Remote Glacier Hike and a Natural Ice Cave from Jökulsárlón

Embark with us on the adventure of your lifetime!

This is a tour designed for those travelers, who seek to step further than most and feel like real explorers. Over the last years popularity of ice cave tours increased so much, that the most accessible caves can feel crowded with hundreds of people visiting them every day. We combine as ice cave visit with an adventurous glacier hike, as we promise you to venture deep into the glacier, where some of bluest and most photogenic sites stay hidden from the crowds. At the same time we visit the popular ice caves at less crowded times using our best expertise.

–        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 8 people per guide

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 arriving we will first visit an ice cave, which is just a short 10 minutes walk from the car park. You will then spend one hour exploring, while your guide will help you take the best pictures and create everlasting memories of this adventure. 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 or refund you the whole price of the tour. You can be sure that you will receive from us relevant and up-to-date information if the conditions change.

After the ice cave visit we will gear up for the glacier hike. The guide will introduce you to the gear and glacier hiking technique. Expect to hike for up to half an hour towards the glacier and spend up to 3 hours on it. If the weather is good we will try to hike quite far to see all the most stunning spots, including ice canyons, calving site, crevasses and moulins. You will come back from this trip feeling like an accomplished explorer and a glacier expert! Lunch is not provided, but there will be time to eat your own lunch on the ice.

Please note: no prior glacier experience is required, however participants must be physically fit and able to hike for 8 km with some uphill sections. Appropriate winter clothing and stiff ankle-covering hiking boots must be worn.

We provide all necessary safety gear, including crampons and helmets.
Dress warmly in layers to stay comfortable in the sub-zero temperatures, never skip the rain gear, a hat and gloves.
You will be wearing crampons, please make sure you wear suitable, stiff and ankle-covering hiking boots as wearing inappropriate footwear may exclude you from participating in the tour.

Recommended: Snacks and drinks to keep yourself safe and fueled for the adventure

Excluded:
–        Clothing and shoes
–        Food and drinks
–        Optional gratuities

Please contact us if you may need assistance with any of the recommended gear.