Natural Blue Ice Cave Tour of Vatnajökull Glacier from Jökulsárlón
Overview
Depart from the Glacier Lagoon-Jökulsárlón cafeteria on a 3-4hour adventure where you will admire the spectacular spectrum of blue colors and nature's gems!
What's Included
- Natural Ice cave in Vatnajökull
- Super Jeep tour
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Helmet and Crampons
- Driverguide
- Hiking shoes /Rainwear / Warm clothes / Gloves
- Camera
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
Jökulsárlón
781 Höfn í Hornafirði, 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
Your journey starts by meeting your guide and boarding one of Iceland’s largest custom-made super jeeps! We’ll depart from 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 we 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 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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- If the tour you are interested in is fully booked. Please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at [email protected] to see if we are able to accommodate your wishes!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 7 years
- Dress code: waterproof and/or warm clothing; warm socks and hiking shoes or boots.
- We do not recommend to drive all the way from Reykjavík (370km) the same day of the tour
- Pick up starts 10 minutes before departurePick up starts 10 minutes before departure
- Maximum capacity per car 15 peopleMaximum capacity per car 15 people
- Departs from Jökulsárlón
- No hotel pick up/drop off
- If you wish to book for one or more than five participants, please contact Ice Explorers directly
- Possibility of tour in other languages upon request (Spanish, Italian, Icelandic, Polish)
- 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Natural Ice cave in Vatnajökull.
- Super Jeep tour.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Helmet and Crampons.
- Driverguide.
- Hiking shoes /Rainwear / Warm clothes / Gloves.
- Camera.
- Food and drinks.
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 7. 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 Natural Blue Ice Cave Tour of Vatnajökull Glacier from Jökulsárlón is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Natural Blue Ice Cave Tour of Vatnajökull Glacier 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
- Natural Ice cave in Vatnajökull
- Super Jeep tour
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Helmet and Crampons
- Driverguide
- Hiking shoes /Rainwear / Warm clothes / Gloves
- Camera
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- If the tour you are interested in is fully booked. Please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at [email protected] to see if we are able to accommodate your wishes!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 7 years
- Dress code: waterproof and/or warm clothing; warm socks and hiking shoes or boots.
- We do not recommend to drive all the way from Reykjavík (370km) the same day of the tour
- Pick up starts 10 minutes before departurePick up starts 10 minutes before departure
- Maximum capacity per car 15 peopleMaximum capacity per car 15 people
- Departs from Jökulsárlón
- No hotel pick up/drop off
- If you wish to book for one or more than five participants, please contact Ice Explorers directly
- Possibility of tour in other languages upon request (Spanish, Italian, Icelandic, Polish)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
