ice cave discovery
ice cave discovery
Our more adventurous ice cave tour for those looking for an ice cave tour in combination with a glacier hike to visit different features on the glacier
34.900 ISK
| 253 $
233 € |
ICE CAVE
discovery
Picture yourself atop a vast, gorgeous glacier. The profound silence envelops you, broken only by the occasional distant crack of calving ice.
There’s a reason this small group glacier adventure with max 8 persons per guide is our guides’ favourite winter trip!
This Season’s Unique Experience
- You’ll start by visiting the same blue ice cave as on our ice cave tour
- You’ll hike up Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, reaching ever more scenic glacier overview.
- You’ll immerse yourself in the raw beauty of Iceland’s glacial wilderness, away from the main crowds in your small group
Past Season’s Highlights
Ice caves are natural wonders that change every season. Therefore, ice caves we’ve visited in previous seasons, such as the Blue Diamond, Sapphire ice cave and Crystal ice cave, no longer exist or are inaccessible.
At the beginning of each season our guides go out and scout the best glacier locations, so we can share our glacial wonderland with you – without compromising your safety.
What to Expect
Getting There – An Adventure in Itself
Embark on an adventure that takes you deep into Iceland’s glacial heart, where our custom 4×4 vehicles conquer challenging landscapes sculpted by ice over countless ages.
The Hike and the Ice Cave
A brief 20 minute walk from the 4×4 vehicle brings you to the edge of the glacier. Inside the ice cave, you’ll have time to capture stunning photos that will leave your friends at home in a jealous awe.
Glacier Exploration
Beyond the ice cave, your experienced guide leads you further onto the glacier. This extended hike offers opportunities for exploration, photography, and a chance to pause for a snack. Prepare for some steeper sections, rewarded with even more breathtaking views.
Please note: While the glacier is vast, we cannot guarantee solitude, particularly in the ice cave area where you may encounter other groups.
be prepared for your
adventure
Please wear warm and waterproof outdoor clothing, a hat, and gloves. We recommend thicker, woolen socks, avoiding cotton clothing, and bringing layers.
Hiking boots can be rented on location for 1500 ISK. To make sure you’re fully prepared for the glacier, our guides will take a quick look at your footwear during the crampon fitting. If your shoes aren’t safe or compatible, they might recommend renting proper hiking boots on location for a small additional cost.
We suggest to bring with a small backpack for an extra layer, a water bottle and lunch. The tour starts and ends in Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, and some food options may be available there, but we suggest preparing in advance snacks and proper, packed lunch (e.g. a sandwich).
All our public tours are subject to 24h cancellation policy with a full refund*
*Local Guide and its guides reserve the right to refuse service to anyone they deem unfit to participate in the activities they have enrolled in. Local Guide reserves the right to change the tour itinerary and chosen route with safety in mind due to environmental factors and other factors outside human control. Furthermore, we don’t repay the fee if the client is late, or doesn’t show up even if the weather is very bad, in case we can offer the trip. So we recommend staying in a hotel or guesthouse east of Skaftafell in Vatnajokull National Park, and west of the town of Höfn.
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FAQ
The main difference between our two public tours is the time duration and the additional glacier hike available on our longer tour only. The Ice Cave Discovery is a 5-7 hour tour of which we are spending around 2 hours hiking on the glacier. During the longer trip we are able to see some interesting glacier features that are further off the beaten path.
We make sure to be accurately presenting the ice caves we are visiting during each season on our instagram @localguide. The colours of the ice caves can change a lot with a different light and weather conditions so please keep this in mind when visiting the cave and when looking at the pictures share on social media.
