Natural Blue Ice Cave Tour of Vatnajökull Glacier from Jökulsárlón
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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!
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
If the tour you are interested in is fully booked. Please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at ice@explorers.is 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)
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.
Options
Ice Cave Tour
Meeting time is at the time on the ticket
What‘s Included
Natural Ice cave in Vatnajökull
Super Jeep tour
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driverguide
Helmet and Crampons
Hiking shoes /Rainwear / Warm clothes / Gloves
Camera
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
302 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Memorable Experience! Total recommended!
lin veroj,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ice cave tour was one of our bucket list in Iceland, Thanks for Valentine, our tour guide to make it memorable experience. Total visiting time was reasonable and lucky that our group was not too packed. Our tour guide was amazing, very helpful and friendly. Totally recommended!
Must Do Activity at Jokulsarlon
769anshikaj,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! The 3 hours flew by and the Barbara was a fantastic toor guide. Super helpful to answer any questions. We had enough time to take in breathtaking views in silence, take pictures, and explore the caves. Best for tourists who want a little bit adventure without too much hiking.
Great Tour and Incredible Experience
V1907MWcristiane,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Started tour at glacier lagoon and they drove us to the glacier. We felt that the tour guide, Marie, was very knowledgeable and that we were safe under her watch. Views were breath taking. Incredible 5/5 would recommend!
Great Early Start to the Day
U7974LOtinas,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had to reschedule my original blue ice cave tour due to the blizzard, and I was very pleased that they offered an early (8:20 AM) start time since our group seemed to be the very first to hit the caves that day. Our group also seemed smaller (11 in total, plus the guide; other groups had around 15, plus the guide). Our guide, Daniel, was very informative and friendly. He offered to take my picture at several spots, which was very helpful so that I didn't have to ask anyone else. The "jeep" ride was bumpy but fun. The whole experience was breath-taking, like being on another planet.
Amazing tour of the glaciers
Meander43156423929,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would highly recommend this tour it gives a real experience of Iceland. Our tour guide Valentine made the experience extra special thank you for your time and dedication.
Great experience in a beautiful setting
The PH Team,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on the glacier. Small group, beautiful weather and our guide was great, he explained everything it was very interesting. Thank youiii
Best Blue Ice Hole Experience
TapeDerekHsu,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, professional leadership and fun, I am happy to be part of this journey.
Ice cellar
Iphone I,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved excursion the guide Florice was at the top thank you.
A Dream comes true.
advG8453VQ,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There were two groups of six of us. Our group was guided by Gudrun Maria, and the others went with Barbara. We had a wonderful time. The explanations were clear, explaining (to us Dutch) the unknown world of glaciers and ice caves. We had plenty of time to film and photograph all the beauty. A fantastic day with two excellent guides.
Great experience
Sandra B,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour starts in the lagoon, you drive with huge terrain vehicle to the glacier around 30min. Then you hike to the cave around 10min. I like that tour is in a small group, around 10 people, compared with other providers with 20+ people. Cave is beautiful! Our guide was very sweet and funny, also sharing really interesting facts about glacier history, cave formation process etc. He was also very helpful, doing photos of everyone and made us feel very welcome. Genuinely recommended.
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