Crystal Treasures of Vatnajökull: Ice Cave Adventure

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

On this thrilling day excursion, you'll have the opportunity to discover the naturally occurring ice caves and ice tunnels within a picturesque outlet glacier.

These ice caves become accessible for exploration when the meltwater beneath the glacier freezes or diverts, leaving behind these remarkable ice tunnels.

As your guide leads you across the icy terrain during your glacier hike, you'll gain insights into the formation of these ice features. Inside the ice caves, you'll have ample time to capture photographs of the awe-inspiring surroundings. The mesmerizing blend of melting ice, vibrant blue hues, and the serene ambiance within the cave contributes to the glacier's remarkable appeal.

Following your exploration of the ice cave. Your guide will then accompany you through the ever-changing glacial landscape, including its crevasses. The journey culminates with a captivating view of a lowland, sandy beach by the distant Atlantic Ocean.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age is 10 years old

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Safety equipment

Experienced and qualified guide.

Glacier gear

Rain gear

Hiking boots

Warm clothing

Snacks

What To Expect

Upon arriving in Skaftafell within Vatnajokull National Park, you'll be greeted by your expert certified glacier guide. From there a bus will take you to the glacier. You'll be provided with essential glacier equipment, such as ice axes, ice spikes, and helmets, with your experienced guide leading you to the naturally formed ice cave.

Options

Scheduled departures

Reviews

4.99

87 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing glacier tour
sofiatV987AQ,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you for the tour Odysseas. It was so educating and fun. The glacier we visited is amazing and we saw so many cool spots.
Wonderful guide, super fun and friendly.
richh330,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Angelika was a wonderful guide, very friendly and knowledgeable, we were lucky to be in a small group so just chatted the whole way round. She was clearly very well trained and highly competent on the ice, giving us really good advice on technique and keeping us safe in a hazardous environment.
Gorgeous tour on glacier to cave
NorthStar63882697007,
Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a private tour. Our guide Brook made us feel very safe around the crevasses. The tour was beautiful, Brook knew a lot of the geology.
Lovely natural ice caves
Kerstinpryke,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Trust the crampons, they will work. Lovely trip to the ice cave our tour guid was great and gave us lots of additional information about the cave and surrounding areas along the way. Cave was smaller than I thought but time of year and temperature will define the cave’s appearance and size.
Great Experience
Dreamer46543400281,
Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our Tour Guide was Brook. He was very professional and we felt very save the entire trip on the glacier and in the cave. He gave many useful instructions and informations at the right time. Overall, it was a wonderful experience we will remember for a long time and one of hour highlights in iceland.
Great experience with friends and Brook
albertooL1435DT,
Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the excursion and it was amazing, great experience and all thanks to Brook, our guide, all the time watching the group and giving some great explanations. The route is not easy but also not very difficult, if you have a good physical condition you can do it without problems.
Amazing experience in amazing place
NicholasGeorge H,
Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What an amazing experience. Our guide, lovingly nicknamed Ginger, was very friendly, knowledgable, passionate and funny. He was able to give us facts about the glacier and how climate change has affected it. Was a privilege to be able to hike this wonder before its too late. Highly recommend
Glacier Hike with Ice Cave
454treym,
Jan 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Hanni (hope we spelled this right) was amazing and the sun was out so it was so cool seeing the sights with the sun reflecting off different places of the glacier!
Ice cave hike
10shainab,
Oct 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was an awesome experience. A must-do when you go to Iceland! Agust was the one who welcomed us and gave us our gear. He was warm and made us comfortable before we started our adventure. He drove us back and forth our starting point and had a lot of information shared to us about the area. Our guide, Mark, was exceptional. Very knowledgeable of history, geology, and had a great sense of humor. We felt safe and had a lot of fun while hiking. We definitely recommend this activity!
Perfect Icelandic experience
EleniM9,
Oct 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
One of the best experiences in iceland! Everything was very safe. Our guide Kári was an expert and made our tour very pleasant.