ice cave tour
ice cave tour
Discover Vatnajökull’s famous blue Ice Cave with our top-rated small group tour!
PRICE
23.900 ISK
| 172 $
164 € |
The 2025-2026 Season
Welcome to our most popular Ice Cave Tour!
With the ever changing glaciers we are thrilled to introduce you to this year’s adventure with us at Local Guide.
Discover Iceland’s Blue Ice – December Ice Cave Tour Update
Our Ice Cave Tour takes you to some of the most beautiful blue ice formations in Iceland, located on the west side of Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull, Iceland’s largest glacier. Depending on weather and glacier conditions, guests may explore one to three naturally formed blue ice features, offering an authentic and ever-changing Iceland ice cave experience. These formations are reached by a guided glacier walk, led by trained and experienced glacier guides.
The full ice cave tour lasts around 3 hours, occasionally up to 3.5 hours, depending on conditions and group pace. Walking distances vary, and your guide will select the safest and most scenic route for the day. All required glacier equipment—microspikes or crampons—is provided, depending on the type of blue ice feature accessed during your departure.
Important: Iceland’s ice caves are natural, dynamic structures shaped by winter conditions. For safety and operational reasons, the cave location, glacier route, or overall tour setup may change at the last minute due to weather, ice movement, or guide assessment. These adjustments ensure the safest and most rewarding blue ice cave tour possible.
Because the glacier is constantly changing, conditions—and therefore the experience—may look very different from one week to the next. We monitor the changes daily to ensure you see the best blue ice formations of what Vatnajökull has to offer each day, with safety as our top priority.
This update reflects current conditions, please note that this is the best half day accessible blue ice experience available in Vatnajökull National Park
We will update our website as well as our social media with new informations if any changes.
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Note: Ice Cave conditions may vary throughout the winter. Our expert guides ensure you’ll always experience the best and safest locations available. Due to the popularity of Ice Caves you can expect to share the cave with other groups
The Ice Cave Journey and Experience
Getting There – An Adventure in Itself
Meet us at the famous Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon to experience your winter adventure in Vatnajökull National Park. Our modified 4×4 vehicles will transport you across rugged terrain through the remote glacial landscapes. The drive is an adventure in itself and within 25 minutes you will be dropped off as close as possible to the edge of Europe’s biggest glacier. From our 4x4s we have a 10-15 minutes walk on uneven terrain up to the glacier and then a short glacier walk leads us to the best Ice Cave of the season.
Inside the Ice Cave
The main feature of your journey is a visit to an Ice Cave. Walk through a frozen corridor, observing the blue hues and textures of ancient ice. We will have enough time to explore this unique feature, take photos and ask your guide all about glaciers while making memories that will last a lifetime. As the conditions on the glacier are constantly changing we always choose the Ice Cave that is the safest and it can change from day to day. Usually our Ice Caves are between 30-70m long and you can expect other groups in the same area.
On our tours we have featured sites like the Sparkle Ice Cave, Blue Diamond Ice Cave, Sapphire Ice Cave or the Crystal Ice Caves, just to name a few. While specific caves change annually due to natural processes, the awe-inspiring beauty remains constant.
You can be assured that we at Local Guide always choose the best and safest cave for you! Feel free to send us a message if you would like to learn more about the current conditions.
Who’s this tour for?
Suitable for most fitness levels, this tour provides a unique perspective on Iceland’s natural wonders and amazing views of the wild Icelandic glacial landscape. The minimum age is 10 years old and you can expect some uneven terrain. All safety equipment is included on our tours.
Please note that while each group’s experience is unique, you will encounter other groups during your time in the Ice Cave. The tour length of around 3-3.5 hours in total allows you to experience a stunning blue cave on Vatnajökull and is perfect for those looking for an easy adventure while making the most of your time in Iceland.
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*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. Please be at our meeting location at least 15 minutes prior to the departure time to ensure your ability to join the tour. Every guest needs to fulfill the requirements to safely join our tours, this includes being physically prepared for the activity and adhering to safety guidelines.
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FAQ
We are Located at Jökulsárlón, south east Iceland.
Our meeting point is at the main bus parking lot at Jökulsárlón, you will find our black modified cars marked with the Local Guide logo.
For more detailed directions please visit our location page.
Meeting time is at least 15 min minutes before the departure time, we would would actually advise in to be even earlier, as the parking area in Jökulsárlón tends to get busy.
Our ususal time to start the ice cave season begins in October and ends by March 31st. Sometimes we are able to open the ice cave tours earlier in the year and keep it available even in April but this is highly dependent on the weather conditions.
It is unfortunately inevitable that ice caves can get crowded at some points of the winter season. We try to make sure we choose the timing in a way which allows us to avoid the biggest traffic and we continuously keep our groups small. We also offer private departures which brings the opportunity to schedule the start of a tour in a more flexible manner.
