Crystal Ice Cave & Super Jeep Tour from Jökulsárlón
Overview
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
- 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
- Group size limited to 14 guests per guide
- Transportation to the meeting point (e.g. from Reykjavík)
- Food and drinks
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (charged by Vatnajökull National Park)
Meeting Location
Jökulsárlón 781
781, Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Glacier Lagoon
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vatnajokull Glacier
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Breiðamerkurjökull
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- 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.
- Group size limited to 14 guests per guide.
- Transportation to the meeting point (e.g. from Reykjavík).
- Food and drinks.
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (charged by Vatnajökull National Park).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Crystal Ice Cave & Super Jeep Tour from Jökulsárlón is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Crystal Ice Cave & Super Jeep Tour from Jökulsárlón will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 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
- Group size limited to 14 guests per guide
- Transportation to the meeting point (e.g. from Reykjavík)
- Food and drinks
- Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (charged by Vatnajökull National Park)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
