Vatnajokull Glacier, Natural Ice Cave Tour in Iceland
Your adventure in Vatnajökull National Park—home to Iceland’s largest glacier, as well as other dramatic scenery—begins with pickup directly in central Jökulsárlón. With just a small group for company, you’ll enjoy a personalized trip aboard a modified super Jeep capable of navigating the icy terrain. After the 30-minute drive, you’ll arrive at Vatnajökull National Park, where you’ll embark on a 20-minute hike with your guide to the glacier. With all necessary equipment provided—including a helmet and crampons—this beginner-friendly tour offers an accessible way to explore the scenery. Next, head into the ever-changing network of ice caves located in the park, which promise otherworldly scenery and colorful ice. Learn all about the region and its history from your guide’s stories, capture photos of the one-of-a-kind landscape, and have enough time to fully immerse yourself in the extraordinary setting. After several hours of exploring, return the equipment to your guide and enjoy a comfortable ride back to Jökulsárlón, with enough time left in the day to continue your sightseeing.
Highlights
- ✓Go on a Vatnajökull glacier and ice cave tour from Skaftafell
- ✓Learn about the composition and history of the ice cave
- ✓Exploring equipment—crampons and helmets—are provided
- ✓Round-trip transport from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon included
What's included
- ✓Natural Ice cave in Vatnajökull
- ✓Super Jeep tour
- ✓All taxes, fees and handling charges
- ✓Driverguide
- ✓Helmet and Crampons
What's not included
- ✓Hiking shoes /Rainwear / Warm clothes / Gloves
- ✓Camera
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
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)
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Vatnajokull Glacier, Natural Ice Cave Tour in Iceland
Your adventure in Vatnajökull National Park—home to Iceland’s largest glacier, as well as other dramatic scenery—begins with pickup directly in central Jökulsárlón. With just a small group for company, you’ll enjoy a personalized trip aboard a modified super Jeep capable of navigating the icy terrain. After the 30-minute drive, you’ll arrive at Vatnajökull National Park, where you’ll embark on a 20-minute hike with your guide to the glacier. With all necessary equipment provided—including a helmet and crampons—this beginner-friendly tour offers an accessible way to explore the scenery. Next, head into the ever-changing network of ice caves located in the park, which promise otherworldly scenery and colorful ice. Learn all about the region and its history from your guide’s stories, capture photos of the one-of-a-kind landscape, and have enough time to fully immerse yourself in the extraordinary setting. After several hours of exploring, return the equipment to your guide and enjoy a comfortable ride back to Jökulsárlón, with enough time left in the day to continue your sightseeing.
Highlights
- ✓Go on a Vatnajökull glacier and ice cave tour from Skaftafell
- ✓Learn about the composition and history of the ice cave
- ✓Exploring equipment—crampons and helmets—are provided
- ✓Round-trip transport from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon included
What's included
- ✓Natural Ice cave in Vatnajökull
- ✓Super Jeep tour
- ✓All taxes, fees and handling charges
- ✓Driverguide
- ✓Helmet and Crampons
What's not included
- ✓Hiking shoes /Rainwear / Warm clothes / Gloves
- ✓Camera
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
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)
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.