In the unlikely that no ice caves form next winter, the tour will be fully refunded

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 1808 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Value for money
    3.8/5

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Julian – AustraliaNovember 28, 2024  – Verified booking
Brilliant tour of the caves. A wonderful tour guide who kept the 13 in our group more than entertaining. Your teeth and kidneys are in for a pounding getting to the glacier though! A very potholed path.
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Luminița – RomaniaNovember 27, 2024  – Verified booking
Our Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour was an unforgettable experience! The adventure started with a scenic car ride near the cave, followed by a short walk around the glacier where we learned fascinating facts about the area. Our guide, Önundur, was exceptional—knowledgeable, funny, and incredibly attentive to everyone in the group. The highlight, of course, was exploring the ice cave itself. The shimmering blue ice was breathtaking, and we had plenty of time to take amazing photos and soak in the beauty of this natural wonder. It was the perfect mix of adventure, learning, and memory-making. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Iceland—it’s a must-do!
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Carolina – BrazilNovember 17, 2024  – Verified booking
The guide was great but we wait too much to Go (about 50 min) and to come Back (50 min as well)
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Product ID: 56089

Activity provider:Guide to Iceland

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