You'll head onto Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier, to walk on the ice, explore the blue canyons carved within it and visit one or more naturally formed ice caves, depending on conditions. The route focuses on quieter, less-visited spots so you can hear the silence of the ice and take your time for photos. Along the way your guide will point out features of the glacier and explain how the caves form as you move through these striking, ever-changing spaces.
Groups are kept small (maximum eight travellers) for genuine, personal attention from local guides based in Höfn. The guides — Stefan, Vigfús, Dana and Sindri — are named in over 50 five-star reviews. All guides hold AIMG certifications (Ice Hard 1, 2 or 3), have completed the AIMG Ice Cave course and are Wilderness First Responders (WFR), so you’ll be on the ice with trained professionals rather than part-time guides. Your safety gear — crampons, helmet and headlight — is provided, and each morning the guide assesses conditions and selects the best, quietest cave to visit.
Why Visit
- Local AIMG‑certified guides Stefan, Vigfús, Dana and Sindri
- Group size limited to eight travelers for genuine small‑group attention
- Safety gear included crampons, helmet and headlight
- Less‑visited ice caves inside Vatnajökull chosen daily for quiet
- Glacier walk with crampons and guided visits to blue ice canyons
What's included
- Helmets and crampons
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Headlight if needed
- Driver guide
- Other safety equipment if needed
What's Not Included
- Clothes and shoes
- Food and snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Tour available in your selected language
Additional information
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Due to the popularity of the ice caves, you can expect groups from other companies inside the cave at the same time as our groups. Be sure to look at your email and phone the day before the tour. There can always be last minutes change due to weather or other uncontrollable conditions. If the Ice cave is not accessible due to some reasons, we always offer alternatives, refunding price difference between activities. Please be advised that this tour starts from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.
Not wheelchair accessible
Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.