ICE CAVE TOURS IN VATNAJÖKULL

Explore the crystal blue ice caves in Iceland on a tour with us at Local Guide.
Our main speciality are ice caves
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ICE CAVE TOUR

Our most popular tour!

Join our signature Ice Cave Tour, a favorite among our guests! Explore a naturally shaped, ever-changing blue ice cave. On this tour our expert ice cave guides bring you to the best ice cave available. Currently, in October 2025 we are visiting during the tour some blue ice formations on the glacier and we get to experience a proper glacier hike as the only adventure of this kind available in the area.

BLUE ICE DISCOVERY

Smaller but with even bigger rewards

Explore the breathtaking blue ice of Vatnajökull on a small-group glacier adventure. Hike with an experienced local guide and discover stunning blue ice formations, hidden features, and ever-changing glacial landscapes. Perfect for those looking for a more immersive glacier experience in Iceland.

ICE CAVE DISCOVERY

Smaller but with even bigger rewards

 Experience our premium small-group glacier adventure (max 8 people)! Go beyond the ice cave to discover hidden glacier viewpoints and pristine wilderness. Perfect for those seeking a more intimate, immersive ice cave and glacier hiking experience.

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Jose Phine
1 November 2026
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Wir haben am 20.10. eine Tour mit Jan gemacht. Er hat uns viel Spannendes erzählt und gezeigt. Wir haben uns zu jedem Zeitpunkt sicher und gut betreut gefühlt.
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Miglena K
28 October 2026
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Amazing experience Visiting an ice cave has always been a dream of mine so choosing Local guide seemed to be the perfect choice. All was well organized, our guide was helpful, cared for all of us, making sure we walk at comfortable for all pace , explaining all about the caves and glaciers, being patient with all of us, picture taking and awing at all around us. Great experience all in all.
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Jen Farhead
25 October 2026
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We booked the 'Ice Cave Tour' and this was one of the coolest experiences I have ever had! Getting to walk on a glacier and then go into a cave within it was just awesome! Emma was our guide and she was so delightful and friendly and was happy to answer everyones questions. I really enjoyed learning about the area and all about the glacier. Thank you for a wonderful adventure!
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Francesca F.
25 October 2026
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Unique Everything perfect. Kind and nice guide, they accompanied us and gave us explanations the whole time. One-of-a-kind experience. Highly recommended
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Pa F
22 October 2026
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Went on the tour a few days ago with Jyann (spelling is way off). He killed it. See the real deal and go exploring with these guys
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Joanna
22 October 2026
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Jann was awesome possum!!!!!! He went above and beyond to find blue caves for us and always made sure we were safe in our descents. Also very funny.
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Mario Travali
22 October 2026
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Our experience on the glacier was unbelievable, and our guide, Michael, was great!
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Jeff travels
22 October 2026
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Great tour company The tour company was great. Easy to find. Alex was a great guide. Be advised the caves change year to year based on summer run off. This years cave was not impressive. It was more like a large tunnel. The scenery was still beautiful. These conditions are out of the tour companies control. You may want to inquire prior to booking.
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nbcdirector
21 October 2026
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Fun ride on Zodiac Boat in Glacier Lagoon! This was a fun adventure in a zodiac boat to get up close to the Jökulsárlón Glacier. Our guide Eric was very knowledgeable and informative. You will pass close to several icebergs as you get close to the glacier. We were able to see an arctic seal on one of the floating chunks of ice. Depending on the time of year, it’s a fast and chilly ride out to the glacier, so dress accordingly.
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gemma burcet rodríguez
18 October 2026
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Una experiència molt bona! Ens van avisar el dia d’abans per retardar la hora pel temps. Un cop allà el nostre guia (Keith) va ser genial explicant-nos coses de la glacera, a la caminada amb grampons, a la cova i després fins al llac. Molt amable i atent. Molt recomanable
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Marcee A
16 October 2026
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Memorable & great! This was a great experience! We did it as a family with our 10yo & it was a totally doable trek. You need the right outdoor clothing - it started raining & was important to have clothing that was waterproof. Caves were beautiful. Our guide was knowledgeable, kind, personable & made the experience memorable! Highly recommend!
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Magdalena Bendyk
15 October 2026
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Wycieczka po lodowcu była po prostu super! Niesamowite widoki i niezapomniane wrażenia na całe życie. Ogromna w tym zasługa naszej przewodniczki, Igi, która była mega profesjonalna. Od początku imponowała wiedzą, dbała o nasze bezpieczeństwo i o świetną atmosferę. Gorąco polecam tę wyprawę, a Iga to najlepsza przewodniczka, na jaką można trafić!
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Leszek Be
11 October 2026
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Genialna Pani przewodniczka Iga! 😊 Ogromna wiedza, świetne podejście i mnóstwo ciekawostek nie tylko o samych islandzkich lodowcach, ich historii i powstawaniu, ale również o Islandii jako kraju. Widać, że Iga ma prawdziwą pasję do tego, co robi, i potrafi nią zarazić innych.
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katrinekat
11 October 2026
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Outstanding customer service and an unforgettable tour We had an absolutely amazing experience with Local Guide Iceland. From the very beginning, they were incredibly helpful in informing us about all our options and what was possible for our trip. Due to a change in our travel plans, we had to modify our booking, and the team made the process completely stress-free. They were super easy to get in touch with, responsive, and provided top-notch customer service. As for the tour itself, it was fantastic! Our guide, Alex, was spectacular and made the experience truly special. The tour was easily one of the absolute highlights of our entire trip to Iceland. We cannot recommend Local Guide Iceland and Alex highly enough—if you are visiting Iceland, do yourself a favor and book with them!
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Sarah
10 October 2026
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It was a rainy tour experience so we were soaked in the rain. We should have prepared better clothes for this weather. Experience was one of a kind. You have to walk on ice for hours to reach the ice caves.
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Danai Tzanetopoulou
8 October 2026
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An absolutely incredible experience – worth every minute! This was one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland! We did the 6-hour glacier hiking and ice cave experience, and honestly, it was worth every minute. I would definitely recommend choosing the longer option, as I’m not sure how much you would get to see with a shorter tour. Our guide Lucy Ann and Damian, were absolutely fantastic. They were incredibly friendly, helpful and attentive throughout the entire experience, always making sure we felt safe and comfortable on the glacier. They really went the extra mile to show us as much as possible. It was actually the first day of the season that the glacier was open for visitors, and they even took the time to build some additional access points on the spot so that we could explore caves that they themselves had only just discovered! It made the experience feel genuinely special and adventurous, rather than like a standard tour where you simply follow a predetermined route. A huge kudos to Lucy Ann and Damian for their enthusiasm, knowledge and dedication. They clearly love what they do and it showed throughout the entire experience. I would recommend this experience without hesitation. If you're considering it, go for the longer tour — you won't regret it!
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Sabrina
8 October 2026
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Die Tour auf den Gletscher und die Eishöhlen war super! Die Fahrt dort hin war abenteuerlich isländisch, aber mit klasse Aussicht ;) Unser Guide hat einen tollen Job gemacht! Grüße gehen raus. Würden die Tour wieder machen. Unbedingt machen (eher bei Sonnenschein für den besseren Effekt in der Höhle)
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Giusi
7 October 2026
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It was a great experience, I truly recommend it. The guides were kind and the glacier is amazing. They let us did the experience even if it rained all day. Most of all, the company is efficient and kind. We had the tour planned for the morning at 9 but an issue with the car prevented us to be there in the morning. The company promptly and quickly replied to our message (even though we contacted them at 8:30 pm), giving different options to postpone our activity without loosing any money.
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Lisa Follett
6 October 2026
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We had the best time on our glacier hike. Barbara was a great guide. She was knowledgeable about the glacier and made the trip really fun. We felt safe and confident with our fearless leader. 😁
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Carlotta
6 October 2026
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La nostra guida, Thomas, è stata fantastica. Ha accompagnato l’escursione con delle spiegazioni semplici e curiosità. Il ghiacciaio è meraviglioso, abbiamo avuto l’opportunità, nonostante fosse il 1 ottobre, di visitare ben due grotte di ghiaccio. Ne vale assolutamente la pena!
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GetYourGuide Traveller
6 October 2026
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Ottima guida!! Ci ha portato in ben 4 caverne enormi per essere ottobre Siamo molto felici dell’esperienza con Emilia!
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Ivan
6 October 2026
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We had a fantastic experience, and our guide Damian was excellent. He was very attentive, answered all our questions with great patience, and made sure we had plenty of time to take photos in the most beautiful parts of the cave. He made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
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GetYourGuide Traveller
5 October 2026
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Very cool and our guide was a gem :)
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Stefan
3 October 2026
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Ein unvergessliches Erlebnis, wow! Alex hat die Tour souverän und unterhaltsam geführt und wir fanden den gezahlten Preis angemessen…
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Jennifer
3 October 2026
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Tutto perfetto, la guida è stata coinvolgente, suggestiva e simpatica. Non abbiamo potuto vedere la grotta più grande perché purtroppo allagata quindi abbiamo visto due bellissime grotte blu… spettacolari! Super consigliato
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Jo S
1 October 2026
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Super Guide We had Barbara an amazing guide. She was so kind and helpful. We appreciated her knowledge of the glacier and I rland. She helped me personally when I was having some trouble with walking in the ice. We had a small group. Would highly recommend Barbara.
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GetYourGuide Traveller
26 September 2026
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氷河のけっこう上のほうまで登りました。 クレバスの生成やモレーンの話など面白かったです。 なかなか他ではできない体験だと思いました。 バスではなく4輪駆動車で氷河に近いところまで行けるのも、無駄に歩くところが少なくて良かった点です。
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Chaithra D
23 September 2026
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Time of our lives The guide was extremely nice and kind and accommodating to us. So glad we booked this.
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BigFamilyofTravelers
22 August 2026
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Good guide, worth it Our guide Thorir was amazing. He was knowledgeable, down to earth, experienced and safe and even took some pictures for us. There is a 25 minute drive from the pickup point and about an hour on the glacier. You learn a ton and we got to do two small ice caves.
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Mark D
17 July 2026
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Amazing experience! My family and I did the four hour glacier hike in July 2026 with Local Guide. The four of us were part of a group of eight (I believe that’s the max group size). Our guide was Michal (from Poland!) and he was simply excellent! From start to finish Michal was friendly, informative, patient and fun. The hike on the glacier and the scenery was stunning and was one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland - what a beautiful country. I would thoroughly recommend this experience to anybody thinking of doing it - thank you Michal for such a great experience.
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karen reyes
29 January 2026
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Best glacier tour ever We had an incredible experience exploring the glacier! Michel's guidance was exceptional—he shared fascinating history about the glacier, ensured our safety, and made the tour unforgettable. It truly felt like the best and most immersive way to experience such a unique place. This is an adventure everyone should try at least once!
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Merrill Blake
16 July 2025
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Awesome Hike We had an amazing day hiking the glacier with Damien. He is FANTASTIC, very knowledgeable. He took care to make sure our small group stayed safe & together. We chose the moderate/advanced hike - it was a top 10 experience & the highlight of our trip. The fog began to lift as we were at the 2nd plateau & we were greeted by amazing views & landscape. Highly recommend!
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Sietske Couperus
11 May 2025
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Amazing experience We had such an amazing time with Kish as our guide! Once in a lifetime experience for sure! We felt really safe and we learned a lot of mountaineering skills and interesting stuff about the gorgeous glacier!

WHY ARE WE ICE CAVES EXPERTS?

 

Expertise You Can Trust

As the original Ice Cave Tour operator, we know how to deliver safe, authentic, and unforgettable blue ice cave excursion. Our team of most educated and experienced guides ensures every tour is not only fun but also informative and secure.

Daily Adaptability for the Best Experience

Ice caves are ever-changing, and conditions can vary daily, with our experience we make sure to select the best and safest ice cave for exploration each day, what we look for is the experience, the safety first, but also the best cave but also factor in the traffic inside the ice caves since ice cave tours have been increasing in popularity since we where the only company offering those tours.

Commitment to Quality

We focus on offering tour with small-group sizes of max 12 persons per guide on our ice cave tour and 8 on our ice cave discovery.

Whether you choose our best selling Ice Cave Tour or the combination of glacier hiking with ice cave visit, you’ll enjoy a high-quality experience that prioritizes guest satisfaction.

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HALLOWEEN SALE!
Celebrate the spooky season with a 10% discount on all winter tours. Use code: HALLOWEEN26 at the checkout. The promo code will expire on November 1st and it is valid for all the public tours until end of December 2027.
BLACK FRIDAY SALE
Enjoy your 15% discount for all of our glacier tours until the end of 2027 when booking between 16.11-30.11. Use promo code BLACKFRIDAY26 at the checkout!

SINGLES OFFER!
Celebrate Singles Week with 11% off your next adventure! Use a promo code SINGLES26 at the checkout of our ice cave tours and glacier hikes.