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Frozen Wonders : Small Group Ice Cave Tour

Type: Glacier and Ice Hiking

Duration: 3 Hours
Frozen Wonders : Small Group Ice Cave Tour
- Type:
  Glacier and Ice Hiking
- Duration:
  3 Hours
OVERVIEW

Breiðamerkurjökul, an outlet glacier within Vatnajökull National Park, has icy off-road landscapes traversable only via specialized 4WD vehicles. On this tour, hop aboard a super Jeep outfitted for glacial terrains and head to an ice cave on the glacier called Sapphire." Take an ice walk around the cave, enjoy the unreal views, and take photos before returning to the departure point at Jökulsárlón Lake.

A half-day small-group outing to the Sapphire ice cave

Travel off-road on super Jeeps specially designed for glaciers

Explore the ice cave with provided helmet and crampons

Small-group tour ensures personalized attention from your guide

INCLUDES

crampons and helmet

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Jökulsárlón

We will be located on the glacier lagoon parking lot on a marked car. **URGENT CHECK IS 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE AT THE GLACIER LAGOON PARKING LOT**

Options and Start time

Frozen Wonders : Small Group Ice Cave Tour:

09:00 AM, 12:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Glacier Lagoon (Pass by)

We start the trip at the Glacier lagoon and then head on our way to the ice caves that are a short car ride away.

ADDITIONAL INFO

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

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Full Day Blue Ice Cave Experience

Type: Glacier and Ice Hiking

Duration: 6 Hours
Full Day Blue Ice Cave Experience
- Type:
  Glacier and Ice Hiking
- Duration:
  6 Hours
OVERVIEW

-Visit stunning natural glacier ice caves, tunnels and canyons.

-Enjoy a small group experience (maximum 8 participants).

-Your guides run one departure per day, and therefore we are flexible with timings and locations. This enables us to take your time and give you the best experience possible on any given day.

-Learn about the glacial landscape and how climate change is affecting the glaciers in Iceland.

INCLUDES

Glacier hiking equipment: crampons, ice axe (if required), harness, helmet, head torch (if required)

EXCLUDES

Please bring a packed lunch and water bottle/thermos.

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Glacier Adventure

We meet at the Glacier Adventure base in Hali, 16 km east of Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. After turning off route 1, pass the restaurant and turn right to reach your meeting point. Toilet facilities are available prior to departure.

Options and Start time

Full Day Blue Ice Cave Experience :

10:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Breathe the still beauty of Icelands most spectacular winter attraction in this full day ice cave and glacier adventure.

This tour takes you hiking to a natural ice cave and exploring the winter glacier in Vatnajökull National Park. In winter, the glacier enters a deep freeze, with crystal blue ice and amazing sub-glacial features becoming safe and accessible.

This tour starts at the Glacier Adventure basecamp in Hali. From here, we will take a 4x4 journey of approximately half an hour towards the glacier. Depending on the cave location and terrain, expect to hike for up to 1 hour to reach the ice cave.

Upon arrival, we will slow down your tempo to appreciate one of natures great marvels: the splendor of an ice cave carved by glacial meltwater. Time taken inside the cave depends on the group, weather or terrain conditions and the size of the ice cave, but this is usually from 45 90 minutes.

We will use the remaining time to explore the glacier and visit other natural features such as arches, tunnels and moulins.

The total hiking distance is approximately 8 km, over uneven rocky and glacial terrain.

Duration: 6 hours

ADDITIONAL INFO

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Glacier Hike + Ice Cave Adventure with Professional Photos

Type: Photography Lessons or Services

Duration: 5 Hours
Glacier Hike + Ice Cave Adventure with Professional Photos
- Type:
  Photography Lessons or Services
- Duration:
  5 Hours
OVERVIEW

Enjoy a personalized experience of Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, as well as photographs to remember the trip by, on this small-group ice cave tour. Get up close and personal with crystal-blue icebergs and experience the wonder of walking inside an ice cave on Breiðamerkurjökull, one of the most exceptional outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull, spending about 3 hours 30 minutes exploring its crystal blue ice.

Explore the ice caves of Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon: A one-of-a-kind experience

Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of a small-group tour (maximum 10)

Receive two professionally edited photographs of your experience

Includes all necessary equipment, including crampons and ice axe

INCLUDES

10 Person Max

Glacier Equipment: helmet, harness, crampons

5 Shot Photo Package Per Person

EXCLUDES

Additional Outdoor Clothing

Parking Fees

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Jökulsárlón

We will meet you in the Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón) parking lot and will drive to the glacier in our superjeep.

Options and Start time

Winter Glacier Hike + Ice Cave:

12:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Jokulsarlon (Pass by)

Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón) is one of the most iconic locations in Iceland and the foremost place where you can get up close and personal with crystal blue icebergs as they are taken our to sea.

1: Breiðamerkurjökull

Breiðamerkurjökull is one of the most exceptional glaciers of Vatnajökull due to its very slow movement and therefore consistently has the largest Ice Caves in Iceland each year. We are excited to bring you to the crystal blue Ice of Breiðamerkurjökull.

3 hours 30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

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

In order to operate this tour we need 4 passengers minimum.

Photos are edited and sent approximately 14 days after your tour.

The minimum age for this tour is 10.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Ice Cave and Glacier Walk into Blue Glacier Canyon

Type: Glacier and Ice Hiking

Duration: 5 Hours
Ice Cave and Glacier Walk into Blue Glacier Canyon
- Type:
  Glacier and Ice Hiking
- Duration:
  5 Hours
OVERVIEW

With their rising popularity, Icelands ice caves can get crowded. This half-day adventure gets you inside a more remote ice cave, where youll have ample time to contemplate and photograph its natural splendor. Meet your guide at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, then arrive at the destination by vehicle and on foot. All necessary safety equipment is included.

Ice cave adventure on Icelands remote south coast

Meet your caving guide at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Visit a less-crowded ice cave and possibly hike on the glacier

Helmet, crampons, and headlight are provided if necessary

INCLUDES

Helmets & crampons

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Headlight - If needed

Driver-guide

Other Safety equipment if needed

EXCLUDES

Clothes and Shoes

Food and Snacks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transportation to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (Meeting point)

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Jökulsárlón

You can find us by our Super Jepps at the Jökulsárlón main parking lot, which is close to the outside WC.

Options and Start time

Ice Cave and Glacier Walk into Blue Glacier Canyon :

09:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Jokulsarlon (Pass by)

We start from this area

1: Vatnajokull Glacier

All out tours are inside Vatnajökull national park

5 hours -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

Due to the popularity of the ice caves, you can expect groups from other companies inside the cave at the same time as our groups. Be sure to look at your email and phone the day before the tour. There can always be last minutes change due to weather or other uncontrollable conditions. If the Ice cave is not accessible due to some reasons, we always offer alternatives, refunding price difference between activities. Please be advised that this tour starts from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Ice Cave Captured - Professional Photos Included

Type: Photography Lessons or Services

Duration: 3 Hours
Ice Cave Captured - Professional Photos Included
- Type:
  Photography Lessons or Services
- Duration:
  3 Hours
OVERVIEW

Experience the wonder of the Vatnajokull glacier and capture memories from your day on this 3-hour half-day excursion. Join a small group, a guide, and a photographer for glacial hiking and touring ice caves. Learn about the geological features from your guide, admiring the blue-colored ice, while your photographer captures special moments from your tour.

Receive your professionally edited photos within a week

A small group means more attention from your tour guide

All necessary ice hiking equipment is provided

Work with your photographer to capture your perfect shot

INCLUDES

2 Shot Photo Package Per Person (Personalized Blue Ice Cave photo included)

Glacier Equipment: helmet, harness, crampons

EXCLUDES

Proper layered clothing (come prepared for all seasons)

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Boat Tours and Cafe

We will meet in the Glacier Lagoon parking lot and ride in our superjeep to the glacier.

Options and Start time

Winter Ice Cave Captured:

12:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Vatnajokull National Park

Your personal photographer and glacier guide will lead you onto one of Icelands most scenic outlet glaciers. We will then explore the Ice as we make our way to the most majestic Ice Caves in Iceland. While you immerse yourself into the blue ice, the guide will use his own camera equipment to take professional photos of you to capture the most special moments of your tour. Throughout the hike, you will learn about the history of Vatnajokull Glacier and how the ice work in nature. After the tour ends, your guide will professionally edit your photos and email them to you within the week. These photos will be the perfect souvenir and memory of your adventure in Iceland!

3 hours -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

In order to operate this tour we need 2 passengers minimum.

Photos are edited and sent approximately 14 days after your tour.

The minimum age for this tour is 8 years old.

If a child car seat is required, the parents need to provide it.

Not recommended for people unfit to hike at least 5 kilometers (3.1 miles)

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers per booking

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Ice Exploration Tour from the Glacier Lagoon

Type: Glacier and Ice Hiking

Duration: 4 Hours
Ice Exploration Tour from the Glacier Lagoon
- Type:
  Glacier and Ice Hiking
- Duration:
  4 Hours
OVERVIEW

Trek across a magnificent glacier on this tour of one of Icelands natural treasures. The adventure starts at the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, where youll meet your guide and receive instruction on how to walk on glaciers. Youll then make your way by super jeep to the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, where youll take an 4-6 km hike across the ice.

Explore Breiðamerkurjökull glacier on a guided hiking tour

Super jeep transfer from Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon

Tour includes use of crampons, helmet, ice axe, and safety harness

A maximum of 8-12 travelers keeps the experience personal

INCLUDES

crampon, helmet, safety harness

EXCLUDES

Lunch

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Jökulsárlón

We meet next to our super-jeeps, by the Glacier Lagoon café

Options and Start time

Ice Exploration Tour from the Glacier Lagoon:

01:45 PM, 08:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

On the Ice Exploration tour, you'll spend about 2 hours (4-6 km) hiking on Breiðamerkurjökull, a glacier outlet of Vatnajökull. Your guide will explain how glaciers form and change, affecting their surroundings. You'll see various natural attractions, including mountains, ashy ice, and possibly blue ice. The tour activities vary based on daily conditions and group preferences, with options to explore larger glacier areas or enter moulins and crevasses. Rated medium in difficulty, the tour requires participants to walk 4-6 km on diverse terrain and in varying weather conditions. No prior glacier experience is needed.

We provide crampons, helmets, and safety harnesses. Guides will ensure you're prepared before starting. Dress according to the weather; the glacier is usually as cold as the Glacier Lagoon meeting point. Wear warm, breathable, waterproof clothing and sturdy hiking boots that cover the ankles and offer good ankle support.

Meeting times are 08:30, 12:00, or 13:45

Meet and gear up
Drive 40 min. in the super-jeep
You'll explore the glacier for about 2 hours.
The return involves walking back to the jeep and driving back to the Glacier Lagoon.

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes

ADDITIONAL INFO

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

Participants must be able to fit safety gear: helmet, harness, and minimum shoe size 35

Wear comfortable, warm, yet breathable waterproof clothing and hiking boots. Wear hiking boots that cover your ankles and offer good ankle support.

Important: We offer rain pants, rain jackets, and hiking boots for rental at the meeting point. If you are not properly 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 harness sizes is can be adjusted to maximum 126cm.

If you wish to book for one or more than five participants, please contact Ice Explorers directly

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers per booking

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Private Full-Day Tour of the Vatnajokull Glaciers from Hofn

Type: Glacier and Ice Hiking

Duration: 8 Hours
Private Full-Day Tour of the Vatnajokull Glaciers from Hofn
- Type:
  Glacier and Ice Hiking
- Duration:
  8 Hours
OVERVIEW

Embark on an exciting journey to uncover the hidden glaciers of Vatnajokull, with a driverguide to take you to places that would be hard to access alone. As well as seeing beautiful views from the vehicle, the trip includes guided hikes so you can admire waterfalls and glacial scenery up close.

Private tour for your personal group with hotel pickup included

Visit remote nature spots off the usual tourist trail

Vehicle equipped with Wi-Fi for trip research on the go

Safely hike near glaciers with a professional glacier guide

INCLUDES

Private transportation

WiFi on board

Air-conditioned vehicle

Professional glacier guide

EXCLUDES

Food and drinks

MEETING AND PICKUP

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels

Options and Start time

Private Full-Day Tour of the Vatnajokull Glaciers from Hofn:

09:00 AM

Pickup details

We pick-up from all accommodations in Hofn and from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Hoffellsjokull Glacier

Visit and explore the secluded Hoffellsjokull. If weather and road conditions permits, this might be one of the secret glaciers that we will explore on this tour.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Heinabergsjokull

Drive along the winding roads in the Vatnajokull National Park and explore the beautiful Heinabergsjokull. If weather and road conditions permits, this might be one of the secret glaciers that we will explore on this tour.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Flaajokull Glacier

This tour will bring you to the west side of Flaajokull, an area which are not known to many, even the locals. You will go on an easy hike from the parking place to the glacier. You will get to enjoy beautiful scenery and waterfalls along the way. After arriving at the glacier, you will have plenty of time to admire its beauty. If weather and road conditions permits, this might be one of the secret glaciers that we will explore on this tour.

2 hours -Admission Ticket Free

4: Kvíárjökull

Kviarjokull is one of the glaciers which you can get really close to the glacier tongue. A short hike from the parking place will bring you to the front of the glacier. If weather and road conditions permits, this might be one of the secret glaciers that we will explore on this tour.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

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

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
Treasure Iceland - Ice Cave Discovery

Type: Glacier and Ice Hiking

Duration: 5 Hours
Treasure Iceland - Ice Cave Discovery
- Type:
  Glacier and Ice Hiking
- Duration:
  5 Hours
OVERVIEW

Discover the mesmerizing landscapes of Vatnajökull, Icelands largest glacier, and explore one of its most impressive natural wondersan ice cave. With this tour, youll enjoy three adventures in one. Admire the views as you ride a super jeep from the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, hike across the glacier using crampons and ice axes, then venture into the ice cave to marvel at the gleaming blue colors.

Rare opportunity to explore inside a natural ice cave

Thrilling 3-hour glacier hike with plenty of time for photos

Meet at Jökulsárlón: ideal for travelers with their own transport

Intimate small-group experience with up to eight people

INCLUDES

Professional guide

Ice axes (if needed)

Driver/guide

Crampons

Use of helmet

EXCLUDES

Food and drinks

Lunch

Clothing

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Boat Tours and Cafe

Jökulsárlón (Glacier Lagoon) - GPS: 64°02'53.6"N 16°10'48.5"W

Options and Start time

Ice Cave Discovery:

10:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT
Meeting point and time: Jökulsárlón (Glacier Lagoon - GPS: 64°02'53.6"N 16°10'48.5"W), every day at 10.00 from November 1 to April 30.

After we meet at Jökulsárlón, we drive in a jeep for about thirty minutes to where we begin the hike.

After the jeep ride, we hike through the beautiful, rocky terrain of glacial moraine for about one to one-and-a-half hours.

Our professional, English speaking, guides will then lead you into a remote, magical, blue ice cave.

After that, we hike back to the jeep and head back to the Glacier Lagoon.

Necessary Equipment (What to bring):

Hiking boots with ankle support and warm socks

Good, warm hiking clothes (fleece, wool, wind, and waterproof jacket and trousers)

Hat, gloves

Bring: Water bottle, lunch (energy-rich, like chocolate)

Camera

Included:

Professional Guidance

Crampons

Helmet

Ice axes (if needed)
Duration: 5 to 7 hrs

ADDITIONAL INFO

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Not wheelchair accessible

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers in total

CANCELLATION POLICY

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

This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund.

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)