Visit a Natural Blue Ice Cave from Jökulsárlón
Description
Dive into the extraordinary beauty of Iceland’s blue glacial wonders with our thrilling Ice Cave Tour in the heart of the magnificent Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier! Embark on a mesmerizing journey where crystal-clear ice formations, tinted with enchanting blue hues, create a surreal underworld, which only exists in winter.
Our expert guides will lead you safely into and through the ice cave sharing tons of geological facts and helping you capture Instagram-worthy moments surrounded by the otherworldly beauty of blue ice. You will create memories, which will last a lifetime.
– All of our pictures are up-to-date and show current conditions in the caves, which we visit
– Our departure times are carefully chosen to avoid the biggest crowds in the morning and afternoon
– We never rush our guests and always keep their satisfaction as our highest priority
– Competitive price with top quality among many similar tours
– Small company, small groups, big hearts and great service
– Small groups of maximum 14 people
Our guide will be waiting for you 15 minutes before the departure time at the main carpark of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon in a modified 4×4 vehicle marked with a sign saying Ice Walkers Tours. From there you set off for a ride towards the glacier, which takes up to 40 minutes. On the way the guide will explain to you how the ice caves are made and what the current conditions are, as well as share local knowledge of the area and glaciers.
After reaching the end of the mountain road you will be introduced to the gear used on the tour and from there you will walk for up to 10 minutes to reach the cave. You will then spend one hour exploring the ice cave. Your guide will of course help you to take the best pictures and create everlasting memories of this adventure.
The way back will be the same and after 3-3,5 hours from the start you will be back at the main car park of Jökulsárlón.
Minimum age for this tour is 8.
We always try to visit the best ice cave available at the given time, but the choice may vary throughout the winter. At the moment the most beautiful cave is called Sparkle Ice Cave, but sometimes the old name Crystal Ice Cave is also used. They are currently, as of November 2024, the same thing. However as we operate in really fast changing environment, there might come conditions when entering this particular ice cave will be too hazardous. We will then try to offer you an alternative, which might require some hiking on the glacier. You can be sure that you will receive from us relevant and up-to-date information if the conditions change.
What to bring?
We provide all necessary safety gear, including helmets and headlamps, as well as spikes when necessary.
Dress warmly in layers to stay comfortable in the sub-zero temperatures, never skip the rain gear, a hat and gloves.
Good sturdy hiking boots are very well recommended. The walk to the cave is short, but the surface inside is rough and rocky. Some crouching down is required between big open chambers, however there is no crawling.
Excluded:
– Clothing and shoes
– Optional gratuities
Meeting point:
Jökulsárlón Main Parking
FAQ
What if it’s raining?
In Iceland we have around 200 rainy days per year, so we’ve learned to live with it. Always remember to have your rain gear with you and if you indeed use it during the tour – well, you’re having a real Icelandic experience!
Why is the ice blue?
To learn that you should join our tour!