Ice Exploration Tour from the Glacier Lagoon
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Explore the highlights of Iceland’s glaciers. Let your guide lead you
through breathtaking glacial landscapes. Equipped with crampons, a
helmet, a harness, you will explore the Breidamerkurjokull glacier with the team at Ice Explorers.
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 stiff hiking boots that cover your ankles and offer good ankle support. Soft, foam, low shoes or sneakers are not allowed.
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
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.
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Ice Exploration Tour from the Glacier Lagoon
What‘s Included
crampon, helmet, safety harness
Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
192 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great small group hike with a nice guide
Roam26001189272,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Marica, was extremely helpful and informative. We were pleasantly surprised to be the only 2 guests on our 1:45pm departure from the Glacier Lagoon. Marica ensured we were geared appropriately (providing us with crampons, harnesses and helmets) and were on the road in minutes. ice explorers has a van with kit for borrowing if you need boots or other equipment. We drove in an impressive modified Chevrolet van (anyone who likes lifted vehicles would be quite entertained) to the off trail parking lot. We then hiked 20min to the base of the glacier. Then, we started hiking up the glacier! It was incredible. We got to see moulins (and enter one), see and cross many streams on the surface of the glacier, understand the impacts of ash on reducing melting, and also the sobering impacts of climate change on the receding of the glacier. Perks of ice explorers vs other tour companies: we saw a really large group (more than 10 people) from another company. We had individualized attention, and Marica was thus able to tailor our trip for our speed and fitness. Unlikely that we'd go to iceland again, but would recommend Ice Explorers to anyone!
Valetine was awesome!
Andrew S,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good boots and a camera are a must! It can be windy so a ski cap is best, ball caps blew away. Tour guide was very knowledgeable! Ask for Valentine!
Memorable experience!
Lisa Z,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this glacier hike! The entire experience was incredibly well organized, with a strong focus on safety from start to finish. Before heading onto the ice, our guides thoroughly checked everyone's crampons, helmets, harnesses, and footwear to make sure everything fit properly and we were safe. The small group size, about 9 of us in our group made the tour feel personal and allowed for plenty of interaction with our guide. Gulmero was outstanding, very friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and always made us feel safe and comfortable, checked in frequently as we climbed the glacier. I went with my family, including my 79-year-old dad, and all of us had an incredible time and felt safe. The glacier views were awesome, and being able to explore an ice cave, see the real blue ice made the experience even more memorable. One of the highlights of our trip!
Incredible glacier hike with Guillermo – an unforgettable adventure!
Patrick K,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I just completed an amazing glacier hike in Iceland with Guillermo as our guide, and it was one of the highlights of my entire trip. Walking on the vast, ancient ice was surreal — the crunch under our crampons, the deep blue hues of the glacier, and the stunning views in every direction made it feel like we’d stepped into another world. We explored several beautiful small ice caves and got safely close to some impressive crevasses. The formations were breathtaking, and Guillermo’s explanations about how the glacier moves, forms these features, and changes over time added so much depth to the experience. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the geology and history of the area, answering all our questions with enthusiasm. What really stood out was how seriously Guillermo took our safety. He made sure everyone was properly equipped with crampons, helmets, and harnesses, gave clear instructions, and kept the group together while still allowing time to enjoy the views and take photos. His calm, confident leadership helped even the less experienced hikers in our group feel completely secure. The pace was perfect, the scenery was jaw-dropping, and the whole tour was extremely well organized. Guillermo turned what could have been a simple walk on ice into a memorable, educational, and safe adventure. I can’t recommend this glacier hike enough — book it with Guillermo if you get the chance. He’s an outstanding guide and made our group feel like we were in the best possible hands. 10/10 experience!
Beautiful experience
K6665ULstefanob,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience; the tour lasts four and a half hours, with half an hour of driving from the lagoon in an off-road vehicle, about ten minutes of approach, and over three hours on the glacier. Our guide, Valentin, explained the history of the glacier, its characteristics and peculiarities, and the techniques for safe progression. On two occasions, he set up a rope for the descent for a few meters into a shallow crevasse, which was very interesting and adventurous. Valentin is friendly and nice, in addition to being an experienced and reliable guide. Beautiful experience.
Amazing Adventure
Jeff G,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing hike on the glacier. Our guide Marisa was outstanding—she was knowledgeable, informative, and showed us truly amazing features of the glacier. A wonderful experience!
Memo-rable experience!!!
sonnyu2017,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Guillermo! He was very knowledgeable and helpful in teaching us how to use the crampons and safety precautions on the glacier!
Excellent experience....
Stephen B,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent experience. Definitely a must try! Did in the summer and got to explore a ton of things on the glacier
Amazing
Sightsee262372,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with Guillermo, I had such a great time walking on this glacier. Thank you!!
Wonderful time!!
Mike D,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Marica and Angelica were extremely knowledgeable guides!! Short, easy hike, and great views!! Highly recommend during your next trip..
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